HONOR Magic V5 launched with 7.95-inch 120Hz foldable OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, IP58/59 ratings, 6100mAh battery
HONOR has launched its latest flagship foldable smartphone, the HONOR Magic V5 in China, as announced. Positioned as the world’s thinnest foldable device, the Magic V5 builds upon the foundation laid by the Magic V3, offering notable upgrades in design, durability, battery life, AI capabilities, and camera performance.
Refined Design and Build Quality -
The Magic V5 features an eight-curve frame with a 3D diamond-cut texture that catches light beautifully. Inspired by a fusion of Eastern artistic sensibilities and Western architecture, the Ivory White variant is the slimmest, measuring just 8.8mm when folded and 4.1mm unfolded, with a weight of 217g.
Other color variants measure 9.0mm folded and 4.2mm unfolded, weighing 222g. The foldable uses a Luban Suspension Hinge crafted from high-strength steel and tested for 500,000 folds. Reinforcements include a carbon fiber backplate and dual aerospace-grade fiber layers, offering 40× better impact resistance.
Enhanced Durability -
The Magic V5 is protected by HONOR’s King Kong Giant Rhino Glass, which offers:
- 3× improved wear resistance
- 10× better drop protection
- 15× enhanced scratch resistance
An AI-based debris detection system notifies users of particles over 0.8mm, helping prevent internal screen damage. It also boasts IP58 dust and IP59 water resistance ratings. Buyers receive a complimentary 12-month inner screen protection plan (valued at ¥1399).
Displays and Visual Performance -
The foldable houses a 7.95-inch internal OLED screen (2352×2172) and a 6.43-inch external OLED panel (2376×1060), both offering 120Hz refresh rates and support for 1.07 billion DCI-P3 colors. The inner screen is protected by Glory King Kong flexible armor, while the outer one uses Giant Rhino Glass.
Both displays support HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, and ZREAL, with peak brightness reaching 5000 nits. Additional eye comfort features include 4320Hz PWM dimming, motion smoothing, ambient light adjustments, and LTPO-based power-saving eye protection.
Camera System -
The rear camera setup includes:
- 50MP wide-angle lens (f/1.6)
- 50MP ultra-wide lens (f/2.0, 122° FoV)
- 64MP periscope telephoto lens (f/2.5) with 3× optical zoom, OIS, laser autofocus, and 100× digital zoom
Both the inner and outer screens have a 20MP front camera (f/2.2). The device supports stereo speakers with noise cancellation and includes dual 5G, HONOR’s proprietary RF C1+ chip, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, and dual-band GPS (L1+L5).
Performance and Battery -
Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the Magic V5 features up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The 16GB+1TB version is equipped with a 6100mAh silicon-carbon battery, while other variants house a 5820mAh battery. It supports 66W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and fast car charging.
Battery life is managed by HONOR’s AI Dujiangyan Power Management system, which includes a dedicated SoC voltage regulator and the E2 efficiency chip.
Software and Smart Features -
Running MagicOS 9.0.1 (based on Android 15), the Magic V5 includes the YOYO intelligent assistant. It offers AI-powered functions such as screen recognition, ride-hailing, photo editing, file search, and memory optimization.
Multitasking is supported through HONOR Free Screen, and the device enables seamless file sharing across iOS, Android, HarmonyOS, Windows, and macOS. Other smart features include voiceprint noise reduction, smart privacy calling, and VIP services.
HONOR Magic V5 Specification -
| Inner Display | 7.95″ foldable OLED (2352×2172), 120Hz; 1.07B colors; HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, ZREAL; Peak brightness 5000 nits; Glory King Kong flexible armor |
| Outer Display | 6.43” outer OLED (2376×1060), 120Hz; 1.07B colors; HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, ZREAL; Peak brightness 5000 nits; Giant Rhino Glass |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite; Octa-core (2×4.32GHz + 6×3.53GHz); Adreno 830 GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 12GB+256GB, 16GB+512GB, 16GB+1TB |
| OS/UI | MagicOS 9.0.1 (Android 15) |
| Design | Symmetrical eight-curve frame; 3D diamond-cut finish; Luban Suspension Hinge (500,000 folds tested); carbon fiber backplate + dual aerospace-grade fiber layers |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP wide, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP periscope telephoto (3x OIS, up to 100x digital zoom) |
| Front Camera | 20MP inner and outer cameras |
| Features | - YOYO AI assistant, split-screen multitasking, cross-platform sharing; Supports GMS - IP58 dust resistance, IP59 water resistance; AI debris detection; 12-month screen protection included - Stereo speakers, noise reduction |
| Dimensions | 56.8 x 74.3 mm (folded) / 145.9 mm (unfolded); Thickness: 8.8 mm (Ivory White), 9.0 mm (others) |
| Weight | 217 g (Ivory White), 222 g (others) |
| Connectivity | Dual 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC; Dual-band GPS (L1+L5), Beidou, GLONASS, Galileo, Satellite Communication |
| Battery/Charger | 6100mAh (1TB model), 5820mAh (others); 66W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, wireless reverse charging |
Pricing and Availability -
The HONOR Magic V5 is comes in Ivory White, Black, Dawn Gold, and Reddish Brown colors. It is now available for pre-order, with official sales set to begin on July 4, 2025. Customers in China can purchase the device via Honor Mall, Honor Experience Stores, and authorized retailers. Although global availability hasn’t been confirmed, an international launch is anticipated later this year.
HONOR Magic V5 Prices are -
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - 8,999 yuan (USD 1255 or Rs. 1,07,510 approx.)
- 16GB RAM/512GB storage version - 9,999 yuan (USD 1395 or Rs. 1,19,460 approx.)
- 16GB RAM/1TB storage version - 10,999 yuan (USD 1535 or Rs. 1,31,405 approx.)
