HONOR512 GB
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
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DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE
- Typical battery capacity
- Magic V5: 5,820 mAh vs Magic8 Lite: 7,500 mAh
- Inner screen resolution
- Magic V5: 2352 × 2172 vs Magic8 Lite: 2640 × 1200
- EU label: supplier-declared endurance per cycle
- Magic V5: 49 h vs Magic8 Lite: 68 h
- Form factor
- Magic V5: foldable vs Magic8 Lite: slab
HONOR512 GB
Magic8 Lite
6.79″ · AMOLED · 120 Hz · Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
512 GB · 8 GB RAM · Midnight Black · UK MTN-NX1MFull product profile
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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.
Not verified for either phone, so not charted: Pixel density, Native zoom. Missing evidence is not a difference.
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
1.16″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- Magic V5
- 7.95″
- Magic8 Lite
- 6.79″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Camera details matter.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- Magic V5
- Not verified
- Magic8 Lite
- Not verified
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- Magic V5
- Not verified
- Magic8 Lite
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
60 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 5 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsMagic V5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
Magic8 LiteSnapdragon 6 Gen 4
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Typical battery capacity
In Visual factsMagic V55820 mAh
Magic8 Lite7500 mAh
Sources
Magic V5
Typical UK capacity; it is not a measured battery-life result.
HONOR UK Magic V5 complete technical specificationsMagic8 Lite
Typical UK capacity; it is not a measured battery-life result.
HONOR UK Magic8 Lite complete technical specificationsCapacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.
Camera system
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
Magic8 LiteMain: 108 MP (f/1.75, OIS); Second camera: 5 MP (f/2.2); Front: 16 MP (f/2.45)
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 specificationsMagic8 Lite
HONOR's UK spec calls the 5 MP camera 'Wide' without stating its role (ultra-wide, macro or depth), so it is shown as the second camera.
HONOR UK Magic8 Lite complete technical specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
Magic V5Main: 7.95-inch foldable OLED, 2352 × 2172; Cover: 6.43-inch OLED, 2376 × 1060; up to 120 Hz; 5000 nits HDR peak
Magic8 Lite6.79-inch AMOLED; 2640 × 1200; up to 120 Hz; 6000 nits peak (APL type)
Sources
Magic 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 specificationsMagic8 Lite
HONOR also lists 1800 nits (HBM) and 800 nits typical; 1.07 billion colours, 100% DCI-P3; eye comfort: Circadian Night Display, Dynamic Dimming, 3840 Hz PWM dimming; aluminosilicate glass.
HONOR UK Magic8 Lite complete technical specificationsHONOR UK Magic8 Lite display features and operating conditionsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Physical RAM
In Visual factsMagic V516 GB
Magic8 Lite8 GB
Sources
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Wi-Fi
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
Magic8 LiteWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 1024-QAM, 80 MHz; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Hotspot
Sources
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Bluetooth
Magic V5Bluetooth 6.0, BLE, LE Audio; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LC3; ASHA hearing-aid protocol
Magic8 LiteBluetooth 5.2, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Sources
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Battery and charging
Magic V55820 mAh; 66 W wired, 50 W wireless
Magic8 Lite7500 mAh; 66 W wired
Sources
Magic 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 specificationsMagic8 Lite
Typical capacity; HONOR's product-page footnote gives 7330 mAh rated. Lithium-ion polymer. No wireless charging is listed.
HONOR UK Magic8 Lite complete technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Inner screen resolution
Magic V52352 × 2172
Magic8 Lite2640 × 1200
Sources
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EU label: supplier-declared endurance per cycle
Magic V549 h
Magic8 Lite68 h
Sources
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-N49Magic8 Lite
Declared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
HONOR Magic8 Lite supplier product-information sheet, model MTN-NX1MCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Form factor
Magic V5foldable
Magic8 Liteslab
Sources
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Front camera
Magic V5Inner screen: 20 MP (f/2.2); Outer screen: 20 MP (f/2.2)
Magic8 Lite16 MP (f/2.45)
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Ingress protection
In Visual factsMagic V5IP58 / IP59
Magic8 LiteIP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Sources
Magic 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-N49Magic8 Lite
HONOR UK lists IP66, IP68 and IP69 (IEC 60529) and IP69K (ISO 20653:2023) under controlled laboratory conditions; the product-information sheet declares IP68. Protection is conditional and can decrease with wear; not a waterproofing guarantee.
HONOR UK Magic8 Lite complete technical specificationsHONOR Magic8 Lite supplier product-information sheet, model MTN-NX1MCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Launch software listed by manufacturer
Magic V5MagicOS 9.0.1 (Based on Android 15)
Magic8 LiteMagicOS 9.0 (Android 15)
Sources
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Display panel
Magic V5Inner: foldable OLED; Outer: OLED
Magic8 LiteAMOLED
Sources
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Claimed HDR peak brightness
Magic V55000 nits
Magic8 Lite6000 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 specificationsMagic8 Lite
HONOR's '6000 nits (APL type)' figure; the APL level and test window are not stated. HONOR also lists 800 nits typical and 1800 nits HBM. Not a full-screen sustained measurement.
HONOR UK Magic8 Lite complete technical specificationsHONOR UK Magic8 Lite display features and operating conditionsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
Magic V53
Magic8 Lite2
Sources
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Inner screen diagonal
Magic V57.95 in
Magic8 Lite6.79 in
Sources
Magic V5
Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
HONOR UK Magic V5 complete technical specificationsMagic8 Lite
Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
HONOR UK Magic8 Lite complete technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery — Capacity
Magic V55820 mAh (typical value), 5690 mAh (rated value)
Magic8 Lite7500 mAh (typical value)
Sources
Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Battery — Wired Charging
Magic V566W HONOR SuperCharge; The phone supports up to 20V/3.3A SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/3.2A or 5V/2A.
Magic8 Lite66W
Sources
Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Connectivity and Location — Bluetooth
Magic V5Bluetooth 6.0, BLE, LE Audio; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LC3; ASHA hearing-aid protocol
Magic8 LiteBluetooth 5.2, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Sources
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Connectivity and Location — Positioning
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
Magic8 LiteGPS/AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo
Sources
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Connectivity and Location — Wi-Fi
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
Magic8 LiteWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 1024-QAM, 80 MHz; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Hotspot
Sources
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Dimensions and Weight — Depth
Magic V5Ivory White: folded 8.8 mm, unfolded 4.1 mm; other colours: folded 9 mm, unfolded 4.2 mm
Magic8 Lite7.76 mm
Sources
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Dimensions and Weight — Height
Magic V5156.8 mm
Magic8 Lite161.9 mm
Sources
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Dimensions and Weight — Weight
Magic V5Ivory White: approx. 217 g; other colours: approx. 222 g (including the battery)
Magic8 LiteApprox. 189 g (including the battery)
Sources
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Dimensions and Weight — Width
Magic V5folded: 74.3 mm; unfolded: 145.9 mm
Magic8 Lite76.1 mm
Sources
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Display — Brightness
Magic V5HDR Peak Brightness: 5000 nits; Global Peak Brightness: Inner screen 1300 nits, External screen 1800 nits
Magic8 Lite800 nits (typical); 1800 nits (HBM); 6000 nits (APL type)
Sources
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Display — Colour
Magic V51.07 billion colors
Magic8 Lite100% DCI-P3, 1.07 billion colours
Sources
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Display — Eye Comfort Technology
Magic V5AI Defocus Display, 4320Hz PWM Flicker Free Dimming, Dynamic Dimming, Circadian Night Display, Nature Tone Display
Magic8 LiteEye Comfort; Circadian Night Display; Dynamic Dimming; 3840 Hz ultra-high-frequency PWM dimming
Sources
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Display — Resolution
Magic V5Inner screen: 2352 × 2172 Pixels; External screen: 2376 × 1060 Pixels
Magic8 Lite2640 × 1200
Sources
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Display — Screen Glass Material
Magic V5Inner screen: HONOR Super Armored Inner Screen; External screen: HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield
Magic8 LiteAluminosilicate glass
Sources
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Display — Size
Magic V5Inner screen: 7.95 inch; External screen: 6.43 inch
Magic8 Lite6.79 inches
Sources
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Display — Type
Magic V5Inner screen: foldable OLED; External screen: OLED
Magic8 LiteAMOLED
Sources
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Front Camera — Capture Mode
Magic V5Portrait, Watermark, Capture smiles, Mirror reflection, Timer, Night, Gesture control
Magic8 LitePortrait (including beauty mode), Moving Photo, Filter, Capture smile, Mirror reflection, Timer, Gesture control
Sources
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Front Camera — Face Recognition
Magic V5Supported 2D face unlock
Magic8 LiteSupported
Sources
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Front Camera — Front Camera
Magic V520 MP wide camera (f/2.2) on the inner screen; 20 MP wide camera (f/2.2) on the outer screen
Magic8 Lite16 MP (f/2.45)
Sources
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Front Camera — Image Resolution
Magic V55120 × 3840 pixels
Magic8 Lite3456 × 4608 pixels
Sources
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Front Camera — Video Resolution
Magic V53840 × 2160 pixels
Magic8 Lite2520 × 1080 pixels
Sources
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Front Camera — Video Shooting
Magic V5Supported 4K (3840 × 2160 pixels)
Magic8 Lite1080p (up to 2520 × 1080)
Sources
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Media and Audio — Audio
Magic V5mp3/mp4/3gp/ogg/amr/aac/flac/wav/midi
Magic8 Litemp3/mid/amr/awb/3gp/mp4/m4a/aac/wav/ogg/flac/mkv
Sources
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Media and Audio — Sound Effect
Magic V5HONOR Sound
Magic8 LiteHONOR Sound 7.3
Sources
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Memory — Memory
Magic V516GB+512GB
Magic8 Lite8GB+512GB
Sources
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Processor — CPU Dominant Frequency
Magic V52× Prime 4.32 GHz + 6× Performance 3.53 GHz
Magic8 Lite1× A720 @ 2.3 GHz + 3× A720 @ 2.2 GHz + 4× A520 @ 1.8 GHz
Sources
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Processor — CPU Model
Magic V5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
Magic8 LiteSnapdragon 6 Gen 4
Sources
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Processor — GPU
Magic V5Adreno 830
Magic8 LiteAdreno A810
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Rear Camera — Focus Mode
Magic V5Supports 3x optical zoom, 100x Digital zoom
Magic8 Lite10x digital zoom
Sources
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Rear Camera — Image Resolution
Magic V59216 × 6912 pixels
Magic8 Lite12000 × 9000 pixels
Sources
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Rear Camera — Rear Camera
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)
Magic8 Lite108 MP main camera (f/1.75); 5 MP wide camera (f/2.2)
Sources
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Rear Camera — Stabilization Mode
Magic V5EIS+OIS
Magic8 LiteOIS
Sources
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Rear Camera — Video Shooting
Magic V5Support for 4K (3840 × 2160 pixels)
Magic8 Lite4K
Sources
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Sensors — NFC
Magic V5Reader/Writer mode; Card Emulation mode (SIM, HCE)
Magic8 LiteSupported
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System — Operating System
Magic V5MagicOS 9.0.1 (Based on Android 15)
Magic8 LiteMagicOS 9.0 (Android 15)
Sources
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Water and Dust Resistance — Water and Dust Resistance
Magic V5IP58 & IP59
Magic8 LiteIP66 & IP68 & IP69 & IP69K
Sources
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Closed thickness (foldable measured folded)
Magic V59 mm
Magic8 Lite7.76 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 factsMagic V5222 g
Magic8 Lite189 g
Sources
Magic V5
Selected black finish, including battery; other finishes may differ.
HONOR UK Magic V5 complete technical specificationsMagic8 Lite
Selected black finish, including battery; other finishes may differ.
HONOR UK Magic8 Lite complete technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Connectivity and Location — Others
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)
Magic8 LitePC Data Sync (Computer need install HonorSuite); Video Call (operator and third-party software); OTG (the maximum output current is 5V/1.5A); USB: Type-C, USB 2.0; Earjack: Type-C digital
Sources
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In the Box — In the Box
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
Magic8 LitePhone (Built-in battery) x1; Quick Start Guide x1; Type-C Cable x1; Eject pin x1; Warranty Card x1; TP protective film x1 (Attached on the phone before delivery)
Sources
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Rear Camera — Capture Mode
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
Magic8 LiteHighlights Capture, Moving Photo, AI photography, Aperture, Night, Portrait (including beauty mode), Pro, Panorama, Filter, time-lapse photography, High-res, Capture smile, Slow-motion, Wide Angle, Multi-Video, Watermark, Scan Document, Timer
Sources
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Sensors — Sensors
Magic V5Gravity Sensor; Infrared Sensor; Hall sensor; Fingerprint Sensor; Gyroscope; Compass; Barometric Pressure Sensor; Acceleration Sensor; Ambient Light Sensor; Proximity Sensor
Magic8 LiteGravity Sensor; Fingerprint Sensor; Gyroscope; Compass; Acceleration Sensor; Ambient Light Sensor; Proximity Sensor
Sources
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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
Magic V5156.8 × 74.3 × 9 mm (height × width × thickness; folded) in Black
Magic8 Lite161.9 × 76.1 × 7.76 mm (height × width × thickness) in Midnight Black
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (2)
Height
Magic V5156.8 mm
Magic8 Lite161.9 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Closed width
Magic V574.3 mm
Magic8 Lite76.1 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (3)
RAM and storage configuration
Magic V516 GB RAM; 512 GB storage
Magic8 Lite8 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
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.
Magic8 LiteUK model MTN-NX1M. Networks: 5G NR, 4G LTE FDD/TDD, 3G WCDMA, 2G GSM. SIM: Nano SIM + Nano SIM or eSIM.
Sources
Magic 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 specificationsMagic8 Lite
HONOR's UK pages do not cover US availability, US carrier services or whether US hardware is identical.
HONOR UK Magic8 Lite complete technical specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Cellular Network — Network Standard
Magic V55G (NR)/4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD)/3G (WCDMA)/2G (GSM)
Magic8 Lite5G (NR); 4G (LTE FDD/TDD); 3G (WCDMA); 2G (GSM)
Sources
An exact-variant identifier or regional network listing, not a difference in capability. Check the bands and model code for your carrier and region.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (23)
Main camera optical stabilisation
Magic V5Not verified
Magic8 LiteYes
Sources
Magic V5
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Lite
OIS is identified on the 108MP main camera; not on the 5MP camera.
HONOR UK Magic8 Lite complete technical specificationsHONOR UK Magic8 Lite display features and operating conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed video playback
Magic V5Not verified
Magic8 LiteNot verified
Sources
Magic V5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Lite
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.
Expandable storage
Magic V5Not verified
Magic8 LiteNot verified
Sources
Magic V5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Lite
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.
Published support term
Magic V5Not verified
Magic8 LiteNot verified
Sources
Magic V5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Lite
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.
Headphone jack
Magic V5Not verified
Magic8 LiteNot verified
Sources
Magic V5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Lite
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.
Native telephoto reach
Magic V5Not verified
Magic8 LiteNot verified
Sources
Magic V5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Lite
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.
Optical-quality zoom
Magic V5Not verified
Magic8 LiteNot verified
Sources
Magic V5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Lite
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
Magic V56.43 in
Magic8 LiteNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Lite
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
Magic V5Not verified
Magic8 LiteNot verified
Sources
Magic V5
Pixel density is not stated by the manufacturer.
HONOR UK Magic V5 display features and operating conditionsMagic8 Lite
HONOR does not publish a pixel density for the Magic8 Lite; the 6.79-inch size and 2640 × 1200 resolution are listed separately.
HONOR UK Magic8 Lite display features and operating conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
Magic V5Not verified
Magic8 LiteNot verified
Sources
Magic V5
Not verified for this exact model.
HONOR UK Magic V5 display features and operating conditionsMagic8 Lite
Not verified for this exact model.
HONOR UK Magic8 Lite display features and operating conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
Magic V5Not verified
Magic8 LiteNot verified
Sources
Magic V5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Lite
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 — Wireless Charging
Magic V550W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge
Magic8 LiteNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Lite
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
Magic V5SIM1+SIM2 / SIM1+eSIM / eSIM1+eSIM2
Magic8 LiteNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Lite
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 1
Magic V5Not verified
Magic8 LiteNano SIM card
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 Network — SIM Card 2
Magic V5Not verified
Magic8 LiteNano SIM card/eSIM
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.
Display — Gestures
Magic V5Supported
Magic8 LiteNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
System — User Interface
Magic V5Not verified
Magic8 LiteMagicOS 9.0 (Android 15)
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
Magic V5Yes
Magic8 LiteNot verified
Sources
Magic V5
HONOR Magic-Pen only; not included in the box, sold separately.
HONOR UK Magic V5 display features and operating conditionsMagic8 Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Unfolded thickness
Magic V54.2 mm
Magic8 LiteNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Unfolded width
Magic V5145.9 mm
Magic8 LiteNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Lite
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
Magic V5Not verified
Magic8 LiteNot 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 specificationsMagic8 Lite
HONOR's UK specification lists 4K recording and does not state whether 8K is supported.
HONOR UK Magic8 Lite complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
Magic V5Yes
Magic8 LiteNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Lite
HONOR's UK specification lists 66 W wired charging only and does not mention wireless charging, so support is unknown.
HONOR UK Magic8 Lite complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging power
Magic V550 W
Magic8 LiteNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Lite
HONOR states no wireless charging power for the Magic8 Lite.
HONOR UK Magic8 Lite complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
14 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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Full specifications
All specs106 specificationsMagic V5Magic8 Lite
Magic V5Magic8 LiteWeightDiffers
222g
Selected black finish, including battery; other finishes may differ.
189g
Selected black finish, including battery; other finishes may differ.
WidthDiffers
74.3mm
Closed width
76.1mm
ThicknessDiffers
9mm
Closed thickness
7.76mm
DimensionsDiffers
156.8 × 74.3 × 9 mm (height × width × thickness; folded) in Black
161.9 × 76.1 × 7.76 mm (height × width × thickness) in Midnight Black
ColourDiffers
Black
Midnight Black
Form factorDiffers
foldable
slab
HeightDiffers
156.8 mm
161.9 mm
Unfolded width
Sources
Magic8 LiteNo source recorded
145.9 mm
Not verified
Unfolded thickness
Sources
Magic8 LiteNo source recorded
4.2 mm
Not verified
Dimensions and Weight — HeightDiffers
156.8 mm
161.9 mm
Dimensions and Weight — WidthDiffers
folded: 74.3 mm; unfolded: 145.9 mm
76.1 mm
Dimensions and Weight — DepthDiffers
Ivory White: folded 8.8 mm, unfolded 4.1 mm; other colours: folded 9 mm, unfolded 4.2 mm
7.76 mm
Dimensions and Weight — WeightDiffers
Ivory White: approx. 217 g; other colours: approx. 222 g (including the battery)
Approx. 189 g (including the battery)
Screen sizeDiffers
7.95″
Inner screen diagonal · Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
6.79″
Screen diagonal · Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
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.
6000 nits
Claimed peak brightness (APL type) · HONOR's '6000 nits (APL type)' figure; the APL level and test window are not stated. HONOR also lists 800 nits typical and 1800 nits HBM. Not a full-screen sustained measurement.
Maximum refresh rate
120Hz
Maximum display refresh rate · Refresh varies by app, content and selected mode. Both panels are listed at up to 120 Hz.
120Hz
Maximum display refresh rate · Maximum advertised refresh; the active rate varies by app, content and selected mode.
Display specificationDiffers
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.
6.79-inch AMOLED; 2640 × 1200; up to 120 Hz; 6000 nits peak (APL type)HONOR also lists 1800 nits (HBM) and 800 nits typical; 1.07 billion colours, 100% DCI-P3; eye comfort: Circadian Night Display, Dynamic Dimming, 3840 Hz PWM dimming; aluminosilicate glass.
Display resolutionDiffers
2352 × 2172
2640 × 1200
Display — SizeDiffers
Inner screen: 7.95 inch; External screen: 6.43 inch
6.79 inches
Display — ColourDiffers
1.07 billion colors
100% DCI-P3, 1.07 billion colours
Display — TypeDiffers
Inner screen: foldable OLED; External screen: OLED
AMOLED
Display — Eye Comfort TechnologyDiffers
AI Defocus Display, 4320Hz PWM Flicker Free Dimming, Dynamic Dimming, Circadian Night Display, Nature Tone Display
Eye Comfort; Circadian Night Display; Dynamic Dimming; 3840 Hz ultra-high-frequency PWM dimming
Display — ResolutionDiffers
Inner screen: 2352 × 2172 Pixels; External screen: 2376 × 1060 Pixels
2640 × 1200
Display — Gestures
Sources
Magic8 LiteNo source recorded
Supported
Not verified
Display — BrightnessDiffers
HDR Peak Brightness: 5000 nits; Global Peak Brightness: Inner screen 1300 nits, External screen 1800 nits
800 nits (typical); 1800 nits (HBM); 6000 nits (APL type)
Display — Screen Glass MaterialDiffers
Inner screen: HONOR Super Armored Inner Screen; External screen: HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield
Aluminosilicate glass
Rear camera modulesDiffers
3
2
Camera systemDiffers
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.
Main: 108 MP (f/1.75, OIS); Second camera: 5 MP (f/2.2); Front: 16 MP (f/2.45)HONOR's UK spec calls the 5 MP camera 'Wide' without stating its role (ultra-wide, macro or depth), so it is shown as the second camera.
Front cameraDiffers
Inner screen: 20 MP (f/2.2); Outer screen: 20 MP (f/2.2)
16 MP (f/2.45)
Rear Camera — Rear CameraDiffers
50 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.0); 50 MP wide camera (f/1.6, OIS); 64 MP telephoto camera (f/2.5, OIS)
108 MP main camera (f/1.75); 5 MP wide camera (f/2.2)
Rear Camera — Video ShootingDiffers
Support for 4K (3840 × 2160 pixels)
4K
Rear Camera — Focus ModeDiffers
Supports 3x optical zoom, 100x Digital zoom
10x digital zoom
Rear Camera — Image ResolutionDiffers
9216 × 6912 pixels
12000 × 9000 pixels
Rear Camera — Video Resolution
3840 × 2160 pixels
3840 × 2160 pixels
Rear Camera — Rear Flashlight
Rear single LED flash
Rear single LED flash
Rear Camera — Capture ModeDiffers
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
Highlights Capture, Moving Photo, AI photography, Aperture, Night, Portrait (including beauty mode), Pro, Panorama, Filter, time-lapse photography, High-res, Capture smile, Slow-motion, Wide Angle, Multi-Video, Watermark, Scan Document, Timer
Rear Camera — Stabilization ModeDiffers
EIS+OIS
OIS
Front Camera — Front CameraDiffers
20 MP wide camera (f/2.2) on the inner screen; 20 MP wide camera (f/2.2) on the outer screen
16 MP (f/2.45)
Front Camera — Image ResolutionDiffers
5120 × 3840 pixels
3456 × 4608 pixels
Front Camera — Video ResolutionDiffers
3840 × 2160 pixels
2520 × 1080 pixels
Front Camera — Video ShootingDiffers
Supported 4K (3840 × 2160 pixels)
1080p (up to 2520 × 1080)
Front Camera — Capture ModeDiffers
Portrait, Watermark, Capture smiles, Mirror reflection, Timer, Night, Gesture control
Portrait (including beauty mode), Moving Photo, Filter, Capture smile, Mirror reflection, Timer, Gesture control
Front Camera — Face RecognitionDiffers
Supported 2D face unlock
Supported
Rear camera optical image stabilisation
YesOIS listed on the 50MP wide and 64MP telephoto cameras; not listed for the ultra-wide.
YesOIS on the 108MP main camera.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
Not verified
YesOIS is identified on the 108MP main camera; not on the 5MP camera.
Wireless charging
Yes50W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge
Not verifiedHONOR's UK specification lists 66 W wired charging only and does not mention wireless charging, so support is unknown.
Battery and chargingDiffers
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.
7500 mAh; 66 W wiredTypical capacity; HONOR's product-page footnote gives 7330 mAh rated. Lithium-ion polymer. No wireless charging is listed.
Typical battery capacityDiffers
5820 mAhTypical UK capacity; it is not a measured battery-life result.
7500 mAhTypical UK capacity; it is not a measured battery-life result.
Maximum published wired charging power
66 WCompatible charger and cable required.
66 WCompatible charger and cable required.
Wireless charging power
50 W
Not verifiedHONOR states no wireless charging power for the Magic8 Lite.
Battery — CapacityDiffers
5820 mAh (typical value), 5690 mAh (rated value)
7500 mAh (typical value)
Battery — Type
Lithium polymer battery
Lithium polymer batteryHONOR's UK row reads 'Li-ion Polymer Battery' (lithium-ion polymer).
Battery — Wired ChargingDiffers
66W HONOR SuperCharge; The phone supports up to 20V/3.3A SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/3.2A or 5V/2A.
66W
Battery — Wireless Charging
Sources
Magic8 LiteNo source recorded
50W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge
Not verified
Software update policy
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.
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.
Stylus support
Sources
Magic8 LiteNo source recorded
YesHONOR Magic-Pen only; not included in the box, sold separately.
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
16 GB RAM; 512 GB storageSelected UK configuration; RAM is physical memory.
8 GB RAM; 512 GB storageSelected UK configuration.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
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.
UK model MTN-NX1M. Networks: 5G NR, 4G LTE FDD/TDD, 3G WCDMA, 2G GSM. SIM: Nano SIM + Nano SIM or eSIM.HONOR's UK pages do not cover US availability, US carrier services or whether US hardware is identical.
Storage
512 GB
512 GB
Physical RAMDiffers
16 GB
8 GB
Display panelDiffers
Inner: foldable OLED; Outer: OLED
AMOLED
Ingress protectionDiffers
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.
IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69KHONOR UK lists IP66, IP68 and IP69 (IEC 60529) and IP69K (ISO 20653:2023) under controlled laboratory conditions; the product-information sheet declares IP68. Protection is conditional and can decrease with wear; not a waterproofing guarantee.
eSIM only
NoThe UK specification lists a physical SIM configuration.
NoThe UK specification lists a physical SIM configuration.
Launch software listed by manufacturerDiffers
MagicOS 9.0.1 (Based on Android 15)
MagicOS 9.0 (Android 15)
BluetoothDiffers
Bluetooth 6.0, BLE, LE Audio; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LC3; ASHA hearing-aid protocol
Bluetooth 5.2, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Wi-FiDiffers
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
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 1024-QAM, 80 MHz; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Hotspot
NFC
YesReader/Writer and Card Emulation (SIM, HCE) modes; SIM-based card emulation on SIM1 only.
Yes
Outer screen diagonal
Sources
Magic8 LiteNo source recorded
6.43 in
Not verified
Processor — CPU ModelDiffers
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Processor — CPU Type
Octa-core
Octa-core
Processor — CPU Dominant FrequencyDiffers
2× Prime 4.32 GHz + 6× Performance 3.53 GHz
1× A720 @ 2.3 GHz + 3× A720 @ 2.2 GHz + 4× A520 @ 1.8 GHz
Processor — GPUDiffers
Adreno 830
Adreno A810
System — Operating SystemDiffers
MagicOS 9.0.1 (Based on Android 15)
MagicOS 9.0 (Android 15)
Memory — MemoryDiffers
16GB+512GB
8GB+512GB
Water and Dust Resistance — Water and Dust ResistanceDiffers
IP58 & IP59
IP66 & IP68 & IP69 & IP69K
Cellular Network — Network StandardConfiguration
5G (NR)/4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD)/3G (WCDMA)/2G (GSM)
5G (NR); 4G (LTE FDD/TDD); 3G (WCDMA); 2G (GSM)
Cellular Network — SIM Card
Sources
Magic8 LiteNo source recorded
SIM1+SIM2 / SIM1+eSIM / eSIM1+eSIM2
Not verified
Connectivity and Location — Wi-FiDiffers
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
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 1024-QAM, 80 MHz; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Hotspot
Connectivity and Location — BluetoothDiffers
Bluetooth 6.0, BLE, LE Audio; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LC3; ASHA hearing-aid protocol
Bluetooth 5.2, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Connectivity and Location — OthersDiffers
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)
PC Data Sync (Computer need install HonorSuite); Video Call (operator and third-party software); OTG (the maximum output current is 5V/1.5A); USB: Type-C, USB 2.0; Earjack: Type-C digital
Connectivity and Location — PositioningDiffers
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
GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo
Sensors — SensorsDiffers
Gravity Sensor; Infrared Sensor; Hall sensor; Fingerprint Sensor; Gyroscope; Compass; Barometric Pressure Sensor; Acceleration Sensor; Ambient Light Sensor; Proximity Sensor
Gravity Sensor; Fingerprint Sensor; Gyroscope; Compass; Acceleration Sensor; Ambient Light Sensor; Proximity Sensor
Sensors — NFCDiffers
Reader/Writer mode; Card Emulation mode (SIM, HCE)
Supported
Media and Audio — Video
3gp/mp4
3gp/mp4
Media and Audio — AudioDiffers
mp3/mp4/3gp/ogg/amr/aac/flac/wav/midi
mp3/mid/amr/awb/3gp/mp4/m4a/aac/wav/ogg/flac/mkv
Media and Audio — Sound EffectDiffers
HONOR Sound
HONOR Sound 7.3
Media and Audio — Stereo
Supported
Supported
In the Box — In the BoxDiffers
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
Phone (Built-in battery) x1; Quick Start Guide x1; Type-C Cable x1; Eject pin x1; Warranty Card x1; TP protective film x1 (Attached on the phone before delivery)
EU label: supplier-declared endurance per cycleDiffers
49 hDeclared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
68 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
1200 cyclesDeclared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
1200 cyclesDeclared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
Manufacturer shop SKUDiffers
82440110001010001806
82440110001010002701
System — User Interface
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
Not verified
MagicOS 9.0 (Android 15)
Cellular Network — SIM Card 1
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
Not verified
Nano SIM card
Cellular Network — SIM Card 2
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
Not verified
Nano SIM card/eSIM
Show unverified (11)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Pixel density
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Native telephoto reach
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
8K video recording
Not verifiedHONOR's UK specification lists 4K (3840×2160) recording and does not state whether 8K is supported.
Not verifiedHONOR's UK specification lists 4K recording and does not state whether 8K is supported.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Manufacturer pixel density
Not verifiedPixel density is not stated by the manufacturer.
Not verifiedHONOR does not publish a pixel density for the Magic8 Lite; the 6.79-inch size and 2640 × 1200 resolution are listed separately.
Manufacturer shop GTIN
Not verifiedHONOR's UK pages do not list the GTIN (barcode) for this model.
Not verifiedHONOR's UK pages do not list the GTIN (barcode) for this model.
Optical-quality zoom
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.
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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
HONOR Magic8 Lite
512 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight189 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Selected black finish, including battery; other finishes may differ.
HONORWidth76.1 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Thickness7.76 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Display size6.79 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
HONORPeak brightness6,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
HONOR's '6000 nits (APL type)' figure; the APL level and test window are not stated. HONOR also lists 800 nits typical and 1800 nits HBM. Not a full-screen sustained measurement.
HONORHONORClaimed 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 ratingIP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69KManufacturer claim · high confidence
HONOR UK lists IP66, IP68 and IP69 (IEC 60529) and IP69K (ISO 20653:2023) under controlled laboratory conditions; the product-information sheet declares IP68. Protection is conditional and can decrease with wear; not a waterproofing guarantee.
HONORHONORRAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Maximum advertised refresh; the active rate varies by app, content and selected mode.
HONORNative telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources4
- HONOR UK Magic8 Lite complete technical specificationsHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- HONOR UK Magic8 Lite display features and operating conditionsHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- HONOR Magic8 Lite supplier product-information sheet, model MTN-NX1MHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- HONOR UK Magic8 Lite exact configuration and official product galleryHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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