Magic V5
The thinnest book-fold flagship — 8.8 mm closed, 4.1 mm open.
The Magic V5 is a flagship Honor smartphone released Aug 2025, with a launch price of $1,499 (CN ¥9,999). It pairs the Snapdragon 8 Elite with a 7.95" inner + 6.43" cover, both LTPO 120 Hz display, a 50 MP · f/1.6 OIS main camera and a 5,820 mAh silicon-carbon battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 88/100 — The thinnest book-fold ever. Standout strengths: thinnest book-fold ever shipped (4.1 mm open, 8.8 mm closed). and 5,820 mah silicon-carbon in a 217 g body. Main trade-off: magicos 9 has china-bundled services.
The thinnest book-fold ever.
Magic V5 is 4.1 mm thick open — half the thickness of a phone — and 8.8 mm closed, lighter than the Galaxy Z Fold 6 at 217 g. Against Galaxy Z Fold 7 (broader update window) and Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 (similar chip, smaller battery), it wins on engineering polish.
Read the full review- Thinnest book-fold ever shipped (4.1 mm open, 8.8 mm closed).
- 5,820 mAh silicon-carbon in a 217 g body.
- 50 + 50 + 64 MP periscope camera trio.
- IP58 / IP59 — splash and dust rated.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Magic V5 compares
| Magic V5 | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Honor Magic 7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 88 | 89 | 88 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | SD 8 Elite | SD 8 Elite |
| Display | 7.95" inner + 6.43" cover, both LTPO 120 Hz | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED |
| Main camera | 50 MP · f/1.6 OIS | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 50 MP · f/1.4-2.0 |
| Battery | 5,820 mAh silicon-carbon | 5,000 mAh | 5,270 mAh |
| Launch price | $1,499 (CN ¥9,999) | $1,299 | $1,099 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Magic V5 released?
The Magic V5 was released in Aug 2025.
How much does the Magic V5 cost?
The Magic V5 launched at $1,499 (CN ¥9,999) (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Magic V5 screen size and type?
The Magic V5 has a 7.95" inner + 6.43" cover, both LTPO 120 Hz display.
What chipset does the Magic V5 use?
The Magic V5 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Magic V5 have?
The Magic V5 ships with 16 GB · 512 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Magic V5 battery capacity?
The Magic V5 has a 5,820 mAh silicon-carbon battery.
How fast does the Magic V5 charge?
The Magic V5 supports 66 W wired charging.
Does the Magic V5 have wireless charging?
The Magic V5 supports 50 W wireless charging.
What is the Magic V5 main camera?
The Magic V5 has a 50 MP · f/1.6 OIS main camera.
Does the Magic V5 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Magic V5 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 64 MP periscope, 3× optical, OIS.
Does the Magic V5 have 5G?
The Magic V5 supports 5G (Sub-6).
Is the Magic V5 waterproof?
The Magic V5 is rated IP58 / IP59 for dust and water resistance.
How long will the Magic V5 get software updates?
The Magic V5 update policy: 4 OS + 5 yr security.
How much does the Magic V5 weigh?
The Magic V5 weighs 217 g.
What colours does the Magic V5 come in?
The Magic V5 is available in 4 colours: Ivory White, Reddish Brown, Phantom Black, Dawn Gold.
Is the Magic V5 worth buying?
Magic V5 is 4.1 mm thick open — half the thickness of a phone — and 8.8 mm closed, lighter than the Galaxy Z Fold 6 at 217 g. Against Galaxy Z Fold 7 (broader update window) and Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 (similar chip, smaller battery), it wins on engineering polish. SpecEagle gives the Magic V5 an editorial score of 88/100.
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