HONOR has officially launched the Magic V5, its latest flagship foldable phone, in China, as promised. Touted as the world’s thinnest foldable, the Magic V5 builds on the legacy of the Magic V3 with improvements in design, durability, AI integration, battery, and imaging.
The HONOR Magic V5 showcases a balanced design with an eight-curve frame and a 3D diamond-cut finish that reflects light. It draws from both Eastern art and Western architectural styles and is available in Ivory White, Black, Dawn Gold, and Reddish Brown. The Ivory White model is the slimmest, measuring 8.8mm folded and 4.1mm unfolded, weighing 217g.
Other colors are slightly thicker and heavier, at 9.0mm folded, 4.2mm unfolded, and 222g. It features a Luban Suspension Hinge made of durable steel tested for 500,000 folds. The frame is reinforced with a carbon fiber backplate and dual aerospace-grade fiber layers, making it flexible and 40 times more impact-resistant.
Adding further durability:
HONOR King Kong Giant Rhino Glass offers:
- 3× better wear resistance
- 10× better drop resistance
- 15× better scratch resistance
An AI-based detection system alerts users to debris over 0.8mm, helping avoid screen damage. The device is rated IP58 for dust and IP59 for water resistance, placing it among the toughest foldables. A free 12-month inner screen protection plan (worth ¥1399) is also included.
The HONOR Magic V5 features a 7.95-inch foldable OLED inner display (2352×2172) and a 6.43-inch outer OLED screen (2376×1060), both with 120Hz refresh rates and support for 1.07 billion DCI-P3 colors. The inner screen uses Glory King Kong flexible armor, while the outer is shielded by Giant Rhino Glass.
Both displays support HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, and ZREAL, with peak brightness up to 5000 nits. For comfort, they offer 4320Hz PWM dimming, motion relief, natural light adjustment, and low-power LTPO eye protection. The Eagle Eye Imaging System enables AI super zoom up to 100× with OIS and laser autofocus.
Rear Camera Setup:
- 50MP wide-angle (f/1.6)
- 50MP ultra-wide-angle (f/2.0, 122° FoV)
- 64MP periscope telephoto (f/2.5) with 3x optical zoom, OIS, laser focus, color temperature sensor, and up to 100× digital zoom
The phone sports 20MP front cameras (f/2.2) on both inner and outer displays. It has stereo speakers with noise reduction and supports dual 5G, HONOR’s RF C1+ chip, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, and dual-band GPS (L1+L5).
Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the Magic V5 offers up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The 16GB+1TB version comes with a 6100mAh silicon-carbon battery, while other models have 5820mAh batteries.
HONOR’s AI Dujiangyan Power Management, including a dedicated SoC voltage regulator and E2 efficiency chip, optimizes battery life. Charging supports 66W wired, 50W wireless, and fast car charging.
Software, AI, and Other Features
The HONOR Magic V5 runs on MagicOS 9.0.1 (based on Android 15) and features the YOYO intelligent assistant, which supports screen recognition and AI-powered tasks like ride-hailing, image editing, file search, and memory management.
It enables split-screen multitasking via HONOR Free Screen and offers seamless cross-platform sharing with iOS, Android, HarmonyOS, Windows, and macOS. Additional smart features include voiceprint noise reduction, smart privacy calls, and VIP services.
Quick specifications: HONOR Magic V5
- Design: Symmetrical eight-curve frame; 3D diamond-cut finish; Luban Suspension Hinge (500,000 folds tested); carbon fiber backplate + dual aerospace-grade fiber layers.
- Dimensions & Weight: 156.8 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)
- Display: 7.95″ foldable OLED (2352×2172), 6.43” outer OLED (2376×1060); 120Hz; 1.07B colors; HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, ZREAL; Peak brightness 5000 nits; Inner: Glory King Kong flexible armor; Outer: Giant Rhino Glass
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite; Octa-core (2×4.32GHz + 6×3.53GHz); Adreno 830 GPU
- Memory & Storage: 12GB+256GB, 16GB+512GB, 16GB+1TB
- Camera: Rear: 50MP wide, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP periscope telephoto (3x OIS, up to 100x digital zoom); Front: 20MP inner and outer cameras
- Battery: 6100mAh (1TB model), 5820mAh (others); 66W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, wireless reverse charging
- Connectivity: Dual 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC; Dual-band GPS (L1+L5), Beidou, GLONASS, Galileo, Satellite Communication
- Software: MagicOS 9.0.1 (Android 15), YOYO AI assistant, split-screen multitasking, cross-platform sharing; Supports GMS
- Durability: IP58 dust resistance, IP59 water resistance; AI debris detection; 12-month screen protection included
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Audio: Stereo speakers, noise reduction
Pricing and Availability
The HONOR Magic V5 is priced as follows:
- 12GB + 256GB: 8,999 yuan (USD 1255 or Rs. 1,07,510 approx.)
- 16GB + 512GB: 9,999 yuan (USD 1395 or Rs. 1,19,460 approx.)
- 16GB + 1TB: 10,999 yuan (USD 1535 or Rs. 1,31,405 approx.)
The device is now available for pre-sale, with official sales starting July 4, 2025. It can be purchased through Honor Mall, Honor Experience Stores, and authorized retail outlets in China. While there is no official word on global availability yet, the Magic V5 is expected to launch overseas later this year.