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Honor Magic V5 vs Honor Magic8 Pro

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HonorMagic V5HonorMagic8 Pro
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2025January 2026
Display
Main screen7.95″6.71″
Resolution2352 × 21722808 × 1256
Sharpness403 pixels per inch458 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness5,000 nits6,000 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-P3LTPO OLED, FHD+, 1.07 billion colours
Brightness detailBoth displays reach 5,000 nits HDR peak; global peak is 1,300 nits inside and 1,800 nits outside6,000 nits HDR peak; 4,000 nits peak at 20% of the screen; 1,800 nits global peak; 1 nit minimum
Always-on displaySupported–
Screen protectionHONOR Super Armored Inner Screen and HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield cover glassHONOR NanoCrystal Shield (SGS 5-star drop resistance)
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 refresh rate; 4320 Hz PWM dimming (switched on manually, works in low light); Chip-Level AI Defocus Display; Dynamic Dimming; Circular Polarized Display 2.0; AI Circadian Night Display; TÜV Rheinland Full Care Display 5.0 certification
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory16 GB12 GB
Storage512 GB512 GB
CPUOcta-core, two prime cores at 4.32 GHz and six performance cores at 3.53 GHzOcta-core; 2 × Prime cores at 4.6 GHz and 6 × Performance cores at 3.62 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno 830Adreno 840
Storage typeUK 16 GB/512 GB configuration; LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage reported by TechAdvisor–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera64 MP200 MP
Optical zoom3×3.7×
Front camera20 MP50 MP
Main camera50 MP, f/1.6 and OIS50 MP Ultra Night Main Camera, 23 mm, ƒ/1.6, 1/1.3-inch sensor, OIS, 4-in-1 2.4 μm large pixel output
Ultra wide camera50 MP and f/2.050 MP Ultra Wide Camera, ƒ/2.0, 122° field of view, 2.5 cm HD macro
Telephoto camera64 MP, f/2.5, OIS and 3× optical zoom200 MP Ultra Night Telephoto Camera, 85 mm, 3.7× optical zoom, ƒ/2.6, 1/1.4-inch sensor, OIS
Front camera20 MP f/2.2 on each display; 2D face unlock50 MP, ƒ/2.0, 90° field of view, plus a 3D depth-sensing camera
Zoom3× optical and up to 100× digital zoom3.7× optical; digital zoom up to 200× (added by a software update)
Video recordingUp to 3840×2160 with EIS and OIS; rear single LED flashUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 120 fps; EIS and OIS
Front videoUp to 3840×2160Up to 4K (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 HDRCIPA 6.5-stop stabilisation on the main and telephoto cameras; Magic Color AI colour tuning; Ultra Night, Stabilization and Portrait engines; Stage Mode; Moving Photo; High-Res photos up to 16,320 × 12,288 pixels; single LED flash
Battery and charging
Battery5,820 mAh6,270 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 66 WUp to 100 W
Wireless chargingUp to 50 WUp to 80 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 variantSilicon-carbon battery; rated capacity 6,090 mAh; EU energy label class A, 63 h 53 min per charge, 1,600 charge cycles
Wired charging66 W HONOR SuperCharge, up to 20 V/3.3 A, compatible with 11 V/3.2 A and 5 V/2 A100 W HONOR SuperCharge (up to 20 V/5 A); charger sold separately
Wireless charging50 W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge with a separately purchased compatible charger80 W HONOR Wireless SuperCharge; wireless charger sold separately
Charges other devicesUSB OTG reverse supply up to 5 V/1.5 AWired reverse power over USB-C OTG, up to 5 V/1 A
Design
TypeFoldableStandard
Weight217 g219 g
Thickness8.8 mm8.4 mm
Height × width156.8 × 74.3 mm161.15 × 75 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP58IP68
StylusYesNo
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 variesSunrise Gold, Sky Cyan, Black
Buttons–AI Button, separate from the power button (double press opens Camera, long press opens AI Screen Suggestions; customisable)
Water resistance detailIP58 and IP59 under IEC 60529; dust intrusion remains possible, and resistance can decrease with wearIP68 and IP69 under IEC 60529, IP69K under ISO 20653:2023; EU label gives immersion to 2 m
BiometricsFingerprint sensor and 2D face unlock3D face unlock (time-of-flight depth camera) and 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
SensorsGravity, infrared, Hall, fingerprint, gyroscope, compass, barometer, acceleration, ambient light and proximity sensorsGravity sensor, infrared sensor (infrared remote control), fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor
SpeakersStereo speakers with HONOR SoundStereo speakers (dual 1216 units); HONOR AI Surround Subwoofer with an 8 cc sound chamber; 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 TechAdvisorAt least 5 years of security, corrective and functionality updates (EU product information sheet)
AI featuresGemini, Multi-Flex multitasking, Magic Portal, deepfake detection, writing and photo tools; feature availability varies by region and software versionHONOR AI with AI Screen Suggestions, AI Settings Agent and AI Photos Agent (AI Eraser, AI Outpainting, AI Cutout); Magic Portal; Google Gemini with Gemini Live
Safety features–AI Deepfake Detection and AI Voice Cloning Detection for calls and video chats
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, eject tool, warranty card, screen protector film (fitted); no charger
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–No
Mobile network5G NR, LTE TDD/FDD, WCDMA and GSM5G (NR); 4G (LTE TDD and FDD); 3G (WCDMA); 2G (GSM)
SIMDual SIM, SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; country and carrier restrictions applyDual SIM (SIM1 + SIM2, SIM1 + eSIM, or eSIM1 + eSIM2)
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), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0, BLE, LE Audio, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LC3 and ASHA hearing-aid supportBluetooth 6.0; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3 and LHDC 5.0
NFCReader/writer and card emulation through HCE or SIM1NFC (card emulation and reader/writer modes)
USBUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG and USB-C audioUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; no headphone jack
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), A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), Galileo (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5)

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