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Honor Magic V5 vs Honor Magic7 Lite

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HonorMagic V5HonorMagic7 Lite
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2025January 2025
Display
Main screen7.95″6.78″
Resolution2352 × 21722700 × 1224
Sharpness403 pixels per inch437 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness5,000 nits4,000 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-P3AMOLED, 19.85:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density–437 ppi (Honor)
Brightness detailBoth displays reach 5,000 nits HDR peak; global peak is 1,300 nits inside and 1,800 nits outside4,000 nits peak with a corresponding full-screen video source (Honor laboratory claim)
Always-on displaySupported–
Screen protectionHONOR Super Armored Inner Screen and HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield cover glass–
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 levels120 Hz maximum; 1.07 billion colours (8+2-bit), DCI-P3; 3,840 Hz PWM; SDR-to-HDR video enhancement and HDR10 improvement with compatible content
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteSnapdragon 6 Gen 1
Memory16 GB8 GB
Storage512 GB512 GB
CPUOcta-core, two prime cores at 4.32 GHz and six performance cores at 3.53 GHz4× Cortex-A78 at 2.2 GHz and 4× Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno 830–
Storage typeUK 16 GB/512 GB configuration; LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage reported by TechAdvisor–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP108 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP5 MP
Telephoto camera64 MPNone
Optical zoom3×None
Front camera20 MP16 MP
Main camera50 MP, f/1.6 and OIS108 MP, ƒ/1.75, 1/1.67″ sensor, OIS and EIS; 9-in-1 pixel binning
Ultra wide camera50 MP and f/2.05 MP, ƒ/2.2
Telephoto camera64 MP, f/2.5, OIS and 3× optical zoom–
Front camera20 MP f/2.2 on each display; 2D face unlock16 MP, ƒ/2.45
Zoom3× optical and up to 100× digital zoomUp to 10× digital zoom; maker describes 3× lossless zoom, with no separate optical telephoto camera
Video recordingUp to 3840×2160 with EIS and OIS; rear single LED flashUp to 4K, 3840 × 2160
Front videoUp to 3840×21601080p recording; current maker sheet separately lists a 2520 × 1080 maximum resolution
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 HDRMotion Sensing Capture, AI Eraser, Night, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, HDR, time lapse, high-resolution, slow motion and Multi-Video
Battery and charging
Battery5,820 mAh6,600 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 25.8 hours
Wired chargingUp to 66 WUp to 66 W
Wireless chargingUp to 50 WNone
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 variant6,600 mAh typical, 6,500 mAh rated; maker overview describes silicon-carbon and technical sheet lithium polymer; up to 25.8 hours online video or 48.4 hours online music in flight mode with Wi-Fi (Honor laboratory testing)
Wired charging66 W HONOR SuperCharge, up to 20 V/3.3 A, compatible with 11 V/3.2 A and 5 V/2 A66 W maximum with compatible original charger and cable; Turbo charging mode
Wireless charging50 W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge with a separately purchased compatible charger–
Charges other devicesUSB OTG reverse supply up to 5 V/1.5 A–
Design
TypeFoldableStandard
Weight217 g189 g
Thickness8.8 mm7.98 mm
Height × width156.8 × 74.3 mm162.8 × 75.5 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP58IP64
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 variesTitanium Purple, Titanium Black
Water resistance detailIP58 and IP59 under IEC 60529; dust intrusion remains possible, and resistance can decrease with wearIP64; maker's 2 m drop claim is a controlled laboratory test on smooth granite, with accidental damage still possible
BiometricsFingerprint sensor and 2D face unlockFingerprint unlock and 2D face recognition
SensorsGravity, infrared, Hall, fingerprint, gyroscope, compass, barometer, acceleration, ambient light and proximity sensors–
SpeakersStereo speakers with HONOR SoundDual stereo speakers; additional-volume mode for supported uses
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMagicOS 9.0.1 based on Android 15MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14
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 versionMagic Portal, Magic Capsule, Parallel Space and camera AI Eraser
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, SIM ejector, quick-start guide, protective film and warranty card; contents vary by market
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NR, LTE TDD/FDD, WCDMA and GSM5G NR, LTE, WCDMA and GSM
SIMDual SIM, SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; country and carrier restrictions applyNano-SIM and eSIM; second slot supports nano-SIM or eSIM on dual-SIM models, eSIM only on single-SIM models, depending on region 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 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 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 5.1
NFCReader/writer and card emulation through HCE or SIM1Supported
USBUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG and USB-C audioUSB-C, USB 2.0; OTG; USB-C headphones
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, Galileo; network and Wi-Fi positioning

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