The Honor Magic V5 was officially unveiled in China on Wednesday. This book-style foldable smartphone features a 7.95-inch 2K resolution inner display and a 6.45-inch LTPO OLED cover screen. It is powered by Qualcomm’s top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and can be equipped with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage. Additionally, it comes with a significant 6,100mAh battery that supports both wired and wireless fast charging. The device meets the IP58 and IP59 standards for dust and water resistance. For photography enthusiasts, the Magic V5 is equipped with a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera at the rear.
Pricing and Color Options for Honor Magic V5
The starting price for the Honor Magic V5 in China is CNY 8,999, approximately Rs. 1,07,500, for the 12GB + 256GB model. The higher-end variants, featuring 16GB of RAM with either 512GB or 1TB of storage, are priced at CNY 9,999 (around Rs. 1,19,500) and CNY 10,999 (around Rs. 1,31,400), respectively. The device is available in four attractive color options: Dawn Gold, Silk Road Dunhuang, Velvet Black, and Warm White (translated). Pre-orders are currently open on the official Honor China website, with sales slated to begin on July 4.
Specifications and Features of Honor Magic V5
The Honor Magic V5 boasts a 7.95-inch inner flexible OLED display with a 2K resolution, reaching brightness levels of up to 5,000 nits, and a 4,320Hz PWM dimming rate. Additionally, it features a 6.45-inch LTPO OLED outer display. The device runs on an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and offers configurations with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of onboard storage. It operates on Android 15, customized with MagicOS 9.1, which includes AI productivity features powered by Deepseek.
In terms of camera capabilities, the Honor Magic V5 is equipped with a triple rear camera system that includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto lens featuring optical image stabilization (OIS) and up to 3x optical zoom. For selfies and video calls, it has dual 20-megapixel sensors located on both the inner and outer displays.
The 16GB + 1TB version of the Honor Magic V5 is outfitted with a robust 6,100mAh battery, while the other configurations come with a 5,820mAh battery. All variants support 66W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging. Connectivity options are extensive, featuring dual nano SIM support, 5G and 4G connectivity, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. When folded, the device measures 8.8mm thick and expands to 4.1mm when unfolded, weighing approximately 217g.
