HONOR unveils South African Sports and Business Leaders as new ambassadors for the ultra-premium Magic V6 foldable device

At a star-studded and intimate media experience held today at The Venue in Melrose Arch, HONOR South Africa launched the HONOR Magic V6 together with the HONOR Magicbook X14 and HONOR Pad 20. This foldable flagship device is designed for users who expect more from their devices, from business productivity and travel to entertainment, creativity, and everyday multitasking. The upscale event reflects HONOR South Africa’s bolstered presence in the premium smartphone segment, with its flagship Magic V6. HONOR also showcased the eagerly awaited HONOR Robot Phone at the event. Also revealed was HONOR’s new logo and brand slogan – Dare to Be.

The event featured campaign ambassadors, legendary screen icon, Connie Ferguson, history-making former Miss South Africa, Mia Le Roux, maverick entrepreneur and founder of Legends Barber Sheldon Tatchell and SA Cricket Captain, Temba Bavuma in a panel discussion that saw the HONOR ambassadors speak about the importance of helpful technological devices in the day-to-day execution of their professional and business lives. Particularly, they spoke about how some of the features of the HONOR Magic V6 device can easily enable them to proficiently carry out their daily tasks.

“For us as HONOR, today was a day of sharing some of our most exciting devices within our ecosystem. The aim was to fully drive home the message of innovation-led design and creation. The HONOR Magic V6 is our most premium device and designed for the high-end market, including business, tech, lifestyle and sport industry leaders – Captains and CEOs. To embrace our new slogan of Dare To Be, we partnered with Sheldon Tatchell, CEO of Legends Barber, Connie Ferguson award-winning actress, executive producer and businesswoman, Mia Le Roux, Former Miss South Africa 2024, SA Cricket Captain: Temba Bavuma, South African Soccer Captain: Ronwen Williams, and South African Athlete, and 100m record holder, Akani Simbine, because each of them embodies an inspiring Dare to Be story—one we are proud to share with South Africans striving for their own success,” said HONOR SA CEO, Fred Zhou.

“For me, growth has always meant being willing to evolve. I move between being an actress, producer, entrepreneur and mother, often all in the same day, so I value technology that can move with me rather than complicate my life. That is what ‘Dare to Be’ means to me: having the confidence to keep growing, creating and becoming,” said actress, producer and entrepreneur Connie Ferguson.

“For me, building a business has never just been about having a great idea. I’ve learned that the real journey starts after the idea — when you have to make tough decisions, adjust when things don’t go according to plan, and keep showing up to build the next chapter. I’m constantly moving between my team, our stores and new opportunities, so technology needs to help me stay connected and make decisions wherever I am. That’s what ‘Dare to Be’ means to me — having the courage to start with what you have, believing in the vision, and then having the resilience to keep building,” said Sheldon Tatchell, Founder and CEO of Legends Barber.

Former Miss South Africa Mia le Roux added: “I’ve learnt that being different doesn’t mean being limited. For me, ‘Dare to Be’ is about having the confidence to show up as yourself and pursue what matters to you. Technology is exciting when it gives more people the freedom to connect, communicate and experience the world in the way that works best for them.”

“With the HONOR Magic V6 and HONOR ecosystem, I can track my runs, follow my progress and stay connected to every detail of the work,” concluded, South African Olympic medallist, Akani Simbine.

“I’m very excited about the battery life of the HONOR Magic V6. We travel long distances with the team, so you need a phone that lasts as long as you do, ” said captain, Temba Bavuma.

The HONOR Magic V6 features an ultra-slim and lightweight design measuring 8.75mm when folded, 4.0mm when unfolded, and weighing just 219g, delivering portability without compromise. It is reinforced with the HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield and the HONOR Super Steel Hinge, tested for up to 500,000 folds, ensuring long-term durability, alongside IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance.

At the heart of the HONOR Magic V6 is a large 6,660mAh HONOR Silicon-carbon Battery, the largest battery ever featured in a foldable smartphone supporting extended use of the device. The device also supports 80W Wired and 66W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge, giving users the flexibility to power up quickly and keep pace with demanding days. Powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform – while imaging is enhanced by a 64MP Ultra Sensing Periscope Telephoto Camera with advanced stabilization for sharp and stable photography.

The device also features a 7.95-inch inner foldable display designed for productivity, with Fast Flex to quickly fold and unfold your phone to launch the AI Assistant in split-screen view. AI-powered features enhanced by Google Gemini support smarter workflows, while users also receive three months of Google AI Pro with expanded cloud storage.

Breaking down ecosystem barriers, the HONOR Magic V6 is designed to work seamlessly with iPhone, Mac, AirPods, and Apple Watch. Through HONOR Connect and HONOR Share, users can transfer files, receive notifications, and move between devices more easily, enabling a more connected workflow across different operating systems. The device also supports Quick Share for app-free file transfers between Android and compatible Apple devices.

HONOR Pad 20, a tablet designed to meet the evolving needs of students, young professionals and families seeking a versatile device ahead of the back-to-school season.

Combining a massive battery, immersive 12.1-inch 3K HONOR Display, AI PC-Class Productivity features and intelligent tools, the HONOR Pad 20 provides users with a practical platform for studying, working, creating and enjoying entertainment wherever the day takes them. Measuring just 6.29mm thin and weighing approximately 525g, the HONOR Pad 20 combines a premium all-metal body with a spacious, portable viewing experience.

Also, sharing on stage was the eagerly awaited HONOR MagicBook X14 2026 that comes with a 14” Full View Eye comfort display. The laptop has a 60Wh Long Battery that supports 13 hours of simulated real-world range, with a 65w portable fast charging. The HONOR MagicBook X14 2026 comes with the All-new Intel CoreTM 3 Processor 304.

In a surprise reveal, the HONOR Robot Phone made an appearance at the launch which represents the culmination of a spectacular global journey of HONOR revolving technology.

The HONOR Robot Phone integrates an ultra-compact 4-DoF mechanical system featuring the HONOR Titanium Agile Gimbal. Developed through 60 manufacturing processes, the system integrates more than 100 precision components and is supported by more than 100 patents.

The HONOR Robot Phone marks the first product milestone under the Cinematic Imaging Partnership between HONOR and ARRI, the world-renowned designer of professional cinema cameras. Moving beyond simple filters, the device adapts selected elements of ARRI Image Science and professional cinema workflow for use in a smartphone. Through the HONOR–ARRI Cinematic Imaging Partnership, the Robot Phone combines ARRI LogC3, ARRI Wide Gamut 3 and ARRI Looks with the HONOR H1 Image Chip.

Pioneering a new era of multimodal embodied interaction, the Robot Phone introduces AI-powered, robot-grade motion control that transforms the device into an autonomous personal camera crew. The camera arm supports a range of cinematic movement modes, including Tilt Lock, First Person View (FPV), FPV Vertical and AI SpinShot, helping creators capture smoother and more dynamic footage with greater ease.

Looking ahead, technologies developed through HONOR’s Cinematic Imaging Partnership with ARRI will continue to evolve and will be further showcased in the upcoming HONOR Magic9 Series.

The HONOR Magic V6 is available in Red, from 1 September at an RRP of R39 999 or from R1599 x 36 months postpaid and consumers will get an HONOR Watch 6 as a gift. These offers are available in Vodacom and Cell C.

The HONOR Pad 20 is available for RRP of R11 999 available only at Vodacom 8 September, free keyboard, stylus pen and Free HONOR Mouse.

The HONOR MagicBook X14 2026 is available for a RRP of R16 499, 8 September Vodacom, Telkom and Cell C, free backpack and HONOR Mouse.