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Mint
11 hours ago
- Mint
Vivo X Fold 5 India launch leaked, may launch soon after Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Vivo is launching its new generation foldable smartphone, the Vivo X Fold 5, in the global market. The smartphone is making its China debut on June 25 and is expected to launch in India in July. The Vivo X Fold 5 was also spotted on the BIS platform, hinting towards an imminent India launch. As we get closer to the launch timeline, a new report has come forward revealing the India launch timeline for the new Vivo foldable. Additionally, it might come as a surprise to many that the Vivo X Fold 5 could launch soon after the global launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. Therefore, it will be a clash of two strong competitors in the foldable smartphone market. According to a 91Mobiles report, the Vivo X Fold 5 could launch between July 10 and July 15 in India. However, the official launch date is still awaited. This launch timeline is very close to the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, which is expected to take place on July 9. Therefore, in the same month, we will get two flagship book-style foldables, enabling buyers to have wider options. Alongside the India launch timeline, the Vivo X Fold 5 is expected to come with a thin and lightweight design. Therefore, the smartphone's slimness will be compared with the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Honor Magic V5. In terms of numbers, the Vivo X Fold 5 could measure 11.2mm when folded and 5.2mm when unfolded. Despite having a slim build, the X Fold 5 is rumoured to be backed by a 6000mAh battery that may come with 80W wired and 40W wireless charging support.
Digital Trends
14 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
Digital Trends
2 days ago
- Digital Trends
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 launch date leaks, but there might be a bigger problem
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 launch date is tipped to be less than three weeks away, but it's going to be beaten to the punch by another foldable which could put a dampener on Samsung's announcement. Chinese smartphone maker Honor has announced when it will officially launch its next foldable, confirming that it will be the 'world's thinnest foldable smartphone'. Recommended Videos The Honor Magic V5 will be introduced in China on July 2, and looks set to wrestle the thinnest foldable crown back from Oppo, which had taken it from Honor and the Magic V3 with the arrival of the Oppo Find N5 earlier this year. Considering the Find N5 is just 8.9mm when folded and a super svelte 4.2mm unfolded (ignoring the camera bump), the Honor Magic V5 looks set to be a particularly slick piece of hardware. It means when folded, the Magic V5 isn't going to be that much thicker than the Galaxy S25 Ultra (8.2mm) or the iPhone 16 Pro Max (8.3mm) – and neither of those phones fold. Phone Folded Unfolded Oppo Find N5 (2025) 8.9mm 4.2mm Honor Magic V3 (2024) 9.3mm 4.4mm Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) 10.5mm 5.1mm OnePlus Open (2023) 11.7mm 5.8mm Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (2024) 12.1mm 5.6mm As the table above shows, its current Z Fold 6 is considerably thicker than rival foldables from Oppo, Honor and Google – so there's a lot of work for Samsung to do if it wants the Z Fold 7's hardware to compete here. The good news for Samsung fans is rumors suggest the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be considerably thinner than the Fold 6, as Samsung continues to tease its next foldable, but there are conflicting reports on just how thin it will be. Usually reliable leaker Universe Ice has suggested the Galaxy Z Fold 7 might be as thin as 3.9mm when unfolded – which would really give the Magic V5 a run for its money – but a more recent report from SamMobile suggest Samsung's foldable will be 4.54mm unfolded and 9mm folded. This is very similar to an Android Headlines report from February, giving more weight to this sizing. Still, at 9mm folded it would be considerable improvement over the Z Fold 6, but it could still have fans looking enviously at other foldables. Thinness envy Honor says 'the Magic V5 is designed to directly challenge the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7', and along with this bold statement, the Chinese manufacturer gave us our first look at the slender profile of the Magic V5. I was seriously impressed by the Magic V3 after spending an extended period of time with it, and it did make me disappointed that my Pixel 9 Pro Fold was noticeably chunkier. With the Magic V5 set to be even slimmer, I fully expect a phone which is supremely pocketable and comfortable in the hand. And that's exactly what you should expect from a phone with a price tag as lofty as today's foldables. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 will likely come with its own sizable asking price, and when I part with quite so much money I want to know I'm getting something special. Samsung has teased us by saying it's lining up an 'Ultra' branded foldable this year, which could well be the Z Fold 7, and while that should mean excellent power and cameras, it could also mean a higher price tag. While a more expensive foldable isn't necessarily a bad thing, if we get the scenario where Samsung increases the price but doesn't refine the design to beat, or even match, the Honor and Oppo competition, it will take some of the shine off the Z Fold 7's introduction. The thinnest foldable in the US? According to reliable leaker Evan Blass, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 7 on July 9, just seven days after the Honor Magic V5 is announced in China. The next Galaxy Unpacked: 9 July 2025 @ 10AM EDT — Evan Blass (@evleaks) June 18, 2025 But even if the Galaxy Z Fold 7 isn't as thin as the Honor Magic V5, the latter is unlikely to be available to buy in the US, as previous Honor devices haven't launched here. And with the Oppo Find N5 also not available in the US, it leaves American foldable phone fans with a limited choice. It means that for the US, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 may be the thinnest foldable phone available. While that will be some comfort for buyers, there could be that nagging voice reminding you there's something more slender out there in the world. Either way, it looks like we won't have to wait much longer to find out if Honor and Samsung will introduce us to some of the best foldable phones of 2025.
