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Honor’s Magic V5 Foldable Lands in UK and Europe at £1,699/€1,999

The launch positions Honor as a lower‑priced rival as it pairs a large silicon‑carbon battery with on‑device AI.

Overview

  • Orders are live across the UK and Europe with pricing from £1,699.99/€1,999, with sales through major carriers and retailers beginning August 29.
  • Honor undercuts key rivals, pricing the 512GB model below Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 and £50 below Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold on cited comparisons.
  • Core hardware includes a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 7.95-inch inner and 6.43-inch cover LTPO OLEDs up to 120Hz and 5,000 nits, plus a 5,820 mAh battery with 66W wired and 50W wireless charging.
  • MagicOS 9 integrates Google Gemini and on‑device tools such as AI image‑to‑video, editing features, and real‑time call and text translation that works in six languages without cloud processing.
  • Design claims are nuanced: only the Ivory White variant reaches the quoted 8.8mm folded thickness and the sizable camera bump can cause table wobble; durability features include IP58/IP59 ratings, reinforced inner panel, anti‑scratch shielding, and a promoted one‑year screen warranty in some markets.