Honor unveils V Purse foldable Smartphone, walk the purse!

China witnessed the launch of the Honor V Purse, an innovative outward foldable smartphone, which is currently available through a limited pre-sale offer. The device is presented in three distinct color options and boasts a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, accompanied by a robust 4,500mAh battery that supports 35W wired fast charging. Notably, the phone made its debut at the IFA 2023 trade show in Berlin, initially showcased as a prototype with no plans for a public release.

The Honor V Purse is available in striking Black, Blue, and Golden colors, featuring an attached chain that allows users to carry it like a purse. As of now, it is exclusively available in China as part of a limited pre-sale promotion.

The smartphone offers two configurations: the 16GB + 256GB variant and the 16GB + 512GB variant, priced at CNY 5,999 (approximately Rs. 68,400) and CNY 6,599 (roughly Rs. 75,300) respectively. The company has not yet confirmed a global release for this distinctive handset.

In terms of display, the outward folding smartphone boasts a 7.71-inch outer OLED screen with a resolution of 2,348 x 2,016 pixels and a 10.5:9 aspect ratio. When folded, the display transforms into a 6.45-inch panel with a resolution of 2,348 x 1,088 pixels and a 19.4:9 aspect ratio. The screen features a 90Hz refresh rate, a PWM dimming rate of 2,160Hz, and a peak brightness level of 1,600 nits.

Under the hood, the device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC coupled with 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of built-in storage. It runs on the Android 13-based MagicOS 7.2.

For photography enthusiasts, the Honor V Purse is equipped with a 50-megapixel primary sensor and a 12-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens. The front camera features a 9-megapixel sensor for capturing stunning selfies.

To keep the device running, it packs a 4,500mAh battery with 35W wired fast charging support through a USB Type-C connection. Notably, the Always-On outer display can be customized to match the user's outfit. In its folded state, the Honor V Purse measures 156.5mm x 74.7mm x 8.6mm and weighs 214 grams, while when unfolded, it spans 156.5mm x 135.6mm x 4.33mm.