A direct comparison of three foldable phones from Honor, Oppo, and Samsung

With the Magic V6, the Oppo Find N6, and the Galaxy Z Fold7, three very different foldable philosophies come face to face. With the Magic V6, Honor is clearly focused on maximum miniaturization. When folded, it’s barely thicker than a classic flagship, making it one of the slimmest devices in its class. At the same time, Honor has equipped it with the largest battery in this comparison, giving the V6 exceptionally long battery life. Its IP69 certification is also a unique selling point. However, the device has some weaknesses: the inner display, which isn’t always easy to read in everyday use despite its high peak brightness, and its cooling performance under sustained load.

The Oppo Find N6 takes a slightly more balanced approach. It doesn’t feel quite as extremely slim in the hand, but it offers a very high-quality feel and is considered particularly comfortable when unfolded. The display often performs better in everyday use than the Honor’s, particularly in terms of uniform brightness. Additionally, Oppo traditionally excels in its folding mechanism and the barely visible fold line. Compared to the Magic V6, however, it lacks the massive battery, and Oppo also doesn’t achieve the same extreme durability at the IP69 level. Overall, this makes the Find N6 seem a bit more well-rounded, but less uncompromising.

With the Galaxy Z Fold7, Samsung stays true to its philosophy, focusing less on maximum hardware specs and more on a well-rounded overall package. The software, in particular, is considered the gold standard in the foldable category, including multitasking and a long-term update strategy. App optimization is also often ahead of the competition. However, Samsung lags behind its Chinese competitors in terms of battery life and charging speed, and the device’s thickness is less impressive than Honor’s. As a result, the Fold7 feels more conservative but often integrates most seamlessly into everyday use.

A direct comparison reveals that the Honor Magic V6 is the most exciting device for anyone seeking top-tier technology in an extremely slim design. The Oppo Find N6 offers the best balance of design, display, and feel, while the Galaxy Z Fold7 (buy here on Amazon) delivers the most polished software experience. All three devices are top-tier foldables. In terms of price, the Samsung foldable is currently the most attractive option, though its successor is already in the starting blocks.