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Huawei Honor Magic V (2022) review

Android OS v12
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
Adreno 730
12 GB / 256 GB
7.9 inch (2272 x 1984 px)
50 + 50 + 50 MP, 8192 x 6144 px, autofocus

Huawei announced the launch of the Honor Magic V smartphone in 2022. The manufacturer is offering the Huawei Honor Magic V phone with 7.9 inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset, 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage.

The Huawei Honor Magic V smartphone comes with Android OS v12 out of the box, and a Li-Po 4750 mAh, non-removable battery. The OLED display of Honor Magic V produces vibrant and saturated colors, providing a visually appealing and immersive viewing experience. The multi-camera setup on the Honor Magic V offers versatility, allowing you to capture a wide range of subjects and scenes with different perspectives. With multiple cameras, you can capture the same scene from different angles or focal lengths simultaneously. The front camera of Honor Magic V gives you the freedom to capture moments with yourself or your friends and family easily.

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Huawei Honor Magic V specifications

BrandHuawei
NameHonor Magic V
ModelMGI-AN00
Release date2022

Body

Weight10.16 oz
Dimensions6.31 x 2.86 x 0.56 inch
Colorsblack, burning orange, titanium silver
SIM typeNano SIM

The weight of Huawei Honor Magic V is about 10.16 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Huawei smartphone are average (6.31 x 2.86 x 0.56 inch). Smaller smartphones are more compact and easier to carry around, but they may have smaller displays that can be harder to read and interact with. A Nano SIM is a small (12.3 x 8.8 x 0.67 mm) chipcard that is used in smartphones as a subscriber identity module (SIM) for connecting to a cellular network.

System

OS versionAndroid OS v12
SoCQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
CPUOcta-core, Single-core 3 GHz Cortex-X2, Triple-core 2.5 GHz Cortex-A710, Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A510
GPUAdreno 730
PerformanceAnTuTu v9: 459738

The Huawei Honor Magic V comes with Android OS v12 out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is based on the Linux kernel and includes a user interface, middleware, and a range of pre-installed applications. The Honor Magic V utilizes Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SoC (System on a Chip). This powerful octa-core processor is capable of handling complex tasks and running multiple applications simultaneously.

The Honor Magic V utilizes Adreno 730 GPU. A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a specialized chip that is primarily designed to handle and accelerate the processing of graphics and visual data. It is responsible for rendering images, videos, and animations on a smartphone screen. Adreno GPUs are designed to work in conjunction with Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors. The latest Adreno GPUs support advanced graphics features such as high dynamic range (HDR) rendering, virtual reality, and augmented reality applications. We use AnTuTu app to measure general processing performance. AnTuTu Benchmark is the most popular benchmark app for Android phones.

Display

Display typeOLED
Screen size7.9 inch
Resolution2272 x 1984 px
Multitouch supportyes

The 7.9 inch phone comes with OLED display. The OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) is a display technology based on the use of organic polymers as the semiconductor material in Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs). If you have difficulty reading small text or prefer larger icons and visuals for better visibility, a 7.9 inch display can be beneficial. The size of the screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. A larger screen typically requires more power to illuminate, which can impact battery life. The display of Huawei Honor Magic V is multitouch capable. Multitouch technology enables the device's touchscreen to detect and interpret multiple touch points on the screen simultaneously.

Memory

RAM12 GB
Internal storage256 GB
Memory card slotno

The 12 GB of RAM on the Huawei Honor Magic V should be more than enough to handle their daily needs without any major issues. The amount of RAM needed for optimal performance depends on factors such as the operating system, the apps and services you use, and how you use your device. 128 GB of internal storage should be more than enough for their needs. The Honor Magic V has 256 GB of internal storage. The memory and the internal storage of the Huawei Honor Magic V (12 GB) cannot be expanded.

Camera

Main camera50 + 50 + 50 MP, 8192 x 6144 px, autofocus
FlashDual LED
Selfie camera43 MP

The multi-camera setup of Honor Magic V allows you to adapt to different photography situations and achieve various perspectives and compositions. The main camera of the Honor Magic V is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus. Honor Magic V is equipped with a basic camera setup, and it does not have any advanced features. Basic camera setups are designed to fulfill the needs of users who prioritize affordability and basic photography requirements.

Connectivity

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G / 4G / 5G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetoothv5.2, A2DP
GPSA-GPS, GLONASS
NFCyes
FM radiono
USBUSB Type-C
Headphoneno

The Huawei Honor Magic V supports the latest 5G network technology. Compared to 4G, 5G networks offer several key advantages, including faster download and upload speeds, lower latency, and greater network capacity, which enable new applications such as virtual and augmented reality, autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and more. The Huawei Honor Magic V like all modern smartphones, is capable of connecting to Wi-Fi networks. Wi-Fi networks use radio waves to transmit data between devices and a wireless access point, which is typically connected to a wired network and serves as a hub for wireless devices to connect to the internet or other networks.

The Honor Magic V supports the latest Bluetooth standards, which offers faster data transfer speeds, better range, and improved reliability compared to previous versions of Bluetooth. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board.

The Honor Magic V has a built-in NFC chip, which allows it to support various NFC applications and services such as contactless payments, data transfer, and access control. The Honor Magic V phone doesn't have built-in FM radio receiver. The Honor Magic V has an USB Type-C port. Type-C is a small, reversible connector that can be plugged in to a device in either orientation, making it more convenient to use than older USB connectors that only worked when plugged in a certain way. The Honor Magic V smartphone does not have 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Battery

TypeLi-Po 4750 mAh, non-removable

The Li-Po 4750 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Honor Magic V isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

Features

Sensorsaccelerometer, compass, fingerprint, gravity, gyroscope, light, magnetometer, proximity
SpecialsDual SIM, Fast charging, Leather

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The Huawei Honor Magic V smartphone has an accelerometer. The presence of an accelerometer in smartphones enables a range of interactive and intuitive functionalities that enhance the user experience and enable innovative applications. The Honor Magic V phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone.

This Huawei phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Honor Magic V phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. The ambient light sensor detects the level of ambient light in the surrounding environment. The main purpose of a light sensor in a smartphone is to automatically adjust the brightness of the device's display.

The Dual SIM capability of Huawei Honor Magic V phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. The Honor Magic V supports fast charging. With fast charging, you can get a significant amount of battery life in just a few minutes of charging, which is especially useful if you need to use your phone but don't have much time to wait for it to charge.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Huawei Honor Magic V, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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