Study exposes sugarcoating
The result was published by the Korean Consumer-Centered Enterprise Association (KCEA), which independently measured the thickness of several current foldable devices. According to KCEA, the Galaxy z fold7 When folded, it measures exactly 8,82 mm, making it 0,08 mm thinner than Samsung's own specifications. This is an unexpected PR coup for Samsung, as the measurement not only undercuts its own specifications but also exposes the competition.
HONOR is particularly affected, as its Magic V5 (more info) It is officially advertised as the "World's Thinnest Foldable" at 8,8 mm. However, in the KCEA measurement, the device came in at 9,34 mm, almost 0,54 mm thicker than stated. According to HONOR, this is because the advertised thickness only applies without screen protectors. A detail that is hardly relevant in everyday life, however, since no one uses a foldable without screen protectors.
Other manufacturers, such as Huawei, Vivo, and Xiaomi, also have their official specifications incorrect. Huawei's Mate X6 exceeds the stated value by a full 0,62 mm. Only Samsung's official figure was undercut.
| Model | Official thickness | Measured thickness |
| Galaxy z fold7 | 8,9 mm | 8,82 mm |
| HONOR Magic V5 | 8,8 mm | 9,34 mm |
| Huawei Mate X6 | 9,85 mm | 10,47 mm |
| Vivo X Fold 5 | 9,2 mm | 9,77 mm |
| Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 | 9,47 mm | 9,61 mm |
Millimeter dispute with PR explosive power
The fact that the differences are often only a few tenths of a millimeter probably plays a minor role in practice. Nevertheless, the title of "thinnest foldable" is highly sought after and is often marketed by manufacturers as a technological masterpiece.
The KCEA aims to ensure greater transparency with its study. The measurements were taken with protective films in place, but without protruding camera modules, reflecting the realistic everyday use of the device. KCEA thus provides potential buyers with a more reliable basis for comparison, independent of embellished advertising claims.
Source: BusinessKorea
