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Digital Trends
5 hours ago
- Digital Trends
New images of ‘world's thinnest foldable' show what the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is up against
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 will face stiff competition when it arrives next month as we get a better look at the Honor Magic V5, with official images of the soon-to-be world's thinnest foldable phone. The battle for the best folding phone of the year is intensifying. We've already had the Motorola Razr 2025, Razr Ultra, and the super slender Oppo Find N5, but things are reaching fever pitch with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 expected to arrive in the coming weeks. Recommended Videos But that's not before the Honor Magic V5 arrives on the scene on July 2. Honor has already confirmed the V5 will be the world's thinnest foldable, nabbing the crown from the Find N5, and the images posted to its Weibo account give us a closer look at its svelte side profile. There is one elephant in the room when looking at these images though, the camera bump. Don't expect Honor to be taking into account this sizable protrusion when it talks millimetres come the launch on July 2. It's highly likely we'll be given the dimensions of the thinnest part of the handset. While that may feel a little disingenuous, it's common practice for smartphone manufacturers to take the thinnest part of their products when flaunting these impressive specs. So while the Magic V5 will be chunkier than the advertised thickness around the camera, it's still set to be a foldable with head-turning attraction. Game on Honor isn't the only one hyping up its upcoming foldable, as Samsung has been heavily teasing the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in recent weeks as well. Samsung is billing is upcoming handset as its 'thinnest, lightest and most advanced foldable yet', with rumors suggesting it has a significant design overhaul in the works. Its current foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 6, is portly in comparison to the competition from Honor, Oppo, and Google – measuring 12.1mm folded. To be the world's thinnest foldable, the Honor Magic V5 will need to be under 8.9mm (the thickness of the Find N5). We've seen reports from SamMobile and Android Headlines suggesting Samsung could get the thickness of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 down to around 9mm, which would be a marked improvement. And while the Magic V5 might be thinner, it's unlikely to be available in the US – giving Samsung a clear shot at winning over foldable fans. Via Android Authority
The Citizen
5 hours ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Honor 400 & 400 Pro launch underscores impressive AI investment, local inclusion and bold 2028 market share ambition
The Honor 400 & 400 Pro bring high-end features into a more accessible range. The Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro were launched at Kyalami Racecourse. Picture: Supplied/Honor South Africa Following strong uptake of its AI-powered innovations in South Africa, Honor has introduced the new Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro. This is a launch that could further entrench the brand's momentum in the local mid-to-premium market. Unveiled at Kyalami Racecourse, the event brought together government and industry voices, including Communications Minister Solly Malatsi, underscoring the growing alignment between mobile innovation and digital policy. The Honor 400 & 400 Pro marks a notable shift in normalising access to premium technology. These devices bring high-end features into a more accessible range, including: The first global rollout of Google Cloud's Veo 2 Image-to-Video tool , built directly into the phone's gallery; , built directly into the phone's gallery; AI Deepfake Detection and on-device call translation to meet the privacy and productivity demands, which can detect whether the participant in a video call is using deepfake technology; and to meet the privacy and productivity demands, which can detect whether the participant in a video call is using deepfake technology; Honor's 50× AI SuperZoom , intelligent editing tools and the incredible 200MP main sensor; , intelligent editing tools and the incredible 200MP main sensor; A 6000mAh silicon-carbon battery, IP-rated build quality and MagicOS 