Could the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Actually Be the Thinnest Foldable?
Recent hands-on comparisons suggest the Galaxy Z Fold 7 might feel thinner than its closest rival—despite the numbers saying otherwise.
The Battle for the Thinnest Foldable
When rumors about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 first surfaced, many speculated it could become the world’s thinnest foldable. However, Honor’s Magic V5 soon stole the spotlight with an official thickness of 8.8mm, dethroning Samsung’s 8.9mm claim. But now, real-world testing by tech reviewers hints that Honor’s measurement might not tell the full story.
Why Does the Z Fold 7 Feel Thinner Than the Magic V5?
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Honor Magic V5 launched just a week apart, making them natural competitors. In the race for ultra-thin foldables, every fraction of a millimeter counts—but actual user experience might not always match the specs.
Interestingly, only the Ivory White variant of the Magic V5 hits the advertised 8.8mm thickness, while other colors (Black, Dawn Gold, Reddish Brown) measure 9.0mm—the same as the Z Fold 7. Yet, informal tests by Ice Universe on X (formerly Twitter) suggest the Z Fold 7 could feel slimmer in hand.
In one experiment, a flat object placed across both devices tilted slightly toward the Magic V5, implying it might be thicker than claimed. A simple ball-roll test also suggested the Z Fold 7 had a flatter, more uniform profile.
Is Honor Cheating the Measurements?
The discrepancy might come down to how thickness is measured. Honor reportedly tested the Magic V5 without its pre-installed screen protector—a component that adds a tiny but noticeable amount of bulk. Since users can’t (and shouldn’t) remove this protector, the real-world thickness could be slightly higher than advertised.
What This Means for Samsung
While Ice Universe’s tests aren’t lab-grade, they raise an intriguing possibility: the retail Z Fold 7 might actually be thinner than the retail Magic V5 in daily use. If confirmed with precise micrometer measurements, Samsung could leverage this as a major marketing advantage—especially since the company isn’t shy about poking fun at competitors.
| Device | Folded Thickness (mm) |
|———————–|————————–|
| Honor Magic V5 (Ivory White) | 8.8 |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | 8.9 |
| Oppo Find N5 | 8.9 |
| Vivo X Fold 5 | 9.2 |
The Bottom Line
For now, Honor holds the official title of “world’s thinnest foldable.” But if real-world usage favors the Z Fold 7, Samsung could flip the narrative—proving that specs don’t always tell the whole story.
Would you prioritize on-paper thinness or real-world feel in a foldable? Let us know in the comments!
