Honor Magic V5
$1,589Starting price · USUltra Flagship2025
8.5
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
7.95"
Display
50MP
Camera
5,820
mAh
16GB
Max RAM
66W
Charging
217g
Weight
Why This Phone
Ultra FlagshipThe Honor Magic V5 is a top-tier foldable featuring the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which delivers exceptional performance as evidenced by its high AnTuTu and Geekbench scores. The camera system is highly capable with a dedicated periscope telephoto lens, and the device boasts an impressively thin design. While it lacks an official IP rating for water resistance, its hardware package is comprehensive, justifying its position in the ultra-flagship tier despite the high price.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera8.8
Performance9.5
Battery8.5
Display9.2
Build8.5
Value6.5
Strengths
Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with high benchmark performance
Versatile triple-lens camera system with 3x periscope telephoto
Extremely thin 4.1mm unfolded profile
Large 5820mAh silicon-carbon battery with 50W wireless charging
High-resolution 120Hz LTPO foldable AMOLED display
Weaknesses
No certified water resistance
High price point relative to the ultra-premium market
Charging speeds are modest for the ultra-flagship category
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