HONOR 70 vs HONOR Magic V5 5G

Our verdict: Screen size goes to the HONOR Magic V5 5G with its 8" display. Photography fans should note the HONOR 70 packs a 54MP main sensor. Selfie fans take note: the HONOR 70 has a 32MP front camera. For a lighter carry, the HONOR 70 wins at 178g.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
4.3
10 reviews
Screen
6.67" 7.95"
Display
OLED, 1B colors Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 2172 x 2352
Pixels Per Inch
395 403
Rear Camera
54 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Storage
128GB, 256GB 512GB
OS
Android 12 Android
SIM Type
Nano 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
5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
161.4 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm
Weight
178 grams 222 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m
Contracts
£44.99/mo (£159.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£189.00 £1297.00
HONOR 70 HONOR 70 HONOR Magic V5 5G HONOR Magic V5 5G
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
4.3
10 reviews
Screen 6.67" 7.95"
Display OLED, 1B colors Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2400 2172 x 2352
Pixels Per Inch 395 403
Rear Camera 54 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Storage 128GB, 256GB 512GB
OS Android 12 Android
SIM Type Nano 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 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 161.4 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm
Weight 178 grams 222 grams
Water Resistance Not rated IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m
Contracts £44.99/mo
£159.00 upfront
SIM-free £189.00 £1297.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 70 or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G has the bigger screen at 8" compared to the HONOR 70's 6.7", both screens are similarly sharp at around 395 pixels per inch, and the HONOR 70 uses a OLED, 1B colors panel while the HONOR Magic V5 5G has a Foldable LTPO AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 70 or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The HONOR 70 features a 54 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 HONOR 70 or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The HONOR 70 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £189.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR 70 and HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The HONOR 70 is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the HONOR Magic V5 5G comes in 512GB.

What processors do the HONOR 70 and HONOR Magic V5 5G use?

The HONOR 70 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G, while the HONOR Magic V5 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 70 or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

It's a trade-off: the HONOR 70 is lighter but the HONOR Magic V5 5G is more compact. It's 44g lighter at 178 grams, though the HONOR Magic V5 5G is actually the more compact phone at 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm, the HONOR 70 is slimmer at 7.9mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR 70 or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The HONOR 70 is rated Not rated, 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 HONOR 70 and HONOR Magic V5 5G run?

The HONOR 70 runs Android 12 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.