@@MarkEllisReviews just kidding. Now that I have your attention, would you say the Snapdragon Gen 2 holds up in 2024? Would you pick this up over the OnePlus 12 or Open?
Last time I decided to watch Mark's review I had to buy Bose qc ultra earbuds as he was so impressed. And - that was a perfect buy, I do enjoy these earbuds. So now Mark recommends Honor - my wallet is a bit scared.
@@mitchhifi9192I listen to music mainly in metro, thus ANC is my priority. And - yes, cables are an issue, I live in Russia and more than 6 months a year we wear lots of clothes. Thus I feel Bose earbuds are the best choice for me.
LOVE the review, I've been using this as my back-up phone since September and I LOVE how light it is. So much in fact that i prefer using this over my Pixel Fold(great phone, but REALLY HEAVY). I just ordered a Vivo X Fold 3 Pro. I definitely LOVE foldables and dont think I can go back to slab phones. 📱📱❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@deltaechomusicnh555 I LOVE them both, the Honor Magic V2 is a little bit lighter but the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro has a better camera(probably the BEST one on a foldable), wireless charging, and XP8 water proofing & is dust proof. The Vivo X Fold definitely has that "FINISHED" feel etc. But both are FANTASTIC 📱📱🤳🤳
I like foldable phones, I still have my Samsung Galaxy Fold 3, which I really like. However, I've gone back to slab phone designs just because I find it easier to use in the hand, and because the cameras are better. I don't think I'll go back either, it's very expensive to invest in a device that's not your first choice design.
Honor Magic v2 Porsche edition and Huawei mate x5 , One plus open could be the best Foldable of the year . I am a samsung knight and I admit Samsung has hard work to do w the z fold 6
Nice review Mark 👍 Good to see a Leamington man doing well on RUclips 🙏 Did you pop into the Saxon Mill for a quick pint whilst getting the video footage?
Wanted a foldable phone when they first come out. But i said to myself wait for the technology to get better for the screen. I think now's about time to dip my toe in.
This and the mate x3 made me do a double take on foldables. No other foldable device has nailed the actual foldable bits, form factor and ergonomics to my eye at least. I still find them ridiculously expensive and I still have doubts of how usable the foldable display is. I mean sure, it has its use cases but I dont think it makes up for the prince hike compared to slab phones. I don't find foldable to be the best direction to evolve smartphone towards, but I guess if corpos are set on pushing it that way at least Honor and Huawei have already manage to make a foldable not look and feel like a gimmicky prototype.
Would be the best foldable, if only.. 1) no controls when using cover screen as viewfinder 2) terrible updates policy - Android 14 was released more than half a year ago - both Vs and V2 do not still have it and will not soon
I agree. The OnePlus Open with those Hasselblad cameras are killer. Honor may be thinner but spec for spec, performance and UI totally destroy the Honor. 6x lossless zoom with the 64mp sensor, both 20mp & 32mp selfie cameras, Open Canvas... It's just a better overall package. I'm on my 3rd month with it and it's amazing!!
hello Nice review I have some questions before I buy it if you don't mind 1. I amm a fold 4 Owner,I amm using mySpenna lott , does Vz have a functioning pen like Spe , not just for writinga note or I drawing but for handwriting 2. does it have a desktop mode like dex 3. how is the software Comparable to one UI
Broken live wallpapers, Video editor limited to one edit line at a time, no Network support in the files manager, sub par speakers and sound quality, No APTX Lossless . I'm wondering why I replaced my Mate 20X with this phone already. Honor are taking Huawei software and crippling the functionality . Magic OS8 better resolve these issues or this will be my last Honor device. The software shouldn't be behind my 5 year old Huawei phone, it should be 2 years ahead.
one of the best reviews, thank you. i picked the magic v2 for my wife to replace her fold 4.. the fold 4's screen just cracked on its own... it's very unfortunate. anyway, thank you for your good work! double thumbs up from a Canadian.
Multi-tasking seems pretty intuitive. Love how it folds flat. Also love how orange the Lite is. The real question though is how well does it emulate DS/3DS games? Foldables seem perfect for that.
A bit pricey for not having an IP rating and wireless charging. However, I do love how thin this phone is. The technology on these foldable phones are getting better and better.
Old Snapdragon inside + twice the China price. Why does honor not sell the phone at similar price as in China? They could add also the taxes... Even then this phone should not cost more than 1389€. So...
