HONOR Unveils Foldable Phone in Collaboration with Qualcomm and Google

How to keep pace with technological trends and be an innovator among strong competitors? The global technology brand HONOR has responded to market challenges and recently premiered its latest device – HONOR Magic V5, the thinnest foldable smartphone in a book style. This device combines leading industry design with ultra-large batteries, unmatched durability, powerful cameras, and smart productivity features, thus offering an unparalleled user experience.

Qualcomm – Partner for Success

When innovation and technology come together, a dream collaboration occurs. “Our collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies represents a key step on HONOR’s journey towards leading the era of intelligent artificial intelligence, as defined in our HONOR ALPHA PLAN,” said James Li, CEO of HONOR. “Snapdragon 8 Elite, combined with our unique features and Google’s AI expertise, enables HONOR Magic V5 to be the ultimate productivity foldable phone, providing transformative experiences while pushing the boundaries of what foldable smartphones can achieve.” Powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite mobile platform, this latest foldable flagship phone combines an ultra-thin profile with incredible performance and advanced AI capabilities, including exclusive HONOR features and partner features such as those from Google.

Google Gemini – For a User Experience Like Never Before

HONOR’s new product comes with an integrated personal AI assistant, Google Gemini1, and seven years of Android™ system updates and security patches for users in Europe. Developed

in close collaboration with Google, HONOR Magic V5 is among the first smartphones to support Android 16. The AI assistant is activated effortlessly – by long-pressing the unlock button or double-tapping the back of the device, a function where the user does not need to unlock the smartphone. “Our collaboration with Google reflects HONOR’s long-term commitment to bringing the latest AI experiences to users. We are taking a crucial step in transforming into a global AI company, going beyond smartphones to create open platforms that maximize human potential. With the Magic V5 model as a new milestone, we are bringing the benefits of multiple AI experiences to the foldable device market – and beyond,” emphasized James Li.

A Foldable Phone of Great Possibilities

With an ultra-thin profile of 8.8 mm2 and an impressively lightweight design of just 217 g3, HONOR Magic V5 is a blend of aesthetics and functionality. Powered by cutting-edge silicon-carbon battery technology, HONOR Magic V5 features an ultra-high battery capacity of 5820 mAh4 and 15%5 silicon content, providing exceptionally long battery life without compromising its sleek design.

Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the revolutionary AI Falcon camera system, which includes a 64 MP periscope telephoto camera with an “Ultra Sensing” sensor, a 50 MP main camera that is extremely light-sensitive, and a 50 MP ultra-wide camera. Enhanced by the AI HONOR Image Engine, Magic V5 unlocks new possibilities in foldable photography with features such as AI Enhanced Portrait, AI Super Zoom, and Motion Sensing Capture, allowing users to capture every moment with exceptional precision.

HONOR Magic V5 is designed to elevate productivity with a spacious 7.95-inch6 internal display and a 6.43-inch7 external display, both fully compatible with a stylus8, providing users with greater flexibility and choice for note-taking, sketching, or precise interactions on the screen. In addition to productivity, HONOR Magic V5 unlocks new possibilities for creativity and communication with its set of AI tools on the device and in the cloud. AI Picture in Video9, powered by Google’s Veo AI model, transforms static photos into dynamic, realistic video clips in under a minute. For photo editing, there is a range of advanced AI tools that make editing images in just a few clicks easy.

HONOR Magic V5 is available in the Croatian market in three colors: Ivory White, Black, and Dawn Gold, and in the 16 GB + 512 GB version. On the occasion of the launch, an exclusive offer is provided: until September 30, 2025, customers receive a HONOR Pad 10 tablet as a gift and a 365-day warranty for screen repair in case of accidents.10 More information is available on the website.