Honor Magic V5

Name: Honor Magic V5
Brand: Honor

Display7.95" 2172 x 2352 pixels (~403 ppi density)

ChipsetQualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)

Main camera50MP

Battery5820 mAh

8.6GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66

5G bands

1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced

2025, July 02

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

Unfolded: 156.8 x 145.9 x 4.1 mm or 4.2 mmFolded: 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm or 9.0 mm

Weight

217 g or 222 g (7.65 oz)

SIM

· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Durability

IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 min) Stylus support

Display

Type

Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 5000 nits (peak)

Size

7.95 inches, 203.2 cm2 (~88.8% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

2172 x 2352 pixels (~403 ppi density)

Protection

Honor Super Armored Inner Screen, Mohs level 4

Features

Cover display:LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 5000 nits (peak)6.43 inches, 1060 x 2376 pixels, 404 ppi, Honor Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield

Platform

Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, MagicOS 10, up to 7 major Android upgrades

Chipset

Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)

GPU

Adreno 830

AnTuTu (v11, est.)

2202004

Memory

Card slot

Internal

256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.5, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), AF

Features

Laser AF, LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video

4K@30/60fps (10-bit), 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie Camera

Module

20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) Cover camera: 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)

Features

HDR · 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm jack

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD

Positioning

GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a)

NFC

Yes

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, Display Port 1.2

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Battery

Type

· Si/C Li-Ion 5820 mAh - International model· Si/C Li-Ion 6100 mAh - China model

Charging

66W wired50W wireless5W reverse wired

Misc

Colors

Black, Ivory White, Dawn Gold, Reddish Brown

Models

MBH-N49, MHG-AN00, MBH-AN10

GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways

performance

Snapdragon 8 Elite, 2.2M AnTuTu scoreThe octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) with Adreno 830 GPU handles demanding games like Genshin Impact at high frames and everyday apps without lag.

display

7.95" foldable LTPO, 5000 nits peakBoth the inner screen (2172 x 2352, 403 ppi) and cover display (1060 x 2376, 404 ppi) run 120Hz LTPO AMOLED, making them readable in direct sunlight and smooth when scrolling.

battery

5820 mAh, roughly 12–13 hours active useThe 5820 mAh battery (6100 mAh in China model) yields about a full day of mixed screen time on the foldable form factor, as measured by Honor's active use score of 12h 20m.

charging

66W wired, roughly 30–40 minutes to fullWired charging at 66W adds 0–100 in around half an hour; 50W wireless is available but slower, and 5W reverse wired lets you top up other devices.

camera

50MP main, 64MP 3x telephoto, 50MP ultrawideThe f/1.6 wide (1/1.56", OIS) handles low light, the 64MP periscope telephoto (70mm, f/2.5, OIS) shoots distant subjects at 3x optical zoom without quality loss, and the 122° ultrawide captures expansive scenes.

durability

IP58/IP59, Mohs 4 inner screen, stylus-readyWater resistance to 1m for 30 minutes and high-pressure jets, plus the Honor Super Armored inner screen (Mohs level 4) and anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield on the cover, provide practical protection in daily use; stylus support opens sketching and note-taking.

connectivity

5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, dual SIM + eSIMSupport for 5G bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 (SA/NSA), Wi-Fi 6E/7, and Bluetooth 6.0 ensures fast data and reliable connections worldwide; up to four simultaneous numbers via dual physical SIM plus dual eSIM.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design60

Display95

Performance99

Camera84

Battery75

Value86

GoSolo Verdict

The Honor Magic V5 is a foldable flagship that genuinely earns its $1,259 price through a near-indestructible inner screen, polished hinge mechanics, and Snapdragon 8 Elite grunt that runs anything you throw at it without hesitation. It is mature foldable design, not a proof-of-concept, and worth the money if you actually want a large unfolded screen and can justify the form factor's compromises over a conventional flagship.

Strengths · 4

Inner screen durability and crease that nearly disappears when in use; Mohs 4 armor and 88.8% screen-to-body ratio set it apart from earlier foldables
Snapdragon 8 Elite and 5,820 mAh battery deliver a full day of heavy use without throttling or power anxiety, even on the larger unfolded display
Triple rear camera with optical stabilization across all three lenses and a strong f/1.6 wide aperture; the 64MP 3x telephoto is a genuine optical advantage over single-zoom rivals
IP58/IP59 water and dust resistance, 120Hz LTPO on both screens, 66W wired and 50W wireless charging, and stylus support cover most professional workflows

Trade-offs · 3

At 217–222g and 9mm folded, it is heavier and thicker than a conventional flagship when closed; not a pocket-friendly device for casual users
No microSD expansion and only USB 3.1 (not Thunderbolt); storage is internal-only and data transfer is slower than some rivals
The form factor itself remains a compromise: folded-mode cover screen is narrow, unfolded mode invites creasing in bank apps and certain UIs that do not adapt well