This is a sick fone but the issue is when you come to sell on and upgrade, samsung hold their value I would imagine when it comes to sell this you would basically need this video 😂😂😂😂
@Visual_Ghoul still hold on better than any other fone, when it comes to sell this you be lucky to get a 3rd off price also I can't imagine build quality would be as good, that's why only one network in UK has taken it on
Thanks Mark. Have struggled to find non biased reviews as the model has only just released in UK. Hardware this is hands down best foldable, I have a fold4 and the only thing stopping me getting this is I expect the software to fall short of Samsungs foldable............ so on the fence. Do I bite the bullet?
If I ever considered Android phones, a big no no for this one would be the lack of wireless charging and no water resistance. Design over function a big fail here.
I'm sorry but "the pixel fold front screen is too good" has to be the most moronic complaint i've seen about folding phones, ever. Absolute braindead take.
@@ChrisPTY507 Convenience really. When you have a Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and iPad it’s kinda hard having an android phone. I’ve tried more than once and every time I come back just because I’m so far in with Apple gear. The phone I’d be all in on switching butI’m not prepared to switch other devices to make it work.
You can buy it for silly price of 2000€... That's crazy expensive. Does not worth. 6 months ago this phone launched in China for 8999 CNY = 1167€. Even if you add taxes cannot be more than 1389€. That's a big gap between the 2 prices. Does NOT worth!
Awful user detected, this Honor V2 its a piece from the future, something you never have. By the way, Apple Inc.🤮 manufactures most of its products in China through partners like Foxconn. 👎Sometimes it's better to be silent so that you don't see that you're stupid
If you're not keen on foldable smartphones... what's holding you back from buying one?
You
@@ttube111 eh?
@@MarkEllisReviews just kidding. Now that I have your attention, would you say the Snapdragon Gen 2 holds up in 2024? Would you pick this up over the OnePlus 12 or Open?
I have the OnePlus open. I think it's the best foldable on the market. And you can't beat a hasselblad camera either.
@@Truth7860 I went with Honor v2. Cameras are not a priority for me. Software slightly better on my OP12 but Honor is fine too.
Just ordered one of these, thanks for the review! 😀
Hope you enjoy it!
I really like,how,your reviews cover everything from A to Zed! Thanks
Glad you like them!
Last time I decided to watch Mark's review I had to buy Bose qc ultra earbuds as he was so impressed. And - that was a perfect buy, I do enjoy these earbuds. So now Mark recommends Honor - my wallet is a bit scared.
😬
Do you care about cables? If you want absolute sound quality Fiio fh5 and BTR7 DAC amp.
It'll be the best sounding thing you've ever heard by far
@@mitchhifi9192I listen to music mainly in metro, thus ANC is my priority. And - yes, cables are an issue, I live in Russia and more than 6 months a year we wear lots of clothes. Thus I feel Bose earbuds are the best choice for me.
Just got my Android 14 and magis OS 8.0 yesterday. Even more polished user experience.
Did you see a big difference once you updated to android 14 ? I know lot of people were complaining about V2 on android 13
I've watched every review of this smartphone and this is one of the best. You would achieve perfection with more photos.
Thank you!
this video is the best video released about this product. such good content thanks !
LOVE the review, I've been using this as my back-up phone since September and I LOVE how light it is. So much in fact that i prefer using this over my Pixel Fold(great phone, but REALLY HEAVY). I just ordered a Vivo X Fold 3 Pro. I definitely LOVE foldables and dont think I can go back to slab phones. 📱📱❤️❤️❤️❤️
Which do you prefer? The Honor V2 or Vivo X Fold 3 Pro?
@@deltaechomusicnh555 I LOVE them both, the Honor Magic V2 is a little bit lighter but the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro has a better camera(probably the BEST one on a foldable), wireless charging, and XP8 water proofing & is dust proof. The Vivo X Fold definitely has that "FINISHED" feel etc. But both are FANTASTIC 📱📱🤳🤳
I like foldable phones, I still have my Samsung Galaxy Fold 3, which I really like. However, I've gone back to slab phone designs just because I find it easier to use in the hand, and because the cameras are better. I don't think I'll go back either, it's very expensive to invest in a device that's not your first choice design.
Honor Magic v2 Porsche edition and Huawei mate x5 , One plus open could be the best Foldable of the year . I am a samsung knight and I admit Samsung has hard work to do w the z fold 6
Nowadays, V3 is way better than V2, it is insane.
Nice review Mark 👍 Good to see a Leamington man doing well on RUclips 🙏 Did you pop into the Saxon Mill for a quick pint whilst getting the video footage?
