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HONOR
Magic V5
- 8-inch LTPO AMOLED
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- 217 g
- 5820 mAh
Physical specifications
Folded
6.4"
Display size
217 g
Weight
156.8 mm
Height
74.3 mm
Width
8.8 mm
Thickness
—
Aspect ratio
Unfolded
8"
Display size
217 g
Weight
156.8 mm
Height
145.9 mm
Width
4.1 mm
Thickness
—
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Announced
- July 2, 2025
- Released
- January 1, 2025
Display
- Display size
- 8"
- Cover display size
- 6.4"
- Display technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- Cover display technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution
- 2352 × 2172
- Cover resolution
- 2376 × 1060
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Cover refresh rate
- 120 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- RAM
- 12 GB, 16 GB
- Storage
- 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 5820 mAh
- Wired charging
- 66 W
- Wireless charging
- 50 W
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Wide · 50 MP · OIS; Ultra Wide · 50 MP; Telephoto · 64 MP · 3x optical zoom · OIS
- Front cameras
- Cover front · 20 MP; Inner front · 20 MP
Build & durability
- Ingress protection
- IP58/IP59
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G, LTE
- NFC
- Yes
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
8.5
out of 10
Honor's thinnest book foldable yet — 8.8 mm folded, 4.1 mm open, subtle crease, excellent 5820 mAh Si/C endurance, and fast 66 W/50 W charging in a 217 g body — held back by €1700 premium positioning, camera-bump table wobble, and MagicOS depth trailing Samsung at the same price tier.
Category scores
Camera
8.0
Android Police-praised 50 MP triple rear system with foldable framing tricks; strong daylight output undermined slightly by bump-induced desk wobble.
Battery and charging
9.0
5820 mAh global Si/C cell earns consistent praise — The Verge and Android Police describe excellent mixed-day endurance with fast 66 W recovery.
Performance
8.0
Snapdragon 8 Elite flies in daily use; mild warming under prolonged gaming in a 4.1 mm chassis is the main caveat.
Handling and portability
8.0
Best Honor Fold yet folded at 74.3 mm wide and 8.8 mm thick; 145.9 mm inner width and camera bump still demand two-handed open use. Thinnest book foldable class at 8.8 mm folded helps versus all rivals; still bulkier than compact slabs and tight in shallow pockets.
Build quality
8.5
Subtle crease, IP58/59 sealing, and Super Steel 500k-fold hinge inspire more confidence than early foldable generations.
Value
8.5
Competitive feature set and pricing for the target buyer, with clear trade-offs versus premium siblings.
Strengths
- Class-leading thinness at 8.8 mm folded and 4.1 mm open without sacrificing 5820 mAh Si/C battery
- Among the subtlest creases and strongest endurance stories in book foldables
- Snapdragon 8 Elite responsive for productivity multitasking on 6.43-inch cover and 7.95-inch inner displays
Weaknesses
- €1700 premium with proprietary 50 W wireless and MagicOS depth trailing Samsung
- Camera bump table wobble when 145.9 mm inner screen laid flat
- 217–222 g folded weight and tall 156.8 mm height versus compact flagships
Best for
- Productivity and travel users who want the thinnest book foldable with top-tier battery
- Magic V upgraders seeking crease, pocket, and charging improvements
- Media readers and dual-app workers who rarely stress GPU thermals
Less suitable for
- Ecosystem-first buyers prioritizing Samsung repair networks and Qi2 universality
- Desk workers who need stable flat inner-screen typing without case props
- Competitive gamers needing uncapped sustained performance in ultra-thin chassis
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: HONOR Magic V2 or V3
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: 8.8 mm fold, IP58/59, 5820 mAh Si/C, Snapdragon 8 Elite, and subtler crease address prior-generation bulk and hinge visibility.
Current device: Galaxy Z Fold6 or Z Fold7 owners
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Choose Honor for thinness, battery, and crease; stay Samsung for ecosystem depth, software cadence, and repair confidence at similar €1700 pricing.
Current device: Large slab flagships (2–3 years old)
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: Inner-screen productivity at 145.9 mm width feels transformative when 74.3 mm folded carry is acceptable.
Current device: Compact flagship owners
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: 156.8 mm folded height and 217 g require genuine commitment to the form factor despite record thinness.
Current device: OPPO Find N5 owners
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Honor wins folded thinness and global battery narrative; OPPO may win regional software familiarity.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight. Based on folded dimensions.
One-handed use
ManageableOne-handed use is workable, with some stretch for top-of-screen reach.
Pocket friendliness
GoodGenerally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.
Carry comfort
HeavyHeavier in the hand; longer sessions may feel more tiring.
Reading and media
Adequate for everyday browsing, messages, and short video.
Gaming
High-endIts processor and graphics hardware are suited to demanding games and higher visual settings.
Bottom line
The HONOR Magic V5 earns respect as the 2025 foldable where thinness finally pairs with flagship stamina — 74.3 mm wide and 8.8 mm thick folded at 217 g, opening to 145.9 mm at just 4.1 mm with a crease owners and GSMArena describe as among the least distracting available, powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite and a 5820 mAh global silicon-carbon battery that The Verge praises for multi-day headroom. Fast 66 W wired and 50 W wireless charging, IP58/59 sealing, and a Super Steel hinge rated for 500,000 folds round out a package productivity buyers can rationalize at €1700 if they value hardware engineering over Samsung ecosystem depth. The clearest trade-offs are desk ergonomics — the praised rear camera bump rocks on flat tables — and proprietary wireless requirements. Shoppers who live on inner-screen multitasking, cover-screen phone duties, and travel endurance should audition the Magic V5; ecosystem-first buyers and flat-desk typists should compare carefully with Galaxy Z Fold7.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 256 GB512 GB1 TB
- Connectivity
- 5GLTE
- Colors
- `honor-magic-v5`
- RAM
- 12 GB16 GB
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