9.0 across the range and a big storage of 12+512G. The Honor 400 is powered by a Snapdragon, while the 400 Pro introduces Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance. Both devices are supported by Android updates and security patches, a rare commitment in this segment. ALSO READ: See South Africa like never before: Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro capture breathtaking views with AI SuperZoom camera The Honor 400 Series is launched with a promotional offer: Buyers will receive R8 000 worth of additional value in the form of the Honor Choice Watch 2i, Honor Choice Earbuds X7 Lite and an Honor Choice Powerbank 10000mAh until 31 July 2025. Available from Vodacom, MTN, Telkom and Cell C, the Honor 400 is priced from R12 999 and the Honor 400 Pro from R17 999. With hardware innovation backed by long-term AI investment, Honor is further positioning itself as both a product leader and a strategic player in South Africa's mobile economy. NOW READ: WhatsApp to get ads: Here's what you need to know
Phone Arena
6 hours ago
- Phone Arena
Thin is in and this Galaxy Z Fold 7 rival just proved it again
The Chinese brand Honor has just given us the first glimpse of its upcoming foldable, the Magic V5 – and it is expected to reclaim the title of the world's thinnest smartphone. In the days leading up to the launch event, set for July 2, Honor is teasing the upcoming Magic V5 – and the latest teaser gives us a good (although not complete) look at its design. And yep, it is looking incredibly thin. There's also a huge camera bump on the back, rumored to include a 200 MP periscope telephoto sensor. The new Gold color looks pretty sleek. | Image credit – Honor The teaser shows the device in a color that is likely the previously rumored premium Silk Gold, which will join last year's Magic V3 colors: Velvet Black Snow White Tundra Green The new option definitely looks sleek and gives the phone a bit of a style edge over rivals like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which – once again – is expected to show up in some pretty tame shades. Now, according to this teaser, the Magic V5 is set to become the world's thinnest foldable. That means it will beat out the current record-holder, the Oppo Find N5, which comes in at 8.9 mm folded and 4.2 mm when open. It's basically a rematch – Honor held the title before, then Oppo took it, and now Honor wants it back. So, it looks like this is going to be a yearly back-and-forth between the two. But it's not just Oppo in the race. Samsung is also expected to launch its slimmest Galaxy Z Fold yet – likely just under 9 mm – though still probably not as thin as what Honor's cooking. And then there's vivo, with the X Fold 5 set to drop next week. That one is also getting a slimmer body and, interestingly, a way bigger battery than both its predecessor and the upcoming Galaxy phone. Yep, if the leaks are right, Samsung's sticking with the same 4,400mAh battery again on the Fold 7 , while both Honor and vivo are going for 6,000mAh+ cells. So this year, it looks like battery life and design might not be Samsung's strong suits. But global availability? That's still a huge win for Samsung – and a big factor when it comes time to actually buy one of these in-store. Honor Magic V5 expected specs: Snapdragon 8 Elite 16 GB RAM or more 6,100mAh battery 200 MP periscope telephoto camera Satellite messaging support Loads of AI features The Honor Magic V5 is shaping up to be a real threat in the foldables game and with three big launches lined up in the next few weeks, it has a shot at stealing the spotlight. The current Magic V3 already edged out the Galaxy Z Fold 6 in our review scores (by 0.2 points, but still) and chances are the next-gen battle will not be as close. And if you care about thinness, Honor's clearly ahead and the V5 might be your best bet.I say 'might' because, well, availability is always the catch. There's a good chance this phone won't launch officially in the US – again. But if you are up for importing, this looks like a seriously tempting option. The Magic V5 improves in basically every area compared to last year's model. And considering the Magic V3 already nailed the dream of a foldable that feels like a normal phone when closed, imagine how good an even thinner version will feel. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase This offer is not available in your area.
