Apple
iPhone Air
6.5″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
256 GB · Space Black · UK A3517 · dual eSIM · MG2L4QN/AFull product profile
Space Black YOUR PHONE FACE-OFF
Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026Apple iPhone Air vs HONOR Magic V5
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone Air if…
- you want a lighter phone: 165 g vs 222 g Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the Magic V5 if…
- you need a physical SIM slot; the other is eSIM-only Source: HONOR UK Magic V5 complete technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
HONOR
Magic V5
7.95″ · Inner: foldable OLED; Outer: OLED · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
512 GB · 16 GB RAM · Black · UK MBH-N49Full product profile
BlackListed configurations: iPhone Air 256 GB, Magic V5 512 GB. Storage is a tier you choose, not a difference between the models. Compare both at 512 GB.
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06
Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
Magic V5
1.45″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone Air
- 6.5″
- Magic V5
- 7.95″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Camera details matter.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- iPhone Air
- No telephoto
- Magic V5
- Not verified
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- iPhone Air
- Up to 27h
- Magic V5
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
16 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone AirApple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Magic V5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Camera system
iPhone AirMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Magic V5Main: 50 MP (f/1.6, OIS); Telephoto: 64 MP, 3x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 50 MP; Front: 20 MP (main and cover screens); Video: up to 4K
Sources
Magic V5
Apertures: ultra-wide f/2.0, telephoto f/2.5, both front cameras f/2.2. Up to 100x digital zoom; EIS+OIS stabilisation.
HONOR UK Magic V5 complete technical specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone Air6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Magic V5Main: 7.95-inch foldable OLED, 2352 × 2172; Cover: 6.43-inch OLED, 2376 × 1060; up to 120 Hz; 5000 nits HDR peak
Sources
iPhone Air
460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic V5
Global peak brightness 1300 nits (main) and 1800 nits (cover); 1.07 billion colours; eye comfort: AI Defocus Display, 4320 Hz PWM flicker-free dimming, Dynamic Dimming, Circadian Night Display, Nature Tone Display; glass: HONOR Super Armored Inner Screen (main), HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield (cover). Both panels are listed at up to 120 Hz.
HONOR UK Magic V5 complete technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update policy
iPhone AirNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Magic V5At least 5 years of security, corrective and functionality updates
Sources
Magic V5
Minimum declared on the EU product-information sheet; it does not give an Android version-upgrade count or a calendar end date.
HONOR Magic V5 supplier product-information sheet, model MBH-N49Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Battery and charging
iPhone AirUp to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wireless
Magic V55820 mAh; 66 W wired, 50 W wireless
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic V5
Typical capacity (rated 5690 mAh); lithium-polymer. Wired HONOR SuperCharge up to 20V/3.3A, compatible with 11V/3.2A or 5V/2A.
HONOR UK Magic V5 complete technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
iPhone Air2736 × 1260
Magic V52352 × 2172
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Show 10 more verified differences
eSIM only
iPhone AirYes
Magic V5No
Sources
Magic V5
The UK specification lists a physical SIM configuration.
HONOR UK Magic V5 complete technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Form factor
iPhone Airslab
Magic V5foldable
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
iPhone Air18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Magic V5Inner screen: 20 MP (f/2.2); Outer screen: 20 MP (f/2.2)
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Ingress protection
In Visual factsiPhone AirIP68
Magic V5IP58 / IP59
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic V5
HONOR UK lists IP58 and IP59 under IEC 60529; the product-information sheet declares IP58 with a 1.5 m specified immersion depth. Protection is conditional and can decrease with wear; not a waterproofing guarantee.
HONOR UK Magic V5 complete technical specificationsHONOR Magic V5 supplier product-information sheet, model MBH-N49Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Panel technology
iPhone AirOLED
Magic V5Inner: foldable OLED; Outer: OLED
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Published outdoor peak
iPhone Air3000 nits
Magic V55000 nits
Sources
Magic V5
HDR peak for part of the screen, not full-screen sustained brightness; the test window is not stated. High-brightness-mode and typical figures are listed separately.
HONOR UK Magic V5 complete technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
iPhone Air1
Magic V53
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
iPhone Air6.5 in
Magic V57.95 in
Sources
iPhone Air
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic V5
Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
HONOR UK Magic V5 complete technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Thickness (foldable measured folded)
iPhone Air5.64 mm
Magic V59 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product. The foldable's published figure is its folded body. Folded and open dimensions describe different states; check the separately labelled source figures.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone Air165 g
Magic V5222 g
Sources
Magic V5
Selected black finish, including battery; other finishes may differ.
