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The World’s Thinnest Foldable Phone Is Actually Thicker than Its Predecessor

  • Honor launched the Magic V5, the world's thinnest foldable phone, on July 2, 2025, initially in China.
  • This launch follows growing foldable market interest and aims to challenge Samsung, which will release the Galaxy Z Fold 7 on July 9.
  • The Magic V5 is 8.8mm thin at its slimmest fold, weighs about 217 grams, features a sizable camera bump, and holds up to 1TB storage and a >6000 mAh battery.
  • Francisco Jeronimo called the Magic V5 a 'strong offering from Honor,' yet Neil Shah noted Honor faces challenges in brand and distribution versus Samsung's vertical integration.
  • Honor's Magic V5 launch signals its drive to expand internationally and invest $10 billion in AI over five years to grow its product line beyond smartphones.
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NBC Chicago broke the news in Chicago, United States on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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