Google Pixel Fold 5G vs HONOR Magic V2 5G

Our verdict: Visuals favour the HONOR Magic V2 5G — it's both bigger at 7.9" and sharper at 402 PPI. Keen photographers will appreciate the HONOR Magic V2 5G and its 50MP main camera. Up front, the HONOR Magic V2 5G wins with a 16MP selfie camera. At just 231g, the HONOR Magic V2 5G is the more pocket-friendly option.

Screen
7.6" 7.92"
Display
OLED LTPO OLED
Resolution
2208 x 1840 2156 x 2344
Pixels Per Inch
378 402
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset
Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Storage
256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS
Android 13 Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
158.7 x 139.7 x 5.8 mm 156.7 x 74 x 9.9 mm
Weight
283 grams 231 grams
Water Resistance
IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free
£534.99 £535.00
Google Pixel Fold 5G Google Pixel Fold 5G HONOR Magic V2 5G HONOR Magic V2 5G
Screen 7.6" 7.92"
Display OLED LTPO OLED
Resolution 2208 x 1840 2156 x 2344
Pixels Per Inch 378 402
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Storage 256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS Android 13 Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 158.7 x 139.7 x 5.8 mm 156.7 x 74 x 9.9 mm
Weight 283 grams 231 grams
Water Resistance IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free £534.99 £535.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Google Pixel Fold 5G or HONOR Magic V2 5G?

The HONOR Magic V2 5G has the bigger screen at 7.9" compared to the Google Pixel Fold 5G's 7.6", the HONOR Magic V2 5G has the sharper display at 402 pixels per inch versus 378, and the Google Pixel Fold 5G uses a OLED panel while the HONOR Magic V2 5G has a LTPO OLED.

Which has the better camera, the Google Pixel Fold 5G or HONOR Magic V2 5G?

The Google Pixel Fold 5G features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR Magic V2 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 Google Pixel Fold 5G or HONOR Magic V2 5G?

The Google Pixel Fold 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £534.99.

What storage options are available for the Google Pixel Fold 5G and HONOR Magic V2 5G?

The Google Pixel Fold 5G is available in 256GB, 512GB, while the HONOR Magic V2 5G comes in 512GB.

What processors do the Google Pixel Fold 5G and HONOR Magic V2 5G use?

The Google Pixel Fold 5G is powered by the Google Tensor G2 (5 nm), while the HONOR Magic V2 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Google Pixel Fold 5G or HONOR Magic V2 5G?

The HONOR Magic V2 5G is the more portable of the two — it's 52g lighter at 231 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 156.7 x 74 x 9.9 mm, the Google Pixel Fold 5G is slimmer at 5.8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Google Pixel Fold 5G or HONOR Magic V2 5G?

The Google Pixel Fold 5G is rated IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins), while the HONOR Magic V2 5G is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Google Pixel Fold 5G and HONOR Magic V2 5G run?

The Google Pixel Fold 5G runs Android 13 and the HONOR Magic V2 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.