Honor, the Chinese technology brand, has unveiled a new concept phone that combines the features of a foldable phone and a purse. The Honor V Purse, which was announced at IFA 2023 in Berlin, is designed to be a “phy-digital fashion statement” that can be customized and worn like a handbag.
A phone that can be carried like a purse
The Honor V Purse has an outward-folding screen that wraps around the exterior of the device, similar to the Huawei Mate Xs 2. The screen has an always-on display that can show different designs and animations to match the user’s outfit and mood. The device also has clips that allow interchangeable straps and chains to be attached to it, so it can be carried over the shoulder or across the body like a purse.
Honor says it has collaborated with various fashion designers and artists to create different themes for the device, and plans to open up an API in the future to let anyone make their own. The themes can react to touch and motion, creating a dynamic and interactive experience for the user.
A thin and sleek foldable phone
The Honor V Purse is not just a fashion accessory, but also a functional smartphone. It has a button that can unclip and unfold the screen, revealing a large display that can be used for various tasks and apps. The device is less than 9mm thick when folded, making it one of the thinnest foldable phones in the market.
According to some reports, the Honor V Purse is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chip and supports 35W fast charging. However, Honor has not confirmed the specifications or availability of the device yet. It is expected to debut in China on September 19, where it will be introduced at a fashion show in Shanghai.
A concept phone that challenges the boundaries of fashion and technology
The Honor V Purse is a concept phone that aims to explore the possibilities of folding devices and how they can change the way we interact with technology and express ourselves. Honor says it wants to help environmentally conscious consumers reduce their consumption of fast fashion by offering them a versatile and sustainable device that can adapt to any occasion and style.
The Honor V Purse is not the only foldable phone that Honor has showcased at IFA 2023. The company also announced the global launch of the Honor Magic V2, another foldable phone that has an inward-folding screen and measures 9.9mm when folded. The Magic V2 was launched in China earlier this year and is expected to be available globally by Q1 next year.