Phone Arena
10-06-2025
- Phone Arena
Honor Magic V5 could debut with striking new color as Galaxy Z Fold 7 rivalry heats up
Referential image of the Honor Magic V3. | Image credit — PhoneArena Honor is expected to launch its next foldable phone, the Magic V5, later this month, and new leaks suggest it could arrive with a new color option that might catch some attention. According to a tipster on Weibo, the device is rumored to come in four color variants: Velvet Black, Snow White, Tundra Green, and a brand-new Silk Gold finish. Tipster claims the Honor Magic V5 foldable will sport a new gold color option . | Image credit — Weibo The first three colorways match those of last year's Magic V3, but the addition of gold could be a fresh move by Honor to give the device a more premium appearance. While color alone won't determine a phone's success, it can help a product stand out in a competitive market, especially as more brands start offering similar foldable designs. The Honor Magic V5 is rumored to skip the "V4" name and jump directly to V5. According to early reports, the device could be one of the thinnest foldables yet, with a folded thickness of under 9mm. If accurate, this would make it slightly slimmer than the latest Oppo Find N5, which measures 8.93mm when folded. The Magic V3 already offered a 5150mAh battery with 66W fast charging and solid wireless charging support, so this year's model could improve on that without sacrificing slimness. The timing of the Magic V5's release puts it right up against the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which is also expected to be revealed in July. Samsung's next foldable is rumored to bring modest design changes and upgraded internals, but so far, there have been no major leaks pointing to bold new colors or significant changes in appearance. That's where the Silk Gold color on the Magic V5 might give Honor a visual edge, even if just for initial impressions. While Samsung continues to lead the global foldables market, Honor has been quietly gaining ground, especially in the ultra-thin segment. Whether the Magic V5 can compete on performance remains to be seen, but a slimmer design, larger battery, and refreshed styling suggest Honor is aiming to push its foldable series forward in both form and function. We'll be watching closely as the official launch approaches.
GSM Arena
10-06-2025
- GSM Arena
Honor Magic V5 to come in a shiny new color
Honor is rumored to be skipping the number 4 and going from the Magic V3 which launched last year to the Magic V5 which we're expecting in a few weeks (blame tetraphobia). Now a new rumor out of China purportedly shares the Magic V5's colorways, and one stands out - gold. It used to be all the rage many years ago, then it fell out of fashion, and while you can still find hints of it here and there, it's been a while since we've had a properly shiny gold smartphone. Honor Magic V3 Aside from the blingy colorway, there will also be three other options: black, white, and Dunhuang, which is interesting because it's the name of a city. A past leak from the same source claimed the Magic V5 would come with a 6,100 mAh battery with support for 66W wired charging. Other rumors have said it would be under 9 mm thick, retaking the thinness crown from the Oppo Find N5, and it should come with a 200 MP periscope telephoto camera apparently, an 8-inch folding screen, a 6.45-inch cover display, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC at the helm. Honor Magic V3 Oppo Find N5 Via
