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GSM Arena
6 hours ago
- GSM Arena
Honor Magic V5 to hit its first European market on August 12
The Honor Magic V5, unveiled earlier this month, was initially only available in China. However, the Magic V5 was recently launched in Malaysia, and on August 12, it will make its debut in the first European country - Romania. It's unclear how many memory configurations and color options of the Honor Magic V5 will be available to Romanian customers, so we'll have to wait until August 12 for that and the foldable's Romanian pricing. What we do know is that the Magic V5 will also be launched in the UK and Germany, as Honor has set up pre-registration pages on its local websites for these markets. However, we are yet to hear about the Honor Magic V5's launch dates for these countries. The Honor Magic V5 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, packs a 5,820 mAh battery (6,100 mAh in the Chinese version), runs Android 15-based Magic OS 9, and comes with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage onboard. Honor Magic V5 The Magic V5's triple camera setup on the rear comprises a 50MP primary, a 50MP ultrawide, and a 64MP periscope telephoto unit, while the two selfie cameras use 20MP sensors. The smartphone's cover display measures 6.43" diagonally, whereas the folding display has a diagonal of 7.95". You can check out our Honor Magic V5's unboxing and hands-on here to learn more about the slim foldable. We also have a hands-on video, which is attached below. Via (in Romanian)
GSM Arena
9 hours ago
- GSM Arena
Honor responds with photo evidence of Magic V5's thickness
Ice Universe posted a video that demonstrated that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner than the Honor Magic V5. Officially, the Galaxy is 8.9mm, while the Magic is 8.8mm, so it should be the other way around. What's going on? Honor contacted us to clear things up. First, it shared these images that use calipers to confirm that the Magic V5 is 8.80mm when closed and 4.10mm when opened, just as the official specs claim. Honor Magic V5 measurements by Honor Ice has his own test with a set of calipers that show 8.95mm for the Honor and 8.79mm for the Galaxy. The leakster states that the Ivory White Magic V5 was the one being measured, as it should be. The Ivory White one is thinner than the other three colorways, which measure 9.0mm/4.2mm folded/unfolded. In the message to us, Honor states that the claimed thickness does not include 'the inner and outer screen protective films' (those are removable). The company also points to manufacturing tolerances and measurement inaccuracies that can also affect the result. Ice Universe measurements: Honor Magic V5 • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Honor has derived the dimensions of the Magic V5 based on standardized lab testing methods. On its global site it says this: 'Data comes from the HONOR Lab. 8.8mm refers to the thickness of the Ivory White model in the folded state. The overall thickness does not include the inner and outer screen protective films and the raised part of the camera. 217g refers to the weight of the Ivory White model excluding the inner protective film. The actual data may vary depending on configurations, manufacturing processes and measurement methods. Please refer to the actual device.' At the end of the day, this is mostly about bragging rights – which company has the thinnest horizontal foldable? Well, in person you are not going to feel a 0.1mm difference, so it doesn't matter too much.
Phone Arena
12 hours ago
- Phone Arena
So, how thin would a Chinese foldable go with Samsung's abysmal battery?
