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Reviewers rate the Honor Magic V5 slightly higher: 82 against 80 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Reviewers agree · 11 reviews
Suits buyers who want a very thin book-style foldable with strong cameras, performance and battery, and who can accept MagicOS. Main trade-offs are the software, the camera bump, and the lack of a US release.
Some disagreement · 13 reviews
Suits buyers who want the slimmest, lightest book-style foldable with a larger cover screen and a top main camera, and can accept a high price. Trade-offs are the modest battery, slow charging, no S Pen, and limited dust protection.
| Measure | Honor Magic V5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 82 | 80 |
8 publications have scored both phones. 2 scored the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 higher, 1 the Honor Magic V5.
| Spec | Honor Magic V5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2025 | July 2025 |
| Launch price (USD) | $2,286 | $1,999 |
| Launch price (UK) | £1,700 | £1,799 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €1,999 | €2,099 |
| Form factor | Foldable (book) | Foldable (book) |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 8″ | 8″ |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Telephoto lens | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 5,820 mAh | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 25 W |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Base storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 217 g | 215 g |
| Water resistance | IP59 | IP48 |
| Software updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.