HONOR UK Magic V5 complete technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
iPhone Air156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
Magic V5156.8 × 74.3 × 9 mm (height × width × thickness; folded) in Black
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (2)
Height
iPhone Air156.2 mm
Magic V5156.8 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsiPhone Air74.7 mm
Magic V574.3 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (3)
Storage
iPhone Air256 GB
Magic V5512 GB
Sources
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone AirRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Magic V516 GB RAM; 512 GB storage
Sources
Magic V5
Selected UK configuration; RAM is physical memory.
HONOR UK Magic V5 complete technical specificationsA configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone AirUK model A3517; eSIM only
Magic V5UK model MBH-N49. Networks: 5G (NR), 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD), 3G (WCDMA), 2G (GSM). SIM: SIM1 + SIM2, SIM1 + eSIM, or eSIM1 + eSIM2.
Sources
iPhone Air
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic V5
eSIM availability may vary by country and carrier. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
HONOR UK Magic V5 complete technical specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (88)
Rear 4K recording maximum
iPhone Air60 fps
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic V5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K recording maximum
iPhone Air60 fps
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
Magic V5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera optical stabilisation
iPhone AirYes
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Sensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic V5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera optical image stabilisation
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Magic V5
OIS listed on the 50MP wide and 64MP telephoto cameras; not listed for the ultra-wide.
HONOR UK Magic V5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
iPhone AirYes
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
Magic V5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed local video playback
iPhone Air27 hours
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic V5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Typical battery capacity
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V55820 mAh
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Magic V5
Typical UK capacity; it is not a measured battery-life result.
HONOR UK Magic V5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum published wired charging power
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V566 W
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time to 50% wired charge
iPhone Air30 minutes
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic V5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V516 GB
Sources
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Magic V5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone AirWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
Magic V5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Magic V5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Listed operating system
iPhone AiriOS 26
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
Magic V5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5WLAN protocols: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2x2 MIMO; WLAN frequency: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz; WLAN hotspot and WLAN Direct
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Bluetooth 6.0, BLE, LE Audio; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LC3; ASHA hearing-aid protocol
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB connection
iPhone AirUSB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
Magic V5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Device unlock
iPhone AirFace ID
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
Magic V5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular modem
iPhone AirApple C1X
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic V5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
EU label: supplier-declared battery cycles
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V51200 cycles
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Magic V5
Declared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
HONOR Magic V5 supplier product-information sheet, model MBH-N49Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
EU label: supplier-declared endurance per cycle
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V549 h
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Magic V5
Declared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
HONOR Magic V5 supplier product-information sheet, model MBH-N49Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Magic V5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dedicated telephoto reach
iPhone Air0×
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic V5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
NFC
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Magic V5
Reader/Writer and Card Emulation (SIM, HCE) modes; SIM-based card emulation on SIM1 only.
HONOR UK Magic V5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Launch software listed by manufacturer
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5MagicOS 9.0.1 (Based on Android 15)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality crop reach
iPhone Air2×
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic V5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Outer screen diagonal
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V56.43 in
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer pixel density
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Magic V5
Pixel density is not stated by the manufacturer.
HONOR UK Magic V5 display features and operating conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
iPhone Air460 ppi
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
Magic V5
Not verified for this exact model.
HONOR UK Magic V5 display features and operating conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published professional camera workflows
iPhone Air0
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic V5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Magic V5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery — Capacity
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V55820 mAh (typical value), 5690 mAh (rated value)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery — Type
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Lithium polymer battery
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery — Wired Charging
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V566W HONOR SuperCharge; The phone supports up to 20V/3.3A SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/3.2A or 5V/2A.