The pixel was going to be perfect but i hate the soc and lack of stylus support. I wish more foldables would copy that form factor
Great review, but no mention of stylus.
Great review I thinking of this phone or the one plus open any thoughts my good man ?
I love this phone ❤
Just ordered mine with 3. 48 quid a month with 80gb data.
As soon as I saw the price I lost interest !
In the phone, not the video.
Another good review
Errr.... it's only £1199 after all the discounts. Cheaper than an iphone..
@@SupremeNas
Where ?
Non contract ?
Its cool and all except over time the spine is going to fail and then you will have a line at the fold that doesn't work anymore....
you're the only one who show the LUTS and log mode in camera App. Thank you !
I like the tagline for the channel is "Tech reviews for normal people" but then he talks about stuff most people don't give a shit about
@@VioletViolent He talk about shit who are not asked by brands
Does the UK version or the global version have android auto ?
The global version has it
Aparemtly it also has stylus support, would love to learn more about that...
any video on what is the downside of the OS software friendliness compare to samsung?
Was Seriously considering one of these and the honor site are doing some great deals, but no wireless charging 😢wtf.!!
Foldable phones are 'large screen phones' or just 'a small tablet' (it depends on one's preferences and/or needs)
Wanted a foldable phone when they first come out.
But i said to myself wait for the technology to get better for the screen.
I think now's about time to dip my toe in.
Be the first reviewer to test the V2's unstated IP rating for water resistance.
Should I get this or get the v3 for almost double the price?
This and the mate x3 made me do a double take on foldables. No other foldable device has nailed the actual foldable bits, form factor and ergonomics to my eye at least. I still find them ridiculously expensive and I still have doubts of how usable the foldable display is. I mean sure, it has its use cases but I dont think it makes up for the prince hike compared to slab phones.
I don't find foldable to be the best direction to evolve smartphone towards, but I guess if corpos are set on pushing it that way at least Honor and Huawei have already manage to make a foldable not look and feel like a gimmicky prototype.
Now it's gen 3. Expensive
Here for the drone.. ❤
Would be the best foldable, if only.. 1) no controls when using cover screen as viewfinder 2) terrible updates policy - Android 14 was released more than half a year ago - both Vs and V2 do not still have it and will not soon
I cannot WAIT for you to get the one plus open...because it CRUSHES this phone...which is saying something because this foldable seems pretty good.
'Crushes this phone' how? Be more specific.
@@fmulleady better camera, better display, better multitasking capabilities, better RAM management, RAM expansion in general, more native customization options, better speakers, better hinge, alert slider etc etc...
@@majtechtings thanks for your insights. Appreciated.
Just got my OnePlus open it run circle over this phone
I agree. The OnePlus Open with those Hasselblad cameras are killer. Honor may be thinner but spec for spec, performance and UI totally destroy the Honor. 6x lossless zoom with the 64mp sensor, both 20mp & 32mp selfie cameras, Open Canvas... It's just a better overall package. I'm on my 3rd month with it and it's amazing!!
Can anyone tell me how to make the apps alphabetical. I'm unable to find anything
hello
Nice review
I have some questions before I buy it if you don't mind
1. I amm a fold 4 Owner,I amm using mySpenna lott , does Vz have a functioning pen like Spe , not just for writinga note or I drawing but for handwriting
2. does it have a desktop mode like dex
3. how is the software Comparable to one UI
Nice review 🫶🏻
Thank you 😁
How is speakers sound.
Excellent review!
Thank you!
How can I buy in the US?
How does it compare to Oneplus Open?
When will you do full review honour magic V2
Erm… this is it.
You good bro? 😂😂
so still not many compatible apps ?
Broken live wallpapers, Video editor limited to one edit line at a time, no Network support in the files manager, sub par speakers and sound quality, No APTX Lossless . I'm wondering why I replaced my Mate 20X with this phone already. Honor are taking Huawei software and crippling the functionality . Magic OS8 better resolve these issues or this will be my last Honor device. The software shouldn't be behind my 5 year old Huawei phone, it should be 2 years ahead.
Kin hell. You're cheerful
@@DOC1209 lol. 1 update in 4 months and not even on par with a 5yr old device.
Ive ordered mine
Would you recommend this for £1100?
Is that Warwick Castle?
Yep.
Best foldable yet the video quality at the start is so low.
Put this phone up against 1+ open?
Why don't you review other Chinese phones like Vivo x fold 3?
