Honor Magic V5 12/256B Reddish Brown

Honor Magic V5 12/256B Reddish Brown buy in UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi

The internal screen is the main surprise. When unfolded, the phone offers a 7.95-inch panel with a resolution of 2352 × 2172 pixels — a true tablet format. It also uses OLED LTPO technology with 120Hz refresh, but due to the larger size, it feels different: more convenient for reading, working with documents, or running two apps side by side. Image quality is excellent, with a pixel density of around 402 ppi, impressive for such a large display.

Both screens achieve incredible peak brightness — up to 5000 nits. This is among the highest on the market: even under direct sunlight, images remain vivid, colors are rich, and text is easily readable. HDR10+ support is also implemented, enhancing the viewing of movies and series.

For eye comfort, high-frequency PWM backlight control at 4320 Hz is used. This is considered one of the best in the industry: flicker is barely noticeable, and even at low brightness in the evening, eyes experience less strain.

Another important feature: both displays support the Honor Magic Pen stylus. This allows notes to be written on the external screen and then continued on the larger panel when unfolded. This opens new possibilities for artists and professionals working with documents.

Technical Specifications

Under the hood, the device houses a true flagship hardware set. The “engine” is the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, one of the most powerful and energy-efficient chips in the Android world, combining high performance with low heat output — crucial for a thin foldable body. This ensures the phone handles heavy games, multitasking, split-screen apps, and on-the-go photo/video processing with ease.

Memory is generous as well: 16 GB RAM and 512 GB internal storage in the global base version. This allows media caching, keeping dozens of browser tabs open, and running resource-intensive games without lag. UFS 4.0 storage ensures lightning-fast app launches and write speeds.

It runs Android 15 with MagicOS 9.x. Notably, Honor promises up to 7 years of system and security updates, placing the device among the most long-lasting Android flagships.

In terms of connectivity, the phone matches a top-tier model. It offers:

• 5G support for fast mobile networks;
• Wi-Fi 7 for stable connections and high data speeds, even in crowded networks;
• Modern Bluetooth 6.0+ (backward compatible) for reliable accessory connectivity;
• NFC for contactless payments;
• USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) port with high-speed data transfer and external device support.

In summary, the device has a powerful and balanced “hardware”: designed to remain relevant for years in performance, software, and connectivity.

Battery

Engineers clearly paid special attention to battery life — and it shows from the first days of use. Fitting a large battery in such a thin foldable body was not easy, but the global version features a 5820 mAh battery. This is among the largest capacities for foldables, immediately addressing the main concern: rapid battery drain.

In practical terms, in everyday use the phone comfortably lasts one and a half days when alternating between messengers, browser, and social networks on the external screen, occasionally unfolding the main display. Under heavier use — watching movies on the 8-inch screen or an hour of gaming — a full day of battery life is still guaranteed.

Charging is flagship-level fast. Wired charging supports 66 W: about 80% in half an hour, full charge in approximately 45–47 minutes. Reverse wireless charging is also available, allowing you to “share” power with smartwatches or headphones.

Camera

The main camera has a 50 MP sensor with an f/1.6 aperture and optical image stabilization (OIS). This combination allows for sharp shots even in motion and produces beautiful low-light photos. The wide aperture gathers more light, making twilight shots brighter and more detailed than many competitors.

The second module is also 50 MP, with an f/2.0 aperture. It’s suitable for landscapes, architecture, or group shots. Details are slightly less sharp than the main camera, especially at the edges, but overall images remain vibrant with accurate color reproduction.

The third module is a 64 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. It enables zooming without noticeable quality loss: portraits are expressive, and architectural or nature details are crisp. Zooming up to 10× is still usable, while digital zoom of 30–100× is more experimental: sometimes impressive, but often loses detail.

The front-facing setup has two cameras: one on each screen, about 20 MP each. This is very convenient: when folded, selfies or video calls use the external display; when unfolded, the internal camera is ideal for conferences or calmer shooting conditions. The external camera produces slightly livelier and more contrasty shots, while the internal camera performs well in good lighting but loses detail in low light.

Honor Magic V5 records video in 4K reliably. Stabilization keeps footage steady while walking, and auto-exposure quickly adapts to sudden light changes. In dynamic scenes or low light, minor drops in smoothness appear: slight stutters can occur. Suitable for casual filming or vlogging, but it doesn’t reach the level of specialized smartphone cameras.