We\u2019ve compared our experiences with the Honor Magic V5 to the OnePlus Open and noted the main differences between the two below. Keep reading to see which foldable phone will likely work best for you.<\/p>\n
Pricing and Availability<\/p>\n
Launched back in August, the Honor Magic V5 is available in just one 512GB size and has an RRP of \u00a31699.99.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Although the OnePlus Open is a slightly older handset, having launched back in 2023, it remains the company\u2019s only foldable phone. While there were rumours of the OnePlus Open 2 launching at some point in 2025, OnePlus confirmed<\/a> that it would \u201cpause on foldables for this generation\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n Otherwise, the OnePlus Open is also only available as a 512GB model and has a cheaper RRP of \u00a31599.\u00a0<\/p>\n Design<\/p>\n Honor Magic V5 is just 8.8 or 9mm thick when closed<\/p>\n Honor Magic V5 has an IP58\/IP59 rating<\/p>\n OnePlus Open is much heavier at 245g compared to just 217g<\/p>\n Naturally, as book-style foldables, the Honor Magic V5 and OnePlus Open look fairly similar at first glance. However, once you look a bit closer and spend time with each phone, you\u2019ll notice the differences between them.<\/p>\n To start, the Honor Magic V5 is much thinner and lighter than the OnePlus Open as it\u2019s just 8.8mm or 9mm thick when closed and weighs just 217g. When unfolded, the Magic V5 is just 4.1 or 4.2mm.<\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n In comparison, the OnePlus Open is 11.7mm when folded which, may not seem much thicker than the Magic V5, means it feels slightly less like a standard candybar phone in hand. Not only that, but the OnePlus Open weighs a pretty hefty 245g, which we concluded felt \u201cnot insignificant\u201d.<\/p>\n \n Honor Magic V5 Otherwise, the Honor Magic V5 boasts much stronger IP ratings than the OnePlus Open. While the Open is only rated IPX4<\/a>, which means it\u2019s not dust-resistant and can only\u00a0withstand raindrops, the Magic V5 is IP58 and IP59 certified.\u00a0<\/p>\n This is pretty impressive, although it is bested by the upcoming Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold which is the first of its kind to sport an IP68<\/a> rating.<\/p>\n Winner: Honor Magic V5<\/p>\n Screens<\/p>\n Honor Magic V5 has a 6.43-inch outer and 7.95-inch inner display<\/p>\n OnePlus Open is slightly smaller, with a 6.3-inch outer and 7.82-inch inner display<\/p>\n Both creases are relatively unnoticeable\u00a0<\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n We were impressed with all the available screens of the Honor Magic V5 and OnePlus Open. The Honor Magic V5 is a slightly bigger phone, with a 6.43-inch cover screen which opens up to a 7.95-inch display.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n Honor Magic V5 closed On the other hand, the OnePlus Open has a 6.3-inch ProXDR AMOLED display which opens into a 7.82-inch internal screen. Although each of the handsets are fitted with some premium screen technology, including a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10 Plus, the Magic V5 benefits from up to 5000 nits peak brightness, whereas the OnePlus Open reaches a peak of 2800 nits.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n OnePlus Open closed Otherwise, both handsets can fold at a 90\u00b0 angle, so they can be propped up like a mini laptop. Plus, neither the Magic V5 nor the OnePlus Open have a particularly noticeable crease hinge, which is normally a bugbear found in foldables.<\/p>\n Winner: Honor Magic V5<\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n Cameras<\/p>\n Honor Magic V5 has a 50MP, 64MP periscope telephoto and a 50MP ultrawide<\/p>\n OnePlus Open has a 48MP main, 48MP ultrawide and a 64MP telephoto lens<\/p>\n We were impressed with both handsets and found each offered solid, detailed images<\/p>\n ,Both foldables are fitted with a total of five lenses, including three rear sensors and two selfie cameras but the Honor Magic V5 boasts a slightly higher resolution, with a 50MP main and 50MP ultrawide alongside a 64MP periscope. We found all lenses were able to capture vibrant colours, especially with natural light, although we did find portrait mode tended to be a bit hit and miss.<\/p>\n Similarly, we had very few issues with the OnePlus Open\u2019s camera. Images captured from the main 48MP and 48MP ultrawide were deemed \u201ca delight\u201d with great brightness and sharp detail. The 64MP periscope lens also did an impeccable job at retailing quality while zooming even past the 3x optical and 6x lossless limits.<\/p>\n Otherwise, we deemed the Magic V5\u2019s two 20MP front lenses to do a \u201crespectable job\u201d across lighting conditions, while the OnePlus Open is fitted with a 32MP on the external and 20MP on the internal.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n Winner: OnePlus Open<\/p>\n Performance<\/p>\n Honor Magic V5 runs on Snapdragon 8 Elite<\/p>\n OnePlus Open runs on the slightly older Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset<\/p>\n Both handsets handle multitasking and even AAA gaming with ease<\/p>\n As it powers the majority of the best Android phones<\/a> currently on the market, the Honor Magic V5\u2019s Snapdragon 8 Elite<\/a> chipset means the handset runs brilliantly in everyday use. Not only is casual use like scrolling or texting a doddle, but multitasking across various productivity apps like Google Docs, Outlook or Chrome felt seamless too.\u00a0<\/p>\n We also found the Magic V5 was able to run AAA titles like Call of Duty superbly, and was only further elevated by the larger internal display.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Gaming on the Honor Magic V5. Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/p>\n