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is finally official, and Samsung is proudly calling it the thinnest Galaxy foldable to date. How thin are we talking? Well, very thin. Folded, the Z Fold 7 comes in at just 8.9 mm, which is impressive considering where we started years ago with the chunky OG Fold. The pioneer was 17.1 mm thick when folded. Yeah, in six years, Sammy slashed it almost in two. Back to 2025 and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 's rivals. For comparison, the Honor Magic V5 measures 8.8 mm, and the Oppo Find N5 sits at 8.93 mm. In other words, Samsung didn't reinvent physics here, but it's in the same league as the leanest competitors. Something we shouldn't applaud Samsung so loudly for, since it's not the first the enter the sub-9 mm category. Now, in tech land, every millimeter counts, and weight savings are treated like holy scripture. But let's be real – it's not the difference between a leather wallet, full of Benjamins and a credit card. To put it mildly, the Z Fold 7 isn't rewriting the rulebook on slimness. Still, a certain tipster out there is really impressed with what Samsung did: Chinese foldables have nothing on Galaxy Z Fold 7 where it matters Apparently, Ice Universe – Samsung's most passionate critic-slash-fan – ran his own tests on the Fold 7 , and according to him, this phone isn't just Samsung's thinnest foldable yet, it's the thinnest and lightest book-style foldable you can actually buy right now. Well, first, by doing the kind of thing only Ice would do: placing all the big foldables side by side and rolling a tiny ball across them to see which way it tilts. (I wish I were joking.) Then, he busted out the calipers to double-check, because science. His verdict? The Fold 7 beats out the Honor Magic V5, Oppo Find N5, and vivo X Fold 5 in both thickness and weight. And just to spice things up, he also put them on a scale and found the Fold 7 is even lighter than official specs suggest – about 218 grams, compared to 224 g for Honor and a chunky 236 g for Oppo and vivo. So yes, Samsung shaved every possible gram. But here's where things get interesting: how did Samsung achieve this feat? Spoiler alert – it came at a cost. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 does not support Samsung's beloved S Pen, which feels almost criminal considering the Fold series was pitched as the productivity king. And then there's the battery: a downright abysmal 4,272 mAh. That's tiny by today's standards, especially for a device powering two displays. Could that be the magic trick behind its newfound diet plan? Probably. Samsung clearly decided thinness was the hill to die on, even if it meant sacrificing battery longevity and pen that got me thinking: if this is what Samsung can do by slapping in a battery smaller than what we see in Galaxy A-series phones, what happens if the Chinese rivals played the same game?Imagine the Honor Magic V5 or Oppo Find N5 rocking a measly ~4,000 mAh cell instead of their current, more generous packs (6,100 mAh and 5,600 mAh, respectively). These phones could end up so thin they'd practically disappear when you turn them sideways. Throw in some cutting-edge silicon-carbon batteries – which are all the rage in China right now – and we're talking even better space efficiency plus blazing charging batteries can be smaller, hold the same charge, and top up ridiculously fast. It's like black magic, but with course, there's a catch. You can't keep shaving down frames forever without running into problems. If the Chinese brands start trimming even further to chase Samsung's thinness crown, something's gotta give. My money says the next step would be going portless, because where the heck do you put a USB-C connector when the frame is as thin as paper? We're already hearing whispers about wireless-only concepts, and this obsession with slimness might just push things in that direction faster than we here's the kicker: Chinese foldables already tend to outshine Samsung in some key areas. Take cameras, for example. Honor and Oppo often throw in secondary shooters that make Samsung's inner display cam look like an afterthought. The Honor Magic V5 and Oppo Find N5 are prime examples – they pack more versatile camera setups while still keeping things reasonably slim. So while Samsung's out here flexing its caliper-friendly waistline, the rivals are saying, "Cool story, bro", while taking better the end of the day, though, all this obsession over a millimeter here and a gram there feels a little… redundant. I'd rather have a foldable with a reliable, beefy battery, powerful cameras, and frames that can survive more than two accidental drops than some fragile, wafer-thin fashion get me wrong – Samsung deserves credit for engineering wizardry. They've built a foldable that's slimmer and lighter than ever, and for a lot of people, that's going to be the headline feature. What really tips the scales in Samsung's favor isn't the micrometer race – it's availability. You can actually buy the Galaxy Z Fold 7 without importing it through some sketchy reseller who only accepts crypto and good vibes. It's backed by Samsung's global support network, and that matters. So while I'll keep daydreaming about some mythical Chinese foldable that's thinner than air and charges from zero to 100 in the time it takes to microwave popcorn, the reality is simple: most people will end up with Samsung's latest. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
