Honor Magic V4 backed to challenge Oppo Find N5 for thinnest foldable title

The Honor Magic V3 (currently available on Amazon for $1,999.99) has enjoyed its role as the thinnest foldable smartphone to hit the global market - until now.

The Oppo Find N5 has just surpassed it with a groundbreaking depth of as little as 8.93 millimeters (mm), compared to 9.2 to 9.3mm in the V3 (depending on what kind of rear panel either device has, that is).

Honor's next foldable flagship might restore its reputation, with typically accurate leaker Digital Chat Station now hinting that it could get to 8.9mm - or even less - on its mid-year launch.

The next-gen Magic V - thought to be called the V4 rather than skipping to V5 because its conventional smartphone counterparts debuted as the Magic4 series - will definitely be announced by May 2025 rather than June as thought earlier, according to Digital Chat Station.

The OEM's alleged plans should allow it to stay well ahead of another potential rival, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7. 

Consumers interested in a smaller foldable might also have the second-gen Magic V Flip as an alternative ready to go at around the same time of year.

The V Flip2 and V4 might also be accompanied by other, more conventional devices such as the 400 series and GT Pro at mid-2025.