Honor Magic V2 vs One Plus Open

[@johnny4kk]

The Honor V2 looks like from the 2040-year gadget! Absolutely gorgeous and futuristic! I will go for Honor V2 all the way!!!

[@Cool_Saf]

@@johnny4kk it certainly looks awesome and powerful as well.

[@johnny4kk]

@Cool_Saf and after the Global update, it even more smooth than Fold series. MagicOS is really good!

[@Cool_Saf]

@@johnny4kk I like the OS its got more options for customisation

[@ericbrink8305]

I had both, but sold the Oneplus. Hinge is little worse on Oneplus. I miss Android Auto on the V2. Display was better on the Oneplus, but the weight and thin profile of the V2 hooked me! Software is fine. Battery on V2 is also great!

[@Cool_Saf]

I liked both the phones...They both are awesome in their own way...Having either of them u still got a brilliant phone...

[@AverageDadOfficial]

Great comparison my friend!

[@Cool_Saf]

Thanks a lot Mate. Much appreciated 👍

[@K22MDL]

Global version of V2 (i.e. sold for UK) does have full Android Auto capability. What isn't very positive is that like the OnePlus Open, it has a glitch that may more often than not disconnect either phone from your Android Auto screen interface. I've tried both UK spec phones on four seperate screens and ALL had the same problem.

[@Cool_Saf]

Interesting...I've never encountered this issue...

[@K22MDL]

Wireless or wired? @@Cool_Saf

[@ASmith-vl2km]

Love how thin and lightweight the V2 is.

[@Cool_Saf]

O yes. It's unbelievable how thin it is.

[@DJ_Darkstar]

OnePlus Open wins for Hasselblad cameras, Dolby Atmos, 6x zoom, 2800 nits, global software and Open Canvas

[@Cool_Saf]

O yes...can't agree more...I love the pics taken from OnePlus open. They are really good.

[@5ose98]

Is the one plus worth the price difference ? The difference between them is 300-400€ in the used market in France

[@Cool_Saf]

@@5ose98 honestly if the difference is 300-400 I would clearly go for OnePlus as it's a solid phone as well. I felt the OnePlus is better in software and cameras. You won't regret getting the OnePlus that I can say from my experience

[@KC_95]

The Honor Magic v2 will go on sale in Germany on January 26th. Can we assume that there will be a global ROM by then? Chinese Rome doesn't suit me. Thanks to Nokia, the OP Open is not available in Germany😭

[@Cool_Saf]

Hi. Yes, it will be a Global ROM when released next week...

[@Raghav88]

Does the Oneplus have android auto? Didn't realise the Honour V2 didn't have android auto. I guess the global release one for the UK should have it?

[@Cool_Saf]

Hi Yes, OnePlus does have android Auto.

[@Cool_Saf]

All Chinese phones using Chinese ROM won't have android Auto

[@Raghav88]

@Cool_Saf thanks for the prompt response. Would that definitely apply to European models as well? I guess the OnePlus is a no-brainer then!

[@Cool_Saf]

@@Raghav88 yes, thats right.

[@LucasRey1972]

Thank you for review both foldables. Does the honor has also always on display?

[@Cool_Saf]

Hi. Thanks a lot my friend. By default no it does not have always on display.

[@stronggeek]

Wow! Great question though. I was wondering as well.

[@Cool_Saf]

@@stronggeek cool.

[@jimmcnevin9367]

Both phones offer pen support, although most users don't use pens. The pens are proprietary, so you have to buy their pens. OnePlus works with the Oppo pen, as the Open is merely a rebranded Oppo Find N3. However, the multitasking capabilities of the OnePlus Open are fantastic, in my opinion. That being said, there's no better feel in the hand than the Honor Magic V2.

[@Cool_Saf]

I agree with you my friend...pen support is good but till they become like s23 ultra where the pen is integrated in the phone the pen won't be a big selling point..but it's always good to know it will work also the cost of getting them separate are quite high...that said magic V2 is stunning in the slim body I'm still in awe abou the design. Multitasking open plus has just nailed it

[@Iamvinci]

How is the honor so thin? Thats impressive !

[@Cool_Saf]

Exactly...they have done a brilliant job

[@jcole10lfcify]

Honor magic V2 official global ever coming out?

