Compare Honor Magic V5 vs ZTE Nubia Fold

In this technical comparison between the Honor Magic V5 and the ZTE Nubia Fold, 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 2200 x 2480 pixels (~414 ppi) for the Nubia Fold.

Choosing between these two Foldable Phones models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Starting at approx. $1,299 and Approx. $1,150 USD.

Specifications Honor
Magic V5
ZTE
Nubia Fold
Honor Magic V5 ZTE Nubia Fold
Launch
Version August 2025 December 2025
Network
Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM (Dual SIM support)
Body
Dimensions Folded: 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm | Unfolded: 156.8 x 145.9 x 4.1 mm Unfolded: 160 x 144 x 5.4 mm; Folded: 160 x 73 x 11.1 mm
Weight ~217g (Ivory White) | ~222g (Other versions) 249g
Build materials Carbon fiber backplate, Luban Suspension Hinge, Aluminum frame Front: UTG glass (unfolded), Glass (folded); Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum
Water/Dust rating IP58/IP59 (Survives high-pressure jets and immersion) IP54 (Dust and splash resistant)
Miscellaneous One of the world's thinnest foldables at 4.1mm when open 3D-etched back glass, High-strength steel hinge
Display
Type Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1.07B colors, 120Hz Foldable OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
Size 7.95-inch (Main) | 6.43-inch (Cover) 8.0 inches
Resolution 2352 x 2172 px (Main) | 2376 x 1060 px (Cover) 2200 x 2480 pixels (~414 ppi)
Refresh rate 120Hz (Adaptive 1-120Hz) 120Hz
HDR support HDR10+ / Dolby Vision / HDR Vivid HDR10+
Protection Honor Super Armored Inner Screen / Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield (Cover) Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG)
Display (Cover) 5000 nits peak brightness; 4320Hz PWM dimming 6.50" OLED, 1172 x 2748 pixels, 120Hz
Various AI Defocus Display; stylus support on both screens 1.5K resolution on cover screen; independent multitasking support
Platform
OS MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15 Android 15, MyOS
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2) Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU Adreno 830 Adreno 830
Software Features Magic Portal, YOYO AI assistant, AI-powered battery management AI Call Assist, AI Simultaneous Interpretation, AI Writing
Memory
Card slot No No
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (UFS 4.0/4.1) 256GB / 512GB (UFS 4.0)
RAM 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X 12GB (LPDDR5X)
Main Camera
Wide (main) 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Laser AF 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS
Ultra-wide 50 MP, f/2.0, 122˚, AF (Macro support) 50 MP, f/2.2, 120°
Telephoto / periscope 64 MP, f/2.5, 3x optical zoom, OIS, 100x digital zoom Not available (uses digital zoom on main/macro)
Macro Supported via Ultra-wide lens 5 MP, f/2.4
Depth / ToF Color temperature sensor -
OIS Yes (Wide and Telephoto) Yes (Main lens)
Video recording 4K@30/60fps (10-bit), gyro-EIS 8K, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera
Inner selfie camera 20 MP, f/2.2 (Wide) 20 MP, f/2.2 (Wide)
Cover selfie camera 20 MP, f/2.2 (Wide) 20 MP, f/2.2 (Wide)
Selfie Camera features HDR, Portrait HDR, AI Face Sticker
Selfie Camera video 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, Stereo speakers
Stereo speakers Yes Yes
3.5mm jack No No
Audio features 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio, Noise reduction 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio, DTS:X Ultra
Connectivity
WLAN Wi-Fi 7, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 7, Tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC Yes Yes
Infrared Yes Yes
Radio No -
USB USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2 USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
Features
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass
Fingerprint Side-mounted Side-mounted
Stylus support Yes (Honor Magic Pen) -
Ultra Wideband (UWB) No -
Special Features AI Motion Sensing Capture, Circle to Search AI Gaming Space, FeliCa support (Japan model)
Battery
Battery type / capacity 5,820mAh (Global) / 6,100mAh (1TB China model) Silicon-Carbon 6560mAh (Silicon-Carbon), Non-removable
Wired charging 66W Honor SuperCharge 55W (100% in ~70 mins)
Wireless charging 50W Wireless SuperCharge -
Reverse charging 5W Reverse wired -
Reverse wireless charging Yes -
Misc
Colors Black, Ivory White, Dawn Gold, Reddish Brown Black
Inside the box 66W Charger, USB-C Cable, Protective Case, Pre-installed protectors -
Price Starting at approx. $1,299 Approx. $1,150 USD
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