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| The Magic V5 charges wirelessly at 50 W. |
The foldable phone arena is about to get a serious jolt of power. Honor has officially set the stage for the global reveal of its next-generation book-style foldable, the Honor Magic V6, on March 1, 2026, a day ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) frenzy in Barcelona. While the design and camera specs are still under wraps, a major leak has now confirmed the flagship's killer feature: industry-leading 120W wired charging.
This revelation, uncovered via certification from China's CCC (China Compulsory Certificate) and reported by trusted tipsters Digital Chat Station and Smart Pikachu on Weibo, signals a massive leap forward. For context, last year's Honor Magic V5 maxed out at 67W wired charging. The jump to 120W doesn't just one-up its predecessor; it positions the Magic V6 to leave current rivals in the dust when it comes to plug-in power speed.
More Than Just Fast Charging: Model Variants and Specs
The CCC certification did more than just spill the beans on charging. It also appears to confirm that Honor will launch at least two distinct models of the Magic V6, identified by the model numbers PNM-AN10 and PNM-AN20. The key difference? It's widely speculated that the higher-end PNM-AN20 variant will include support for Beidou satellite messaging, a crucial feature for emergency connectivity in remote areas. The base model is expected to forgo this capability.
Powering this entire package will be Qualcomm's top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, ensuring it sits at the pinnacle of Android performance. The battery story is also intriguing. Rumors suggest Honor is pairing the 120W charging with a hefty ~7,150 mAh battery (likely a dual-cell setup). However, some market-specific or more affordable SKUs might ship with a slightly smaller ~6,850 mAh pack. Even at that capacity, the 120W charging would represent a monumental upgrade.
A New Benchmark for Foldable Charging
This move by Honor is a direct challenge to the entire foldable ecosystem. Here’s how the Magic V6’s purported 120W charging stacks up:
- Vs. Its Predecessor: The Magic V6's 120W is nearly double the 67W speed of the Honor Magic V5 (curr. $1,620 on Amazon).
- Vs. The Competition: It threatens to dramatically outpace key 2025 rivals like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (likely 45W), the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold (Tensor G5 efficiency focused), and the Oppo Find N5 (expected 100W max). This could be the fastest-charging large-foldable on the market at its launch.
The implication is clear: Honor isn't just iterating; it's aiming to redefine a key pain point in foldable usability—battery anxiety. The ability to top up a massive battery in the time it takes for a coffee break could be a major selling point.
What to Expect at the March 1st Launch
With the charging cat out of the bag, focus now shifts to Honor’s official launch event. We expect full details on:
- The inner and outer display specs and designs.
- The camera system, which will likely be a major focus.
- Software features leveraging the foldable form factor with MagicOS.
- Global pricing and availability details.
One thing is already certain: with 120W charging in its arsenal, the Honor Magic V6 is arriving with a compelling, user-centric advantage that makes the wait until MWC 2026 all the more interesting.
Source: CCC certification details via Digital Chat Station & Smart Pikachu on Weibo. For comparison, you can check the current Honor Magic V5 on Amazon.
