Compare Honor Magic V5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
In this technical comparison between the Honor Magic V5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
The display is a highlight, featuring a resolution of 2352 x 2172 px (Main) | 2376 x 1060 px (Cover) for the Magic V5 versus 1968 x 2184 pixels (~367 ppi) for the Galaxy Z Fold Special.
Choosing between these two Foldable Phones models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Starting at approx. $1,299 and ~$2,000 - $2,400.
| Specifications |
Honor Magic V5 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | August 2025 | October 2024 |
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | Folded: 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm | Unfolded: 156.8 x 145.9 x 4.1 mm | Folded: 157.9 x 72.8 x 10.6 mm / Unfolded: 157.9 x 142.6 x 4.9 mm |
| Weight | ~217g (Ivory White) | ~222g (Other versions) | 236 g |
| Build materials | Carbon fiber backplate, Luban Suspension Hinge, Aluminum frame | Enhanced Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (back) |
| Water/Dust rating | IP58/IP59 (Survives high-pressure jets and immersion) | IP48 |
| Miscellaneous | One of the world's thinnest foldables at 4.1mm when open | 1.5mm thinner than the standard Z Fold6 |
| Display | ||
| Type | Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1.07B colors, 120Hz | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 7.95-inch (Main) | 6.43-inch (Cover) | 8.0 inches (Main) |
| Resolution | 2352 x 2172 px (Main) | 2376 x 1060 px (Cover) | 1968 x 2184 pixels (~367 ppi) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz (Adaptive 1-120Hz) | 120Hz |
| HDR support | HDR10+ / Dolby Vision / HDR Vivid | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Protection | Honor Super Armored Inner Screen / Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield (Cover) | Ultra Flexible Glass (UFG) |
| Display (Cover) | 5000 nits peak brightness; 4320Hz PWM dimming | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 px, 21:9 aspect ratio |
| Various | AI Defocus Display; stylus support on both screens | 2,600 nits peak brightness |
| Platform | ||
| OS | MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15 | Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 (Upgradable to Android 16 / One UI 8.0) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2) | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1 GHz Cortex-A720) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 750 |
| Software Features | Magic Portal, YOYO AI assistant, AI-powered battery management | Full Galaxy AI suite, Circle to Search, Live Translate |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (UFS 4.0/4.1) | 512GB (UFS 4.0) |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X | 16GB |
| Main Camera | ||
| Wide (main) | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Laser AF | 200 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Multi-directional PDAF |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP, f/2.0, 122˚, AF (Macro support) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ |
| Telephoto / periscope | 64 MP, f/2.5, 3x optical zoom, OIS, 100x digital zoom | 10 MP, f/2.4, OIS, 3x optical zoom |
| Macro | Supported via Ultra-wide lens | - |
| Depth / ToF | Color temperature sensor | - |
| OIS | Yes (Wide and Telephoto) | Yes |
| Video recording | 4K@30/60fps (10-bit), gyro-EIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Selfie Camera | ||
| Inner selfie camera | 20 MP, f/2.2 (Wide) | 4 MP, f/1.8 (Under-display) |
| Cover selfie camera | 20 MP, f/2.2 (Wide) | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Selfie Camera features | HDR, Portrait | HDR |
| Selfie Camera video | 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Audio features | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio, Noise reduction | 32-bit/384kHz audio, Tuned by AKG |
| Connectivity | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | Yes | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted | Yes |
| Stylus support | Yes (Honor Magic Pen) | No (The SE does not support the S Pen) |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | No | Yes |
| Special Features | AI Motion Sensing Capture, Circle to Search | Samsung DeX |
| Battery | ||
| Battery type / capacity | 5,820mAh (Global) / 6,100mAh (1TB China model) Silicon-Carbon | 4400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66W Honor SuperCharge | 25W |
| Wireless charging | 50W Wireless SuperCharge | 15W |
| Reverse charging | 5W Reverse wired | - |
| Reverse wireless charging | Yes | 4.5W |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Black, Ivory White, Dawn Gold, Reddish Brown | Black Shadow |
| Inside the box | 66W Charger, USB-C Cable, Protective Case, Pre-installed protectors | - |
| Price | Starting at approx. $1,299 | ~$2,000 - $2,400 |
| Full Details | Magic V5 - Full Specifications | Galaxy Z Fold Special - Full Specifications |