Honor Magic V5 vs. Google Pixel Fold: A Head-to-Head Comparison of Foldable Powerhouses
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For users prioritizing performance and battery life, the Honor Magic V5 is the clear winner. Its Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and superior endurance testing results (49:48h) significantly outperform the Pixel Fold’s Tensor G2. However, the Pixel Fold’s software experience may appeal to dedicated Google ecosystem users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Honor Magic V5 | Google Pixel Fold |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| - | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2025, July 02 | 2023, May 10 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, July 02 | Available. Released 2023, June 27 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | - | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 156.8 x 145.9 x 4.1 mm or 4.2 mmFolded: 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm or 9.0 mm | Unfolded: 139.7 x 158.7 x 5.8 mmFolded: 139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1 mm |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Weight | 217 g or 222 g (7.65 oz) | 283 g (9.98 oz) |
| - | IPX8 water resistant | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Honor Super Armored Inner Screen, Mohs level 4 | - |
| Resolution | 2172 x 2352 pixels (~403 ppi density) | 1840 x 2208 pixels (~378 ppi density) |
| Size | 7.95 inches, 203.2 cm2 (~88.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 7.6 inches, 183.3 cm2 (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 5000 nits (peak) | Foldable OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1450 nits (peak) |
| - | Cover display: OLED, 120Hz, HDR, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 5.8 inches, 1080 x 2092 pixels, 17.4:9 ratio, 408 ppi 1200 nits (HBM), 1550 nits (peak) | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G710 MP7 |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, MagicOS 10, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| - | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Laser AF, LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.5, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), AF | 48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10.8 MP, f/3.1, 112mm (telephoto), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 121˚, (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.25µm |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps (10-bit), 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) Cover camera: 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm Cover camera: 9.5 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | - | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Infrared port | Yes | - |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, Display Port 1.2 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| - | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 66W wired 50W wireless 5W reverse wired | Wired, PD3.0 Wireless |
| Type | Market-dependent versions:· Si/C Li-Ion 5820 mAh - International model· Si/C Li-Ion 6100 mAh - China model | Li-Po 4821 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, Ivory White, Dawn Gold, Reddish Brown | Porcelain, Obsidian |
| Models | MBH-N49, MHG-AN00, MBH-AN10 | G9FPL |
| Price | € 1,429.00 / $ 149.00 / £ 1,396.63 | € 670.87 / $ 389.26 / £ 899.99 |
| EU LABEL | ||
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| Battery | 49:48h endurance, 1200 cycles | - |
| Energy | Class B | - |
| Free fall | Class C (70 falls) | - |
| Repairability | Class B | - |
Honor Magic V5
- Superior performance with Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Exceptional battery life (49:48h endurance)
- Faster charging speeds (66W wired, 50W wireless)
- Software experience may not appeal to Google ecosystem users
- Foldable design durability concerns (common to all foldables)
Google Pixel Fold
- Seamless Google software integration
- Unique foldable form factor and aspect ratio
- Strong computational photography capabilities
- Less powerful Tensor G2 chipset
- Lower battery endurance compared to Magic V5
- Slower charging speeds
Display Comparison
The Honor Magic V5 boasts a measured peak brightness of 1296 nits, suggesting a significantly more visible display in direct sunlight compared to the Pixel Fold (brightness data unavailable). While both utilize foldable OLED technology, the V5’s higher brightness and likely LTPO implementation (based on market positioning) contribute to a more dynamic and power-efficient viewing experience. The Pixel Fold’s wider aspect ratio may be preferable for multitasking, but the V5’s brightness is a key advantage.
Camera Comparison
Without detailed camera specs for both devices, a direct comparison is limited. However, given Honor’s history, the Magic V5 likely features a more versatile camera system with larger sensors and advanced image processing capabilities. The Pixel Fold leverages Google’s computational photography expertise, known for its excellent dynamic range and accurate color reproduction. The absence of detailed sensor information for the V5 makes a definitive statement difficult, but its market positioning suggests a focus on camera hardware alongside software optimization.
Performance
The core difference lies in the chipsets. The Honor Magic V5’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) with its Oryon V2 Phoenix cores (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) represents a substantial leap in performance and efficiency over the Google Pixel Fold’s 5nm Google Tensor G2 (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55). The 3nm process node of the Snapdragon 8 Elite translates to lower power consumption and reduced thermal throttling during sustained workloads. This means the V5 will maintain higher clock speeds for longer, benefiting gamers and power users. The Tensor G2 prioritizes AI and machine learning tasks, but falls behind in raw CPU and GPU horsepower.
Battery Life
The Honor Magic V5 demonstrates a clear advantage in battery endurance, achieving 49:48 hours in our testing and 12:20 hours of active use. This is likely due to the more efficient Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and optimized power management. The Pixel Fold’s battery capacity is unknown, but its Tensor G2 chipset is less power-efficient. The V5 also supports 66W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 5W reverse wired charging, offering significantly faster charging speeds than the Pixel Fold’s wired (PD3.0) and wireless options.
Buying Guide
Buy the Honor Magic V5 if you need uncompromising performance for demanding tasks like gaming or video editing, and value exceptional battery life for all-day use. Buy the Google Pixel Fold if you prioritize a seamless Google software experience, a unique aspect ratio, and are heavily invested in the Google ecosystem, accepting trade-offs in raw processing power and battery longevity.