Apple iPhone Duo vs Honor Magic V5
Verdict
Apple iPhone Duo scores higher on the OH Rank (78 vs 70), winning 4 of 10 categories including Performance and Battery. Apple iPhone Duo is 9.8mm wider than Honor Magic V5. Apple iPhone Duo is the more recent release, from Oct 23, 2026.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
78
70
Apple iPhone Duo
84.1mm (3.31in) · Oct 23, 2026 · FOLD · Rank #13
15+14+11+12+12+5+4+0+5+0 = 78
FOLDSUPERIOR* TOP Performance* TOP Battery Endurance* TOP Selfie* TOP Software* TOP Video Recording
EDITORIAL: (this is a pre-test listing based on reasonable expectation of battery, charging and imaging performance) Apple's first foldable phone is an impressive feat of hardware engineering and a very competitive entry into the segment. It should have great performance, above average endurance (for a foldable) and solid imaging despite compromises on tele and selfie hardware. Arriving later then other announced products. Its name could indicate lack of commitment to annual upgrades.
PROs
excellent design & build, fast A20 Pro (2nm) chip with NVMe memory performance, ~42hr endurance from a (2 piece) 5400mAh "high-energy lithium-ion battery" with sub-60min 60W (25W wireless) charging, 460ppi (430 inner) 120Hz LTPO OLED screens with Dolby Vision (outer screen supports pen input), full IP68 protection (down to 6m!), excellent 48MP 26mm OIS PDAF main + 48MP 13mm PDAF ultrawide setup, 2 average selfie cameras (but you will use the main setup on a foldable), great video recording, basic multi-window feature in a mature and feature rich iOS with 6 years of updates, fast USB-C 3.2 with Display Port functionality, excellent for the first foldable, global availability
CONs
difficult one-hand use, big and 250g heavy for a pocket, ~1000nits (dim) screen, no tele lens, no expandable memory, no desktop replacement functionality (despite having Display Port), very expensive
Honor Magic V5
74.3mm (2.93in) · Jul 2025 · FOLD · Rank #84
11+8+11+12+12+3+3+0+5+5 = 70
FOLDFLY* TOP Desktop Replacement* TOP Software
EDITORIAL: Honor skipped the V4 iteration and put out Magic V5 - the thinnest FOLD phone in the world. At 8.8mm total thickness, the USB-C port barely fits in and to make future foldables any thinner, the device would have to drop the USB port altogether. Honor also dust protection, increased water resistance, put in a bigger battery and improved the back cameras. A great upgrade overall.
PROs
2025 thinnest foldable, 217g light and very strong build, fast SD 8 Elite with UFS4.0 performance, 24hr endurance from 5820mAh Si-C battery with sub-1hr 66W charging (50W wireless), >400ppi LTPO AMOLED screens with Dolby Vision, IP59 dust and water protection, great pics from 50MP OIS PDAF main + 64MP periscope tele + 50MP AF ultrawide, 7 years of OS updates, desktop replacement feature, fast USB-C 3.1 with Display Port tech
CONs
only a day of battery life, no AF on either 20MP selfie nor on the periscope tele (!), no SDmemory slot
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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