The Citizen
12 hours ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Honor Magic V5 foldable smartphone to land on SA shores soon
The foldable smartphone competition is heating up The Honor Magic V5 will be arriving in SA in October. Picture: Honor The foldable smartphone competition is heating up with Honor announcing that it will be bringing its Honor Magic V5 to the country. The much-anticipated device is expected to land on South African shores in October, in another twist in the battle to get a bigger slice of the foldable market. The announcement comes after Samsung unveiled its Galaxy Z Fold 7 last week. Huawei also has the Mate X and the triple-fold Mate XT, which is currently available in South Africa. Aesthetics Mark Lei, Managing Director of Honor South Africa, told The Citizen at a roundtable discussion on Thursday, that they have set the trend with thinner foldable devices. Lei said that while they have made the thinnest foldable smartphones, they don't want to compromise on other aesthetics. 'Until today, not only Honor, but also our competitors they are similar with us. Whether you must be the thinnest, I don't know, I didn't ask HQ, because thinnest doesn't really mean anything. It's easy for marketing. 'But more importantly than that, if you make it thinner, what else would you compromise because of that, that's the most important thing,' Lei said. The foldable smartphone competition is heating up with Honor announcing that it will be bringing its Honor Magic V5 to South Africa. Mark Lei, Managing Director of Honor South Africa speaks about the phone being very thin. #HonorMagicV5 @HonorAfrica @TheCitizen_News — 𝙵𝚊𝚒𝚣𝚎𝚕 𝙿𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚕 ⚡️ (@FaizelPatel143) July 17, 2025 NOW READ: Battle of the bulge: Samsung unveils new thinner Galaxy Z Fold 7 [VIDEO] Battery Honor will launch the Magic V5 with a 5 820mAh battery, which is more powerful than what is packed in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (4 400mAh). The company has used 15% silicon content to build this material and ensure more power in a lightweight design. Specs Colour and pricing When pressed for South African pricing, Lei did not budge, saying Honour will share the recommended retail price (RRP) closer to the October date. However, Lei did say that the Magic V5 is expected to retail for less than the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (512 GB), which sells for R45,999. As for colour options that will be coming to South Africa, Lei said the Dawn Gold hero colourway will be made available, with Ivory White being another potential colour option to land in the country. ALSO READ: Huawei unveils Pura 80 series smartphones with innovative camera system [VIDEO]
Irish Examiner
17 hours ago
- Irish Examiner
Nothing Phone (3): The most distinctive-looking Android phone of the year
In a smartphone market crowded with lookalikes, the Nothing Phone (3) stands out like a neon sign in a sea of grey. It's bold, nostalgic, and unapologetically different. After using it as my daily driver for the past couple of weeks, I've got a clearer picture of where this phone shines and where it falls short. Design and build The Nothing Phone (3) is available in two colours: black and white. Picture: Noel Campion. There really is nothing quite like the Phone (3). Its transparent rear, with architectural grooves, bold lines, and an asymmetric camera array, immediately catches the eye. Some may call it gimmicky, while others appreciate its retro-futuristic aesthetic. I love the design, but I can understand how those with a preference for symmetry might find it a bit jarring. The rear camera lenses on the Phone (3) don't protrude as much as those on many other flagship phones, which gives it a cleaner profile. However, at 9mm thick, it's not the slimmest device either. For context, the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 measures 8.9mm when folded, and the Honor Magic V5 is even slimmer at just 8.8mm folded. While the Phone (3) is Nothing's flagship, it's not as premium as flagships from some of the other top brands in terms of materials. You get Gorilla Glass Victus on the front, which gives it flagship protection, but the rear uses Gorilla Glass 7i, a more budget-friendly variant. It looks great, but you'll definitely want a case, and thankfully, Nothing includes one in the box as well as a pre-installed screen protector. Specific notifications or contacts can trigger unique AI-generated matrix animations and sounds on the new Glyph Matrix display. Picture: Noel Campion. A notable upgrade is the water and dust resistance, which has improved from IP54 on the Phone (2) to IP68 on this model. This means it's significantly more resistant to dust and can withstand full submersion in water, offering much better protection. Button layout is straightforward, with volume on the left and power on the right. There's also the Essential Key on the right side, a dedicated shortcut button featuring AI smarts. It defaults to basic functions like screenshots or voice memos, which are saved into your Essential Space, but lacks built-in remapping options. Hopefully, Nothing will allow you to reassign this in a future update. A great new addition to the rear of the Phone (3) is a small red square that lights up and blinks when recording video or using