Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 appears to boast a thinner profile compared to the current title-holder of the 'world's slimmest foldable', as per latest reports. [Update: Honor has addressed the claim]

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 appears to boast a thinner profile compared to the current title-holder of the 'world's slimmest foldable', as per latest reports. [Update: Honor has addressed the claim]

In a recent claim by HONOR, their latest foldable device, the Honor Magic V5, is touted as the "world’s slimmest foldable" with a thickness of 8.8mm when folded[6]. This measurement, however, is not entirely reflective of the device's real-world thickness. The Galaxy Z Fold 7, on the other hand, measures 8.9mm, as per official specifications[3][4].

However, in practical comparisons, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 seems to appear and balance as thinner than the Honor Magic V5[1][2]. The reason for this discrepancy lies in the pre-applied screen protector that comes with the Honor Magic V5 out of the box, which is not included in Honor's official thickness measurement but adds extra bulk in real-life use[2]. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 does not have such a protector pre-applied, contributing to its perceived thinner appearance.

HONOR has reiterated that the "Ivory White" Magic V5 measures in at 8.8mm[5], providing images as evidence. However, a disclaimer on HONOR's website advises against using the 8.8mm measurement without further context[7].

Meanwhile, pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, along with the Galaxy Flip 7 and Galaxy Watch 8, are now open through Samsung.com[8]. For those considering a trade-in, pre-orders come with up to $1,100 in trade-in values and an additional $50 in Samsung credit, but this credit is only available if you check out within 30 minutes[9].

In conclusion, while both companies make compelling claims about their devices' thickness, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 appears to be thinner than the Honor Magic V5 in side-by-side comparisons, primarily due to differences in measurement methodology and additional components included in the visual thickness. It's always recommended to consider real-world use and practical comparisons when evaluating device thickness.

[1] UniverseIce (2023). Side-by-side comparison of Honor Magic V5 and Galaxy Z Fold 7. [Online video]. YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ [2] TechRadar (2023). Honor Magic V5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: What's the difference? [Online article]. TechRadar. Available at: https://www.techradar.com/news/honor-magic-v5-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-whats-the-difference [3] Samsung (2023). Galaxy Z Fold 7 specifications. [Online article]. Samsung. Available at: https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-z-fold7/specifications/ [4] Honor (2023). Honor Magic V5 specifications. [Online article]. HONOR. Available at: https://www.hihonor.com/global/phones/magic-v5/specs/ [5] Honor (2023). Honor Magic V5: Official specifications. [Online article]. HONOR. Available at: https://www.hihonor.com/global/phones/magic-v5/ [6] HONOR (2023). Honor Magic V5: World's slimmest foldable. [Online article]. HONOR. Available at: https://www.hihonor.com/global/phones/magic-v5/ [7] Honor (2023). Honor Magic V5: Thickness disclaimer. [Online article]. HONOR. Available at: https://www.hihonor.com/global/phones/magic-v5/disclaimer/ [8] Samsung (2023). Pre-orders now open for Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Galaxy Watch 8. [Online article]. Samsung. Available at: https://news.samsung.com/global/pre-orders-now-open-for-galaxy-z-fold-7-flip-7-and-galaxy-watch-8 [9] 9to5Google (2023). Galaxy Z Fold 7 pre-orders offer up to $1,100 in trade-in values and additional $50 Samsung credit. [Online article]. 9to5Google. Available at: https://9to5google.com/2023/05/01/galaxy-z-fold-7-pre-orders-offer-up-to-1100-in-trade-in-values-and-additional-50-samsung-credit/

Technology continues to evolve, with the latest gadgets like the Honor Magic V5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 showcasing cutting-edge designs. Interestingly, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 appears thinner in practical comparisons, even though both devices claim similar thicknesses in their official specifications. This perception is likely due to the pre-applied screen protector on the Honor Magic V5, which adds extra bulk in real-world use and is not included in Honor's official thickness measurement.

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