Essential Information
- At MWC Shanghai, Honor revealed that the “thinnest in the world” foldable, the Magic V5, will debut on July 2 in China.
- The device aims to enhance the company’s AI offerings and serves as a “strong competitor” to Samsung’s Fold 7.
- Honor introduced its significant AI shift at MWC in March with the “Alpha AI Plan,” focusing on user-centered software.
Honor is set to capture attention with its upcoming foldable launch, claiming it leads the pack in thinness.
In a press release during MWC Shanghai, Honor announced that the next-gen foldable, the Magic V5, is scheduled for launch on July 2 in China. The company intends for the Magic V5 to build on the success of its V2 and V3 models. As hinted, Honor is asserting that this new phone is the thinnest foldable available.
During its keynote, Honor highlighted the implementation of various AI technology features, claiming that these enhancements will elevate the capabilities of the Magic V5 to near PC-like standards. More details on these features will likely be released as the launch approaches.
However, Honor is being cautious as it eyes competition with Samsung.
The announcement references Samsung’s forthcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7, positioning the Magic V5 as a “strong alternative.” Honor emphasizes its foldable’s “innovative design, performance, and portability.”
AI with a Human Focus
As we await the Magic V5, Honor has embarked on its Alpha AI journey, investing around $10 billion. At MWC in March, the company unveiled the Alpha AI Plan, a three-phase strategy emphasizing intelligent devices, an AI ecosystem, and AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). Honor aims to empower devices with human-centric AI to enhance our capabilities.
The advanced AI software planned for the Magic V5 likely stems from Honor’s R&D efforts under the Alpha AI Plan. The Magic series is also seen as the launch point for this intelligent AI future.
Furthermore, the Magic V3 measured 12.1mm at its 2024 launch, competing directly with the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Honor claims this upcoming model will be the slimmest yet, and the wait won’t be long to see how much thinner it can get.