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Honor Magic V5 vs Honor Magic V6

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HonorMagic V5HonorMagic V6
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2025March 2026
Display
Main screen7.95″7.95″
Resolution2352 × 21722352 × 2172
Sharpness403 pixels per inch403 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness5,000 nits5,000 nits
Cover screen6.43″, 2376 × 1060, 120 Hz6.52″, 2420 × 1080, 120 Hz
Display typeInner foldable OLED and cover OLED; both 8T LTPO with 120 Hz refresh, 1.07 billion colours and 100% DCI-P3Foldable inner OLED and external OLED; both LTPO with adaptive 1–120 Hz refresh and 1.07 billion colours
Brightness detailBoth displays reach 5,000 nits HDR peak; global peak is 1,300 nits inside and 1,800 nits outsideInner HDR peak 5,000 nits and global peak 1,300 nits; cover HDR peak 6,000 nits and global peak 2,000 nits
Always-on displaySupportedSupported on both displays
Screen protectionHONOR Super Armored Inner Screen and HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield cover glassHONOR Super Armored Inner Screen with reinforced UTG; HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield on the cover
Display featuresAI defocus, 4,320 Hz PWM dimming, dynamic dimming, Circadian Night Display, Natural Tone Display and motion-sickness relief; HONOR Magic-Pen supports both displays with 4,096 pressure levelsBoth displays support a stylus; 4,320 Hz PWM dimming, AI defocus, dynamic dimming, Circadian Night Display and Natural Tone Display
Cover screen–6.52-inch LTPO OLED with 1–120 Hz refresh and stylus support
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory16 GB16 GB
Storage512 GB512 GB
CPUOcta-core, two prime cores at 4.32 GHz and six performance cores at 3.53 GHzOcta-core, two prime cores at 4.6 GHz and six performance cores at 3.62 GHz; 3 nm process confirmed by maker launch notice
GPUQualcomm Adreno 830Qualcomm Adreno 840
Storage typeUK 16 GB/512 GB configuration; LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage reported by TechAdvisorUK 16 GB/512 GB; LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage confirmed by maker launch notice
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera64 MP64 MP
Optical zoom3×3×
Front camera20 MP20 MP
Main camera50 MP, f/1.6 and OIS50 MP, f/1.6 and OIS
Ultra wide camera50 MP and f/2.050 MP and f/2.2
Telephoto camera64 MP, f/2.5, OIS and 3× optical zoom64 MP periscope, f/2.5, OIS, 3× optical zoom and 1/2-inch sensor; maker CIPA 6.5 stabilisation rating applies to telephoto
Front camera20 MP f/2.2 on each display; 2D face unlock20 MP f/2.2 on each display
Zoom3× optical and up to 100× digital zoom3× optical and up to 100× digital zoom
Video recordingUp to 3840×2160 with EIS and OIS; rear single LED flashUp to 3840×2160, with EIS and OIS
Front videoUp to 3840×2160Up to 3840×2160
Camera featuresAI Motion Sensing Capture, multi-video, night, portrait, pro, panorama, document scanning, high-resolution, super macro, time-lapse, movie, slow motion, story, light painting and HDRAI Enhanced Portrait, stage mode, HD Super Burst, smart focus, multi-video, high-resolution, time-lapse, night, macro, pro, slow motion, panorama, document scanning, light painting, HDR, Magic Color, Magic Pose and AI Enhanced Night
Battery and charging
Battery5,820 mAh6,660 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 66 WUp to 80 W
Wireless chargingUp to 50 WUp to 66 W
Battery life detailUK lithium-polymer battery, 5,820 mAh typical and 5,690 mAh rated; TechAdvisor reports a different 6,100 mAh battery in the Chinese 1 TB variantUK silicon-carbon lithium-polymer battery, 6,660 mAh typical and 6,510 mAh rated; maker states 25% silicon content and 921 Wh/L energy density
Wired charging66 W HONOR SuperCharge, up to 20 V/3.3 A, compatible with 11 V/3.2 A and 5 V/2 A80 W HONOR SuperCharge at up to 20 V/4 A with a compatible original charger
Wireless charging50 W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge with a separately purchased compatible charger66 W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge with a separately purchased compatible charger
Charges other devicesUSB OTG reverse supply up to 5 V/1.5 AWireless reverse charging supported; USB OTG reverse supply up to 5 V/1.5 A
Design
TypeFoldableFoldable
Weight217 g219 g
Thickness8.8 mm8.75 mm
Height × width156.8 × 74.3 mm156.7 × 74.5 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP58IP68
StylusYesYes
Size unfoldedIvory White 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm; other colours 156.8×145.9×4.2 mm. Folded Ivory White is 8.8 mm and 217 g; other colours are 9.0 mm and 222 g. Maker thinness/weight claims exclude inner protective film and raised camera.White model 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm; other colours 156.7×145.6×4.1 mm. Folded white model is 8.75 mm and 219 g; other colours are 9.0 mm and 224 g. Maker overview excludes inner protective film and raised camera from the thinness/weight claim.
ColoursDawn Gold, Reddish Brown, Ivory White and Black; regional availability variesRed, Gold, White and Black
Water resistance detailIP58 and IP59 under IEC 60529; dust intrusion remains possible, and resistance can decrease with wearIP68 and IP69 under IEC 60529; resistance can decrease with wear
BiometricsFingerprint sensor and 2D face unlockFingerprint sensor and face unlock
SensorsGravity, infrared, Hall, fingerprint, gyroscope, compass, barometer, acceleration, ambient light and proximity sensorsGravity, infrared, Hall, fingerprint, gyroscope, compass, barometer, acceleration, ambient light and proximity sensors
SpeakersStereo speakers with HONOR SoundStereo speakers with HONOR Sound
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMagicOS 9.0.1 based on Android 15MagicOS 10 based on Android 16
Software updatesSeven years of OS and security updates, reported by TechAdvisor–
AI featuresGemini, Multi-Flex multitasking, Magic Portal, deepfake detection, writing and photo tools; feature availability varies by region and software versionAI Meeting Agent, Fast-Flex, multi-window tools, HONOR Docs and Notes, Gemini, writing and translation tools, deepfake detection and AI photo editing; feature availability and OTA delivery vary
In the boxPhone, USB-C cable, quick-start guide, SIM tool, pre-attached inner and external protective films, warranty card and PU case; contents depend on marketPhone, USB-C cable, quick-start guide, SIM tool, pre-attached inner protective film, warranty card and PU case; contents depend on market
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NR, LTE TDD/FDD, WCDMA and GSM5G NR, LTE TDD/FDD, WCDMA and GSM; HONOR C1+ RF-enhancement chip
SIMDual SIM, SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; country and carrier restrictions applyDual SIM, SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM availability depends on country and carrier
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2×2 MIMO, 2.4/5/6 GHz, hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2×2 MIMO, 2.4/5/6 GHz, hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0, BLE, LE Audio, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LC3 and ASHA hearing-aid supportBluetooth 6.0, BLE, LE Audio, Auracast, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3, LHDC 3/4/5, ASHA and LE Audio hearing-aid support
NFCReader/writer and card emulation through HCE or SIM1Reader/writer and card emulation through HCE or SIM1
USBUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG and USB-C audioUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG and USB-C audio; supplied cable is USB 2.0
PositioningGPS L1/L5, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a/B2b, Galileo E1/E5a/E5b and QZSS L1/L5; cellular and Wi-Fi positioningGPS L1/L5, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a/B2b, Galileo E1/E5a/E5b, QZSS L1/L5, NavIC L1/L5 and A-GNSS; cellular and Wi-Fi positioning

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