Honor Magic V5 – A Flagship Foldable with Cutting‑Edge Design

📐 Design & Build

World’s thinnest foldable (in Ivory White): just 8.8 mm when folded and 4.1 mm open .

 

Lightweight at around 217 g, rivaling Vivo’s X Fold 5 .

Premium hinge—water-drop style using zirconium-based liquid metal, titanium alloy, carbon fiber—for flawless folding and durability (tested for 200,000 folds

📺 Displays

Inner screen: ~7.9″ LTPO OLED, 2K+ resolution (~2344 × 2156 px), 120 Hz refresh, HDR10+, 1.07 B colors, ultra-low reflectivity, 1920 Hz PWM dimming .

Cover display: 6.45″ LTPO OLED, 21:9 ratio, 120 Hz, up to 1000–2500 nits peak brightness, poly‑curved nano‑crystalline glass for drop resistance .

⚙️ Performance & Software

Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (possibly Elite Leading Edition) built on 4 nm (up to 4.47 GHz) .

Memory/storage: Up to 16 GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1 TB UFS 4.0 options .

OS: Android 15 with MagicOS 9, featuring advanced on‑device AI, multitasking and PC-level productivity (“Alpha AI”)

📸 Camera System

Rear triple cameras:

50 MP main with OIS

50 MP ultra-wide

200 MP periscope telephoto .

Selfie cameras: Dual on both screens (16–24 MP), capable of 4K video .

🔋 Battery & Charging

Largest-in-class 6,100 mAh silicon‑carbon dual‑cell battery .

 

Charging: 66 W wired fast charging; 50 W wireless charging; reverse wireless supported

💧Durability & Extras

Water resistance: IP58/IP59 or IPX8 rating .

Side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Satellite messaging support via Beidou .

Connectivity: Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB‑C, dual 5G SIM .

✅ Summary Table

Feature Details

 

Folded thickness 8.8 mm (Ivory White) / ≈9 mm other colors

Open thickness 4.1 mm

Weight ~217 g

Inner display 7.9″, 2K+, 120 Hz, LTPO OLED

Outer display 6.45″, 120 Hz, LTPO OLED

Main chip Snapdragon 8 Elite (up to 4.47 GHz)

RAM & storage Up to 16 GB + 1 TB

Battery 6,100 mAh

Charging 66 W wired, 50 W wireless

Cameras 50 MP (main) + 50 MP (ultra-wide) + 200 MP periscope; dual selfies

Durability IP58/59 or IPX8, reinforced hinge, durable glass

Software Android 15 + MagicOS 9 AI

🌟 Why Choose the Magic V5?

Ultra-sleek yet durable – record-breaking slimness without sacrificing strength.

 

Massive battery ensures all-day use even under heavy multitasking.

 

Top-tier performance from the Snapdragon 8 Elite and generous RAM/storage.

 

Pro-level cameras, including a high-res periscope telephoto.

 

Rich feature set: wireless charging, satellite messaging, robust water resistance.

 

Cutting-edge AI with MagicOS integration enhancing productivity.

📅 Availability & Pricing

Launch: Announced in China at MWC Shanghai; debuted July 2, 2025 .

Global rollout expected by September 2025 .

India price rumored around ₹1,99,990 (~$1,380–1,600, depending on variant) .

🏁 Final Verdict

The Honor Magic V5 sets a new standard in foldable technology by offering a class-leading blend of slim design, powerful performance, excellent battery life, and rich AI features. If you want a flagship foldable that doesn’t compromise on any front, the V5 is a top-tier contender.

 

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