The foldable smartphone race is heating up, and Honor is ready to make a bold statement with the launch of its next-generation foldable flagship — the Honor Magic V5. Set to debut on July 2, 2025, during MWC Shanghai, this device is being hailed as the world’s thinnest and lightest foldable smartphone, a title that could redefine the foldable phone category and challenge Samsung’s dominance in the premium segment.
Honor Takes Aim at Foldable Fatigue
While foldable smartphones have become a hallmark of innovation and status, users often complain about their bulkiness. Honor’s response? The Magic V5 — a foldable phone designed to be sleek, ultra-thin, and lightweight, while still packing top-tier specs and AI capabilities.
Launch Confirmed: July 2 at MWC Shanghai 2025
Honor CEO James Li officially confirmed the Magic V5’s global unveiling at MWC Shanghai. Li called it “the most powerful AI-driven foldable smartphone yet”, highlighting its next-gen performance combined with a design breakthrough that promises a more pocket-friendly foldable.
Breaking Records: How Thin Will It Be?
Honor’s last foldable, the Magic V3, already set industry records at 4.35mm when unfolded and 9.2mm when folded. With the V5, industry insiders expect Honor to go even thinner, possibly breaking the 4mm mark — a feat that could outpace even the slimmest offerings from rivals like Samsung.
Battle with Samsung: Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Magic V5
The timing couldn’t be more competitive. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 is slated for launch on July 8, 2025, just six days after the Magic V5. With Honor focusing on AI integration and sleek industrial design, this launch could shake up the foldable market, which Samsung has long dominated.
Honor’s strategy focuses on reducing thickness without compromising usability or battery life, areas where foldables traditionally struggle. If Honor succeeds, it could push the entire industry toward thinner, more ergonomic designs.
What to Expect: Leaked Specs (Unconfirmed)
While full specifications will be revealed on launch day, leaks suggest the Magic V5 may feature:
A next-gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset
Triple-lens rear camera setup with AI enhancements
7.9-inch internal OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
5,000mAh battery with 66W fast charging
MagicOS AI Suite for productivity and personalization
These features, coupled with its slim profile, could make the Magic V5 a true powerhouse in a sleek package.
Final Word: Can Honor Outshine Samsung?
Honor is betting big on design innovation, AI, and performance to win over consumers and tech critics alike. If the Magic V5 does launch as the thinnest foldable phone in the world, it will not only steal headlines — it might also reshape consumer expectations for what a foldable phone can and should be.
Stay tuned for the official unveiling on July 2.
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