Comparison of Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Honor Magic V5: Thickness Discrepancy.

Honor claims its Magic V5 is the world's slimmest foldable, but a comparison with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 shows Samsung's device is actually slightly thinner. Honor's device measures 8.8mm thick when folded, while the Galaxy Z Fold 7 measures 8.9mm. However, a micrometer and videos show that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is thinner. Honor's measurement method and disclaimer may be contributing to the discrepancy.

Apple's entry into the foldable phone market is expected to be a game-changer, but for now, the competition is heating up between Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Honor's Magic V5. Both devices claim to be the world's slimmest foldable, but a recent comparison reveals a surprising result.

Honor's Magic V5 is advertised as the world's slimmest foldable, with a claimed thickness of 8.8mm when folded. However, a video comparison and measurements using a micrometer show that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is actually slightly thinner, measuring 8.9mm when folded [1]. The difference is minuscule, but it does highlight a discrepancy in the measurements.

Honor's official specs state that the Magic V5 is 9.0mm thick when folded and 4.2mm when unfolded, but actual measurements show it to be 9.4mm and 4.5mm, respectively [2]. This inconsistency has led to accusations of misrepresentation, although Honor maintains that its measurement method is accurate and includes protective films and camera bumps [3].

While the thickness difference is marginal, it raises questions about the accuracy of the claims made by both companies. The discrepancy could be due to variations in measurement methods or manufacturing processes, but the fact remains that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 appears to be the thinner device in practical terms.

In conclusion, while both devices are innovative and competitive, the thickness claims made by Honor may need to be reevaluated in light of the recent comparisons. As the market for foldable phones continues to grow, consumers and investors alike will be watching closely to see which company can deliver the most compelling products.

References:
[1] https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/apple-could-launch-foldable-iphone-in-2026-with-crease-free-screen-from
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/samsunggalaxy/comments/1m0gvcf/honor_completely_lied_about_the_thickness_of_the/
[3] https://9to5google.com/2025/07/15/galaxy-z-fold-7-thinner-honor-magic-v5-video-comparison/