The wait is finally over. After making waves with its global debut, HONOR has officially brought its flagship foldable, the HONOR Magic V5, to the Philippines.
First unveiled in China back in July, the Magic V5 immediately grabbed headlines for claiming the crown as the world’s thinnest and lightest inward-folding smartphone. Now, it’s here, ready to challenge the established players in the local market, and it’s launched alongside a new productivity powerhouse, the HONOR MagicPad 3.
The main event: Engineering wizardry in the HONOR Magic V5
Let’s get right to it: The design of the HONOR Magic V5 is a legitimate flex. At just 8.8mm when folded and weighing a mere 217g, it feels less like a typical foldable and more like a slightly thicker conventional smartphone. When unfolded, the Ivory White variant is an impossibly thin 4.1mm.
This svelte profile doesn’t come at the expense of durability — HONOR has gone all‑in on toughness. The device boasts IP58 and IP59 ratings for dust and water resistance, a welcome feature in the foldable space. The outer screen is protected by an Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, while the inner display is reinforced with a carbon fiber panel. The company’s proprietary Super Steel Hinge, with a tensile strength of 2300 MPa, ensures the folding mechanism is both smooth and robust. In plain English? It’s built to survive your daily grind.
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Get to know the HONOR Magic V5
Perhaps the most impressive feat packed into the slim chassis is the battery. The top-tier 1TB model of the Magic V5 introduces the industry’s first 6,100mAh HONOR Silicon-Carbon Battery. You read that right. This is a massive leap, made possible by a mass-produced high-silicon design that achieves an energy density of 901 Wh/L. Paired with a Power Enhanced Chip HONOR E2, it promises exceptional longevity. When you do need to top up, it supports 66-watt wired and 50-watt wireless HONOR SuperCharge.
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Powering the foldable is the top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 3nm chip that delivers immense processing power and enhanced on-device AI experiences. This power is put to good use on the device’s two displays: a 7.95-inch screen on the inside and a 6.43-inch screen on the outside, both offering a 120Hz refresh rate.
On the software front, MagicOS 9.0.1 and its agentic YOYO assistant bring a host of AI features designed to streamline tasks like creating presentations, searching for files, and more, making the most of the phone’s expansive screen real estate.
Specs
- 7.95-inch foldable LTPO OLED, 2,352 x 2,172 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 5,000 nits peak brightness
- 6.43-inch external LTPO OLED, 2,376 x 1,060 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 5,000 nits peak brightness
- 3nm octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 5G chipset
- Adreno 830 GPU
- 16GB RAM
- 512GB storage
- Triple 50-megapixel main, 64-megapixel periscope telephoto, 50-megapixel ultrawide rear cameras
- 20-megapixel front camera (cover screen), 20-megapixel front camera (inner screen)
- Side fingerprint reader
- 6,100mAh silicon-carbon battery with 66-watt fast charging
- IP58/59 rating
- MagicOS 9 based on Android 15
- Colors: Black, Ivory White, Dawn Gold, Reddish Brown
The companion: HONOR MagicPad 3
Not to be outdone, the HONOR MagicPad 3 arrives as the go-to productivity and entertainment partner. Weighing just 595g and measuring a slender 5.79mm, it’s built for portability without sacrificing screen size.
The tablet is dominated by a 13.3-inch LCD display with a 2K resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for both creative work and media consumption. Powering the experience is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, paired with a generous 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
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HONOR MagicPad 3 tablet official product video posted by HONOR Malaysia
HONOR has also baked in a suite of AI tools to enhance productivity. AI Writing helps proofread and summarize text, AI Meeting can transcribe conversations and generate minutes, and AI Handwriting converts your notes into editable text. With an eight-speaker setup featuring HONOR Spatial Audio and a large 12,450mAh battery with 66-watt fast charging, the MagicPad 3 is designed to be an all-day work and play machine.
Specs
- 13.3-inch LCD display, 2K resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, 1,000 nits peak brightness
- 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Adreno 750 GPU
- 16GB RAM
- 512GB storage
- Dual 13-megapixel main, macro rear cameras
- 9-megapixel front camera
- MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15
- 12,450mAh silicon-carbon battery with 66-watt fast charging
- 8 speakers
- Color: Gray
Pricing and availability in the Philippines
Priced at P89,999 (roughly $1,589), the 16GB/512GB HONOR Magic V5 debuts in the Philippines as an exclusive partner of Globe Telecom. It is available in Dawn Gold and Reddish Brown through the All-New GPlan PLUS 1799, with a monthly cash out of P2,813 ($50) for 24 months. Choose how you want to pay your device cash out — whether through 0% credit-card installments of up to 36 months or Charge to Bill if you’re a renewing customer. As a special launch offer, each purchase comes with a free HONOR Pad X8a worth P7,999 ($141). You can get it at the nearest Globe Store near you or online via the telco’s portal.
The HONOR MagicPad 3, on the other hand, is available in a premium Gray color for P49,999 ($883). This price includes a free HONOR Magic Keyboard and Pencil, giving you a productivity package right out of the box. It can be purchased at HONOR Experience Stores and partner retailers, or online via Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.
Actors Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia with the HONOR Magic V5 foldable phone
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