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery — Wireless Charging
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V550W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular Network — Network Standard
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V55G (NR)/4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD)/3G (WCDMA)/2G (GSM)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular Network — SIM Card
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5SIM1+SIM2 / SIM1+eSIM / eSIM1+eSIM2
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity and Location — Bluetooth
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Bluetooth 6.0, BLE, LE Audio; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LC3; ASHA hearing-aid protocol
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity and Location — Others
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Infrared Remote Control; PC Data Sync (Computer need install HonorSuite); OTG (maximum output current 1.5A/5V during reverse power supply); USB: USB Type-C, USB 3.2 GEN1, DP1.2; Earjack: USB Type-C; Video Call (operator and third-party software)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity and Location — Positioning
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Support GPS (L1+L5) / AGPS / GLONASS / BeiDou (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b) / Galileo (E1+E5a+E5b) / QZSS (L1 + L5); Support Cellular Network Positioning / Wi-Fi Network Positioning
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity and Location — Wi-Fi
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5WLAN protocols: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2x2 MIMO; WLAN frequency: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz; WLAN hotspot and WLAN Direct
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dimensions and Weight — Depth
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Ivory White: folded 8.8 mm, unfolded 4.1 mm; other colours: folded 9 mm, unfolded 4.2 mm
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dimensions and Weight — Height
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5156.8 mm
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dimensions and Weight — Weight
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Ivory White: approx. 217 g; other colours: approx. 222 g (including the battery)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dimensions and Weight — Width
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5folded: 74.3 mm; unfolded: 145.9 mm
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Brightness
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5HDR Peak Brightness: 5000 nits; Global Peak Brightness: Inner screen 1300 nits, External screen 1800 nits
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Colour
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V51.07 billion colors
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Eye Comfort Technology
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5AI Defocus Display, 4320Hz PWM Flicker Free Dimming, Dynamic Dimming, Circadian Night Display, Nature Tone Display
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Gestures
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Supported
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Resolution
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Inner screen: 2352 × 2172 Pixels; External screen: 2376 × 1060 Pixels
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Screen Glass Material
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Inner screen: HONOR Super Armored Inner Screen; External screen: HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Size
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Inner screen: 7.95 inch; External screen: 6.43 inch
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Type
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Inner screen: foldable OLED; External screen: OLED
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera — Capture Mode
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Portrait, Watermark, Capture smiles, Mirror reflection, Timer, Night, Gesture control
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera — Face Recognition
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Supported 2D face unlock
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera — Front Camera
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V520 MP wide camera (f/2.2) on the inner screen; 20 MP wide camera (f/2.2) on the outer screen
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera — Image Resolution
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V55120 × 3840 pixels
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera — Video Resolution
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V53840 × 2160 pixels
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera — Video Shooting
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Supported 4K (3840 × 2160 pixels)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
In the Box — In the Box
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Phone (Built-in battery) x 1; USB Type-C Cable x 1; Quick Start Guide x 1; Eject Tool x 1; Inner screen protective film (Attached on the phone before delivery) x 1; External screen protective film (Attached on the phone before delivery) x 1; Warranty Card x 1; PU Case x 1
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Media and Audio — Audio
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5mp3/mp4/3gp/ogg/amr/aac/flac/wav/midi
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Media and Audio — Sound Effect
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5HONOR Sound
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Media and Audio — Stereo
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Supported
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Media and Audio — Video
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V53gp/mp4
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Memory — Memory
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V516GB+512GB
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Processor — CPU Dominant Frequency
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V52× Prime 4.32 GHz + 6× Performance 3.53 GHz
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Processor — CPU Model
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Processor — CPU Type
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Octa-core
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Processor — GPU
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Adreno 830
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Capture Mode
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5AI Motion Sensing Capture, AI photography, Super Wide Angle, Aperture, Multi-Video, Night shot, Portrait mode, Photo, Pro mode, Video, Panorama, Watermark, Scan Document, HIGH-RES, Super Macro, Capture smiles, Time-lapse, Timer, Movie, Slow-MO, Story, Light Painting, HDR
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Focus Mode
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Supports 3x optical zoom, 100x Digital zoom
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Image Resolution
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V59216 × 6912 pixels
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Rear Camera
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V550 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.0); 50 MP wide camera (f/1.6, OIS); 64 MP telephoto camera (f/2.5, OIS)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Rear Flashlight
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Rear single LED flash
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Stabilization Mode
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5EIS+OIS
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Video Resolution
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V53840 × 2160 pixels
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Video Shooting
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Support for 4K (3840 × 2160 pixels)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors — NFC
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Reader/Writer mode; Card Emulation mode (SIM, HCE)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors — Sensors
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Gravity Sensor; Infrared Sensor; Hall sensor; Fingerprint Sensor; Gyroscope; Compass; Barometric Pressure Sensor; Acceleration Sensor; Ambient Light Sensor; Proximity Sensor
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
System — Operating System
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5MagicOS 9.0.1 (Based on Android 15)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Water and Dust Resistance — Water and Dust Resistance
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5IP58 & IP59
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed streamed video
iPhone Air22 hours
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
Magic V5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Stylus support
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Magic V5
HONOR Magic-Pen only; not included in the box, sold separately.