CNBC
a day ago
- CNBC
Samsung aims to catch up to Chinese rivals for thin foldable phones as Apple said to enter the fray
Samsung will unveil a thinner version of its flagship foldable smartphone at a launch likely set to take place next month, as it battles Chinese rivals to deliver the slimmest devices to the market. Folding phones, which have a single screen that can fold in half, came in focus when Samsung first launched such a device in 2019. But Chinese players, in particular Honor and Oppo, have since aggressively released foldables that are thinner and lighter than Samsung's offerings. Why are slim foldables important? "With foldables, thinness has become more critical than ever because people aren't prepared to accept the compromise for a thicker and heavier phone to get the real estate that a folding phone can deliver," Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insight, told CNBC on Thursday. Honor, Oppo and other Chinese players have used their slim designs to differentiate themselves from Samsung. Let's look at a comparison: Samsung's last foldable from 2024, the Galaxy Z Fold6, is 12.1 millimeter ~(0.48 inches) thick when folded and weighs 239 grams (8.43 oz). Oppo's Find N5, which was released earlier this year, is 8.93 millimeters thick when closed and weighs 229 grams. The Honor Magic V3, which was launched last year, is 9.2 millimeters when folded and weighs 226 grams. "Samsung needs to step up" in foldables, Wood said. And that's what the South Korean tech giant is planning to do at its upcoming launch, which is likely to take place next month. "The newest Galaxy Z series is the thinnest, lightest and most advanced foldable yet – meticulously crafted and built to last," Samsung said in a preview blog post about the phone earlier this month. But the competition is not letting up. Honor is planning a launch on July 2 in China for its latest folding phone, the Magic V5. "The interesting thing for Samsung, if they can approach the thinness that Honor has achieved it is will be a significant step up from predecessor, it will be a tangible step up in design," Wood said. Despite these advances by way of foldables, the market for the devices has not been as exciting as many had hoped. CCS Insight said that foldables will account for just 2% of the overall smartphone market this year. Thinner phones may be one way to address the sluggish market, but consumer preferences would also need to change. "There is a chance that by delivering much thinner foldables that are more akin to the traditional monoblock phone, it will provide an opportunity to turn consumer heads and get them to revisit the idea of having a folding device," Wood said. "However, I would caution foldables do remain problematic because in many cases consumers struggle to see why they need a folding device." Although the market remains small for foldables compared to traditional smartphones, noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities on Wednesday said Apple — which has been notably absent from this product line-up — plans to make a folding iPhone starting next year.
Phone Arena
a day ago
- Phone Arena
Honor's next tablet is even thinner than the Galaxy S25 Edge
Honor is one of the companies that's expected to launch a Galaxy Z Fold 7 competitor before Samsung introduces its flagship. In fact, the Chinese company has already confirmed it will unveil the Magic V5 on July 2. The catch is the foldable will only be introduced in China, so the Galaxy Z Fold 7 might not have any competition globally after Magic V5 is not the only interesting product Honor plans to announce on July 2. The sequel to the MagicPad 2 tablet is also going to be introduced alongside the company's foldable early next month. If you think the Galaxy S25 Edge is incredibly thin, then you'll probably think it's impossible for a tablet to be thinner. Well, the MagicPad 3 is just 5.79mm thick, which is just 0.1mm thinner than the Galaxy S25 Edge. Honor MagicPad 3 is just 0.1mm thinner than the Galaxy S25 Edge | Image credit: Honor But that's not the only main selling point of the high-end tablet. According to the General Manager of Honor's Tablet and IoT Product division, the MagicPad 3 will pack 'the largest battery in the industry.' Based on previous reports, Honor's tablet should feature a huge 12,450 mAh battery. Another 'industry's first' for the MagicPad 3 is the 13.3-inch LCD Oasis eye-protection display, which takes advantage of a dual DDIC setup for dual-core drivers. The innovations that Honor integrated into the display will enable the tablet to offer an ultra-high resolution and refresh rate experience. Honor MagicPad 3 looks stunning in official images | Images credits: Honor Other rumored highlights of the MagicPad 3 include a top-tier Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 16GB RAM, and up to 1TB of internal storage. Also, the tablet's huge battery is said to support 66W wired charging speeds. Several pictures showing the tablet's back and sides have been recently published by Honor on Weibo. These only show the Floating Gold version of the MagicPad 3, but two other color options are likely to be available at launch: Starry Gray and Moon Shadow White. Honor MagicPad 3 will be the company's best tablet to date, so we expect this to be priced pretty high. Sadly, that means the global model will be even more expensive. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
