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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Aug 4
Honor Magic V6 Tops Q3 2026 Foldable Ranking at $1,999 as Samsung Z Fold7 Takes No. 2
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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Aug 4

Honor Magic V6 Tops Q3 2026 Foldable Ranking at $1,999 as Samsung Z Fold7 Takes No. 2

3 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Aug 4

Summary

  • Honor’s Magic V6 took first place in a new Q3 2026 foldable-smartphone ranking, with the $1,999 device praised for its thin 224 g body, dual OLED displays, triple camera and seven-year software support.
  • The ranking, based on in-depth testing of display, performance, cameras, battery life, build quality and value, reflects a market where foldables are moving beyond novelty as hinges, screens and hardware improve.
  • Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7 placed second, helped by its slimmer design, bright 8-inch display and 200-MP main camera, while Oppo’s Find N6 came third on its nearly crease-free inner screen and battery life.
  • The list spans 9 models, including Samsung’s Z Flip7 in fourth and Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold in seventh, while tri-fold devices remain scarce and limited to a few markets.
  • Editors said more entrants are coming, with additional Samsung foldables under review and Apple expected to launch its first foldable smartphone later this year.

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