Honor Magic V5 Launches as World’s Thinnest Foldable with Snapdragon 8 Elite, 6,100mAh Battery & Triple 50MP Cameras

The Honor Magic V5 is now official, and it's making headlines as the thinnest foldable smartphone to date. Honor skipped the "V4" naming, but it certainly didn’t skip on upgrades — this is a significant leap from last year’s Magic V3.

Sleeker and Lighter Than Ever

At just 8.8mm folded and 4.1–4.2mm unfolded, the Magic V5 is slimmer and lighter than its predecessor. The Ivory White version is the thinnest and weighs only 217g, while Black, Dawn Gold, and Reddish Brown weigh 222g. This refined design also features a flatter frame for a more comfortable grip.

Boosted Durability with IP58 & IP59 Ratings

Unlike the V3’s IPX8 rating, the Magic V5 gets upgraded IP58 and IP59 certification, adding dust resistance to its already capable water protection.

Bigger Battery, Same Fast Charging

The battery sees a 12% increase — now 6,100mAh (China) or 5,820mAh (global), using cutting-edge silicon-carbon tech. You still get 66W wired and 50W wireless charging.

Immersive Dual Displays

Cover Display: 6.43" 2376x1060px LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 5,000 nits

Main Display: 7.95" 2352x2172px LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 5,000 nits

Honor uses its NanoCrystal Shield on the cover display and a Super Armored Inner Screen for the folding panel — built for durability.

Triple Camera Upgrade

50MP f/1.6 main camera

50MP f/2.0 ultrawide (up from 40MP)

64MP 3x telephoto (70mm f/2.5 with a larger sensor)

Dual 20MP selfie cameras (one on each display)

Performance and Variants

Under the hood is the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, with configurations of:

12GB + 256GB – CNY 8,999 (~$1,255/€1,070/₹107,500)

16GB + 512GB – CNY 9,999 (~$1,400/€1,186/₹119,500)

16GB + 1TB – CNY 10,999 (~$1,535/€1,300/₹131,400)

Final Thoughts

With its class-leading design, upgraded cameras, powerful chipset, and massive battery, the Honor Magic V5 sets a new standard for foldable flagships in 2025.