Impressive Samsung Galaxy rival finally comes to the UK with one big advantage

After months of waiting, UK Android fans will finally be able to get their hands on a new foldable phone next month. The hugely impressive Honor Magic V6 was first announced all the way back in March. Now it’s finally ready to be unleashed in Britain, and it gets one big advantage over its Galaxy Z Fold rival. Those who buy one on launch day will be treated to a whopping £500 discount, which means this device can be bagged for £1499.99. Yes, that’s still ludicrously expensive, but it’s £300 cheaper than Samsung’s bendable phone.

So, what do you get for your money?

The Honor Magic V6 features a 6.52-inch cover screen and a design that opens like a book to reveal a massive 7.95-inch main display that feels a little like a tablet. Both panels feature a speedy 120Hz refresh rate for fast scrolling and advanced eye-comfort technologies to help reduce strain during long periods of use.

The phone is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and features a massive 6660mAh Silicon-Carbon battery.

Despite being ultra-thin, Honor is promising that its premium design should help this device survive life in pockets. There’s even a Super Steel Hinge, featuring an industry-leading tensile strength, for improved durability. The V6 is also the first ever folding phone to come with IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance certifications

The device also supports impressive 80W Wired and 66W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge technology, alongside Wireless Reverse Charging.

On the rear case is a triple-lens camera system that features a main 50MP lens flanked by a 50MP ultrawide and a 64MP 3x optical telephoto lens. There’s plenty of AI baked in to help every snap look like it’s been shot by a pro.

The HONOR Magic V6 is usually priced at a whopping £1999.99.

As we mentioned earlier, stores such as Argos, Amazon, Very, Currys will automatically include a £500 discount at purchase in addition to a gift with purchase bundle valued at £549.97

This includes an Honor Choice Projector Air Pro (£249.99), Honor Choice Headphones Max - (£149.99) and Honor Choice Watch 2 Epic (£149.99).

“The industry needs the courage to evolve. Foldable users should never have to compromise between design, reliability, and performance,” said Roger Li, CEO of HONOR UK. “With the HONOR Magic V6, we focused on what truly matters: a natural form factor, trustworthy durability, and seamless cross-ecosystem productivity. HONOR Magic V6 reflects our commitment to building AI devices that empower people to realise their fullest potential, as we set out to do with our HONOR ALPHA PLAN.”