Honor Magic V5

Mobile Review, Overview & Expert Insights

Honor Magic V5 was announced in July 2025. Honor Magic V5 is powered by Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm), delivering strong performance with AnTuTu score of 3,150,000 and Geekbench score of 3,450 / 12,500.

It features a 7.95 inches, 203.2 cm2 (~88.8% screen-to-body ratio) Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 5000 nits (peak) display, offering clear visuals for videos and apps. The device packs a Si/C Li-Ion 5820 mAh - International modelSi/C Li-Ion 6100 mAh - China model battery, ensuring dependable all-day endurance. The main camera (50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS, 64 MP, f/2.5, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 3x optical zoom, 50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 122? (ultrawide), AF) aims to deliver detailed daytime photographs.

Pros

  • Large battery capacity for long usage sessions.
  • AMOLED display for punchy colours and deep blacks.
  • High RAM for smoother multitasking.
  • Competent chipset for daily performance and moderate gaming.
  • Fast charging support (as listed).

Cons

  • No 3.5mm headphone jack.

Expert opinion

Honor Magic V5 runs on Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm), delivering balanced performance for day-to-day usage. Its Si/C Li-Ion 5820 mAh - International modelSi/C Li-Ion 6100 mAh - China model battery should provide dependable endurance for typical daily use. The Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 5000 nits (peak) display contributes to a comfortable viewing experience for media and everyday tasks.

Key Specifications

Below are the main specifications including processor, battery, display, camera, and storage configuration of this smartphone.

Battery Capacity: Si/C Li-Ion 5820 m Ah - International model Si/C Li-Ion 6100 m Ah - China model
Os: Android 15, Magic OS 9
Chipset: Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Ram: 12 GB
Storage: 128/256/512GB
Type: Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 5000 nits (peak)
Size: 7.95 inches, 203.2 cm2 (~88.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Main: 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS, 64 MP, f/2.5, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0" , 3x optical zoom, 50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 122? (ultrawide), AF
Features: Laser AF, LED flash, HDR, panorama

Chipset Ratings "ᴿᵉˡⁱᵃᵇˡᵉ ᵂᵉᵇ ˢᵒᵘʳᶜᵉˢ ⁻ ⁹⁹% ᵛᵉʳⁱᶠⁱᵉᵈ

Antutu
3150000
Geekbench
3,450 / 12,500

Price, Colors, Battery

Battery

Battery Capacity: Si/C Li-Ion 5820 m Ah - International model Si/C Li-Ion 6100 m Ah - China model
Battery Charging: 66W wired 50W wireless 5W reverse wired

Colors

Color swatch for Black Color swatch for Ivory White Color swatch for Dawn Gold Color swatch for Reddish Brown

Camera

Main Camera

Main: 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS, 64 MP, f/2.5, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0" , 3x optical zoom, 50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 122? (ultrawide), AF
Features: Laser AF, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Quality: 4K@30/60 fps (10-bit), 1080p@30/60 fps, gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie Camera

Selfie Camera: 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) Cover camera: 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Selfie Camera Features: HDR
Video Quality: 4K@30 fps, 1080p@30 fps, gyro-EIS

Display

Display specifications covering screen size, panel technology, resolution, and protection features affecting viewing experience and visual clarity.

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
Dimensions: Unfolded: 156.8 x 145.9 x 4.1 mm or 4.2 mm Folded: 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm or 9.0 mm
Weight: 217 g or 222 g (7.65 oz)

Hardware

Hardware configuration including processor, RAM, internal storage, and performance-related specifications that influence speed and multitasking capability.

Os: Android 15, Magic OS 9
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
Clock: 2x4.30, 6x3.80
Cores: 8
Ram: 12 GB
Storage: 128/256/512GB
Cardslot: No

Features

Connectivity and additional features such as WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS positioning, NFC support, USB connectivity, and built-in sensors.

Wlan: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 6.0, A2DP, LE, apt X HD
Positioning: GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
Nfc: Yes
Usb: USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, Display Port 1.2
Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Sim: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + e SIM + e SIM (max 2 at a time)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Sound

Audio features including loudspeaker performance and headphone jack availability for media and communication usage.

Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
Audiojack: No

Announcement

General information including technology type, launch timeline, dimensions, and overall device build details.

Network: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Announcement Month: July
Announcement Year: 2025
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