Comparing the Honor Magic V6 Crease
Now that you have had the Magic V6 in hand for a bit, how does the crease actually look to you in person? I have seen the marketing, but I want to know if it is genuinely a step up from the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Samsung still has that very distinct valley in the middle of the screen, so is the V6 noticeably flatter than that? And for the real test, is it actually in the same league as the Oppo Find N6, or are we still just looking at a really good version two of what they gave us last year?
— Julian
I’ve said it a thousand times: the crease on a folding phone doesn't really bother me. When you're looking at the screen head-on, it practically disappears, regardless of how "bad" it looks from the side.
However, I am deeply interested in the evolution of the hinge. While the crease is a cosmetic talking point, the hinge is where the real longevity of these devices is decided. We’ve all seen Folds that, after six months, refuse to open a full 180 degrees. Improvements in hinge tech don't just fix that opening issue; they improve dust resistance and, crucially, screen health.
A shallower crease is usually a sign of a larger teardrop radius. By folding the screen less tightly, the hinge reduces the mechanical stress on the panel. This likely means your phone will last years instead of months.
A viewer named Julian recently asked if the new Honor Magic V6 is actually a step up from the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Samsung still has that very distinct "valley" in the middle, so does the Honor V6 actually beat it? After using the V6 for several weeks (long enough for the screen to "break in") here is how the field currently stands.
The Honor Magic V6 currently holds the crown for the most minimal crease of any Fold in my collection. It uses an anti-reflective coating that helps the fold blend away much better than the glossy panels on other devices. The hinge is rock solid and snaps open perfectly flat, which is a stark contrast to my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. Unfortunately, without that anti-reflective screen, the crease catches every light source. To make matters worse, my Fold 7 is struggling a bit to open completely flat without manual pressure.
Google does deserve some credit for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, even if the crease isn't quite as invisible as the Honor. While the Pixel's crease feels a bit deeper and narrower to the touch, their new gearless hinge is incredibly smooth and opens completely flat with a great amount of resistance. Then there is the OPPO Find series, which remains in a league of its own. The Find N6 is still the gold standard for crease invisibility, though I wonder if the the screen will start to look as lumpy as my N5 has with time. Even my older Find N5, which has been used heavily for months, still opens perfectly flat, proving that OPPO really knows how to build durable hardware. It’s also worth noting that my N5 is the only device that doesn’t have these tiny parallel marks on the inner screen which indicate the screen is touching when closed.
If we’re being honest, there is a widening gap between the brands we typically buy in the West (Google, Samsung) and Chinese manufacturers (Honor, OPPO).
While Western software is often more polished for our markets, the hardware innovation coming out of China is staggering. In many ways, the Honor Magic V6 feels like a more advanced piece of kit than the Z Fold 7 in terms of sheer physical engineering.
What’s Next for the Magic V6?
I know many of you are waiting for the full review of the Honor Magic V6. Here is the situation: while the Chinese model is available for import, the Global variant isn't launching until the second half of 2026.
I am currently under a strict embargo regarding the cameras and battery life. Honor wants the reviews to drop alongside the global marketing push. It is a bit frustrating to have the device in hand and not be able to give you the full deep dive yet, but stay tuned. It is coming.
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