On July 12, the light and slim folding gear arena witnessed a new breakthrough with the official debut of the Honor Magic V3 and Magic Vs3. These devices push the boundaries with their ultra-slim design and robust performance, ushering in the Millimeter Era!
In the realm of sensing experiences, Honor has once again cooperated with AAC Technologies, jointly customizing an ultra-light and slim sensing system solution for two new folding-screen phones. This includes the Luban hinges, customized mid-frame components, ultra-slim high-performance speakers, ultra-slim high-performance X-axis actuators, and small-sized high-performance digital microphones. By combining lightness with power through innovative folding sensing technology, this collaboration crafts an exceptional user experience.
Folding Device Sensing Technology 1: The 2.84mm Ultra-Slim Folding Hinge Redefines the Reliability Standard
Following Magic V2’s record-slim profile of 9.9mm, the new Magic V3 folds down to just 9.2mm and the Magic Vs3 to 9.8mm. Both models exemplify the “the more powerful, the slimmer” experience of foldable phones, setting new benchmarks in the lightweight category for inward-folding phones.
Achieving such slim dimensions on foldable devices is attributable to pivotal hinge technology equipment. The cooperation between AAC Technologies and Honor has delivered the innovative Luban hinges for lightweight and slim foldable devices. Magic V3 employs the Luban High-strength Steel Hinge, and Magic Vs3 uses the Luban Titanium Alloy Hinge, both engineered to withstand up to 500,000 folds, ensuring a reliable folding experience for users.
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The newly released Luban High-strength Steel Hinge features structural and material innovations that have led to a breakthrough in thinness at 2.84mm and an increase in impact resistance by over 100%. This represents a further evolution in pivotal folding screen hinge technology, addressing industry challenges in creating slimmer and stronger folding screens. Structurally, the inspiration for this ultra-slim folding hinge comes from the bridge-style arched swing arms used on the ancient Zhaozhou Bridge. It features six sets of arched swing arms that provide stronger support, significantly enhancing the durability of the hinge and enabling it to withstand prolonged use. Material-wise, engineers from AAC Technologies and Honor have incorporated the second-generation high-strength steel, which approaches the theoretical limit strength of metal injection molding (MIM) steel at an impressive 2100Mpa. This dramatically increases the robustness of the hinge, ensuring it remains lightweight, reliable, and smooth in operation.
Moreover, in design, the Luban High-strength Steel Hinge adopts a floating droplet support configuration that harmoniously blends strength and flexibility, ensuring seamless integration with each fold and a perfectly flat extension every time. Additionally, it supports a free-stop angle from 60° to 110°, which greatly enhances user convenience. Whether watching videos, making video calls, or multitasking, users can effortlessly adjust to their preferred viewing angles for a comfortable and versatile experience.
Folding Device Sensing Technology 2: Customized Mid-Frame Components, Re-Engineering a Lightweight and Durable Experience
AAC Technologies has also supplied Honor’s Magic V3 and Magic Vs3 with mid-frame components that integrate both lightness and sturdiness. This has facilitated the creation of an ultra-slim, waterproof body, providing users with a comprehensive and secure foldable phone experience. Notably, Magic V3 breaks industry norms by achieving a 2.5m IPX8 waterproof rating.
AAC Technologies’ mid-frame components employ the innovative 7-series high-strength aviation aluminum, making them lighter, slimmer, and more reliable. This innovative material choice enables the creation of a device that is both ultra-slim and resilient, pushing the boundaries of slim design technology. The high-strength material offers enhanced protection for the device’s internals, ensuring it can withstand drops and impacts in daily life.
Developing these groundbreaking mid-frame components was a collaborative effort involving hundreds of engineers from AAC Technologies and Honor. Through countless testing and verification processes, they refined the waterproof design and optimized processing parameters. By overcoming various material processing challenges, they were able to perfectly embody the concept of “the more powerful, the slimmer” in the final product.
Folding Device Sensing Technology 3: Experience Superior Audio with Ultra-Slim High-Performance Speakers
The Honor Magic V3 and Magic Vs3 feature AAC Technologies’ state-of-the-art ultra-slim high-performance speakers, which are only 1.8mm thick, seamlessly integrating into the slim design of the foldable phones. Enhanced with AAC Technologies’ cutting-edge super-linear speaker technology, these speakers offer top-notch sound quality. Ideal for various uses—from movie watching and video streaming to listening to music, gaming, or conducting business meetings—these speakers consistently deliver excellent sound output, enriching every interaction with superb auditory satisfaction.
Folding Device Sensing Technology 4: Ultra-Slim, High-Performance X-Axis Linear Actuator Delivers a Premium Haptic Experience
For haptics, the Honor Magic V3 and Magic Vs3 are equipped with AAC Technologies’ ultra-slim, high-performance X-axis linear actuator. With a mere thickness of 2.4mm, it enhances the devices by promoting an ultimate slim aesthetic; this actuator incorporates AAC Technologies’ leading-edge core actuator technology that provides a robust output of vibrations. Thanks to the superior performance of this X-axis actuator, both the Honor Magic V3 and Vs3 series can offer precise and instantaneous haptics across various usage scenarios such as typing, playing casual games, managing emails, and receiving calls, ensuring a flagship-level haptic experience for users.
Folding Device Sensing Technology 5: Compact High-Performance Digital Microphones for a Pure Voice Pickup Experience
To meet users’ expectations for a supreme voice experience, the Honor Magic V3 and Magic Vs3 incorporate three compact high-performance digital microphones from AAC Technologies. Equipped with a high SNR and enhanced sensitivity, these microphones effectively filter out ambient noise while precisely capturing the subtle details of sound, delivering clear and pure voice pickup. Thanks to these capabilities, users of Honor Magic V3 and Magic Vs3 experience crystal-clear and authentic sound during telephone conferences, business negotiations, and personal daily recordings. This setup meets the demands for clear and professional voice communication across diverse environments, providing an experience comparable to face-to-face interaction.