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HONOR Magic V5 launches in PH on September 5 with slim, durable foldable design

It features a Super Steel Hinge with a tensile strength of 2300 MPa.

HONOR Philippines will launch its newest foldable phone, the HONOR Magic V5, on September 5, alongside the premium tablet, MagicPad 3. The event will be streamed live on Facebook.

HONOR Magic V5

The Magic V5 is HONOR’s thinnest foldable yet. It features a Super Steel Hinge with a tensile strength of 2300 MPa. The hinge supports a tight fold and slim profile while staying strong.

The phone also features a Carbon Fiber Reinforced Display and an Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield for added durability. It has IP58 and IP59 ratings for dust and water resistance.

Inside, the Magic V5 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. It has a 7.95-inch foldable inner screen and a 6.43-inch outer display. Both screens include a 20MP front camera for selfies and video calls.

On the back, the phone has a triple camera setup: a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 64MP telephoto lens.

The launch will be streamed on HONOR Philippines’ Facebook page. After the event, the Magic V5 will be available through HONOR’s retail stores nationwide.

HONOR Magic V5 specs

  • Display: 7.95-inch LTPO Foldable OLED display, 2352×2172, 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits, HONOR King Kong Flexible Glass
  • Cover Display: 6.43-inch LTPO OLED display, 2376×1060, 120Hz refresh rate, 1800 nits, HONOR King Kong Rhino Glass
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
  • RAM/Storage: Up to 12GB RAM, up to 1TB
  • Rear Camera: 50MP main + 50MP ultra-wide + 64MP telephoto, 3x optical zoom
  • Front Camera: 20MP (interior screen) + 20MP (exterior screen)
  • Network: 5G, 4G LTE
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, GPS, NFC, IR
  • Others: Side fingerprint scanner, USB-C, stereo speakers, IP58/IP59 dust and water resistance
  • OS: MagicOS 9.0.1, Android 15
  • Colors: Dawn Gold, Ivory White, Reddish Brown, Black
  • Battery: 5820mAh / 6100mAh for 1TB variant, 66W wired and 50W wireless fast charging

Bryan Rilloraza has been a fixture in the local tech scene for over a decade, sharing his perspective as a tech enthusiast and industry veteran. Backed by an MBA from De La Salle University, a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of the Philippines, and 20 years of corporate experience in the telecommunications and banking sectors, Bryan provides a practical, real-world analysis of how technology serves the consumer.

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