[@Cool_Saf]

Initially it was coming 1st quarter of 2024. Now there is a delay. So i think it wont be coming unfortunately. Atm the best choice for global Foldable phone is the OnePlus Open.

[@Audieel]

Oneplus has got vegan leather back and honor glas back? Isnt it otherwise?

[@Cool_Saf]

Yes and no...both OnePlus black & V2 black are vegan leather back which I personally like. Other options in both are glass backs which are slippery

[@Audieel]

@@Cool_Saf ok..thanks for clarifying. Btw My V2 is about to arrive on monday/Tuesday in leather back

[@Cool_Saf]

@@Audieel that's awesome my friend. You will love it...it's a nice phone especially with he vegan leather back. It looks nice

[@Audieel]

@@Cool_Saf exactly.. already in love with our honor magic 6 pro (wife's phone). Bought honor because of our experience with huawei p30 pro and lite....in 5th year (pro) and 4th year (lite) with us. Up untill two days ago , Huawei never caused any problems so we loved the durability of it. Only now the speaker of pro went out. Our Samsung phones never went above 2 years! Huawei and i hope honor also are way better in terms of durability!

[@Cool_Saf]

@@AudieelHonor past few years have been doing good they have a very good build quality so that will last for a long time.

[@stronggeek]

Great review. Open is the winner.

[@Cool_Saf]

Thanks a lot my friend...yes I agree with you on Open being the winner.

[@TornadoBarrage]

I have the honor magic v2 with the google apps update and its awsome, i would get the oneplus open if it had something like samsung dex

[@Cool_Saf]

I agree. Both the phones are incredible in their own way.

[@ThomasMueller90]

You have android auto?

[@TornadoBarrage]

@@ThomasMueller90 I don't drive so I don't know, I'm able to install it but can't use it since I don't drive

[@Cool_Saf]

@@ThomasMueller90 Hi. Android auto is available on OnePlus open but not available on Honor magic V2.

[@ThomasMueller90]

Thank you

[@user-aa40]

I wish Samsung Fold 6 looks like the Honor, it will be game changing for sure, with OneUI and that design and that form factor with SD3, whoa, pls Samsung pls do it or at least come close as possible to Honor's design!!!!

[@Cool_Saf]

Ooooo yesss..that would be a deadly combination...I wish they do it...

[@stronggeek]

I agree! Fold6 software and features with the Open physical aspects.

[@Cool_Saf]

@@stronggeek i absolutely agree...

[@chankongsun]

😮fast charging like Chinese brands. Not this slow Korean charging

[@Cool_Saf]

@@chankongsun lol.

[@Duran449]

Any problems with overheating on the magic v2? Hans tech talk said he had problems with it

[@Cool_Saf]

No it was fine. Never had any heating issues

[@SirenitaHermosa]

Yes it overheats and crash allot

[@Cool_Saf]

@@SirenitaHermosa hmmm ... Sad to hear that ..I never had any issues with mine... Hope a software update might fix it... 🤞

[@ericbrink8305]

Never had any issues with mine

[@Cool_Saf]

@@ericbrink8305 mine too.

[@Aqil.Samedov]

Camera, video quality?

[@Cool_Saf]

Camera in both are good. But oneplus open camera is better.

[@Aqil.Samedov]

@@Cool_Saf are they better than Fold 5 in video and photo quality?

[@Cool_Saf]

@@Aqil.Samedov In daytime photos all 3 are more or less same you wont find any difference. During low light Oneplus Open is very good and also Oneplus open is the only one of the 3 which has 3x and 6x zoom. which is a big bonus. but overall camera ranking i would rank ..1.oneplus, 2. Fold 5 and 3. Magic V2

[@Aqil.Samedov]

@@Cool_Saf thanks a lot

[@Cool_Saf]

@@Aqil.Samedov you are most welcome my friend. glad i could help

[@rikonlondon5589]

Great reviews as ever

[@Cool_Saf]

Thanks a lot for your kind comments. Much appreciated.

[@redstang70]

I love the form factor of the honor but they dropped the ball with the zoom capability and the chinese rom really limits things. Very unfortunate.

[@Cool_Saf]

U r spot on my friend.

