Honor Magic V5 Calls Out Samsung As Thin Phone Wars Intensify

Honor has officially unveiled the Magic V5 with the intention of redefining what an ultra-thin foldable smartphone can be. Debuting ahead of its official July 2 launch, the 4.35-millimeter Magic V5 aims to claim the title of the world's thinnest and lightest book-style foldable, setting a new benchmark for competitors like Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Vivo X Fold 5, and Oppo's Find N5.

Showcased at MWC Shanghai 2025, the Honor Magic V5 immediately drew attention for its sleek profile (well, the phones floating around on water like sailboats helped too). Weighing less than 220 grams and measuring approximately 8.9mm thick when closed, Honor proudly exhibited the phone’s slimness, comparing it to the thickness of a one CNY coin and even a Samsung S Pen, highlighting a sizeable reduction in bulk compared to its predecessor, the Magic V3.

While Honor asserts the ...