Honor has officially launched the Honor Magic V5 Snapdragon-powered foldable smartphone in China, pushing the boundaries of what a book-style foldable can offer. Equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and an ultra-thin profile, the Magic V5 is already generating serious buzz among foldable enthusiasts.
- The Honor Magic V5 features a 7.95-inch 2K inner OLED display with 5,000-nit peak brightness and a 6.45-inch LTPO OLED cover screen.
- It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, runs MagicOS 9.1 on Android 15, and starts at CNY 8,999 (approx. Rs 1,07,500) in China.
- The phone measures just 8.8 mm when folded and 4.1 mm when unfolded, making it one of the slimmest foldables available.
- A 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with OIS and 3x optical zoom anchors a capable triple rear camera system.
Honor Magic V5 Snapdragon 8 Elite: Display and Design
The Magic V5 sports a 7.95-inch inner flexible OLED panel delivering 2K resolution, a peak brightness of 5,000 nits, and an impressively high 4,320 Hz PWM dimming rate for reduced eye strain. The outer cover screen is a 6.45-inch LTPO OLED, giving users a fully usable display even when the phone is closed. At just 8.8 mm thick when folded and a razor-thin 4.1 mm when unfolded, and weighing approximately 217 grams, this is one of the most svelte foldable designs on the market. It is available in four colorways: Warm White, Dawn Gold, Silk Road Dunhuang, and Velvet Black.
Honor Magic V5 Price and Availability
The Magic V5 launched in China with three storage configurations. The 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variant is priced at CNY 8,999 (approximately Rs 1,07,500), the 16 GB + 512 GB model comes in at CNY 9,999 (approximately Rs 1,19,400), and the top-tier 16 GB + 1 TB variant is priced at CNY 10,999 (approximately Rs 1,31,400). Pre-orders are open on Honor's official website in China, with general sale commencing from July 4.
Performance, Software, and Camera
Under the hood, the Honor Magic V5 is driven by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite — currently among the most powerful mobile processors available. The device runs MagicOS 9.1 based on Android 15 and integrates AI-powered productivity features backed by China's DeepSeek platform.
Camera System
The triple rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and 3x optical zoom. For selfies and video calls, Honor has fitted 20-megapixel cameras on both the inner and outer displays — a thoughtful choice for a foldable device.
Battery and Connectivity
The 16 GB + 1 TB model houses a larger 6,100 mAh battery, while the other variants ship with a 5,820 mAh cell. Connectivity options cover 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C. The foldable segment has seen rapid growth over the last few years, and the Honor Magic V5 is a strong contender at the premium end of that market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What processor does the Honor Magic V5 use?
The Honor Magic V5 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, an octa-core chipset that is one of the most capable mobile processors currently available.
What is the price of the Honor Magic V5 in India?
The Magic V5 has launched in China. The 12 GB + 256 GB variant is priced at CNY 8,999 (approximately Rs 1,07,500), the 16 GB + 512 GB at CNY 9,999 (approximately Rs 1,19,400), and the 16 GB + 1 TB at CNY 10,999 (approximately Rs 1,31,400). An official India launch date has not been announced yet.
When does the Honor Magic V5 go on sale?
Pre-orders for the Honor Magic V5 are already live on Honor's website in China, with the open sale beginning on July 4.
