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HONOR Magic V5
The HONOR Magic V5 lands as a solid mid-range smartphone, built around 7.95 in.
59/100
7.95 inSnapdragon 8 Elite120 Hz16 GB5820 mAhAMOLED
£1,274best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Adaptive refresh
- Reverse wireless
- 5G
- Above-average peak brightness
- Below-average refresh rate
Score profile
Scored against the smartphones classWhere the HONOR Magic V5 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size7.95 "
Panel typeAMOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz
Adaptive refreshYes
Peak brightness5000 nits
Design and build
Thickness8.8 mm
Weight222 g
Performance
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite
Process3 nm
Memory and storage
RAM16 GB
Storage typeNot specified
Camera
Main camera50 MP
Ultrawide50 MP
Telephoto64 MP
Optical zoom3 x
Max video4
Selfie camera20 MP
Battery
Capacity5820 mAh
Wired charging66 W
Wireless charging50 W
Reverse wirelessYes
Software
Operating systemAndroid 15
Connectivity
5GYes
USBLightning
Release
AnnouncedNot specified
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowHONOR Magic V5 vs Samsung Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra AI Smartphone
HONOR Magic V5Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra AI Smartphone
| HONORHONOR Magic V5This page | SamsungSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra AI Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59 /100Better | 58 /100 |
| Size | 7.95 " | 6.9 " |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 16 GBBetter | 12 GB |
| Storage | — | 512 GB |
| Capacity | 5820 mAhBetter | 5000 mAh |
Who it's for
Is the HONOR Magic V5 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable smartphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier smartphone is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
good
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the HONOR Magic V5 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 59/100 against other smartphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 48.
What stands out on the HONOR Magic V5?
Its adaptive refresh stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Xiaomi 15 Ultra Smartphone?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra Smartphone scores 66/100 versus this one at 59/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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