Apple iPhone 17e vs HONOR Magic V5 5G

Our verdict: Add up the full contract cost and the Apple iPhone 17e comes in £738.00 cheaper than the HONOR Magic V5 5G. That said, neither phone sweeps the display: the HONOR Magic V5 5G is bigger at 8" while the Apple iPhone 17e is sharper at 457 PPI. Photography fans should note the HONOR Magic V5 5G packs a 50MP main sensor. Selfie fans take note: the HONOR Magic V5 5G has a 20MP front camera.

Screen
6.1" 7.95"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution
1170 x 2532 2172 x 2352
Pixels Per Inch
457 403
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A19 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Storage
256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS
Apple iOS Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm
Weight
169 grams 222 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m
Contracts
£25.99/mo (£9.00 upfront) £44.99/mo (£299.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£572.00 £1497.00
Apple iPhone 17e Apple iPhone 17e HONOR Magic V5 5G HONOR Magic V5 5G
Screen 6.1" 7.95"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1170 x 2532 2172 x 2352
Pixels Per Inch 457 403
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A19 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Storage 256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS Apple iOS Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm
Weight 169 grams 222 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m
Contracts £25.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
£44.99/mo
£299.00 upfront
SIM-free £572.00 £1497.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 17e or HONOR Magic V5 5G cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 17e is cheaper on contract at £653.62 over the life of the deal from £25.99 per month with £9.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 17e or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G has the bigger screen at 8" compared to the Apple iPhone 17e's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 17e has the sharper display at 457 pixels per inch versus 403, and the Apple iPhone 17e uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the HONOR Magic V5 5G has a Foldable LTPO AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 17e or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The Apple iPhone 17e features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR Magic V5 5G has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 17e or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The Apple iPhone 17e is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £572.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 17e and HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The Apple iPhone 17e is available in 256GB, 512GB, while the HONOR Magic V5 5G comes in 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 17e and HONOR Magic V5 5G use?

The Apple iPhone 17e is powered by the Apple A19 (3 nm), while the HONOR Magic V5 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 17e or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The Apple iPhone 17e is the more portable of the two — it's 53g lighter at 169 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm, and is slimmer at 7.8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 17e or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The Apple iPhone 17e is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the HONOR Magic V5 5G is rated IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m.

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 17e and HONOR Magic V5 5G run?

The Apple iPhone 17e runs Apple iOS and the HONOR Magic V5 5G runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.