Honor Magic V5 launches in Europe with the biggest battery in a foldable and enhanced durability

Its NanoCrystal Shield and Carbon Fibre Reinforced Inner Display give it a reassuring durability, backed by IP58 and IP59 water and dust-resistance ratings.

The Honor Magic V5 foldable was launched in Europe yesterday at the prestigious Peninsula Hotel in London. Picture: Noel Campion.

Foldables have long promised to combine portability with productivity, and Honor is hoping to finally nail the formula. At a London launch event this week, I got my first glimpse of the Honor Magic V5, the brand’s boldest attempt yet to win over European customers.

At just 8.8mm thick when folded (Ivory White version), Honor claims this is “the world’s thinnest folding smartphone.” It certainly is thin and light, weighing in at 217g, which feels noticeably lighter than most foldables I’ve handled.