HONOR has officially announced the launch of its most groundbreaking foldable flagship, the HONOR Magic V5, which will make its Malaysian launch on 15 July 2025. Already generating strong internet buzz following a first-look reveal, the HONOR Magic V5 has sparked massive buzz for a reason: it breaks boundaries by being the world’s slimmest foldable at just 8.8mm, yet delivers no compromise on power, imaging, or durability, eclipsing the previous HONOR Magic V3.

The thinness of the HONOR Magic V5 is comparable to a 50 cent coin or three bank cards, making the device exceptionally pocketable and comfortable to hold. Unlike most foldables that feel bulky or awkward in a pocket or clutch, the HONOR Magic V5 feels very light, letting users slip it into compact handbags or carry it in hand all day without discomfort.

No Compromise on Battery: Lasting Power and Performance

Despite its compact size, the HONOR Magic V5 houses an industry-leading 5820mAh HONOR Silicon-Carbon Battery. This cutting-edge battery is very slim comparable to the thinness of a business card and delivers exceptional energy enough to power an entire day of intensive usage. In fact, the HONOR Magic V5 offers larger and better battery capacity compared to its rivals. 

Additionally, with support for 66W Wired HONOR SuperCharge, users can fully charge their device in just 40 minutes. The HONOR Magic V5 also offers 50W wireless charging for added convenience. Equipped with the Power Enhanced Chip HONOR E2, an energy-saving mechanism, the foldable delivers longer battery life over time. Whether streaming videos all day, playing high-graphics mobile games, or multitasking, HONOR guarantees a full day of uninterrupted performance.

No Compromise on Camera: More Powerful Camera and New AI Imaging Features

For imaging, the HONOR Magic V5 offers even powerful camera features compared to previous generation, including its competitors. It features a remarkable 64MP Periscope Telephoto Camera with up to 100X digital zoom, making it the best tele-lens the foldable market. The device also comes with new AI Imaging tools such as AI Super Zoom and AI Enhanced Portrait.  

The HONOR Magic V5 boasts exceptional zoom capabilities with AI Super Zoom, enables up to 100X zoom while maintaining outstanding image sharpness and clarity, even when shooting from great distances. Whether capturing the intricate details of the top of the KLCC Twin Towers or other distant landmarks, the AI-powered zoom intelligently enhances the photos, ensuring every shot is vivid, clear, and richly detailed. For photography enthusiasts, the AI Enhanced Portrait feature offers close-up portraits at various focal lengths, allowing the AI to quickly analyze and optimize detail, clarity, and background blur. This means users can effortlessly capture stunning, studio-quality portraits of family, children, and friends without needing a professional photographer.

And if that’s not enough, the HONOR Magic V5 comes equipped with powerful AI Editing tools including AI Cutout, AI Eraser, AI Outpainting, and AI Upscale to meet all user’s post-editing needs, effortlessly enhancing photos with professional style and precision.

No compromise on Durability: Slim Yet Strong

The HONOR Magic V5 proves that being slim doesn’t mean fragile. It has the industry’s strongest inner screen. reinforced with Non-Newtonian Fluid technology, providing full protection and better resistance against drops on hard surface. This innovation ensures improved durability, safeguarding the foldable from everyday wear and tear. What’s better, the device has an AI-powered Foreign Object Detection that notifies the user when particles as small as 0.8mm, like sand enters the inner screen.

Outer screen wise, the HONOR Magic V5’s display is made from HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, offering superior resistance to scratches and drops. The carbon fiber back casing, crafted from Aerospace Special Fiber, delivers impact resistance up to 40 times. Together, these features make the entire foldable body highly resistant to scratches from keys and other sharp objects, giving users true peace of mind.

A common concern among foldable device users is hinge durability. HONOR has made remarkable advancements to ensure the HONOR Magic V5’s hinge can endure rigorous daily use. Its powerful Super Steel Hinge can withstand heavy weights of up to 35kg without bending easily and this was demonstrated during a recent media pre-briefing event where a HONOR Magic V5 successfully hang a 35kg dumbbell. For business professionals and heavy smartphone users, there’s no need to worry about frequent opening and closing; the HONOR Magic V5 is built to withstand 500,000 folding cycles, equivalent to 100 folds per day for up to 13 years.

Further enhancing its durability, the HONOR Magic V5 features IP58 and IP59 dust and water resistance ratings, offering reliable protection against water splashes, dust, and everyday exposure. This helps prevent issues like green lines on the screen, ensuring the foldable stays in optimal condition.

Watch the official launch of the HONOR Magic V5 this 15 July!

Malaysia, the HONOR Magic V5 is set to be the new game changer in the fold industry. Mark your calendars and get ready to join the full reveal, where you’ll discover the foldable’s full specs, pricing, and exclusive limited time free gifts. Don’t miss the livestream on HONOR Malaysia’s Facebook page at 2PM on 15 July 2025!

For updates about the HONOR Magic V5, follow HONOR Malaysia’s official Facebook page or visit www.honor.com/my/.