Porsche Design and HONOR Released Magic V2 RSR
The premium foldable smartphone features a specialized design aesthetic and a £650 price premium over the standard model.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
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Porsche Design and HONOR have released the Magic V2 RSR, a limited edition foldable smartphone available in Agate Grey. The device is now shipping in the UK with a retail price of £2,349.99.
Why it matters
The release demonstrates how manufacturers are leveraging luxury design collaborations to differentiate foldable hardware within a crowded mobile market. This strategic move targets premium buyers by offering aesthetic refinements alongside standard industry specifications.
The Magic V2 RSR measures 9.9mm when folded and 4.7mm when open, maintaining the foldable form factor while introducing a titanium frame camera module. It supports charging speeds of up to 66W.
The players
HONOR
A Shenzhen-based consumer electronics manufacturer known for its high-end foldable smartphones and hardware integration.
Porsche Design
A luxury design studio focused on aesthetics and lifestyle products that collaborates with technology firms for co-branded releases.
The details
The Magic V2 RSR design incorporates a ridge along the back panel intended to evoke the Porsche flyline silhouette, paired with a trapezoid-shaped camera module. The device includes a stylus, a vegan leather case—a synthetic material designed to mimic leather—and a 66W charger in the UK retail bundle.
Timeline
The standard HONOR Magic V2 launched in 2025.
The Magic V2 RSR article was published on September 24, 2026.
The Tech Race
This release follows the baseline established by the HONOR Magic V2, positioning the RSR as an ultra-premium tier within the foldable market. It competes against other luxury-themed smartphone collaborations that prioritize unique chassis materials over internal hardware improvements.
Consumers purchasing the Magic V2 RSR in the UK receive a bundled accessory kit that includes a specialized stylus and a vegan leather case. The device is exclusively available in Agate Grey, requiring users to pay the £650 premium for these specific design-led hardware adjustments.
The takeaway
The Magic V2 RSR illustrates the current industry trend of using brand-name design partnerships to command higher price points for refined external finishes. Buyers should monitor future regional availability updates to see if this design approach expands beyond the UK market.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Piston Show.
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