The Honor Magic V5 is on sale in China and has just entered the fast lane to worldwide release. The cutting-edge foldable was first released in mainland China last week on July 2, which means the device should start landing in Europe and Asia soon, with teasers already appearing on Honor’s regional websites.
And an even more interesting news is the fact that Honor Magic V5 is set to launch globally in Hong Kong on the 6th of August 2025. It’s the foldable flagship’s first international release half-date, and that shows just how fast Honor is going this time. It’s getting a heck of a lot more competitive with Samsung rumored to take the wraps off the Galaxy Z Fold7 on July 9. However, it’s obvious that Honor is eager to get ahead of the game.
Teaser visuals can be found in UK, Malaysia, and Germany showing the Honor Magic V5 in four international colors of Dawn Gold, Reddish Brown, Ivory White, and Black. The Honor Magic V5 wants to do more than beat the spec war against competitors – it also wants to be the best-looking device too.
In terms of design, Honor Magic V5 has the bragging right of being the thinnest foldable to date — so thin indeed that the difference is no longer in millimeters but in percentage points of a millimeter. That’s a direct flashing light to competitors like Samsung: The race is on again.
Elsewhere in the world, the Honor Magic V5 will have eSIM support and probably some other regional features. The brand will likely adjust its battery capacity to comply with local regulations. Do keep in mind that the 6,100 mAh battery is limited to the 1 TB version in China, and we are still not sure whether the battery is set to be available in Europe, or will it be a downgraded battery due to certification.
As the Honor Magic V5 moves at a commendable pace ahead of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is taking shape to be one of 2025’s most awaited foldable phones. The big question, then, is if its battery, design and global features can really make a huge case for itself – especially at a time when foldables are getting thinner, lighter and more competitive than ever.
As we get closer to August 6, we should get to know more about pricing, as well as when exactly the Honor Magic V5 will be available in particular markets. Until then, buyers and tech followers will be keeping a watch on how this next-gen foldable influences the premium smartphone race.
