The battle for the title of ‘world’s thinnest foldable’ has just gotten more interesting, but it turns out that all the hype might not be as important as we think. Take the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Honor Magic V5, for example. 
Both claim to have an edge in terms of thickness, but a closer look reveals how irrelevant these claims can be in the real world.
On paper, the Honor Magic V5, specifically in its Ivory White colorway, is advertised at 8.8mm thick when folded. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7, meanwhile, comes in at 8.9mm. So, it would seem like the Magic V5 is the obvious winner, right?
Well, not quite. If you compare the two side by side, it’s clear that the Galaxy Z Fold7 is actually the thinner device. A recent test by Chinese leaker Ice Universe (check out the video below) showed that, despite the Magic V5’s official specs, the pre-applied screen protector on the Magic V5 added thickness that wasn’t considered in the official measurement.
There’s no precise way to measure the thickness accurately without proper tools, but the result is still clear: the Galaxy Z Fold7 edges out the Honor Magic V5 in terms of true thinness. The key takeaway here is that the Magic V5’s screen protector, although handy for protecting the phone, isn’t included in the official thickness figure, while the Z Fold7 goes without one, offering a thinner profile overall.
What does this all mean for consumers? The 0.1mm difference between these devices is practically negligible in real-life use. You won’t feel that 0.1mm or even the 1g difference in your hand. The fact that both devices are already thin and light enough to be comfortable to use when folded shows just how far foldables have come. At this point, it’s the other features-like durability, performance, and design-that matter more than whether your phone is a fraction thinner than the other.
So, while manufacturers love to advertise the ‘world’s thinnest’ or ‘world’s lightest’ titles, it’s essential to understand that these distinctions may be more about marketing than meaningful differences. Instead of focusing solely on thickness or weight, consider the other features that matter most to you when making your decision. Are the tiny differences in specs a big deal, or are you more interested in real-world usability?