Because they dont have a global rom 😂
one of the best reviews, thank you. i picked the magic v2 for my wife to replace her fold 4.. the fold 4's screen just cracked on its own... it's very unfortunate. anyway, thank you for your good work! double thumbs up from a Canadian.
Thank you!
Vivo X pro 3 foldable is the best came with china Rom but easy to install Google services
It is the best but as you say its a chinese rom 😢
Multi-tasking seems pretty intuitive. Love how it folds flat. Also love how orange the Lite is. The real question though is how well does it emulate DS/3DS games? Foldables seem perfect for that.
Not tried it with that, but I agree it's a good use case.
Photos look a bit over saturated to me
What about the weight???
Heavy
Better software. Better camera. Better Crees... Better multitasking....yeah I still prefer OnePlus open
With that stove eye as a camera? omg
One Plus Open is the better foldable option
With that stove eye as a camera , looks terrible O+O
Honor V2 looks like a normal phone
Once I see a link to purchase the reviewed phone, that's a biased review for me
A bit pricey for not having an IP rating and wireless charging.
However, I do love how thin this phone is. The technology on these foldable phones are getting better and better.
Great review buddy. Did you get a review unit or you bought this device? I absolutely love it and am on the fence
does the v2 also have a desktop mode like samsung dex? and can I use a stylus? That would be two more interesting points...
Stylus yes.
Old Snapdragon inside + twice the China price.
Why does honor not sell the phone at similar price as in China?
They could add also the taxes... Even then this phone should not cost more than 1389€.
So...
My carrier has it for 949€, condition being I have to stay with them for 2 years, which I'm fine with.
If this were an iPhone Fold, people would line up like they did in 2007.
Who puts half video an Ad😂😂😂
This is a sick fone but the issue is when you come to sell on and upgrade, samsung hold their value I would imagine when it comes to sell this you would basically need this video 😂😂😂😂
The fold 5 has dropped like a stone
@Visual_Ghoul still hold on better than any other fone, when it comes to sell this you be lucky to get a 3rd off price also I can't imagine build quality would be as good, that's why only one network in UK has taken it on
Thanks Mark. Have struggled to find non biased reviews as the model has only just released in UK. Hardware this is hands down best foldable, I have a fold4 and the only thing stopping me getting this is I expect the software to fall short of Samsungs foldable............ so on the fence. Do I bite the bullet?
If I ever considered Android phones, a big no no for this one would be the lack of wireless charging and no water resistance. Design over function a big fail here.
Does it have a desktop mode?
Yes
I'm sorry but "the pixel fold front screen is too good" has to be the most moronic complaint i've seen about folding phones, ever. Absolute braindead take.
That’s going straight on my gravestone.
I could almost be pursuaded to move to the dark side...oh wait, it isn't available in the states. Bummer.
Blame Donald Trump.
OnePlus open over this any day
I wish they would just remove the damn inner selfie camera, who the fk uses tablet mode to snap a selfie!?!?
People making video calls
Price is way too steep for last years snapdragon chip ..Honor you aint Huawei cheeky scamps ..
Only down fall no pen
Wow
If Apple didn’t own my soul (and it wasn’t £100000000000) I’d so get this one. Hard to leave when all your devices are apples.
Why would that be hard?
@@ChrisPTY507 Convenience really. When you have a Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and iPad it’s kinda hard having an android phone. I’ve tried more than once and every time I come back just because I’m so far in with Apple gear. The phone I’d be all in on switching butI’m not prepared to switch other devices to make it work.
@@FantasticalMrFox
Non Apple people don’t understand that. They can switch between Android devices and not notice
You'd have a better experience with the OnePlus Open if you wanted the best folding phone on the planet
You know UK is inside Europe? ,, it is not inside the European Union but it is still europe 😅
Of course. It's impossible not to make some kind of silly reference as a Brit, though.
OnePlus open looks better 😂
Vivo X Fold 3 Pro way better
You can buy it for silly price of 2000€... That's crazy expensive. Does not worth. 6 months ago this phone launched in China for 8999 CNY = 1167€. Even if you add taxes cannot be more than 1389€. That's a big gap between the 2 prices.
Does NOT worth!
Awful device Made In Chi Na 🤮
Awful user detected, this Honor V2 its a piece from the future, something you never have. By the way, Apple Inc.🤮 manufactures most of its products in China through partners like Foxconn. 👎Sometimes it's better to be silent so that you don't see that you're stupid
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