Launch report · Honor
Magic V5: The thinnest book-fold flagship — 8.8 mm closed, 4.1 mm open.
SpecEagle Editorial·Aug 2025·$1,499 (CN ¥9,999)·Score 88/100
Magic V5 is 4.1 mm thick open — half the thickness of a phone — and 8.8 mm closed, lighter than the Galaxy Z Fold 6 at 217 g. Against Galaxy Z Fold 7 (broader update window) and Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 (similar chip, smaller battery), it wins on engineering polish.
Key specs at launch
Display
7.95" inner + 6.43" cover, both LTPO 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory
16 GB · 512 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.6 OIS
Battery
5,820 mAh silicon-carbon
Weight
217 g
What stands out
- Thinnest book-fold ever shipped (4.1 mm open, 8.8 mm closed).
- 5,820 mAh silicon-carbon in a 217 g body.
- 50 + 50 + 64 MP periscope camera trio.
- IP58 / IP59 — splash and dust rated.
What to watch
- MagicOS 9 has China-bundled services.
- 4-year OS vs Samsung 7.
- China-only retail (grey market elsewhere).
- No 200 MP main like Magic 7 Ultimate.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 18 Pro Max
$1199 · score 94/100