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Honor · Mobile phone

Honor

Good7/10

Former Huawei sub-brand spun off in 2020, now an independent Android phone, tablet and wearable maker with full Google services.

Founded
2013
From
China
HQ
Shenzhen, China
Owned by
Shenzhen Zhixin New Information Technology (2020, from Huawei)
Made in
China
Also sold as
HONOR
www.honor.com

Mobile phone

Good7/10Mid-range

Since splitting from Huawei, Honor has become a credible Samsung alternative, with Magic flagships and V foldables praised for cameras, battery and design. Local support is still building in Australia and New Zealand, where it only recently expanded.

Good at

  • Magic flagships well reviewed for cameras and battery
  • Magic series: 7 years of OS/security updates in EU and UK
  • Thin, light Magic V foldables
  • Full Google services, unlike Huawei

Weak at

  • Update promise outside EU/UK may be shorter
  • MagicOS feels busy with extra apps
  • Newer to NZ and AU, with a smaller service footprint
  • Not sold in the US
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In United Kingdom: Magic series covered by the 7-year update pledge.

MagicMagic V (foldable)Honor (number) seriesX series

Best for: buyers wanting a flagship or foldable at a lower price than Samsung

nzauukus (not sold)hk

Mobile phone brands in United Kingdom

Honor is #5 of 10, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1AppleUnited States9/10ExcellentPremium
2SamsungSouth Korea9/10ExcellentMid-range
3GoogleUnited States8/10GoodMid-range
4OPPOChina7/10GoodMid-range
5HonorChina7/10GoodMid-range
6NothingUnited Kingdom7/10GoodMid-range
7XiaomiChina7/10GoodBudget
8MotorolaUnited States6/10MixedBudget
9SonyJapan6/10MixedPremium
10HuaweiChina5/10MixedPremium

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.