the voice recorder. It's a subtle yet stylish touch that also serves as a handy visual cue. Display The stunning 6.67-inch display has a 460ppi pixel density and a 1,000Hz touch sampling rate. Picture: Noel Campion. The 6.67-inch AMOLED panel is sharp, vibrant, and incredibly bright, reaching a peak brightness of 4,500 nits in ideal conditions. Everything from scrolling to video playback looks fluid thanks to a 120Hz refresh rate. However, the display tech is not LTPO, meaning it can only scale down to around 30Hz rather than 1Hz. That's a detail that might not matter to most, but may have a slight effect on power efficiency for things like the always-on display. Still, the size and brightness are huge pluses. Watching HDR content on this screen is a treat, and outdoor visibility is excellent. Bezels are minimal and uniform, and the flat-screen design, along with rounded corners and chamfered edges, ensures top-notch usability. Performance The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4's processing speed is 125% faster than Phone (2). Picture: Noel Campion. Inside, the Phone (3) runs on a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, a capable but not top-of-the-range chipset. In everyday use, using social apps, multitasking, and photography, it feels snappy and smooth. Even some light gaming is handled well, though frame rates can dip in more demanding titles. It doesn't feel sluggish, but it doesn't quite hit flagship levels of speed or fluidity under pressure either. If you're a power user or gamer, this is worth considering. For most people, though, I don't think you'll notice a difference. My review unit shipped with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage – the base model features 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Features The Nothing Phone (3) supports 65W fast wired charging, 15W wireless charging, and 5W reverse wireless charging. Picture: Noel Campion. Nothing has built its Phone series identity around its unique Glyph lights interface, but the Phone (3) ditches this for a new monochrome circle with a micro-LED grid with 489 tiny lights in the top right corner, which Nothing calls Glyph Matrix. This works in conjunction with the Glyph button. A tap cycles through tools and widgets, while a press-and-hold activates or plays the selected feature. Over time, this novel feature has the potential to evolve into something more practical; however, at the moment, its usefulness is quite limited. You can check battery life, start timers, or activate a few fun features, such as 'spin the bottle.' Phone (3) comes with the latest WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 support. Picture: Noel Campion. While I wasn't initially impressed with the Glyph Matrix, over time, and by using it as intended to reduce screen-on time, I began to appreciate its subtle benefits. I started placing the Phone (3) face down on my desk, allowing the Glyph Matrix to quietly alert me to new messages, incoming calls, and other notifications. If the goal was to reduce distractions, then in my case, it worked. Essential Space offers new features, including Flip to Record, a quick way to record meetings and have them transcribed, recognising speakers, summarising your recordings, and highlighting action points. Battery and charging performance Wireless charging finally makes its debut here, alongside 65W fast wired charging and a massive 5,150mAh battery. There's no charger included, but using a 100W PD charger, I was able to charge it from 0 to 100% in under an hour. In my experience, the battery life has been exceptional, often stretching to two full days on moderate use. That's easily one of the phone's strongest selling points. Cameras The Phone (3) features a triple rear camera setup, sporting a 50MP main sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS). It has a large 1/1.3-inch sensor, a 24mm focal length, and a wide ƒ/1.68 aperture. Picture: Noel Campion. The triple-camera system features a 50MP 1/1.3-inch main camera sensor, taking in 44% more light than Phone (2), a 50MP ultrawide lens and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with optical image stabilisation. Sounds impressive, and in daylight it mostly is. Shots are punchy, social-ready, and well-detailed, especially from the main camera. Night shots can be hit-or-miss, with inconsistent exposure and some loss of detail. The telephoto camera is excellent, delivering impressive zoom performance and cleaner images than expected. It also doubles as a macro lens, capturing crisp, detailed close-up shots without needing to get so close that you cast a shadow over your subject. This is a major win for macro photography enthusiasts. The 50MP front-facing camera is also surprisingly good. Selfies are detailed with accurate skin tones and colour reproduction. Video recording tops out at 4K, with good stabilisation and rich colours, though there's no pro video mode or log capture, which limits creative control. Verdict The Nothing Phone (3) dares to be different, blending standout design with practical upgrades like IP68 water resistance, excellent battery life, and a bright AMOLED display. While performance isn't flagship-tier and some features feel experimental, it's a refreshing alternative in a world of smartphone sameness. If you value style and innovation over raw specs, it's definitely worth a look. From €849 Harvey Norman
