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Honor Magic V5 vs Honor Magic6 Pro

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HonorMagic V5HonorMagic6 Pro
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2025January 2024
Display
Main screen7.95″6.8″
Resolution2352 × 21722800 × 1280
Sharpness403 pixels per inch453 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness5,000 nits5,000 nits
Cover screen6.43″, 2376 × 1060, 120 Hz–
Display typeInner foldable OLED and cover OLED; both 8T LTPO with 120 Hz refresh, 1.07 billion colours and 100% DCI-P3Quad-curved OLED; 1.07 billion colours; 19.69:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density–453 ppi
Brightness detailBoth displays reach 5,000 nits HDR peak; global peak is 1,300 nits inside and 1,800 nits outside5,000 nits HDR peak and 1,600 nits all-screen peak, maker laboratory figures
Always-on displaySupportedAll-round always-on display with messages and incoming-call notifications
Screen protectionHONOR Super Armored Inner Screen and HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield cover glassHONOR NanoCrystal Shield; SGS five-star glass drop-resistance certification
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 levels1–120 Hz adaptive LTPO; 4,320 Hz PWM dimming at low brightness, dynamic dimming, circadian mode and Natural Tone; TÜV Rheinland Full Care, Circadian Friendly and Flicker Free certifications
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteSnapdragon 8 Gen 3
Memory16 GB12 GB
Storage512 GB512 GB
CPUOcta-core, two prime cores at 4.32 GHz and six performance cores at 3.53 GHzOcta-core (one Cortex-X4 at 3.3 GHz, three Cortex-A720 at 3.2 GHz, two Cortex-A720 at 3.0 GHz, two Cortex-A520 at 2.3 GHz)
GPUQualcomm Adreno 830Adreno 750
Storage typeUK 16 GB/512 GB configuration; LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage reported by TechAdvisorUK factory 12 GB / 512 GB pair; no expansion (Tech Advisor). Maker pair controls over Tech Advisor's conflicting 16 GB prose and 12 GB table.
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera64 MP180 MP
Optical zoom3×2.5×
Front camera20 MP50 MP
Main camera50 MP, f/1.6 and OIS50 MP, 1/1.3-inch sensor, f/1.4–f/2.0 adjustable aperture and OIS
Ultra wide camera50 MP and f/2.050 MP f/2.0, 122° field of view and 2.5 cm macro
Telephoto camera64 MP, f/2.5, OIS and 3× optical zoom180 MP periscope, 1/1.49-inch sensor, f/2.6 and OIS
Front camera20 MP f/2.2 on each display; 2D face unlock50 MP f/2.0 autofocus, 90° field of view, plus 3D depth-sensing camera
Zoom3× optical and up to 100× digital zoom2.5x optical and up to 100x digital zoom
Video recordingUp to 3840×2160 with EIS and OIS; rear single LED flashUp to 4K 3840 x 2160 at 60 fps; OIS plus EIS
Front videoUp to 3840×2160Up to 4K 3840 x 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 Motion Sensing Capture, AI photography, aperture control, multi-video, night, portrait, pro, panorama, document scan, high-resolution, super macro, time-lapse, slow motion, light painting and HDR
Battery and charging
Battery5,820 mAh5,600 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 variant5,600 mAh typical, 5,500 mAh rated lithium-polymer silicon-carbon battery; HONOR E1 power-management chip
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, up to 20 V/4 A; compatible with 11 V/6 A, 10 V/4 A, 10 V/2.25 A, 5 V/4.5 A and 9 V/2 A. Maker rating controls over Tech Advisor's 100 W claim.
Wireless charging50 W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge with a separately purchased compatible chargerUp to 66 W Wireless SuperCharge; compatible charging base sold separately
Charges other devicesUSB OTG reverse supply up to 5 V/1.5 AOTG reverse power supply up to 5 V/1 A; reverse wireless charging supported (Tech Advisor), wattage not specified
Design
TypeFoldableStandard
Weight217 g229 g
Thickness8.8 mm8.9 mm
Height × width156.8 × 74.3 mm162.5 × 75.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP58IP68
Materials–Black glass back, 229 g; Epi Green PU back, 225 g. Main weight and image show Black; aluminium frame described by Tech Advisor.
StylusYes–
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.–
ColoursDawn Gold, Reddish Brown, Ivory White and Black; regional availability variesBlack and Epi Green
Water resistance detailIP58 and IP59 under IEC 60529; dust intrusion remains possible, and resistance can decrease with wearIP68 laboratory test at up to 1.5 m static water for 30 minutes, water/device temperature difference no more than 5°C; resistance can decrease with wear
BiometricsFingerprint sensor and 2D face unlockFingerprint reader and secure 3D face unlock; optical in-screen reader identified by Tech Advisor
SensorsGravity, infrared, Hall, fingerprint, gyroscope, compass, barometer, acceleration, ambient light and proximity sensorsGravity, infrared, fingerprint, gyroscope, compass, ambient light and proximity; infrared remote control
SpeakersStereo speakers with HONOR SoundStereo with DTS:X Ultra
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMagicOS 9.0.1 based on Android 15MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14; first China sales in January 2024, later UK/global launch
Software updatesSeven years of OS and security updates, reported by TechAdvisorFour major Android updates and five years of security updates; maker UK buy page lists February 2024 to February 2029 security period
AI featuresGemini, Multi-Flex multitasking, Magic Portal, deepfake detection, writing and photo tools; feature availability varies by region and software versionMagic Portal drag-and-drop across apps, AI Privacy Call, HONOR C1+ RF chip and S1 discrete security chip; Magic Capsule and Magic Ring described by Tech Advisor
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 with battery, USB-C cable, quick-start guide, SIM eject tool, regional warranty card and pre-attached protective film; no charger
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 applyNano-SIM plus nano-SIM or eSIM depending on market and carrier
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2×2 MIMO, 2.4/5/6 GHz, hotspot and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2x2 MIMO; maker lists 2.4 and 5 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 5.3, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HD. Maker version controls over Tech Advisor's 5.4 prose.
NFCReader/writer and card emulation through HCE or SIM1Reader/writer and card-emulation modes; SIM-based NFC on SIM1 only, no peer-to-peer mode
USBUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG and USB-C audioUSB-C with OTG; generation not stated in maker sheet
PositioningGPS L1/L5, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a/B2b, Galileo E1/E5a/E5b and QZSS L1/L5; cellular and Wi-Fi positioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo; network and Wi-Fi positioning

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