Honor Magic V5: The World’s Thinnest Foldable—With a Caveat

Honor is back in the foldable game with the launch of the Magic V5 in China, aiming to steal the crown as the world's thinnest foldable smartphone. But there's a twist—while the phone’s profile is impressively slim, its camera bump tells another story.

Let’s dive into what makes the Magic V5 so compelling (and controversial), from its ultra-thin design to its impressive hardware and massive camera module.

Ultra-Thin Profile: Setting New Records

The Honor Magic V5 takes thinness seriously.

• The phone measures just 8.8mm thick in its closed state for the “Warm White” variant, edging out competitors like the 8.93mm Oppo Find N5 and the expected 8.9–9mm Galaxy Z Fold 7.
  
  

• Other color options will come in at a slightly thicker 9mm.
  
  

• The “Warm White” variant also stands out by being lighter at 217 grams, giving users a more comfortable in-hand feel.

For fans of minimalist hardware, this engineering feat is impressive. But there’s a catch lurking on the back.

That Giant Camera Bump

Despite its slim silhouette, the Magic V5 houses an absolutely massive camera module that’s hard to ignore.

• It features a 50MP main camera, 50MP ultrawide, and a 64MP 3x telephoto lens.
  
  

• Both the inner and outer displays have 20MP selfie cameras.
  
  

• But the trade-off? The camera module is so thick it sticks out dramatically—even thicker than either half of the folded device.

As The Verge’s Dominic Preston notes, this bump is even larger than what you’ll find on competitors like the Oppo Find N5. The hope is that all that extra space translates to better image quality, but time will tell if it truly delivers.

Powerhouse Specs Inside a Slim Body

Beyond its design, the Honor Magic V5 isn’t cutting corners on specs:

• Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset for top-tier performance.
  
  

• A generous 7.95-inch inner display and 6.43-inch outer display ensure immersive use in both modes.
  
  

• Configurable with up to 16GB of RAM and a whopping 1TB of storage.
  
  

• Ships with Android 15 out of the box for the latest software features.
  
  

• Battery capacity varies by model: 6,100 mAh on the top-tier variant and 5,820 mAh on others.

These specs position it as a serious contender among foldables, with the latest silicon, ample memory, and big screens for multitasking and media consumption.

Availability: China First, Global Later?

For now, the Magic V5 is only officially launched in China.

• Honor’s global site hasn’t listed the device yet.
  
  

• Expect announcements about international availability in the coming months.

If you’re outside China, you may need to wait to get your hands on one—but its design choices will no doubt influence the foldable market worldwide.

If you’re planning to pick up the Honor Magic V5 or any new phone soon, one thing to think about is transferring your data.

That’s where Smart Transfer shines. As a third-party WhatsApp transfer app designed for easy file migration, Smart Transfer’s clone phone files  feature lets you quickly move photos, videos, contacts, messages, and other data between Android and iOS devices seamlessly—even across brands.

Instead of struggling with clunky backups or incompatible systems, Smart Transfer ensures your new foldable is ready to go with all your memories and essentials intact. It’s the perfect copy the data companion for anyone upgrading to cutting-edge devices like the Magic V5.

Bold Design, Big Trade-Off

Honor’s Magic V5 is a statement piece: the world’s thinnest foldable (depending on color), with flagship-level hardware and a standout camera system that’s hard to miss—literally.

While that giant camera bump might divide opinion, the specs and design innovation are sure to shake up the foldable market. For users willing to embrace the trade-off, the Magic V5 represents one of the most ambitious foldable designs to date.