Honor Magic V5 Expected by June-End, Leaks Reveal Snapdragon 8 Elite Chip and Huge Battery

Highlights

• Honor Magic V5 is expected to debut alongside the Honor Watch 5 Ultra by June-end.
• The brand will also unveil new earphones, tablets and PCs at a major event in China.
• Honor’s Mobile Phone Product Manager hints at a lightweight build and Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.
• A leak suggests the Magic V5 may feature a 6,100mAh battery.

Caption – Honor Magic V3 for reference. (Image credit – Honor)

Honor is reportedly gearing up to launch two foldable phones in China, the Magic V2 Flip and the Magic V5. While the Magic V2 Flip was earlier expected to launch in June, there’s been no fresh update about its timeline. However, Chinese tech blogger Guan has now revealed that the Honor Magic V5 will likely debut by the end of this month. Here’s everything we know so far.

Honor Magic V5 to Launch Soon, Alongside Watch 5 Ultra

Caption – Chinese tech blogger Guan’s recent post on Weibo. (Screenshot credit – Gizmochina)

According to the tipster’s post on Weibo, Honor CEO Li Jian may have accidentally revealed the upcoming Honor flagship smartwatch during a recent interaction. The watch in question appears to be the Honor Watch 5 Ultra, which already launched globally in March with a titanium build and ECG support.

It’s now set to arrive in China by late June, likely alongside the Magic V5.

Guan also mentioned that Honor is planning to launch new earphones, tablets and PCs at the same event.

Magic V5 to Be Slim and Lightweight, Says Honor Executive

In a Weibo post last month, Honor’s flagship Mobile Phone Product Manager, Li Kun, teased that the Magic V5 will lead the industry in terms of slim and lightweight design.

He also hinted that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.

The device, believed to carry the model number MHB-AN10, has already been certified by Chinese platforms like MIIT and 3C.

Honor Magic V5 May Pack the Largest Battery in Any Foldable

Caption – Tipster Panda is Bald’s response to a Weibo comment. (Screenshot credit –  Gizmochina)

A new leak suggests that the Honor Magic V5 will feature a larger battery than the Vivo X Fold 5. Tipster Panda is Bald responded to a Weibo user asking about the battery size with “大100”, meaning “bigger by 100.” That likely puts the V5’s battery at 6,100mAh, making it the biggest battery ever seen on a foldable phone.

To back this up, CMIIT certification has already revealed that the Magic V5 will have a rated battery capacity of 5,950mAh.

Honor Magic V5 Specs (Rumoured)

As per reports, the Magic V5 is expected to come with a 6.45-inch LTPO OLED cover display with 120Hz refresh rate and an 8-inch foldable inner display that offers 2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate as well.

On the back, the phone might house a 50MP primary camera with OIS, an ultra-wide lens, and a 200MP periscope telephoto lens. Other expected features include wireless charging, satellite messaging, IPX8 water resistance and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

FAQs

Q1. When is the Honor Magic V5 expected to launch?

Answer. The Magic V5 is expected to debut in China by the end of June, alongside the Honor Watch 5 Ultra and other new devices.

Q2. What are the key features of the Honor Magic V5?

Answer. It will have a slim, lightweight design, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a 6.45-inch LTPO OLED cover display, and an 8-inch 2K foldable inner screen.

Q3. How big is the battery on the Honor Magic V5?

Answer. A leak suggests it may feature a 6,100mAh battery, making it the largest ever in a foldable phone, backed by CMIIT certification.

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