I Tested Honor's Rival to Samsung's Z Fold 7 and It's a Skinny Powerhouse
Honor's Magic V5 features a 5,820mAh battery with fast charging and offers seven years of software updates, positioning it competitively against Samsung's foldables.
- Honor released the Magic V5 foldable phone today in Europe, featuring a 4.1mm thin unfolded frame and 8.8mm thickness when folded.
- This launch follows the phone's announcement in China early last month and aims to compete with devices like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7.
- The Magic V5 packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a 7.95-inch main display, a 64MP main camera with Falcon AI, and a 5,820mAh battery.
- Honor states that the phone can charge up to half its battery in 16 minutes and reach full capacity within 43 minutes, while promising software and security support for seven years.
- Priced at €1,999 in Europe and £1,699 in the UK, the Magic V5’s slim design and battery life position it as a strong alternative to pricier foldables.
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I have tried the Honor Magic V5, finer and with more advanced photos than ever: I think it has everything you need to be the best folding mobile of 2025.
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