I held the thinnest foldable phone at MWC 2026, and it sets a satisfying new standard

The Honor Magic V6 packs a massive battery and razor-thin profile into a foldable that feels like a regular phone. Here's what stood out during my first hands-on.

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The Honor Magic V6 is undoubtedly the thinnest book-style foldable I have ever held. At just 4.0mm unfolded and 8.75mm when closed, this phone has pushed foldable design to a point where the frame housing the USB-C port is barely thicker than the port itself. It really is a sight to behold.

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Honor sent me the Magic V6 ahead of its Mobile World Congress 2026 unveiling, and after unboxing and exploring the hardware, I'm very impressed. 

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