Honor Magic v5. | Image Credit – Honor
Honor stands with the claim that the magic v5 is the “world’s thin foldable”, but a new comparison with it Galaxy Z Fold 7 It suggests that the title may be ready for discussion.
In a simultaneous video jointly by reliable leaks @Uniusius, Honor Magic V5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 appears almost identical in 7 thicknesses. But when a flat card is placed in both phones, Galaxy Z Fold 7 Looks a bit thin – even a small ball allows to rotate toward the Honor device, which suggests a slight slope.
Although it may seem minor, the details are important. Honor claims that the magic V5 is 8.8 mm thick when paired, especially the ivory in white. Of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Landed at 8.9 mm. So how can it be? Z Fold 7 Does the visual comparisons look slim?
I compared the thickness of all my latest foldable phones that I have – Xumi Mix Fold 4, Oppo Find N5, Vivo X Fold 5, Honor Magic V5, and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 – Using global gravity. Which is thin? Someone is lying. pic.twitter.com/uhsdgsg1xg
– Phonetheart (@UNOWSS) July 15, 2025After that, Ijaz has answered the growing doubts. The company reaffirmed that its 8.8 mm measure came from internal lab testing and does not exclude screen proteocations and raised camera modules. According to Honor, this is “standard measurements in the whole industry”. The company added that the audience should “refer to the actual device for the correct diagnosis”-a statement that contradicts the fact that the truth related to reality has given rise to the debate. This is not the first time that this type of measurement disputes have emerged in the foldable category. Manufacturers often publish specific sheet dimensions in ideal or selective conditions. For example, Honor’s own website contains a withdrawal that notes that thickness can be varied in terms of layout, protective layers and measurements.
Another to make things more complicated, another video comparison shows that the magic V5 resembles Oppo more closely in search of N5, rather than pushing the latest Samsung’s latest foldable.
Finally, the difference for most buyers can be very small. Whether the magic v5 is a part of a mm that is thicker than Galaxy Z Fold 7 Daily use will not affect. But in a competitive market where every detail is sold as an important discrimination, Honor’s claims always faced scrutiny.
As far as for me, I’m still in camp for not understanding the industry’s obsession with thin devices. Certainly, they look good, and I admire aesthetics – but when it comes to choosing a device, it does not definitely have any good. I value the work more than look, but if it is very important for OEMS to keep the title “World’s Thin Foldable”, at least it is important to make sure how we choose to measure it, rather than leave its interpretation.
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