Global technology brand HONOR announced its groundbreaking AI-enabled hardware capabilities and a collaborative AI privacy protection architecture, that combines on-device and cloud AI technologies, showcasing its commitment to innovative empowerment in an AI-driven world, at IFA 2024. In a world first, HONOR introduced its AI Deepfake Detection anti-fraud technology on the global stage. The event also saw the debut of HONOR’s latest AI-empowered flagship devices, including the HONOR Magic V3, the world’s slimmest inward foldable smartphone.
“AI is fundamentally reshaping our industry, enriching and creating new experiences that delight consumers all around the world, every day,” said George Zhao, CEO of HONOR. “Our role as a smart device provider gives us incredible access to consumers. Combined with our expertise in devices, it informs our AI roadmap, allowing us to create better and more secure AI experiences that best meet their needs. Through all our new flagship devices, we hope to deliver human-centric AI experiences that consumers will find truly magical.”
During the presentation, HONOR also highlighted its collaboration with Google to integrate features based on Google Cloud AI models and APIs into HONOR devices. “Through Google Cloud, our partners can tap into world-class AI capabilities for a diverse range of sophisticated AI applications,” said Matt Waldbusser, Consumer AI Director of Google. “We are excited to partner with HONOR, with whom we share a common understanding on the importance of prioritizing user privacy, to build new synergy between on-device and cloud AI, playing to our respective strengths.”
HONOR Magic V3: The World’s Thinnest Foldable with Robust Performance
Continuing to push the boundaries of foldable devices, HONOR introduced the all-new HONOR Magic V3, the world’s thinnest inward foldable phone with enhanced durability, battery, display and AI experience, to global consumers.
With a sleek folded thickness of 9.2mm and featherlight body weighing just 226g, the HONOR Magic V3 rivals the slimness and weight of a flagship bar phone, ensuring utmost portability for users. This feat is accomplished through the meticulous application of 19 innovative materials and 114 microstructures, propelling foldable devices into a new era of precision and slimness. Featuring a dome-shaped octagonal camera module, the HONOR Magic V3 seamlessly combines the architectural beauty of dome structures with technological innovations. This camera module showcases a diamond cut, adding an element of elegance and sleekness to the device’s overall appearance.
Adding to its durability, the HONOR Magic V3 incorporates a Special Fiber into its body material, enhancing impact resistance by 40 times compared to other flagship bar phones while reducing the back cover’s thickness by 40%. Moreover, featuring the proprietary HONOR Super Steel Hinge, the device can withstand up to 500,000 folding cycles and has attained the prestigious SGS Durability Certification. Fortified with the HONOR Super Armored Inner Screen and HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, the HONOR Magic V3 is crafted to endure the rigors of daily use.
Equipped with a 6.43-inch external display and a 7.92-inch internal foldable screen, the HONOR Magic V3 delivers an immersive dual-use experience, offering an enjoyable visual journey to users. Dedicated to prioritizing user well-being and comfort, this device incorporates a range of innovative eye-comfort features, such as the world’s first AI Defocus Display technology, 4320Hz Risk-free PWM Dimming, Dynamic Dimming, Circadian Night Display and Natural Tone Display.
In addition, the HONOR Magic V3 is packed with an advanced 5150mAh Third-generation Silicon-carbon Battery, supported by the lightning-fast 66W Wired and 50W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge, ensuring users an uninterrupted and stress-free mobile experience. Featuring the innovative HONOR Falcon Camera System which encompasses a 50MP Periscope Telephoto Camera, a 50MP Main Camera, and a 40MP Ultra-wide Camera, the device promises unparalleled imaging quality and versatility for users seeking stunning smartphone photography.
The HONOR Magic V3 unfolds a new AI-enhanced future, offering a host of intelligent features, powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, the titan of on-device intelligence, premium-tier performance, and power efficiency. Marquee capabilities include Magic Portal on Foldable, along with on-device AI-enabled photography features like HONOR AI Motion Sensing, and the HONOR AI Portrait Engine. Collaborating with Google Cloud, HONOR enriches a range of productivity features supported by Google Cloud AI models and APIs to empower users to improve overall efficiency, including HONOR AI Eraser, Face to Face Translation, and HONOR Notes tools. These deliver on HONOR’s promise of a new era of AI-enabled versatility and productivity, catering to the evolving demands of business and professional users， while offering an enhanced and secure experience on HONOR devices.
