HONOR has done it again. The company just pulled off another unthinkable challenge, this time putting the hinge of the new HONOR Magic V6 to the test against a Piper plane. We were there at the Angeles City Flying Club to see it happen, and here’s our full experience.
The Challenge
Foldables live and die by their hinges, so HONOR decided to prove the Magic V6’s durability in the most dramatic way possible. The challenge pitted the new foldable against a Piper plane, putting the hinge through conditions you wouldn’t expect a phone to survive. It’s the kind of stunt that sounds impossible on paper, and watching it play out in person is something else entirely.
Our Experience at Angeles City Flying Club
We were on hand at the Angeles City Flying Club to witness the test firsthand. Being there in person makes a difference, because you get to see exactly how the challenge was set up and how the Magic V6 held up under pressure. The event was built around showing just how tough the new hinge really is, and the result speaks for itself.
Here are our highlights from the day:
- HONOR tested the Magic V6’s hinge in a challenge against a Piper plane.
- The event took place at the Angeles City Flying Club.
- It’s the latest in HONOR’s run of durability challenges for the Magic V6.
HONOR has been pushing the limits of foldable durability with the Magic V6, and this challenge is another example of that. The company clearly wants to show that its hinge can handle whatever comes its way, and using a plane to make that point is a bold move.
Why This Challenge Matters
For a foldable, the hinge is the part buyers worry about most. It is the piece that gets folded and unfolded thousands of times, and any weakness there shows up quickly. By putting the Magic V6 against a Piper plane, HONOR is going after that worry head-on, betting that a real-world test carries more weight than a spec sheet ever could.
Seeing the challenge up close also gives you a better feel for how far foldable design has come. Phones that used to feel fragile are now being put through tests that most people would never try at home, and the Magic V6 took it on without missing a beat.
Watch the video above for the full look.
Gianfranco Viterbo
Gianfranco is the co-founder of gadgetpilipinas.net. He graduated from Far Eastern University. A Psychology student turned tech-savvy. He's currently the HR Supervisor of Blip Media and one of the content producers of Gadget Pilipinas. He enjoys playing competitive video games and binge-watch American TV series.
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