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HONOR Brings Smarter AI to Foldables with HONOR Magic V5


From productivity to photography, AI drives every part of the new foldable experience

HONOR has established itself as a global leading AI ecosystem company, redefining the potential of smart devices with a human-centric approach. By seamlessly integrating advanced AI with innovative design, the company has set a new standard for intelligent smartphones, empowering users to unlock their creativity and productivity.
Today, HONOR’s vision extends beyond smartphones, as the company is driving the evolution toward an intelligent world, with a bold HONOR Alpha Plan.

Pioneering the Four-Layer AI Architecture in 2024
HONOR’s leadership in AI became especially evident in 2024, when it unveiled the industry’s first Four-Layer AI Architecture which was made up of 4 layers. At the base, cross-device and cross-OS AI connect different devices and systems, allowing them to share computing power and services.
The platform layer builds on this by creating a more personalized system that adapts to user needs and interactions. The third layer brings generative AI into apps, opening the door to new and innovative experiences. Finally, the top layer connects to powerful cloud-based services while protecting privacy.

The HONOR Alpha Plan: A Bold AI Vision in 2025
At MWC 2025, HONOR took its ambitions further by introducing the HONOR Alpha Plan, a strategic roadmap to guide the company’s evolution from a smartphone manufacturer into a to a global leading AI device ecosystem company.
Framed as a three-step journey, the plan starts with the development of intelligent phones, devices that embed AI not as a feature, but as a core component of user interaction.

The second phase will see HONOR expand its ecosystem by opening up industry boundaries and encouraging collaboration to create a unified AI framework that connects hardware, software, and services.
The final phase looks to the era of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), where HONOR envisions co-creating new models for how humans and technology coexist and advance together for an intelligent world.

Global Partnerships
As part of the brand’s plan and by collaborating closely with industry leaders like Google Cloud and Qualcomm, HONOR is also ensuring that its AI systems remain open, scalable, and secure. These partnerships allow HONOR to push the boundaries of what is possible while staying true to its human-first values.

Introducing HONOR Magic V5 with Powerful AI Functionalities
With the release of the new HONOR Magic V5, it’s clear that HONOR is actively translating its strategy into action by integrating AI functionalities across the camera system, on-device tools, and overall user experience.

The Smarter AI Foldable
Equipped with Magic Sidebar, HONOR Magic V5 brings personalized AI suggestions directly into your workflow and based on what you’re doing. Whether summarizing articles or providing subtitles while watching, it adapts in real time, making multitasking effortless.`
Further enhanced with Google Gemini, a powerful AI assistant pre-installed on the HONOR Magic V5, users can easily draft content, organize daily tasks, or brainstorm ideas. With the Tap Tap shortcut, Gemini can be launched instantly by double-tapping the back of the device. Multi-flex works seamlessly with Gemini, enabling users to drag and drop content—such as unfamiliar terms or visuals directly into Gemini for real-time explanations or summaries, all while keeping up to three pages in view.

The Best 100X AI Super Zoom in a Foldable
HONOR’s AI Falcon Camera System is led by a 64MP Ultra Sensing Periscope Telephoto Camera, offering 3x Optical Zoom and 100X Digital Zoom, delivering the best zoom on a foldable.

Breaking Language Barriers
Empowered by AI, the HONOR Magic V5 further breaks down language barriers with its AI Translation feature. This tool delivers instant, accurate translations for multiple languages, enabling smooth, natural communication between two people on opposite sides of the device.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
HONOR has a long-term partnership with Qualcomm. Qualcomm has always provided powerful and leading performance experiences for HONOR’s products with its outstanding chipsets.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform chipset that comes with the HONOR Magic V5 is the most advanced platform to date launched by Qualcomm for HONOR with enhancements, delivering unparalleled performance, innovative features, and an AI-driven user experience that redefines the boundaries of smartphone technology.

A Human-Centric Vision Powered by AI
Throughout its AI journey, HONOR has remained committed to a simple yet powerful idea: that technology should be built around people, not the other way around. Whether enabling multilingual communication, enhancing photos, or simplifying user interfaces, HONOR’s AI is designed to make life easier, safer, and more creative. Through a combination of vision & execution, HONOR is setting a new benchmark for what AI consumer technology can – and should – be.

Availability and Pricing
The HONOR Magic V5 is available in four elegant color variants: Dawn Gold, Ivory White, Reddish Brown, and Black. In the UAE for SAR 6,499, with gifts worth SAR 2,697, including HONOR Watch 4 Pro, a Magnetic Case, and a 12-month screen replacement warranty. The HONOR Magic V5 is available for via HONOR Online Store, HONOR Experience Store, Jarir Bookstore, Extra, STC, and Selected retailers only.
About HONOR  
HONOR is a global leading AI device ecosystem company. It is committed to revolutionizing human-to-device interactions to bridge the AI ecosystem with all consumers in the agentic AI era and beyond. The company endeavors to open industrial boundaries through open, seamless collaboration to co-create a value-sharing ecosystem with industry partners. With an innovative product portfolio spanning AI phones, PCs, tablets, wearables and more, HONOR aims to empower every human, enabling everyone to embrace the new intelligent world.
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