HONOR Magic V5 5G vs Motorola Moto G35

Our Verdict: Motorola Moto G35 starts from the lower contract figure here, while HONOR Magic V5 5G is shown from £70.75/mo (£70.00 upfront). HONOR Magic V5 5G answers with the stronger display case, using a 7.95" Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel at 403 PPI versus Motorola Moto G35's 6.72" IPS LCD screen at 392 PPI. HONOR Magic V5 5G also has the higher-resolution front camera at 20MP against Motorola Moto G35's 16MP, HONOR Magic V5 5G offers more headroom at up to 512GB rather than Motorola Moto G35's 128GB. Buy Motorola Moto G35 if cost is the deciding factor, and move to HONOR Magic V5 5G only if the specific hardware gains above are worth the extra outlay to you.

Over a full contract, the Moto G 35 works out around £446 all-in, about £857 less than the V5 5G.

Expert Rating
4.3
10 reviews
3.5
8 reviews
Screen
7.95" 6.72"
Display
Foldable LTPO AMOLED IPS LCD
Resolution
2172 x 2352 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch
403 392
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
20 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Unisoc T760 (6 nm)
Battery
5,820 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
512GB 128GB
OS
Android 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/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm 166.3 x 76 x 7.8 mm
Weight
222 grams 188 grams
Water Resistance
IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m IP - Water-repellent coating
Contracts
£13.00/mo (£979.00 upfront) £36.42/mo (£1.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£1133.00 £150.00

Prices updated 16 July 2026

HONOR Magic V5 5G HONOR Magic V5 5G Motorola Moto G35 Motorola Moto G35
Expert Rating 4.3
10 reviews
3.5
8 reviews
Screen 7.95" 6.72"
Display Foldable LTPO AMOLED IPS LCD
Resolution 2172 x 2352 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch 403 392
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 20 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Unisoc T760 (6 nm)
Battery 5,820 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 512GB 128GB
OS Android 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/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm 166.3 x 76 x 7.8 mm
Weight 222 grams 188 grams
Water Resistance IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m IP - Water-repellent coating
Contracts £13.00/mo
£979.00 upfront
£36.42/mo
£1.00 upfront
SIM-free £1133.00 £150.00
Prices updated 16 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

HONOR Magic V5 5G
HONOR Magic V5 5G

24 Months

512GB

Dawn Gold

100GB

Data

£13 per month, £979 upfront.

Use code: 30JNOFF (£30)

Motorola Moto G35
Motorola Moto G35

12 Months

128GB

Midnight Black

5GB

Data

£36.42 per month, £1 upfront.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR Magic V5 5G or Motorola Moto G35 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Moto G35 is cheaper on contract at £445.54 over the life of the deal from £36.42 per month with £1.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR Magic V5 5G or Motorola Moto G35?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G has the bigger screen at 8" compared to the Motorola Moto G35's 6.7", the HONOR Magic V5 5G has the sharper display at 403 pixels per inch versus 392, and the HONOR Magic V5 5G uses a Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel while the Motorola Moto G35 has a IPS LCD.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR Magic V5 5G or Motorola Moto G35?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Motorola Moto G35 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 V5 5G or Motorola Moto G35?

The Motorola Moto G35 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £150.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR Magic V5 5G and Motorola Moto G35?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G is available in 512GB, while the Motorola Moto G35 comes in 128GB.

What processors do the HONOR Magic V5 5G and Motorola Moto G35 use?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm), while the Motorola Moto G35 uses the Unisoc T760 (6 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR Magic V5 5G or Motorola Moto G35?

It's a trade-off: the Motorola Moto G35 is lighter but the HONOR Magic V5 5G is more compact. It's 34g lighter at 188 grams, though the HONOR Magic V5 5G is actually the more compact phone at 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm, the Motorola Moto G35 is slimmer at 7.8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR Magic V5 5G or Motorola Moto G35?

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, while the Motorola Moto G35 is rated IP - Water-repellent coating.

What operating system do the HONOR Magic V5 5G and Motorola Moto G35 run?

Both phones run Android.