HONOR UK Magic V5 display features and operating conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Unfolded thickness
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V54.2 mm
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Unfolded width
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5145.9 mm
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
Magic V5
HONOR's UK specification lists 4K (3840×2160) recording and does not state whether 8K is supported.
HONOR UK Magic V5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging power
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic V550 W
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe / Qi2 power
iPhone Air20 W
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
Magic V5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
2 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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Full specifications
All specs116 specificationsiPhone AirMagic V5
iPhone AirMagic V5WeightDiffers
Sources
165g
222g
Selected black finish, including battery; other finishes may differ.
WidthDiffers
Sources
74.7mm
74.3mm
Closed width
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
5.64mm
9mm
Closed thickness
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
156.8 × 74.3 × 9 mm (height × width × thickness; folded) in Black
HeightDiffers
Sources
156.2 mm
156.8 mm
Form factorDiffers
Sources
slab
foldable
ColourDiffers
Sources
Space Black
Black
Unfolded width
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
145.9 mm
Unfolded thickness
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
4.2 mm
Dimensions and Weight — Height
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
156.8 mm
Dimensions and Weight — Width
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
folded: 74.3 mm; unfolded: 145.9 mm
Dimensions and Weight — Depth
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Ivory White: folded 8.8 mm, unfolded 4.1 mm; other colours: folded 9 mm, unfolded 4.2 mm
Dimensions and Weight — Weight
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Ivory White: approx. 217 g; other colours: approx. 222 g (including the battery)
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.5″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
7.95″
Inner screen diagonal · Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Outdoor peak claim.
5000 nits
Claimed HDR peak brightness · HDR peak for part of the screen, not full-screen sustained brightness; the test window is not stated. High-brightness-mode and typical figures are listed separately.
Pixel density
460 ppi
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum refresh rate
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion.
120Hz
Maximum display refresh rate · Refresh varies by app, content and selected mode. Both panels are listed at up to 120 Hz.
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
Main: 7.95-inch foldable OLED, 2352 × 2172; Cover: 6.43-inch OLED, 2376 × 1060; up to 120 Hz; 5000 nits HDR peakGlobal peak brightness 1300 nits (main) and 1800 nits (cover); 1.07 billion colours; eye comfort: AI Defocus Display, 4320 Hz PWM flicker-free dimming, Dynamic Dimming, Circadian Night Display, Nature Tone Display; glass: HONOR Super Armored Inner Screen (main), HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield (cover). Both panels are listed at up to 120 Hz.
Inner screen resolutionDiffers
Sources
2736 × 1260
2352 × 2172
Display — Size
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Inner screen: 7.95 inch; External screen: 6.43 inch
Display — Colour
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1.07 billion colors
Display — Type
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Inner screen: foldable OLED; External screen: OLED
Display — Eye Comfort Technology
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
AI Defocus Display, 4320Hz PWM Flicker Free Dimming, Dynamic Dimming, Circadian Night Display, Nature Tone Display
Display — Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Inner screen: 2352 × 2172 Pixels; External screen: 2376 × 1060 Pixels
Display — Gestures
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Supported
Display — Brightness
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
HDR Peak Brightness: 5000 nits; Global Peak Brightness: Inner screen 1300 nits, External screen 1800 nits
Display — Screen Glass Material
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Inner screen: HONOR Super Armored Inner Screen; External screen: HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
1
3
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Main: 50 MP (f/1.6, OIS); Telephoto: 64 MP, 3x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 50 MP; Front: 20 MP (main and cover screens); Video: up to 4KApertures: ultra-wide f/2.0, telephoto f/2.5, both front cameras f/2.2. Up to 100x digital zoom; EIS+OIS stabilisation.