[@nugzmedallion8929]

I am currently typing off my new OnePlus Open, and it is AWESOME. I just bought it as an upgrade for my 3-year-old Z Fold2, and I actually did want the HONOR Magic V2 but by the time I saved up the money to buy a new phone (a few days ago,) HONOR still has yet to announce a firm release date for the global version of the Magic V2, it was a no-brainer, the Open became my choice, and holding it next to my old Z Fold2, it's crazy how much folding phones have improved (except for Samsung) since then. It may not be THE slimmest or lightest foldable, but coming from the Z Fold, it is just SO NICE to have a front display that I can actually use and type on if I want. A lot of people complain about the camera bump, but tbh, not only is it not obnoxious at all when actually using the phone, but it actually helps you get a firm grip on your phone when using the front display, and because it's a symmetrical bump, there's barely ANY wobble when laying flat on a table, especially when compared with most other foldables. The software is amazing, too, so I can absolutely recommend the Open over the Z Fold5 especially,. If you're outside of China and don't want to wait on HONOR to release the V2 globally right before they announce and launch their next generation, then I would say that the Open is the best foldable phone choice you can buy right now.

[@Cool_Saf]

Hi. First of all let my congratulate u for making the right decision. Oneplus Open is the phone to get. And its my daily driver as well. The Global ROM along with software makes it the better option compared to Honor Magic V2. Honor is a great phone as well. And as u mentioned bang on camera as well. Yes, they are huge but since they are in the centre no desk wobble when typing which is a huge bonus also the periscope zoom which is great as well. Overall i would say you have made a very good decision. And do subscribe to my channel as well if you haven't done so. thanks again mate.

[@nugzmedallion8929]

Sure I'll throw you a sub :) good review and comparison. The only thing I noticed that you said that was incorrect is that the phones can open to any angle, and that's not true for the Open because of the way it snaps all the way open to a flat 180° when you have it open just past that 90° angle. It really doesnt matter since 99% of the time, you're going to be using the phone either folded or open all the way, but it's still worth noting that you cannot hold the phone open at any angle. I was actually planning on getting the Magic V2 if it was out when I had the $ to buy a new phone, but it wasn't, so I got the Open and I have 0 regrets.

[@Cool_Saf]

Hi. thanks for the Subs. yes, I should have mentioned that anything over around 120 degrees the phone just does not hold, but again most/all people wont be using it in that angle, but its worth mentioning. Thx again mate.

[@1bz2002]

How long have you had the open? I've a z fold 3 for two years, and it's been incredibly reliable and build quality, I can't fault whatsoever as I've actually knocked mine around hugely. Google One plus open issues/problems on reddit seem to bring up quite a few issues. What's your take on build quality, warranty and known issues? I'm asking as looking to upgrade I like the one plus open a lot, but I know as a 5th Z fold, Samsung is hugely experienced in build quality. For an expensive device that is the most important aspect for me.

[@Cool_Saf]

@@1bz2002 Hi. Ive been using OnePlus open from the time it was launched say around 3-4 months. I've never had any issues. Everything just works smoothly without any issues. And also the build quality is the same from the time I have got it so it's solid. Given a choice between OnePlus open and fold 5 IMO I would pick OnePlus open without any hesitation.that said Z fold 5 is also a good phone no doubt. If you use Dex a lot then Z fold 5. Rest of the things one plus is far superior to go for.

[@BabarAli-wn6yy]

How many pris

[@Cool_Saf]

Sorry brother I don't understand

[@raifordkenneth15]

one plus open does have a great multi tasking feature but stop it there is no phone that has better multi tasking features then the fold 5 just cause its easier doesn't mean its better the fold 5 has tons of multi tasking features the one plus open doesn't have

[@Cool_Saf]

I get your point. I'm not saying fold 5 is bad...fold 5 is brilliant in multi tasking. Overall in my experience I feel OnePlus is better that's all. End of the day some everyone has different preferences...

[@raifordkenneth15]

@Cool_Saf the only multi tasking feature yall love is that when you do split screen the screens are bigger thats all but the fold can do why more multi tasking features then the one plus open

[@stronggeek]

I wholeheartedly agree! I have the fold5 and open. Open wins, but wish it had samsung software!

[@stronggeek]

​@Cool_Saf Better than the hm v2 as well? 😅

[@johnny4kk]

Fold 5 sucks in any way! No one barely using all features from Folds!!! I throwed my Fold 5 to garbage can and bought Honor V2, and it just a king of foldable!!!!

