Screen:
7.95"
Weight:
217g
Waterproof
Charging:
66W
Optical Zoom:
3x
Thickness:
8.8mm
Screen covers
88.8% of body
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
Pros
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.
Phone Appearance
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
Performance
CPU throttling: Extended gaming sessions can reduce performance.
Multitasking: Still needs refinement.
Phone Appearance
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
Where Honor Magic V5 stands in 2025
Best Phone Of 2025
#13
Highest Optical Zoom
#18
Largest Screen
#5
Smallest Screen
#63
Lightest
#51
Thinnest
#52
Fastest Charging
#35
Highest Screen Ratio
#43
Cheapest
#66
