Honor’s latest foldable, the Honor Magic V5, has made an impressive debut in European markets, significantly surpassing the performance of its predecessor. Launched on August 28, the Magic V5 quickly recorded a remarkable sales surge, achieving a 75% boost in first-week sales compared to the Honor Magic V3. 
This achievement underscores not only strong consumer interest but also Honor’s growing reputation in the highly competitive foldable smartphone segment.
According to the company’s official statement, the Magic V5 enjoyed robust demand both through online platforms and traditional retail outlets across Europe. Its appeal lies in a combination of sleek engineering, premium specifications, and durability. Honor touts the Magic V5 as the world’s thinnest foldable phone, a claim that places it in a unique league among rival devices. Despite its slim design, the device houses a substantial 5,810 mAh battery, promising reliable endurance for heavy users. Additionally, its IP58 and IP59 certifications ensure resistance to dust and water, features that strengthen its durability credentials.
The handset has also captured attention through record-breaking feats
. The Magic V5 recently secured a Guinness World Record for lifting the heaviest weight by a suspended foldable, highlighting its structural strength. Honor went further by showcasing its toughness in extreme scenarios – freezing, baking, and even shooting the device to demonstrate resilience far beyond everyday conditions.
From a consumer perspective, the Magic V5 is positioned as a premium flagship. The base configuration offers 16GB of RAM with 512GB of storage, priced at €1,999 (approximately $2,325) or £1,699.68 in the UK. Customers can choose from four color finishes: Ivory White, Black, Dawn Gold, and Reddish Brown, each designed to appeal to different style preferences. This combination of performance, design, and reliability suggests Honor is aiming to compete directly with established leaders in the foldable segment, such as Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold line.
Honor’s latest success reflects the rapid maturation of the foldable market. Once considered niche and fragile, foldables are increasingly seen as practical premium devices that can withstand daily use while delivering unique productivity and entertainment benefits. With the Magic V5, Honor appears to be carving out a serious position in this high-value category, signaling that competition in Europe’s foldable space is heating up rapidly.
5 comments
still too bulky for my pocket
Honor stepping up big time in Europe
price is insane but at least it’s durable
lol 2k euro for a phone?? no thanks
who even freezes and shoots their phone 😂