When it comes to thinness, the Honor Magic V2 truly lives up to its reputation. It feels incredibly thin when held, measuring only 9.9 mm when closed, resembling a regular slab smartphone. Once opened, it maintains a thickness of around 4.5 mm. The camera bump on the back adds another 4 mm to the overall thickness. Despite these dimensions, the Honor Magic V2 manages to incorporate a powerful 5,000 mAh battery that boasts an impressive battery life.

The cover screen of the Honor Magic V2 has a 20:9 aspect ratio. This, combined with its significantly slimmer profile compared to the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, makes it a highly user-friendly phone even when closed. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 features a cover screen with a 23.1:9 aspect ratio and a thickness of 13.4mm when closed, making it less impressive in comparison.

Simply put, the Honor Magic V2 is superior to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 when it comes to the cover screen. It offers better usability as a closed phone, although Samsung does have an advantage in terms of one-handed use — a win for Samsung if that is your preferred usage scenario. However, for everyone else, the Honor Magic V2 is the clear favorite when closed, with Samsung coming in a distant second.