Our Honor Magic V5 review is coming up, and we’ve already completed several of our in-house tests, including the battery life and charging components.
The international version of the Magic V5 is equipped with a trendy Silicon-Carbon battery boasting a 5,820 mAh capacity (vs. 6,100 mAh on the Chinese model) and comes with 66W wired charging support. The phone did not disappoint when it comes to endurance, securing an Active Use Score of 11 hours and 52 minutes.
The result positions the Magic V5 ahead of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Huawei Mate X6 and in the same ballpark as the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. We also see a noticeable step up from last year’s Magic V3.
We also ran the tests on the external display with the main one folded. The V5 scored similar Active Use scores to its predecessor, but with different proportions, including noticeable gains in the calls and gaming components.
Moving on to the charging test, Magic V5 showed some competent speeds and completed a full charge in exactly 53 minutes. The phone was sitting at 36% after 15 minutes on the charger and reached 67% at the half-hour mark.
These results place the Magic V5 in the right behind key competitors like the Oppo Find N5 and vivo X Fold3, which boast faster 80W and 120W charging support.