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Honor Magic V5 vs Vivo X Fold5

What Magic V5 does better (12) and where X Fold5 wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Honor Magic V5
Honor · 2025Magic V5
9.3Score
12 advantages≈ $1,250
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Vivo X Fold5
Vivo · 2025X Fold5
9.0Score
8 advantages≈ $920
8.9Display9.4
8.7Performance7.8
7.8Camera8.7
8.5Battery9.3
9.6Features6.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Magic V5X Fold5
145.9 × 156.84.1142.3 × 159.74.3
Magic V5X Fold5Difference
Height156.8 mm159.7 mm−2.9 mm
Width145.9 mm142.3 mm+3.6 mm
Thickness4.1 mm4.3 mm−0.2 mm
Weight217 g217 g=

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Magic V5 better than X Fold5?

  1. AnTuTu score2,202,004 vs 1,883,303+17%
  2. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)8,700 vs 6,483+34%
  3. Major OS updates promised7 vs 4+75%
  4. CPU frequency4.32 GHz vs 3.3 GHz+31%
  5. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme5,798 vs 4,739+22%
  6. 4K selfie videoYes · X Fold5: No
  7. eSIMYes · X Fold5: No
  8. Peak brightness5,000 nits vs 4,500 nits+11%
  9. Process3 nm vs 4 nm+33%
  10. Wireless charging power50 W vs 40 W+25%
  11. Bluetooth6 vs 5.4+11%
  12. Thickness4.1 mm vs 4.3 mm+5%

Why is X Fold5 better than Magic V5?

  1. Battery capacity5,820 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+3%
  2. Wired charging66 W vs 80 W+21%
  3. Measured brightness1,296 nits vs 1,916 nits+48%
  4. Active use (test)12.3 h vs 13.3 h+8%
  5. Max video4K vs 8K
  6. Pixel density403 ppi vs 413 ppi+2%
  7. USB version3.1 vs 3.2+3%
  8. Screen-to-body ratio88.8% vs 90.9%+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Honor Magic V5Honor Magic V5≈ $1,2509.3
Vivo X Fold5Vivo X Fold5≈ $9209.0
Design
Weight217 g217 g
Thickness4.1 mm4.3 mm
Height156.8 mm159.7 mm
Width145.9 mm142.3 mm
Frame—Aluminium
Back—Plastic
Ingress protectionIP58IP58
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionHonor Super Armored Inner Screen—
ColoursBlack, Ivory White, Dawn Gold, Reddish BrownTitanium Gray, Green, White
StylusYes—
Display
Screen size8″8″
PanelFoldable LTPO AMOLEDFoldable LTPO AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)YesYes
Resolution (width)2,172 px2,200 px
Resolution (height)2,352 px2,480 px
Pixel density403 ppi413 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness5,000 nits4,500 nits
Measured brightness1,296 nits1,916 nits
Screen-to-body ratio88.8%90.9%
HDRYesYes
FoldableYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 EliteQualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process3 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency4.32 GHz3.3 GHz
GPUAdreno 830Adreno 750
AnTuTu score2,202,0041,883,303
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)8,7006,483
3DMark Wild Life Extreme5,7984,739
Memory
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage (max)1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 4.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.6f/1.6
Main sensor size1/1.56"1/1.56"
Rear cameras33
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesYes
Optical zoom3×3×
Max video4K8K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Selfie camera20 MP20 MP
4K selfie videoYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,820 mAh6,000 mAh
Battery typeSi/CSi/C
Active use (test)12.3 h13.3 h
Wired charging66 W80 W
Charged in 30 min67%—
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power50 W40 W
Reverse wireless charging—Yes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth65.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.1USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.13.2
Video outputYes—
Infrared portYes—
Dual-band GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-25.3 LUFS-25.7 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
SAR (head)—0.86 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 15
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMagicOS 10Funtouch 15 (International)
Major OS updates promised74
EU label
Energy classB—
Battery charge cycles1,200—
Endurance per cycle50 h—
Repairability classB—
Drop resistance classC—
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