Honor Magic V5

The Honor Magic V5 features a sleek, foldable design with a compact build, weighing just 217 g and measuring 4.1 mm in thickness. It is equipped with a waterproof IP58 rating, providing protection against water ingress up to 1 meter deep. With a width of 145.9 mm and a height of 156.8 mm, the device is designed to be portable while maintaining a premium feel. Despite its slim profile, it does not have a rugged build, though it remains a versatile, foldable device with a total volume of 93.8 cm³.

The Honor Magic V5 features a 7.95″ OLED/AMOLED display, offering a crisp resolution of 2172 x 2352 px and a pixel density of 403 ppi for detailed visuals. The screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and interactions, while the typical brightness reaches 5000 nits for vibrant outdoor viewing. It also includes a secondary screen with a resolution of 1060 x 2376 px. However, the display does not feature branded damage-resistant glass or support for HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision.

The Honor Magic V5 delivers impressive performance with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and 16GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and powerful processing capabilities. The device offers 1024GB of internal storage for ample space, while the GPU, powered by the Adreno 830, operates at a clock speed of 1100 MHz, delivering exceptional graphics performance. With a 3 nm semiconductor size, 85.1 GB/s maximum memory bandwidth, and support for multithreading, the Magic V5 is built to handle demanding tasks with ease.

The Honor Magic V5 is equipped with a versatile triple-lens main camera system, featuring 64MP, 50MP, and 50MP sensors with wide apertures of 2.5f, 2f, and 1.6f, respectively. It supports optical zoom up to 3x, phase-detection autofocus for sharp photos, and continuous autofocus for video recording. The camera system also includes advanced manual controls such as exposure, ISO, and focus, while supporting slow-motion video recording, timelapse, and HDR for enhanced image quality. The front camera offers a 20MP sensor with a wide aperture of 2.2f, and features like manual white balance and touch autofocus to improve selfie shots.

The Honor Magic V5 runs on Android 15 and offers various privacy and customization features, including location privacy options, clipboard warnings, and camera/microphone access controls. Users can enjoy theme customization, dynamic theming, and the ability to block app tracking. The device supports multitasking with features like split screen, PiP mode, and full-page screenshots, while offering offline voice recognition and voice commands. Additionally, it includes tools like a media picker, customizable notifications, and the ability to offload apps.

The device is equipped with a powerful 5820 mAh battery and supports fast charging at 66W, ensuring rapid power-ups. It also offers wireless charging at 50W and reverse wireless charging at 5W, allowing you to charge other devices. Additionally, a battery level indicator helps keep track of power, and the rechargeable battery can be conveniently charged with the included charger. However, the battery is non-removable.

This device delivers high-quality audio with its stereo speakers and advanced Bluetooth audio technologies, including aptX, LDAC, and aptX HD, ensuring rich sound and minimal latency. It also supports aptX Adaptive for an optimized listening experience, though it does not support aptX Lossless or a 3.5 mm audio jack for wired headphones.

This device offers robust connectivity options, including 5G support, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6, ensuring fast and reliable internet and wireless connections. It also features dual SIM, dual eSIM support, NFC, USB Type-C with USB 3.1, and a variety of sensors such as GPS, accelerometer, and gyroscope. However, it does not support external memory, satellite SOS, or infrared sensor capabilities.

This device is equipped with a video light, making it ideal for low-light filming or photography. However, it does not feature sapphire glass, a curved display, or an e-paper display, which are commonly found in some high-end devices.