There is always something new and exciting happening in the world of technology, and this time the center of discussion is Honor’s upcoming foldable smartphone, Honor Magic V5.
Recently this smartphone has been allegedly seen on the Geekbench benchmarking platform, revealing many of its key specifications. This listing has come at a time when the competition for foldable phones in the market has become very fierce.
So let’s know in detail what can be special in Honor Magic V5 and how it will compete with its competitors.
What was revealed by the Geekbench listing?
Geekbench is a platform where new smartphones are tested for their processor and performance. Honor Magic V5 is listed here with the model number ‘MHG-AN00’. This listing has created a new stir in the smartphone world, as it reveals that Honor may use the most powerful processor ever in its new foldable phone.
Honor Magic V5 Revealed Specifications
Snapdragon 8 Elite processor
According to the listing, the Honor Magic V5 can be given Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. In some reports it is also being called the “leading version”, which can be an overclocked version of the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite.
This processor will not only ensure great performance but will also take the gaming and multitasking experience to a new level. On Geekbench, this phone has scored around 2976 to 3052 in single-core and 8892 to 9165 in multi-core, which shows its strong potential.
Latest software and plenty of RAM
Apart from the processor, the Geekbench listing also revealed that the Honor Magic V5 will run on the latest Android 15 operating system. This is great news for users, as they will get the benefit of all the new features and security updates introduced by Google.
Along with this, the phone can be given a massive 16GB of RAM, which will ensure that the phone works smoothly without any lag, no matter how many apps you are running simultaneously.
Display and design
Honor is known for the thin and light design of its foldable phones, and the Magic V5 is expected to carry forward the same tradition. According to rumors, it will have two displays:
Outer display: A 6.45-inch OLED screen, which will be perfect for portable use.
Inner display: When opened, a large 8-inch foldable OLED screen will be found, which will provide a tablet-like experience.
It is also being said that both the displays will support 120Hz refresh rate, making the scrolling and video watching experience extremely smooth.
Camera
The camera of a smartphone has become a very important feature in today’s era. Honor Magic V5 will not disappoint in this case either. According to the leaked information, a triple camera setup can be seen in its rear:
Main camera: 50 megapixel primary sensor, which will come with optical image stabilization (OIS). With the help of OIS, stable and clear pictures can be taken even in low light.
Ultra-wide camera: 50 megapixel ultra-wide lens, with which you will be able to easily capture landscape and group photos.
Periscope telephoto camera: This could be the most exciting feature of this phone. It is rumored that it will have a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, which will provide excellent zoom capability.
This camera setup will definitely attract photography enthusiasts and will keep it one step ahead of other foldable phones in the market.
Battery and charging
Battery life is often a concern in foldable phones, but the Honor Magic V5 can change this perception. According to reports, this phone can be given a massive 6100mAh battery, which will be the largest battery ever in any foldable phone. With such a large battery, users can easily get a full day’s battery life.
To charge the battery faster, it can also support 66W wired fast charging.
Other special features
The Honor Magic V5 is expected to have some more interesting features, which make it a premium device:
Satellite messaging: This is a feature that allows you to send messages even in places where there is no mobile network.
IPX8 water resistance: This means that the phone can remain safe in water for some time, which makes it even more durable.
Side-mounted fingerprint sensor: For security, a fingerprint sensor can be given on the side.
Honor Magic V5 Launch date and price
From the Geekbench listing and the constant rumors, it is being speculated that the Honor Magic V5 can be launched in China this month i.e. in June 2025. There is no official information about its launch in India yet, but it is expected that it will also knock on the Indian market sometime after the global launch.
Talking about the price, considering these strong specifications, it will be a premium device. Some reports have estimated its price in India to be around ₹1,99,990.
Conclusion
Overall, the Geekbench listing of the Honor Magic V5 has raised new hopes in the foldable smartphone market. With features like Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 16GB RAM, Android 15, 200MP camera and a massive 6100mAh battery, this phone has the potential to give tough competition to foldable devices from Samsung and other brands.
Now it remains to be seen at what price Honor offers all these features at the time of launch and how well it lives up to the expectations of the users.