Side-by-side technical data
Honor Magic V5 vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite
Comparison between Honor Magic V5 and ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor and ZTE.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Honor Magic V5 is the more capable all-rounder: its foldable design, Snapdragon 8 Elite, and telephoto camera set it apart from the Nubia Red Magic 5G Lite. The Nubia is the better fit for a 144 Hz screen and lower weight.
Honor’s foldable display measures 7.95 inches, against 6.65 inches on the Nubia, and its usable surface is 85% versus 80%. It also has a larger 5820 mAh battery versus 5100 mAh and charges at 66 W versus 18 W. The Nubia is lighter, at 210 g against 217 g.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite leads the Snapdragon 765G in performance, while Honor doubles the RAM at 16 GB versus 8 GB and offers 1 TB of storage versus 256 GB. Its camera system adds a telephoto lens and a 50 MP main camera, compared with 48 MP on the Nubia. The Red Magic’s display refreshes faster, at 144 Hz versus 120 Hz. Both run Android and include Google services.
Honor Magic V5
The Nubia Red Magic 5G Lite is better for buyers who prioritize a 144 Hz display and its 210 g weight.
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite
The Honor Magic V5 is the better buy for a foldable with a larger battery, 66 W charging, and a telephoto camera.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor Magic V5, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 5.2 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 6.4 |
| Connectivity | 8.7 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 8.9 | 5.5 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Magic V5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,820 mAh
- against 5,100 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,202,004
- against 325,370
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | Qualcomm Adreno 620 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.32 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,202,004 Best value | 325,370 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 cores at 4.32 GHz and 6 cores at 3.53 GHz. | Octa-core: 1 × 2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime, 1 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold, and 6 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v8 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 5,798 | — |
Design
| Specification | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold, Red | Black, Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm Best value | 9.1 mm |
| Body Width | 145.9 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Body Height | 156.8 mm | 171.7 mm |
| Weight | 217 g | 215 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85 % Best value | 80.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Leather, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Metal |
| Resistance Features | IP58, IP59, IPX9 | Pressure-Sensitive Zones |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Drop Test Count | 70 | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 4.1 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,820 mAh Best value | 5,100 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | 49 h 48 min | — |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 181:196 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 5,000 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 7.95″ Best value | 6.65″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 2,172 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,352 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, LTPO, Mohs Level 4, 4320Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Secondary Display | 144Hz, AMOLED, Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Frameless |
| Cover display diagonal | 6.43″ | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | 5,000 nits | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 10 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, PBAP/PAB |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Satellite Connectivity | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Charging, USB 2.0, ANT+, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 3,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps Best value | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, Hi-Res Audio, DTS, DTS:X, AVRCP, DIP, PBAP/PAB, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MBH-N49, MHG-AN00, MBH-AN10 | NX651J |
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