HONOR will launch it’s latest foldable phone this Thursday, 28th August, the HONOR Magic V5. HONOR will focus heavily on AI AI-powered productivity, developed in collaboration with Google and powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform. It features similar hardware and tech that impressed earlier this year in the HONOR Magic 7 Pro, with the added benefit of folding form factor.
A central feature of the Magic V5 is the integration of Google Gemini, Google’s AI assistant. Gemini will be accessible via a long press of the power button or through a new “Tap Tap” gesture that activates it by double-tapping the back of the device. The assistant can generate text, simplify information, and interact with on-screen content in real time. HONOR says the system is designed to allow users to work across multiple apps simultaneously, with support for running up to three windows side by side in its Multi-flex mode.
I’ve been testing these features at length and look forward to telling you all about it in the full review on Friday.
The launch also highlights HONOR’s extended software support policy. The Magic V5 will ship with Android 16 and is set to receive seven years of both Android updates and security patches in the UK and EU. This commitment positions the device alongside a small group of manufacturers offering long-term update guarantees.
The announcement marks a continuation of HONOR’s strategy to build an AI-focused ecosystem. “Our collaboration with Google reflects HONOR’s long-term commitment to bring the latest AI-powered experiences to our devices” said Bond Zhang, CEO of HONOR for UK and Ireland.
The HONOR Magic V5 will be available in European markets from 28 August 2025.
