Published · July 2025  |  Category: Premium Foldable Smartphones

• The HONOR Magic V5 is HONOR’s flagship foldable smartphone, officially launched on July 2, 2025 in China, with global availability from August 2025.
• Positioned as a direct rival to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, at a lower price point.
• Claims the title of the world’s thinnest and lightest inward-folding smartphone at just 8.8 mm folded and 4.1 mm unfolded, weighing only 217 g.
• Powered by the top-tier Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) — the fastest mobile chip of 2025.
• Packs the world’s first mass-produced silicon-carbon battery with 25% silicon content for more energy in a thinner body.
• Features the HONOR AI Falcon Camera System with a 64MP periscope telephoto lens for exceptional zoom photography.
• Runs MagicOS 9 (Android 15) with the AI-powered YOYO agentic assistant for hands-free task automation.

* Prices are approximate and may vary by retailer. Always check HONOR’s official store or authorized retailers in your country for the latest pricing.

🎨 Design & Build Quality

• Sets a new benchmark as one of the world’s thinnest book-style foldables — just 8.8 mm folded and an incredible 4.1 mm unfolded.
• Incredibly light for a foldable at just 217 g — feels like holding a regular candy-bar phone when folded.
• Premium aluminum frame with a carbon fiber inner layer (380 GPa) for structural strength and shock absorption.
• The HONOR Super Steel Hinge has tensile strength of 2300 MPa and is rated for 500,000 folds — over 136 folds per day for 10 years.
• Both screens are protected: inner uses Honor Super Armored Screen; outer uses Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield.
• Rated IP58 & IP59 — the first foldable rated for both regular immersion AND high-pressure water jets.
• Supports the HONOR Magic Stylus 2 on both the outer AND inner displays.
• Available in four premium colors: Ivory White, Dawn Gold, Reddish Brown, and Black.

🖥️ Dual Display Experience

• Inner screen: 7.95-inch Foldable LTPO AMOLED with 2172 × 2352 resolution — brilliant for multitasking, reading, and media.
• Outer screen: 6.43-inch LTPO OLED — same size as most flagship smartphones, making one-handed use natural and comfortable.
• Both displays reach a dazzling 5,000 nits peak brightness for crystal-clear visibility even in direct sunlight.
• 1Hz–120Hz adaptive LTPO refresh rate on both screens saves battery and delivers silky smoothness during scrolling.
• 10-bit color depth and 4320Hz high-frequency PWM dimming for reduced eye strain during long sessions.
• An ~88.8% screen-to-body ratio on the inner display delivers an immersive, edge-to-edge experience when unfolded.

⚡ Performance & AI

• Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) — the same top-tier chip found in the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
• Benchmark scores reach up to 2,640,000 on AnTuTu — among the highest of any smartphone in 2025.
• Up to 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM ensures effortless multitasking, split-screen use, and demanding app performance.
• The YOYO AI Agent (MagicOS 9) handles complex tasks via voice or text: PPT creation, taxi booking, live screen sharing, coding, and more.
• Advanced AI-powered translation works on-device in real time during calls — no internet required.
• Sophisticated cooling using cicada wing titanium VC and aerospace-grade aerogel keeps performance sustained under load.

📷 Camera System

• Features the HONOR AI Falcon Camera System with three professional-grade rear lenses.
• 50 MP wide-angle main camera (f/1.9, OIS) for sharp, detailed shots in all lighting conditions.
• 50 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.0, 13mm, Autofocus) for expansive landscapes and close-up macro shots.
• Flagship-grade 64 MP Periscope Telephoto (f/3.0, OIS) with 5.5x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom.
• Dual 20 MP selfie cameras — one on the inner screen, one on the outer — both supporting 4K video recording.
• Records up to 4K @ 30fps from all cameras with professional-grade color accuracy.

🔋 Battery Life & Charging

• Global model packs a 5,820 mAh silicon-carbon battery — China 1TB model goes further with a record-breaking 6,100 mAh.
• This is the world’s first mass-produced high-silicon battery with 25% silicon content — delivering 15% more capacity in a thinner, lighter cell.
• 66W HONOR SuperCharge (wired) — from 0% to ~60% in approximately 30 minutes.
• 50W wireless charging — one of the fastest wireless speeds on any foldable smartphone.
• 5W reverse wireless charging lets the Magic V5 charge earbuds, smartwatches, and other accessories.

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