Honor Magic V5  

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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.

Honor Magic V5  

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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.

Battery life: Strong for a foldable, especially when using the cover screen.

Ultra-premium build: One of the thinnest foldables ever.

Display
Display quality: LTPO OLED panels with excellent color accuracy and deep contrast.

Dolby Vision support: Enhances HDR content quality.

Stylus input: Natural and useful across expansive displays.

Battery
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.

Other
Minimal crease visibility: Crease is barely noticeable when unfolded.

Honor Magic V5  

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ranking-point The Best Phone Of 2025: #11

ranking-point The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2025: #22

ranking-point The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #4

ranking-point The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #43

ranking-point The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #35

ranking-point The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #35

ranking-point The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #21

ranking-point The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #27

ranking-point The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #46

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Honor Magic V5  

11th best phone of 2025 - check pros

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Last update: 2025-09-06

Honor Magic V5

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11th best phone of 2025 - check reviews

7.95-inch

217g

8.8mm

66W

waterproof

87

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* Screen covers 88.8% of unfolded body.