Honor is sticking by its claim that the Magic V5 is the world’s slimmest foldable phone – despite visual comparisons suggesting otherwise. 
A recently shared clip by tech leaker @UniverseIce shows the Honor Magic V5 side-by-side with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, and when a flat card is laid across the two, the Galaxy seems just a tad slimmer – enough for a ball to roll slightly toward the Honor phone.
On paper, Honor lists the Magic V5 at 8.8mm folded (specifically the Ivory White model), while Samsung pegs the Z Fold 7 at 8.9mm. So why does the Z Fold 7 look thinner in the video? Honor says it all comes down to what’s included in the measurement. Their official specs exclude the camera bump and screen protector – a common but controversial industry practice.
Honor defended its method, stating the number reflects internal lab conditions and aligns with general industry standards. “Refer to the actual device,” the company added, though that’s ironically what viewers did when the confusion started.
This isn’t new. Foldables often bring measurement drama, as spec sheets usually reflect ‘ideal’ numbers rather than real-world dimensions. Even Honor’s website admits thickness can vary based on the model and protective layers. In fact, another clip showed the Magic V5 more closely matching the Oppo Find N5 – not beating the Galaxy.
Ultimately, does a 0.1mm difference matter? Probably not. For most buyers, what counts is how the phone feels, performs, and fits their lifestyle – not whether it wins a thinness crown. Still, in a fiercely competitive foldable market, marketing claims like “world’s slimmest” are sure to face scrutiny, especially when comparisons go viral.
Personally, the obsession with shaving fractions of millimeters off seems a bit ridiculous. A phone can be thin, but if it sacrifices usability, battery, or durability, what’s the point? Looks are cool, but I’ll take function every time. Still, if brands want to fight over titles, maybe it’s time the industry agreed on one way to measure thickness – no more mystery math.