Foldable Phone Face-Off: Honor Magic V2 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs. Pixel Fold

Honor just lately broadened the worldwide launch of its newest foldable. The Magic V2, which reigns supreme because the lightest and thinnest book-style telephone, went on sale within the UK and components of the EU final week following its launch in its native China. It begins at £1,700 (converts to roughly $2,160 or AU$3,280) or 1,999 euros. This is a decrease beginning worth within the UK than the £1,749 Galaxy Z Fold 5 ($1,800, AU$2,559), however the Z Fold 5 prices 1,899 euros. Read extra: Best Foldables of 2024The Magic V2 arrives internationally within the wake of a string of book-style foldable telephone releases, together with the OnePlus Open, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Google’s Pixel Fold. Foldable telephones nonetheless make up a small fraction of the general smartphone market, however that share of the pie is rising. Key variations  The Honor Magic V2 arrange as an alarm clock. Sareena Dayaram /CNETAs talked about earlier, the Magic V2 is the thinnest and lightest foldable telephone available on the market proper now. For this cause, it leads by way of portability with a weight and width akin to nonfolding telephones. In truth, it is truly lighter than Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra. Google’s Pixel Fold is the heaviest of the pack, weighing greater than 280 grams.The Magic V2 comes second, not less than on paper, to the OnePlus Open for wired charging pace. The former helps 66 watts, whereas the latter can do 67 watts. However, it is value mentioning that Honor eliminated the bundled charging adapter in choose markets together with the UK and Europe. If you are shopping for the gadget in China, a charging brick is included as a part of the bundle. The OnePlus Open is the one one among these foldable telephones that comes with a charging adapter contained in the field. The Magic V2 in its open place turns into a mini pill. Sareena Dayaram /CNETOther key variations to think about are these telephones’ software program improve insurance policies, official IP ranking and wi-fi charging assist. The Magic V2, Galaxy Z Fold 5 and OnePlus Open lead with 4 years of software program upgrades pledged together with 5 years of safety updates. The Pixel Fold is receiving three years of software program upgrades and 5 years of safety updates. The Magic V2 is the one one with out an official IP ranking for water and dirt resistance. The Z Fold 5, by comparability, is rated IPX8 for water-resistance and may be immersed beneath 1.5 meters of freshwater for as much as 30 minutes. Nearly all foldables lack dust-resistance aside from the IP52-rated Motorola Razr Plus, which affords some resistance towards mud and water splashes. Honor says there are at the moment no plans for a launch within the US. And that is one other differentiator value contemplating. All of its main rivals acquired a rollout stateside. 
Honor’s Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra
See all pictures For a extra granular comparability between the Magic V2 and its rivals, check out CNET’s specs chart under.Honor Magic V2 specs vs. OnePlus Open, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Google Pixel Fold Honor Magic V2OnePlus OpenSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5Google Pixel Fold Cover show dimension, tech, decision, refresh charge Cover display screen: 6.4-inch, (2,376×1,060 pixels), as much as 120Hz variable refresh chargeCover display screen: 6.31-inch OLED (2,484×1,116 pixels), 10-120Hz variable refresh chargeCover display screen: 6.2-inch AMOLED (2,316 x 904 pixels), 1-120Hz variable refresh chargeCover display screen: 5.8 inches, (2,092×1,080 pixels), 60-120 Hz variable refresh chargeInternal show dimension, tech, decision, refresh charge Internal display screen: 7.92-inch OLED, (2,344×2,156 pixels), as much as 120 Hz variable refresh chargeInternal display screen: 7.82-inch OLED (2,440×2,268 pixels), 1-120Hz variable refresh chargeInternal display screen: 7.6-inch AMOLED (2,176×1,812 pixels), 1-120Hz variable refresh chargeInternal display screen: 7.6-inch OLED, (2,208×1,840 pixels), 60-120 Hz variable refresh chargePixel density Cover: 402 ppi, inner: 402 ppiCover: 431 ppi, inner: 426 ppiCover: 402 ppi, inner: 374 ppiCover: 408 ppi, inner: 380 ppiDimensions (inches) Open: 6.2 x 5.72 x 0.39 in; closed: 6.2 x 2.9 x 0.39 in Open: 6.04 x 5.63 x 0.23 in; Closed: 6.04 x 2.89 x 0.47 inOpen: 6.1 x 5.11 x 0.24 in; Closed: 6.1 x 2.64 x 0.53 inOpen: 5.5 x 6.2 x 0.2 in; Closed: 5.5 x 3.1 x 0.5 in Dimensions (millimeters) Open: 156.7 x 145.4 x 9.9 mm; Closed: 156.7 x 74 x 9.9 mmOpen: 153.4 x 143.1 x 5.9 mm ; Closed 153.4 x 73.3 x 11.9 mmOpen: 154.94 x 129.79 x 6.1 mm; closed: 154.94 x 67.06 x 13.46 mmOpen: 139.7 x 158.7 x 5.8 mm; Closed: 139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1 mmWeight (grams, ounces) 231 g (8.15 oz)Voyager black: 239 g (8.43 oz ); emerald inexperienced: 245 g (8.64 oz)253 g (8.92 oz)283 g (9.98 oz)Mobile software program Android 13Android 13Android 13Android 13Digital camera 50-megapixel (most important), 50-megapixel (ultrawide), 20-megapixel (telephoto)48-megapixel (most important), 48-megapixel (ultrawide), 64-megapixel (telephoto)50-megapixel (most important), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (telephoto)48-megapixel (most important), 10.8-megapixel (ultrawide), 10.8-megapixel (telephoto)Front-facing digital camera 16-megapixel (beneath internal display screen); 16-megapixel (cowl display screen) 20-megapixel (internal display screen); 32-megapixel (cowl display screen)4-megapixel (beneath internal display screen); 10-megapixel (cowl display screen)8-megapixel (internal display screen); 9.5-megapixel (cowl display screen) Video seize 8K4K 8K4KProcessor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Tensor G2RAM/storage 16GB + 256GB, 512GB, 1TB16GB + 512GB12GB + 256GB, 512GB, 1TB12GB + 256GB, 512GB (US, UK, Germany)Expandable storage NoneNoneNoneNoneBattery 5,500 mAh4,805 mAh4,400 mAh (twin 2,200-mAh battery)4,821 mAhFingerprint sensor SideSideSideSideConnector USB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CHeadphone jack NoneNoneNoneNoneSpecial options 2,500-nit peak brightness (cowl display screen); 1,600-nit peak brightness (internal display screen); assist for Honor Magic Pen (each cowl and inner screens); 66W wired charging; 5W reverse wired; 16-megapixel under-display digital camera (internal display screen)5G (sub-6 solely), alert slider, IPX4 ranking, IR blaster, 67W quick wired charging with charger included within the box5G-enabled, IPX8 water resistance, S Pen assist, 25W wired charging, wi-fi charging, wi-fi energy share, triple SIM5G (mmw/Sub6), IPX8 ranking, 5x optical zoom, twin SIM, estimated 24-33 hours battery life, 7.5 wi-fi charging supportUS worth begins at Converts to $2,160 (256GB)$1,700 (512GB)$1800 (256GB)$1,799 (256GB)UK worth begins at £1,700 (256GB)£1,599 (512GB)£1,749 (256)£1,749 (256GB)Australia worth begins at Converts to AU$3,280 (256GB)Converts to AU$2,689 (512GB)AU$2,559 (256GB)Converts to AU$3,340 (256GB)