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Our quick take
Honor Magic 2 initial
What’s a slider phone?
Screen slides down to expose front-facing cameras 5 track ‘Butterfly multi-track’ sliding mechanism Associated launch sound with app launch
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Design and display
- 6.39-inch AMOLED screen, 2340 x 1080 resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio In-screen fingerprint scanner, 3D Face Unlock Gradient finish available in black, red or blue 157.3 x 75.1 x 8.3mm; 206g
Performance and battery
- Kirin 980 octa-core processor, 6GB/8GB RAM options 128GB/256GB/512GB storage options Dual SIM (microSD card slot as one) 3,400mAh battery, 40W fast-charge
Six cameras, say what?!
Three rear cameras: 16MP f/1.8, ultra-wide 16MP f/2.2, 24MP monochrome f/1.8 Three front cameras: 16MP f/2.0, dual 2MP depth sensors
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