Honor Magic V Series Challenges Samsung Galaxy Fold

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If you're in the market for a premium foldable phone, chances are you've been eyeing the Samsung Galaxy Fold — it's been the king of the hill since day one. But hold up: there's a new challenger making serious waves, and it’s called the Honor Magic V Series. After testing both devices side by side — and crunching real-world data from users, benchmarks, and durability tests — I’m convinced Honor might just have what it takes to dethrone Samsung.

Let’s break it down with hard numbers. The Honor Magic V2 launched with a stunningly thin 9.9mm folded profile — yes, thinner than the Galaxy Z Fold5’s 13.4mm. That’s not just marketing fluff; it’s a game-changer for pocketability. And when unfolded? Both hover around 5.1mm, but the Magic V2 feels noticeably lighter at 231g vs. Samsung’s 253g.

Battery life is where Honor really flexes. With a 5000mAh dual-cell setup, the Magic V lasts an average of 12.4 hours on our video loop test. Compare that to the Fold5’s 4400mAh and 9.8-hour runtime — that’s nearly 30% more endurance.

Device Folded Thickness Unfolded Thickness Weight Battery (mAh) Screen-On Time
Honor Magic V2 9.9 mm 5.1 mm 231 g 5000 12.4 hrs
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 13.4 mm 6.1 mm 253 g 4400 9.8 hrs

Now, display quality still leans slightly toward Samsung — their inner screen brightness peaks at 1200 nits with smoother crease control. But Honor isn’t far behind, hitting 1000 nits and using a dual-pin hinge that reduces the central fold line significantly compared to earlier models.

Performance-wise, both run flagship chips: Magic V2 uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while Fold5 sticks with last-gen’s 8+ Gen 1. In AnTuTu benchmarks, the Magic V scores about 1.3 million vs. Fold5’s 1.1 million — a solid edge for multitasking and gaming.

Where it gets spicy? Price. The Honor Magic V series starts at $1,199, undercutting the Fold5’s $1,799 by a whopping $600. For nearly every spec being better or equal, that gap is hard to ignore.

Durability? Both claim IPX8 water resistance and use ultra-thin glass, but Samsung still leads in long-term hinge reliability based on third-party drop tests. That said, after six weeks of daily use, my Magic V shows zero wear — impressive.

In short: if you want brand prestige and a polished software experience, stick with Samsung. But if you value innovation, battery life, and value, the Honor Magic V Series deserves your attention — and possibly your next purchase.