[@lesgrimpeurs7685]

you say too many times absolutely ... are you a Kardashian??😅😂😂

[@Cool_Saf]

😂😂😂...

[@DamonGaskin]

I really wish something unique these days as far as reviews.. I wish things like the software advantages, such as with the v2, the pen features(not just that it has a pen) that are simply awesome! These things mentioned are all the same(I've had my v2 for well over 2 months, and the mix fold 3 now for 1).. These was like 10 seconds on software, and the software is what runs the devices.. I stopped watching at the crease talk..

[@Cool_Saf]

A very valid point. Thanks for letting me know. I shall keep that in mind in my future videos...and thanks again for your open and honest opinion...really appreciated

[@Mrtrojano]

OnePlus Open win

[@Cool_Saf]

For me yes ... software, camera is outstanding

[@DillonBlair]

Magic v2 easy winner here

[@Cool_Saf]

Both are good...but I agree for the slimness and build quality Honor is superb

[@vladimirkolev5168]

I have oneplus, decently the winner

[@Cool_Saf]

@@vladimirkolev5168 awesome my friend...I use it as my daily driver it's amazing

[@DillonBlair]

The mate x5 is the current king. I know it isn’t compared in this video, but it is. 😀

[@Cool_Saf]

Huawei mate x5 is good no doubt. I liked it as well. Camera, battery life is awesome however no Google support and hassle to side load the Google apps is a big hassle. Wish there was no restrictions on Huawei and it would be an amazing phone

[@redstang70]

If it had google it would unquestionably be the king but unfortunately thats not the case and they are charging an insane amount of money for a device without google. No thanks

[@Cool_Saf]

@@redstang70 absolutely agree with u...

[@stronggeek]

Yep! Too expensive! Got the open at release for 149.00 and oneplus 11 trade-in. Best deal ever!

[@Cool_Saf]

@@stronggeek Thats an awesome deal my friend...

[@raifordkenneth15]

all are amazing phones but the fold 5 is the best

[@Cool_Saf]

fold 5 is a good decent phone, certainly not the best. it falls short in the narrow front screen, camera, battery. That said if there is one company which can dominate the fold market is Samsung. Samsung has a winner in their hands, if they can tweek certain things they are unbeatable.

[@raifordkenneth15]

@Cool_Saf actually narrow screen is opinion and camera the fold 5 takes better pictures then the one plus open night pictures are better on the fold 5 now battery yeah the one plus open has let me see fold 5 has better multi tasking, features, ui , s pen , samsung dex ,

[@Cool_Saf]

@@raifordkenneth15 I agree fold5 is a brilliant phone with lot of great features. And yes, Samsung is the only one which offers dex support. As you mentioned yes, the front narrow screen is a personal pref some like it some don't.

[@gt5845]

@@raifordkenneth15 yeah but it's heavy af, smaller screen and nowhere near the open or V2.

[@gt5845]

@@Cool_Saf they need to up the charging speeds, the snapdragon generations can handle the charging so I'm bewildered why they don't implement it, camera on the fold phones need improving, weight and thickness is an issue and the hinge on the 5 is nowhere near the V2 or OnePlus Open. So in my opinion they have a long way to go.

[@skywalkerjediknight2024]

Nobody knows they're both the same phones it's just one is a camera bump in the back of the phone and other ones don't have it they both have the same system 😞😞 they both make the cricket sound when it opens and I think they both work in the same company in China when you open the phone the video Don't cover the whole screen it's a big bar of scream how to fill up decrease in the middle still there you can still feel it in your fingers the scream is not wide enough it'd have to be a bigger cover screen it's still a break when it closed footballs are right now from 1 to 10 it's a 5 they're not ready to sell they need to get better and the price of it is not worth it $2,000 is a scam I'm keeping my Samsung ultra 24😅😅

[@Makta972]

Oneplus is better

[@Cool_Saf]

I like one plus it's an awesome phone especially the software and camera is really good

[@jamiehunter3567]

100% it is 👍

[@Cool_Saf]

@@jamiehunter3567 I agree 💯

[@matpk]

​@@Cool_Safnot just android auto🙃 Timeline inside Google maps does NOT work with Chinese Rom🙃

[@Cool_Saf]

@@matpk ah ok...didn't knew that... 👍

[@j.mgavino7324]

One plus Best móvil ever

[@Cool_Saf]

its indeed my favorite as well