HONOR Magic V2 5G vs HONOR Magic V5 5G
Our verdict: Up front, the HONOR Magic V5 5G wins with a 20MP selfie camera. Portability goes to the HONOR Magic V5 5G at 222g. For water protection, the HONOR Magic V2 5G leads with an IP68 rating. Prefer to own outright? The HONOR Magic V2 5G starts from just £535.00.
HONOR Magic V2 5G
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HONOR Magic V5 5G
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| Screen | 7.92" | 7.95" |
| Display | LTPO OLED | Foldable LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2156 x 2344 | 2172 x 2352 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 402 | 403 |
| Rear Camera | 50 Megapixels | 50 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 16 Megapixels | 20 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB |
| OS | Android | 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/6e/7 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Dimensions | 156.7 x 74 x 9.9 mm | 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 231 grams | 222 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes | IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m |
| Contracts | — |
£44.99/mo
£299.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £535.00 | £1497.00 |
| Deals | Deals |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the HONOR Magic V2 5G or HONOR Magic V5 5G?
Both phones have a similar screen size at around 7.9", both screens are similarly sharp at around 402 pixels per inch, and the HONOR Magic V2 5G uses a LTPO OLED panel while the HONOR Magic V5 5G has a Foldable LTPO AMOLED.
Which has the better camera, the HONOR Magic V2 5G or HONOR Magic V5 5G?
The HONOR Magic V2 5G features a 50 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 Magic V2 5G or HONOR Magic V5 5G?
The HONOR Magic V2 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £535.00.
What storage options are available for the HONOR Magic V2 5G and HONOR Magic V5 5G?
The HONOR Magic V2 5G is available in 512GB, while the HONOR Magic V5 5G comes in 512GB.
What processors do the HONOR Magic V2 5G and HONOR Magic V5 5G use?
The HONOR Magic V2 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 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 HONOR Magic V2 5G or HONOR Magic V5 5G?
The HONOR Magic V5 5G is the more portable of the two — it's 9g lighter at 222 grams, both are similar in overall footprint, and is slimmer at 8.8mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the HONOR Magic V2 5G or HONOR Magic V5 5G?
The HONOR Magic V2 5G is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, 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 Magic V2 5G and HONOR Magic V5 5G run?
Both phones run Android.