Honor Magic V5: Redefining thinness in foldables—Samsung left playing catch-up 📱

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Honor just lifted the curtain on the Magic V5, and it’s making waves. In a market where every millimeter matters, Honor is once again setting the pace for ultra-slim foldables—leaving competitors scrambling to keep up. But how much does this new foldable really change the game?

Thinness as an art form 📏

Honor isn’t just following trends—it’s defining them. The Magic V5 measures a mere 8.8mm thick when folded (excluding the camera bump), making it officially the thinnest foldable phone in the world. For context, Honor previously impressed with the Magic V3 (9.2mm), but Oppo briefly took the crown with the Find N5 (8.9mm). Now, Honor is back on top, setting a new benchmark for the entire industry.

“At just 8.8mm folded, the Magic V5 edges out the Find N5 by a hair, reclaiming the title for the world’s slimmest foldable.”

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Honor’s legacy of ultra-slim design 🏆

This isn’t Honor’s first rodeo. The company has been pushing the boundaries of thinness for several generations now. The Magic V2 broke the 10mm barrier, the V3 went even slimmer, and now the Magic V5 is rewriting the rulebook again. It’s not just about looks, either: the phone is impressively lightweight (217g) and feels almost like a regular smartphone in hand—even when folded.

Samsung gets outpaced: the thinness race heats up ⚡

Timing is everything: Honor announced the Magic V5 just before Samsung’s expected reveal of the Galaxy Z Fold 7. By beating its Korean rival to the punch, Honor grabs the spotlight and makes a bold statement in a category where Samsung has long been king. The message is clear: Honor wants to lead not just in specs (think Snapdragon 8 Elite, 5820–6100mAh battery, triple cameras), but in design innovation too.

Availability: China first, global rollout to follow 🌏

The Magic V5 is available now in China in multiple configurations and colors. For the rest of the world, you’ll have to wait until September—likely at IFA Berlin—where Honor is expected to make its international push. It’s an ambitious move, but if Honor can win over users outside Asia, it could shake up the foldable market in a big way.

Is thin enough ? 🤔

With the Magic V5, Honor isn’t just chasing records—it’s setting new standards for what a foldable can be. But here’s the real question: Is being the thinnest enough to win over users, or will the battle come down to ecosystem, features, and reliability? One thing’s for sure: the competition just got a lot more interesting.

What about you—does thinness matter most when picking a foldable? Would you trade your regular phone for the Magic V5? Let’s talk in the comments !