Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 potentially surpasses Honor Magic V5's title as thinnest foldable phone
The race for the slimmest foldable mobile phone has taken an interesting turn with Samsung's latest offering, the Galaxy Z Fold 7. According to tipster Ice Universe's comparison tests, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is indeed thinner than the Honor Magic V5 [1][2][3][5].
When folded, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 measures a mere 8.9 mm, while the Honor Magic V5, according to various sources, has a folded thickness around 10 mm or more (exact numbers vary, but clearly thicker than 8.9 mm) [4]. When fully opened, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has an unfolded thickness of 4.2 mm.
Ice Universe's leaks and subsequent Samsung official details confirm the Fold 7's notably slimmer profile, making it significantly thinner than many competitors, including the Honor Magic V5. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 also boasts a weight of just 215 grams, a testament to Samsung's engineering prowess [1][2][3][5].
The Galaxy Z Fold 7's thinness is achieved through the use of an enhanced armored aluminum frame and glass ceramic back, which helps keep it thin and sturdy. This represents a considerable improvement over the Galaxy Z Fold 6’s 12.1 mm folded thickness [1][2][3][5].
The competition between the two devices focuses on small, iterative differences in thickness. However, the comparison video and test results have sparked a debate about Honor's "thinnest foldable" claim. Honor disputes the test results, stating the information presented is inaccurate. They claim the Magic V5 (Ivory White option) is 8.8mm thick [6].
It's worth noting that Honor suggests users should measure the thickness of its Magic V5 device panel-to-panel, without screen protectors, for accurate measurements. The tipster conducted their tests with the same device (Magic V5) that Honor claims is 8.8mm thick [7].
In the comparison video, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 appears ever-so-slightly thinner than the Magic V5 [8]. The Magic V5, when folded, measures 8.8mm, and when fully opened, it measures 4.1mm [9].
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 was unveiled during Samsung's Unpacked event, and it's clear that Samsung has made significant strides in reducing the thickness of its flagship foldable device. User comments on the measurement methods used are split, adding an intriguing layer to this technological battle.
[1] Samsung Unpacked 2022: Everything Announced (The Verge) [2] Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Everything We Know So Far (TechRadar) [3] Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Release Date, Price, Specs, and More (Tom's Guide) [4] Honor Magic V5: Specs, Price, and Release Date (GSM Arena) [5] Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) on Twitter [6] Honor Disputes Galaxy Z Fold 7 Thinness Claim (Android Central) [7] Honor Suggests Accurate Thickness Measurement Method (Phone Arena) [8] Ice Universe's Comparison Video (YouTube) [9] Honor Magic V5: Detailed Specifications (GizmoChina)
Gadgets like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Honor Magic V5 are both renowned for their ultra-thin profiles in the realm of smartphones technology. The Galaxy Z Fold 7, when folded, boasts a thickness of only 8.9 mm, narrowly edging out the Honor Magic V5, which is reportedly around 8.8 mm thick, according to Honor's measurement method.
