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Foldable phones keep getting heavier hitters. Honor’s upcoming Magic V6 doesn’t hide the fact: it will launch in two distinct trims, and the split is not just about satellite messaging — it’s about endurance.
One model, listed as PNM-AN20, adds BeiDou satellite messaging and a staggering 7,150mAh battery. It also supports 120W wired charging, a speed rarely seen on foldables. The other, PNM-AN10, drops the satellite feature for a slightly smaller 6,850mAh cell and 80W wired charging — still very fast, but a clear differentiation in how Honor is packaging performance and connectivity.
Why two batteries? It looks like Honor is segmenting the Magic V6 by use case: someone who wants always-on satellite comms and marathon battery life will opt for the PNM-AN20, while buyers who prize a lighter feature set might choose the PNM-AN10. Storage tiers underline that split: the satellite model is expected in 12GB/256GB and 16GB/1TB variants, while the non-satellite version appears with 16GB/512GB and likely a base 12GB/256GB configuration.
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Those numbers also mark a step up from the Magic V5. The international V5 shipped with a 5,820mAh battery; the Chinese variant had 6,100mAh. Both supported 66W wired charging and 50W wireless. The V6’s battery figures leap past that, signaling a renewed focus on longevity for foldables.
Under the hood, Honor leans on in-house silicon and top-tier silicon partners. The V6 reportedly packs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, complemented by Honor’s self-developed C1+ wireless chip and E2 power management chip. Camera hardware looks serious too: early signs point to a 200MP main sensor, aiming to keep flagship imaging competitive in the foldable class.
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Honor has already said it will show the Magic V6 at MWC, and it won’t arrive alone — the company will also bring a more functional version of its Robot Phone, an evolution from the CES demo. If you needed a teaser: the Magic V6 was photographed during the Winter Olympics, literally in the hands of gold medalist Xu Mengtao, which suggests Honor is positioning this as a high-profile launch.
Expect the usual tradeoffs: massive battery and satellite features add weight and cost, while the non-satellite trim targets mainstream buyers who still want long life and fast charging. We’ll be watching the MWC stage to see how Honor prices each approach and whether the Magic V6’s bold battery bet reshapes expectations for foldable endurance.
Source: gsmarena
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