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
2×Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Inner screen: 20 MP (f/2.2); Outer screen: 20 MP (f/2.2)
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
0Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
YesSensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
Not verified
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Not verified
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Not verified
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Rear Camera — Rear Camera
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
50 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.0); 50 MP wide camera (f/1.6, OIS); 64 MP telephoto camera (f/2.5, OIS)
Rear Camera — Video Shooting
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Support for 4K (3840 × 2160 pixels)
Rear Camera — Focus Mode
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Supports 3x optical zoom, 100x Digital zoom
Rear Camera — Image Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
9216 × 6912 pixels
Rear Camera — Video Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
3840 × 2160 pixels
Rear Camera — Rear Flashlight
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Rear single LED flash
Rear Camera — Capture Mode
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
AI Motion Sensing Capture, AI photography, Super Wide Angle, Aperture, Multi-Video, Night shot, Portrait mode, Photo, Pro mode, Video, Panorama, Watermark, Scan Document, HIGH-RES, Super Macro, Capture smiles, Time-lapse, Timer, Movie, Slow-MO, Story, Light Painting, HDR
Rear Camera — Stabilization Mode
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
EIS+OIS
Front Camera — Front Camera
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
20 MP wide camera (f/2.2) on the inner screen; 20 MP wide camera (f/2.2) on the outer screen
Front Camera — Image Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
5120 × 3840 pixels
Front Camera — Video Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
3840 × 2160 pixels
Front Camera — Video Shooting
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Supported 4K (3840 × 2160 pixels)
Front Camera — Capture Mode
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Portrait, Watermark, Capture smiles, Mirror reflection, Timer, Night, Gesture control
Front Camera — Face Recognition
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Supported 2D face unlock
Rear camera optical image stabilisation
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesOIS listed on the 50MP wide and 64MP telephoto cameras; not listed for the ultra-wide.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
27 hoursClaimed local video playback · Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
Yes50W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
5820 mAh; 66 W wired, 50 W wirelessTypical capacity (rated 5690 mAh); lithium-polymer. Wired HONOR SuperCharge up to 20V/3.3A, compatible with 11V/3.2A or 5V/2A.
Claimed streamed video
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
22 hoursApple UK up-to claim.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
30 minutesApple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Not verified
MagSafe / Qi2 power
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
20 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Not verified
Typical battery capacity
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
5820 mAhTypical UK capacity; it is not a measured battery-life result.
Maximum published wired charging power
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
66 WCompatible charger and cable required.
Wireless charging power
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
50 W
Battery — Capacity
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
5820 mAh (typical value), 5690 mAh (rated value)
Battery — Type
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Lithium polymer battery
Battery — Wired Charging
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
66W HONOR SuperCharge; The phone supports up to 20V/3.3A SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/3.2A or 5V/2A.
Battery — Wireless Charging
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
50W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge
Software update policyDiffers
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
At least 5 years of security, corrective and functionality updatesMinimum declared on the EU product-information sheet; it does not give an Android version-upgrade count or a calendar end date.
Listed operating system
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
iOS 26
Not verified
Stylus support
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesHONOR Magic-Pen only; not included in the box, sold separately.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
16 GB RAM; 512 GB storageSelected UK configuration; RAM is physical memory.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK model A3517; eSIM onlyDual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
UK model MBH-N49. Networks: 5G (NR), 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD), 3G (WCDMA), 2G (GSM). SIM: SIM1 + SIM2, SIM1 + eSIM, or eSIM1 + eSIM2.eSIM availability may vary by country and carrier. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
StorageConfiguration
Sources
256 GB
512 GB
Physical RAM
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
16 GB
Display panelDiffers
Sources
OLED
Inner: foldable OLED; Outer: OLED
eSIM onlyDiffers
Sources
Yes
NoThe UK specification lists a physical SIM configuration.
Ingress protectionDiffers
IP68Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
IP58 / IP59HONOR UK lists IP58 and IP59 under IEC 60529; the product-information sheet declares IP58 with a 1.5 m specified immersion depth. Protection is conditional and can decrease with wear; not a waterproofing guarantee.
USB connection
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
USB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Not verified
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Not verified
Device unlock
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
Face ID
Not verified
Apple UK reference price
Sources
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
Magic V5No source recorded
£1,099Apple UK price for the 256 GB model in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Not verified
Cellular modem
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
Apple C1XListed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Not verified
Launch software listed by manufacturer
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
MagicOS 9.0.1 (Based on Android 15)
Bluetooth
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth 6.0, BLE, LE Audio; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LC3; ASHA hearing-aid protocol
Wi-Fi
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
WLAN protocols: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2x2 MIMO; WLAN frequency: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz; WLAN hotspot and WLAN Direct
NFC
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesReader/Writer and Card Emulation (SIM, HCE) modes; SIM-based card emulation on SIM1 only.
