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4.35out of 5
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Manufacturer code6936520873579
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About the Honor Magic V5
Honor 6936520873579 is listed in the smartphones category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 20.2 cm (7.95"); internal storage capacity: 512 GB; mobile network generation: 5G; operating system installed: Android 15. This entry covers manufacturer code 6936520873579. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 20.2 cm (7.95") display is specified at 2352 x 2172 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
The listed maximum refresh rate is 120 Hz. A higher refresh rate can make scrolling and supported games look smoother. The rate used depends on the app and display settings, and can affect battery life.
- Screen size
- 20.2 cm (7.95")
- Screen resolution
- 2352 x 2172 pixels
- Maximum refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Processor family
- Snapdragon
- Processor model
- 8 Elite
- Memory (RAM)
- 16 GB
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Amateur Photographer
4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
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Android Police
4.25 / 5Original rating: 8.5 / 10
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4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
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4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
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4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
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Honor Magic V5 Review: The Ultra-Thin Foldable To Beat
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Honor Magic V5 review: fantastic foldable phone that needs better Android software
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Honor Magic V5 review: thinner, faster, stronger - but expensive
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Honor Magic V5 Review: Thinness Doesn’t Matter
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Honor Magic V5 Review: A Foldable That Almost Feels Ready for Everyone
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HONOR Magic V5 Review: The Foldable That Won Me Over
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HONOR Magic V5 Review – The Best Has Gotten Better
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Honor Magic V5 review: Even thinner, even lighter, even more powerful
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I used the Honor Magic V5 for a week and it put a spell on me
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Honor Magic V5 review: slim, light, and ready to rival Samsung
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Honor Magic V5 Review – Ultraslim foldable flagship tested
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Honor Magic V5 specifications
Manufacturer code: 6936520873579 · Icecat product 134474587 · Checked 3 Oct 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 20.2 cm (7.95") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 2352 x 2172 pixels |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Processor family | Snapdragon |
| Processor model | 8 Elite |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB |
| Storage capacity | 512 GB |
| Mobile network generation | 5G |
| Rear camera resolution | 50 MP |
| Battery capacity | 5820 mAh |
| Operating system installed | Android 15 |
| NFC | Yes |
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Audio & listening3 details
| Frequency band | Tri-band |
|---|---|
| Speakers | stereo |
| Audio formats supported | 3GP, ACC, AMR, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, MP4, OGG, WAV |
Display12 details
| Screen shape | Flat |
|---|---|
| Panel type | OLED |
| Display number of colours | 1.07 billion colours |
| Maximum display brightness (HDR) | 5000 cd/m² |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
| Second display diagonal | 16.3 cm (6.43") |
| Second display resolution | 2376 x 1060 pixels |
| Second display maximum brightness | 5000 cd/m² |
| Second display type | OLED |
| Second display refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Second display DCI-P3 coverage | 100% |
| Camera High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage4 details
| Processor cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Processor boost frequency | 4.32 GHz |
| Panorama | Yes |
| Graphics card | Adreno 830 |
Camera, image & video21 details
| Second rear camera resolution (numeric) | 50 MP |
|---|---|
| Third rear camera resolution (numeric) | 64 MP |
| Rear camera resolution | 9216 x 6912 pixels |
| Rear camera aperture number | 2 |
| Second rear camera aperture number | 1.6 |
| Third rear camera aperture number | 2.5 |
| Optical zoom | 3x |
| Digital zoom | 100x |
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 20 MP |
| Front camera resolution | 5120 x 3840 pixels |
| Front camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Cover camera resolution (numeric) | 20 MP |
| Cover camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Video capture resolution (max) | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Rear camera type | Triple camera |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Image stabilizer type | Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) |
| Video call | Yes |
| Video formats supported | 3GP, MP4 |
Connections & wireless13 details
| SIM card capability | Dual SIM |
|---|---|
| SIM card type | NanoSIM + eSIM |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6.0 |
| Bluetooth profiles | AAC, APTX, APTX-HD, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| Headphone connectivity | USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi positioning | Yes |
| User interface (UI) | MagicOS 9.0.1 |
| SIM card ejector pin | Yes |
Power & battery11 details
| Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fast charging | Yes |
| Wireless charging | Yes |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W |
| Fast charging technology | SuperCharge |
| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| USB Type-C required charging power (min) | 10 W |
| USB Type-C required charging power (max) | 66 W |
| AC adapter included | No |
Controls & features10 details
| Face detection | Yes |
|---|---|
| Smile detection | Yes |
| Slow motion mode | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gravity sensor | Yes |
| Hall sensor | Yes |
| Infrared sensor | Yes |
| Gesture sensor | Yes |
Design & dimensions11 details
| Form factor | Clamshell |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Gold |
| Colour name | Dawn Gold |
| Protection features | Dust resistant, Water resistant |
| Water and dust resistance (IP rating) | IP58, IP59 |
| Width | 145.9 mm |
| Depth | 4.2 mm |
| Height | 156.8 mm |
| Weight | 222 g |
| Folded width | 7.43 cm |
| Folded depth | 9 mm |
Further product details31 details
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% |
|---|---|
| Performance cores | 6 |
| Flash type | LED |
| Time lapse mode | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Night mode | Yes |
| Portrait Lighting | Yes |
| Portrait mode | Yes |
| Macro photography | Yes |
| AI scene recognition | Yes |
| 3G standards | WCDMA |
| 4G standard | LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD |
| 5G standard | NR |
| aptX technology | Yes |
| MIMO | Yes |
| Short Message Service (SMS) | Yes |
| Yes | |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) | Yes |
| Electronic compass | Yes |
| Position location | Yes |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Platform | Android |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Protective case | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories6 details
| Package width | 198 mm |
|---|---|
| Package depth | 56 mm |
| Package height | 190 mm |
| Package weight | 710 g |
| Warranty card | Yes |
| Cables included | USB Type-C |
Specifications describe the supplied product data, not measured review results. Battery life, range and performance figures are source claims and can vary with use.
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