Honor Magic V5

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13th best phone of 2025 (~$2300)

7.95-inch

217g

8.8mm

66W

waterproof

87

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Honor-Magic-V5

* Screen covers 88.8% of unfolded body.

Reviews  

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90

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87

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80

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Last update: 2025-09-06

Pros

Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&Cons With Quality Mark
Camera
Camera quality: Triple-camera system delivers solid, versatile shots.
Large sensors: Provide higher image quality compared to past foldables.
Performance
Smooth refresh rates: Buttery animations for gaming and multitasking.
Performance: Consistently snappy, handling demanding titles easily.
Design
Pushes foldable category further: Blend of raw horsepower and thoughtful engineering.
Slim chassis: Impressively thin for the form factor.
Durability: Reinforced hinges, premium materials, and strong ingress protection.
Ultra-premium build: One of the thinnest foldables ever.
Display
Display quality: LTPO OLED panels with excellent color accuracy and deep contrast.
Minimal crease visibility: Crease is barely noticeable when unfolded.
Dolby Vision support: Enhances HDR content quality.
Stylus input: Natural and useful across expansive displays.
Battery
Battery life: Strong for a foldable, especially when using the cover screen.
Fast charging: Rapid wired and wireless charging faster than most rivals.
Software
Software features: MagicOS 9.0 with useful foldable tweaks.
Magic Portal: Genuinely streamlines productivity.
Long-term support: Seven years of updates promised in some markets.
Longevity: Strong hardware and software support for enthusiasts.
Audio
Stereo speakers volume: Loud output.
Cons
Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&Cons With Quality Mark
Performance
CPU throttling: Extended gaming sessions can reduce performance.

Multitasking: Still needs refinement.

Design
Camera bump: Oversized and dominates rear aesthetics.

Price
High pricing: Firmly in the ultra-premium tier.

Software
UI styling: MagicOS design may not appeal to everyone.

App optimization: Android ecosystem support for foldables is inconsistent.

No Android 16 out of the box: Despite promised long-term support.

Audio
Stereo speakers quality: Volume is good, but audio lacks nuance.

Connectivity
eSIM limitations: Restricted support in some regions.

Availability
Availability issues: Not easily accessible in all markets.

Rankings


ranking-point The Best Phone Of 2025: #13

ranking-point The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2025: #18

ranking-point The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #5

ranking-point The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #63

ranking-point The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #51

ranking-point The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #52

ranking-point The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #35

ranking-point The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #43

ranking-point The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #67