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HONOR Magic8 Lite vs HONOR Magic V5

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026
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
HONOR Magic8 Lite in Midnight Black, official product viewMidnight Black
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DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE

Typical battery capacity
Magic8 Lite: 7,500 mAh vs Magic V5: 5,820 mAh
Display resolution
Magic8 Lite: 2640 × 1200 vs Magic V5: 2352 × 2172
EU label: supplier-declared endurance per cycle
Magic8 Lite: 68 h vs Magic V5: 49 h
Form factor
Magic8 Lite: slab vs Magic V5: foldable
Magic8 Lite first, Magic V5 second. Different is not better: see every verified difference below.
See the 60 verified differences
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
HONOR Magic V5 in Black, official product viewBlack
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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 V5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
Explore the full specifications
Magic V5

1.16″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Magic8 Lite
6.79″
Magic V5
7.95″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

Magic8 Lite
Not verified
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.

Magic8 Lite
Not verified
Magic V5
Not verified

Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

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.

Typical battery capacity

In Visual facts
Magic8 Lite7500 mAh
Magic V55820 mAh
Sources
Magic8 Lite

Typical UK capacity; it is not a measured battery-life result.

HONOR UK Magic8 Lite complete technical specifications
Magic V5

Typical UK capacity; it is not a measured battery-life result.

HONOR UK Magic V5 complete technical specifications

Capacity, 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

Magic8 LiteMain: 108 MP (f/1.75, OIS); Second camera: 5 MP (f/2.2); Front: 16 MP (f/2.45)
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
Magic8 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 specifications
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 specifications

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

Magic8 Lite6.79-inch AMOLED; 2640 × 1200; up to 120 Hz; 6000 nits peak (APL type)
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
Magic8 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 conditions
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 specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Battery and charging

Magic8 Lite7500 mAh; 66 W wired
Magic V55820 mAh; 66 W wired, 50 W wireless
Sources
Magic8 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 specifications
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 specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

EU label: supplier-declared endurance per cycle

Magic8 Lite68 h
Magic V549 h
Sources
Magic8 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-NX1M
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-N49

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Ingress protection

In Visual facts
Magic8 LiteIP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Magic V5IP58 / IP59
Sources
Magic8 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-NX1M
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-N49

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Claimed peak brightness (APL type)

Magic8 Lite6000 nits
Magic V55000 nits
Sources
Magic8 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 conditions
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 specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Connectivity and Location — Others

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
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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

In the Box — In the Box

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)
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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rear Camera — Capture Mode

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
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

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Sensors — Sensors

Magic8 LiteGravity Sensor; Fingerprint Sensor; Gyroscope; Compass; Acceleration Sensor; Ambient Light Sensor; Proximity Sensor
Magic V5Gravity Sensor; Infrared Sensor; Hall sensor; Fingerprint Sensor; Gyroscope; Compass; Barometric Pressure Sensor; Acceleration Sensor; Ambient Light Sensor; Proximity Sensor
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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.

Small physical differences (2)
Configuration & compatibility details (3)

Regional SIM / network configuration

Magic8 LiteUK model MTN-NX1M. Networks: 5G NR, 4G LTE FDD/TDD, 3G WCDMA, 2G GSM. SIM: Nano SIM + Nano SIM or eSIM.
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
Magic8 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 specifications
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 specifications

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (23)

Claimed video playback

Magic8 LiteNot verified
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
Magic8 Lite

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.

Expandable storage

Magic8 LiteNot verified
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
Magic8 Lite

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.

Published support term

Magic8 LiteNot verified
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
Magic8 Lite

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.

Headphone jack

Magic8 LiteNot verified
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
Magic8 Lite

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.

Native telephoto reach

Magic8 LiteNot verified
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
Magic8 Lite

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.

Optical-quality zoom

Magic8 LiteNot verified
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
Magic8 Lite

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.

Outer screen diagonal

Magic8 LiteNot verified
Magic V56.43 in
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.

Reverse wireless charging

Magic8 LiteNot verified
Magic V5Not verified
Sources
Magic8 Lite

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 — Wireless Charging

Magic8 LiteNot verified
Magic V550W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge
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

Magic8 LiteNot verified
Magic V5SIM1+SIM2 / SIM1+eSIM / eSIM1+eSIM2
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

Magic8 LiteNano SIM card
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 Network — SIM Card 2

Magic8 LiteNano SIM card/eSIM
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.

Display — Gestures

Magic8 LiteNot verified
Magic V5Supported
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

Magic8 LiteMagicOS 9.0 (Android 15)
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

Magic8 LiteNot verified
Magic V5Yes
Sources
Magic8 Lite

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 conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Unfolded thickness

Magic8 LiteNot verified
Magic V54.2 mm
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.

14 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs106 specificationsMagic8 LiteMagic V5
189g
Selected black finish, including battery; other finishes may differ.
222g
Selected black finish, including battery; other finishes may differ.
161.9 × 76.1 × 7.76 mm (height × width × thickness) in Midnight Black
156.8 × 74.3 × 9 mm (height × width × thickness; folded) in Black
161.9 mm
156.8 mm
76.1 mm
folded: 74.3 mm; unfolded: 145.9 mm
7.76 mm
Ivory White: folded 8.8 mm, unfolded 4.1 mm; other colours: folded 9 mm, unfolded 4.2 mm
Approx. 189 g (including the battery)
Ivory White: approx. 217 g; other colours: approx. 222 g (including the battery)
Unfolded width
Sources
Magic8 LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
145.9 mm
Unfolded thickness
Sources
Magic8 LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
4.2 mm
6.79″
Screen diagonal · Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
7.95″
Inner screen diagonal · Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
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.
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.
120Hz
Maximum display refresh rate · Maximum advertised refresh; the active rate varies by app, content and selected mode.
120Hz
Maximum display refresh rate · Refresh varies by app, content and selected mode. 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.
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.
2640 × 1200
2352 × 2172
6.79 inches
Inner screen: 7.95 inch; External screen: 6.43 inch
100% DCI-P3, 1.07 billion colours
1.07 billion colors
AMOLED
Inner screen: foldable OLED; External screen: OLED
Eye Comfort; Circadian Night Display; Dynamic Dimming; 3840 Hz ultra-high-frequency PWM dimming
AI Defocus Display, 4320Hz PWM Flicker Free Dimming, Dynamic Dimming, Circadian Night Display, Nature Tone Display
2640 × 1200
Inner screen: 2352 × 2172 Pixels; External screen: 2376 × 1060 Pixels
800 nits (typical); 1800 nits (HBM); 6000 nits (APL type)
HDR Peak Brightness: 5000 nits; Global Peak Brightness: Inner screen 1300 nits, External screen 1800 nits
Aluminosilicate glass
Inner screen: HONOR Super Armored Inner Screen; External screen: HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield
Display — Gestures
Sources
Magic8 LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
Supported
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.
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.
16 MP (f/2.45)
Inner screen: 20 MP (f/2.2); Outer screen: 20 MP (f/2.2)
108 MP main camera (f/1.75); 5 MP wide camera (f/2.2)
50 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.0); 50 MP wide camera (f/1.6, OIS); 64 MP telephoto camera (f/2.5, OIS)
4K
Support for 4K (3840 × 2160 pixels)
10x digital zoom
Supports 3x optical zoom, 100x Digital zoom
12000 × 9000 pixels
9216 × 6912 pixels
3840 × 2160 pixels
3840 × 2160 pixels
Rear single LED flash
Rear single LED flash
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
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
OIS
EIS+OIS
16 MP (f/2.45)
20 MP wide camera (f/2.2) on the inner screen; 20 MP wide camera (f/2.2) on the outer screen
3456 × 4608 pixels
5120 × 3840 pixels
2520 × 1080 pixels
3840 × 2160 pixels
1080p (up to 2520 × 1080)
Supported 4K (3840 × 2160 pixels)
Portrait (including beauty mode), Moving Photo, Filter, Capture smile, Mirror reflection, Timer, Gesture control
Portrait, Watermark, Capture smiles, Mirror reflection, Timer, Night, Gesture control
Supported
Supported 2D face unlock
YesOIS on the 108MP main camera.
YesOIS listed on the 50MP wide and 64MP telephoto cameras; not listed for the ultra-wide.
YesOIS is identified on the 108MP main camera; not on the 5MP camera.
Not verified
Not verifiedHONOR's UK specification lists 66 W wired charging only and does not mention wireless charging, so support is unknown.
Yes50W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge
7500 mAh; 66 W wiredTypical capacity; HONOR's product-page footnote gives 7330 mAh rated. Lithium-ion polymer. No wireless charging is listed.
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 mAhTypical UK capacity; it is not a measured battery-life result.
5820 mAhTypical UK capacity; it is not a measured battery-life result.
66 WCompatible charger and cable required.
66 WCompatible charger and cable required.
Not verifiedHONOR states no wireless charging power for the Magic8 Lite.
50 W
7500 mAh (typical value)
5820 mAh (typical value), 5690 mAh (rated value)
Lithium polymer batteryHONOR's UK row reads 'Li-ion Polymer Battery' (lithium-ion polymer).
Lithium polymer battery
66W
66W HONOR SuperCharge; The phone supports up to 20V/3.3A SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/3.2A or 5V/2A.
Battery — Wireless Charging
Sources
Magic8 LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
50W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge
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
Not verified
YesHONOR Magic-Pen only; not included in the box, sold separately.
Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
8 GB RAM; 512 GB storageSelected UK configuration.
16 GB RAM; 512 GB storageSelected UK configuration; RAM is physical memory.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
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.
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.
AMOLED
Inner: foldable OLED; Outer: OLED
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.
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.
NoThe UK specification lists a physical SIM configuration.
NoThe UK specification lists a physical SIM configuration.
Launch software listed by manufacturerDiffers
Sources
MagicOS 9.0 (Android 15)
MagicOS 9.0.1 (Based on Android 15)
Bluetooth 5.2, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Bluetooth 6.0, BLE, LE Audio; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LC3; ASHA hearing-aid protocol
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
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
Yes
YesReader/Writer and Card Emulation (SIM, HCE) modes; SIM-based card emulation on SIM1 only.
Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
1× A720 @ 2.3 GHz + 3× A720 @ 2.2 GHz + 4× A520 @ 1.8 GHz
2× Prime 4.32 GHz + 6× Performance 3.53 GHz
Adreno A810
Adreno 830
MagicOS 9.0 (Android 15)
MagicOS 9.0.1 (Based on Android 15)
System — User Interface
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
MagicOS 9.0 (Android 15)
Not verified
Water and Dust Resistance — Water and Dust ResistanceDiffers
Sources
IP66 & IP68 & IP69 & IP69K
IP58 & IP59
Cellular Network — Network StandardConfiguration
Sources
5G (NR); 4G (LTE FDD/TDD); 3G (WCDMA); 2G (GSM)
5G (NR)/4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD)/3G (WCDMA)/2G (GSM)
Cellular Network — SIM Card 1
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
Nano SIM card
Not verified
Cellular Network — SIM Card 2
Sources
Magic V5No source recorded
Nano SIM card/eSIM
Not verified
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
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 — BluetoothDiffers
Sources
Bluetooth 5.2, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Bluetooth 6.0, BLE, LE Audio; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LC3; ASHA hearing-aid protocol
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
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 — PositioningDiffers
Sources
GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo
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
Gravity Sensor; Fingerprint Sensor; Gyroscope; Compass; Acceleration Sensor; Ambient Light Sensor; Proximity Sensor
Gravity Sensor; Infrared Sensor; Hall sensor; Fingerprint Sensor; Gyroscope; Compass; Barometric Pressure Sensor; Acceleration Sensor; Ambient Light Sensor; Proximity Sensor
Supported
Reader/Writer mode; Card Emulation mode (SIM, HCE)
mp3/mid/amr/awb/3gp/mp4/m4a/aac/wav/ogg/flac/mkv
mp3/mp4/3gp/ogg/amr/aac/flac/wav/midi
HONOR Sound 7.3
HONOR Sound
Supported
Supported
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)
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
68 hDeclared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
49 hDeclared 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.
1200 cyclesDeclared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
82440110001010002701
82440110001010001806
Outer screen diagonal
Sources
Magic8 LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
6.43 in
Cellular Network — SIM Card
Sources
Magic8 LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
SIM1+SIM2 / SIM1+eSIM / eSIM1+eSIM2
Show unverified (11)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
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.
Not verifiedHONOR's UK specification lists 4K recording and does not state whether 8K is supported.
Not verifiedHONOR's UK specification lists 4K (3840×2160) 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.
Not verifiedHONOR does not publish a pixel density for the Magic8 Lite; the 6.79-inch size and 2640 × 1200 resolution are listed separately.
Not verifiedPixel density is not stated by the manufacturer.
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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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.

HONOR
Width76.1 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Thickness7.76 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Display size6.79 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.

HONOR
Peak 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.

HONORHONOR
Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

HONOR
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.

HONOR
IP 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.

HONORHONOR
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Pixel densityNot verified

Not published

HONOR
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Maximum advertised refresh; the active rate varies by app, content and selected mode.

HONOR
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

HONOR
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources4
  1. HONOR UK Magic8 Lite complete technical specificationsHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. HONOR UK Magic8 Lite display features and operating conditionsHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  3. HONOR Magic8 Lite supplier product-information sheet, model MTN-NX1MHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  4. HONOR UK Magic8 Lite exact configuration and official product galleryHONOR · 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.

HONOR
Width74.3 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Closed width

HONOR
Thickness9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Closed thickness

HONOR
Display size7.95 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.

HONOR
Peak 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.

HONOR
Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

50W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge

HONOR
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.

HONOR
IP 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.

HONORHONOR
RAM16 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Pixel densityNot verified

Not published

HONOR
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Refresh varies by app, content and selected mode. Both panels are listed at up to 120 Hz.

HONOR
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

HONOR
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources4
  1. HONOR UK Magic V5 complete technical specificationsHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. HONOR UK Magic V5 display features and operating conditionsHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  3. HONOR Magic V5 supplier product-information sheet, model MBH-N49HONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  4. HONOR UK Magic V5 exact configuration and official product galleryHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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