Key Takeaways
1. The Honor Magic V5 is the slimmest book-style foldable smartphone, priced from £1,699.99 or €1,999, and now available in Western Europe.
2. It comes in multiple color options, with the Ivory White variant measuring only 8.8 mm thick when folded.
3. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, the phone boasts strong performance and advanced camera features, including a 50 MP main camera and a 20 MP front camera.
4. The device features a 6.43-inch outer screen and a 7.95-inch internal display, both supporting a 120 Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 5,000 nits.
5. Equipped with a 5,820 mAh battery, the Magic V5 supports 66 W fast charging, 50 W wireless charging, and offers features like IP58/IP59 water and dust resistance and Multi-Flex mode for multitasking.
Honor has broadened the reach of its competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, known as the Magic V5. This foldable smartphone, which is claimed to be the slimmest book-style folding device, is now offered in Western Europe, starting at a price of £1,699.99 or €1,999.
Color Options and Dimensions
The Magic V5 comes in various colors including Ivory White, Black, Dawn Gold, and Reddish Brown. Notably, the Ivory White version is only 8.8 mm thick when folded, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a measurement of 8.9 mm when it is not unfolded.
Performance and Camera Features
Despite its slender design, Honor asserts that the Magic V5 does not skimp on performance or camera capabilities. For performance, the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm’s leading SoC at this time.
In terms of photography, the Magic V5 features a 50 MP main camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), along with a 50 MP ultrawide camera and a 64 MP periscope telephoto lens offering 3x optical zoom. The front-facing camera is a 20 MP selfie camera, complemented by several AI-driven features designed to improve photo quality.
Display and Battery Life
When it comes to displays, the Honor Magic V5 includes a 6.43-inch outer screen and a larger 7.95-inch internal display. Both screens support a refresh rate of 120 Hz and can reach a peak brightness of 5,000 nits.
The device is powered by a robust 5,820 mAh battery that supports 66 W fast charging (there’s also a 22.5 W portable Iniu 10K power bank available for $20.69 on Amazon), and it offers 50 W wireless charging capabilities. Additional features include IP58 and IP59 ratings for water and dust resistance, MagicOS 9.0 pre-installed, and a Multi-Flex mode that enables the use of three apps simultaneously. To find out more about the Honor Magic V5, check out our coverage from the launch event.
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