HONOR Magic V5 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G

Our verdict: For screen quality, the HONOR Magic V5 5G leads with a 8" display and 403 PPI density. Front-camera quality goes to the HONOR Magic V5 5G at 20MP. You'll barely notice the HONOR Magic V5 5G in your pocket at 222g. Peace of mind goes to the HONOR Magic V5 5G with IP58 water and dust protection.

Screen
7.95" 7.6"
Display
Foldable LTPO AMOLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
2172 x 2352 1812 x 2176
Pixels Per Inch
403 373
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
20 Megapixels 4 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
Storage
512GB 256GB, 512GB
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/6e
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm 155.1 x 67.1 x 15.8 mm
Weight
222 grams 263 grams
Water Resistance
IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts
£44.99/mo (£299.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£1497.00 £439.99
HONOR Magic V5 5G HONOR Magic V5 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G
Screen 7.95" 7.6"
Display Foldable LTPO AMOLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2172 x 2352 1812 x 2176
Pixels Per Inch 403 373
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 20 Megapixels 4 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
Storage 512GB 256GB, 512GB
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/6e
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm 155.1 x 67.1 x 15.8 mm
Weight 222 grams 263 grams
Water Resistance IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts £44.99/mo
£299.00 upfront
SIM-free £1497.00 £439.99
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the HONOR Magic V5 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G has the bigger screen at 8" compared to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G's 7.6", the HONOR Magic V5 5G has the sharper display at 403 pixels per inch versus 373, and the HONOR Magic V5 5G uses a Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G has a Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR Magic V5 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 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 V5 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £439.99.

What storage options are available for the HONOR Magic V5 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the HONOR Magic V5 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G use?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR Magic V5 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G?

It's a trade-off: the HONOR Magic V5 5G is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G is more compact. It's 41g lighter at 222 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G is actually the more compact phone at 155.1 x 67.1 x 15.8 mm, the HONOR Magic V5 5G is slimmer at 8.8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR Magic V5 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G?

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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G is rated IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the HONOR Magic V5 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G run?

Both phones run Android.