The Honor Magic V5, touted as the world’s thinnest and lightest foldable phone, was recently launched in China. It seems global users won’t have to wait much longer, as the Chinese company recently announced the international release date for the new model.
Honor Magic V5 to Launch Globally on July 15
Honor officially confirmed the Magic V5 will be available outside of China on July 15 through a promotional poster. According to current information, there will be no technical differences between the Chinese and global versions of the device.
The foldable phone features a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and boasts a 7.95-inch inner display and a 6.43-inch outer display.
Available in 12GB + 256GB, 16GB + 512GB, and 16GB + 1TB configurations, the foldable phone’s prices start at $1255 in China. Global pricing will be announced at an event next week.
Honor Magic V5 Specifications
| Category | Features |
| Inner Display | 7.95-inch OLED, 2352×2172 pixels, 120Hz LTPO, DCI-P3, 10.7 billion colors, 5000 nits |
| Outer Display | 6.43-inch OLED, 2376×1060 pixels, 120Hz LTPO, DCI-P3, 10.7 billion colors, 5000 nits |
| PWM Dimming | 4320Hz PWM for eye comfort |
| Additional Display Features | AI motion sickness reduction, real-time color synchronization |
| Glass Protection | Outer display: Next-generation Giant Rhino glass |
| Folded Dimensions | 156.8 mm (height) x 74.3 mm (width) x 8.8 mm / 9.0 mm (thickness) |
| Unfolded Dimensions | 156.8 mm x 145.9 mm x 4.1 mm (White) / 4.2 mm (other colors) |
| Weight | 217 g (White), 222 g (other colors) |
| Processor (SoC) | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Adreno 830 |
| RAM & Storage | – 12GB + 256GB – 16GB + 512GB – 16GB + 1TB |
| Operating System | MagicOS 9.0.1 based on Android 15 |
| AI Assistant | Honor YOYO AI: personal knowledge base, document analysis, summarization, real-time editing |
| Rear Camera | – 50 MP wide (f/1.6) – 50 MP ultra-wide (f/2.0) – 64 MP periscope telephoto (f/2.5, 3x optical, 100x digital zoom) |
| Camera Features | 4K video, laser focusing, OIS + EIS, reflection reduction, object removal, face beautification |
| Front Cameras | 20 MP inner display + 20 MP outer display (both with 4K video recording) |
| Battery | – 5820 mAh (standard models) – 6100 mAh (1TB model) |
| Battery Technology | Qinghai Lake Blade (15–25% silicon, 901Wh/L energy density) |
| Charging Features | – 66W wired SuperCharge – 50W wireless SuperCharge – Reverse wireless charging |
| Audio | Dual stereo speakers, facial recognition, in-display fingerprint sensor |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen1, DisplayPort 1.2 support) |
| Durability | IP58 / IP59 water and dust resistance |
| Material / Build | Aerospace-grade composite back cover (0.014 mm, 40 times stronger than steel) |
| Hinge Technology | Luban AI-assisted micro-precision hinge mechanism |
