Honor Magic V5 immediately impresses with its refined design and ultra-slim profile, measuring just 8.8 mm when folded and an incredible 4.1 mm when unfolded, while weighing only 217 grams. Its main 7.95-inch LTPO OLED inner display reaches up to 5000 nits of brightness, while the external screen offers high refresh rates and superb visual clarity.
Compared to other foldable phones, the Magic V5 stands out with a larger 5820 mAh battery, a more advanced periscope camera, enhanced water resistance, and the latest protection standards. This makes it a powerhouse in terms of durability, performance, and reliability.
Beneath its elegant exterior, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, paired with up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of internal storage. This setup ensures top-level speed and smooth performance across all scenarios, from everyday use to demanding multitasking. It also features a silicon-carbon battery that supports both 66W wired and 50W wireless fast charging.
Technically, the Magic V5 introduces an innovative hinge built from a combination of steel, titanium alloy, and carbon fiber, engineered for stable, smooth folding with resistance up to 380 GPa and tested through 500,000 open-close cycles. The fold opens nearly flat at 180 degrees, and although the crease is slightly visible, it doesn’t interfere with usability.
The displays deliver an exceptional viewing experience: the 6.43-inch external panel and 7.95-inch internal screen both use LTPO tech to enable dynamic refresh rates from 1 Hz to 120 Hz. Animations and the interface run seamlessly, with high-resolution clarity. Battery life easily covers a full day, charging fully in just over 50 minutes—though the absence of a charger in the box could be seen as a drawback.
Software-wise, MagicOS 9 based on Android 15 delivers a sleek, responsive UI packed with smart features like Magic Capsule for notifications and Magic Portal for intuitive interaction with images and text. Additional AI tools enhance photo editing, detect deepfake videos, and enable air gestures. With seven years of OS and security updates (in the UK and EU), this device sets a new benchmark in the foldable smartphone category.