Outer screen diagonal
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
6.43 in
Processor — CPU Model
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
Processor — CPU Type
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Octa-core
Processor — CPU Dominant Frequency
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
2× Prime 4.32 GHz + 6× Performance 3.53 GHz
Processor — GPU
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Adreno 830
System — Operating System
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
MagicOS 9.0.1 (Based on Android 15)
Memory — Memory
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
16GB+512GB
Water and Dust Resistance — Water and Dust Resistance
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
IP58 & IP59
Cellular Network — Network Standard
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
5G (NR)/4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD)/3G (WCDMA)/2G (GSM)
Cellular Network — SIM Card
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
SIM1+SIM2 / SIM1+eSIM / eSIM1+eSIM2
Connectivity and Location — Wi-Fi
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
WLAN protocols: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2x2 MIMO; WLAN frequency: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz; WLAN hotspot and WLAN Direct
Connectivity and Location — Bluetooth
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth 6.0, BLE, LE Audio; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LC3; ASHA hearing-aid protocol
Connectivity and Location — Others
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Infrared Remote Control; PC Data Sync (Computer need install HonorSuite); OTG (maximum output current 1.5A/5V during reverse power supply); USB: USB Type-C, USB 3.2 GEN1, DP1.2; Earjack: USB Type-C; Video Call (operator and third-party software)
Connectivity and Location — Positioning
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Support GPS (L1+L5) / AGPS / GLONASS / BeiDou (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b) / Galileo (E1+E5a+E5b) / QZSS (L1 + L5); Support Cellular Network Positioning / Wi-Fi Network Positioning
Sensors — Sensors
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Gravity Sensor; Infrared Sensor; Hall sensor; Fingerprint Sensor; Gyroscope; Compass; Barometric Pressure Sensor; Acceleration Sensor; Ambient Light Sensor; Proximity Sensor
Sensors — NFC
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Reader/Writer mode; Card Emulation mode (SIM, HCE)
Media and Audio — Video
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
3gp/mp4
Media and Audio — Audio
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
mp3/mp4/3gp/ogg/amr/aac/flac/wav/midi
Media and Audio — Sound Effect
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
HONOR Sound
Media and Audio — Stereo
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Supported
In the Box — In the Box
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Phone (Built-in battery) x 1; USB Type-C Cable x 1; Quick Start Guide x 1; Eject Tool x 1; Inner screen protective film (Attached on the phone before delivery) x 1; External screen protective film (Attached on the phone before delivery) x 1; Warranty Card x 1; PU Case x 1
EU label: supplier-declared endurance per cycle
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
49 hDeclared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
EU label: supplier-declared battery cycles
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1200 cyclesDeclared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
Manufacturer shop SKU
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
82440110001010001806
Show unverified (7)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verifiedHONOR's UK specification lists 4K (3840×2160) recording and does not state whether 8K is supported.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Manufacturer pixel density
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedPixel density is not stated by the manufacturer.
Manufacturer shop GTIN
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedHONOR's UK pages do not list the GTIN (barcode) for this model.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone Air
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight165 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width74.7 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness5.64 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.5 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
AppleClaimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
AppleRear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list price£1,099.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources3
- Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Apple UK iPhone Air configurationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- iPhone Air exact UK configurationApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
HONOR Magic V5
512 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight222 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Selected black finish, including battery; other finishes may differ.
HONORDisplay size7.95 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
HONORPeak brightness5,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
HDR peak for part of the screen, not full-screen sustained brightness; the test window is not stated. High-brightness-mode and typical figures are listed separately.
HONORClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total supportNot verified
Not published
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence
The UK specification lists a physical SIM configuration.
HONORIP ratingIP58 / IP59Manufacturer claim · high confidence
HONOR UK lists IP58 and IP59 under IEC 60529; the product-information sheet declares IP58 with a 1.5 m specified immersion depth. Protection is conditional and can decrease with wear; not a waterproofing guarantee.
HONORHONORRAM16 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Refresh varies by app, content and selected mode. Both panels are listed at up to 120 Hz.
HONORNative telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources4
- HONOR UK Magic V5 complete technical specificationsHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- HONOR UK Magic V5 display features and operating conditionsHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- HONOR Magic V5 supplier product-information sheet, model MBH-N49HONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- HONOR UK Magic V5 exact configuration and official product galleryHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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