The best folding phones
Fold to neatly pop your phone away, unfold for a huge screen and cinema-style entertainment. Here's why a foldable phone could be the smart choice for you.
The latest folding phones
Why are folding phones so popular?
It's no surprise that foldable phones have grown in popularity in recent years. With the portability of generic mobile phones and the screen space of a small tablet, you really get the best of both worlds with a folding phone in your pocket. Jam-packed with cutting edge technology and hard-working batteries, the best foldable phones allow for immersive gaming, true-to-life video calls, and silky-smooth streaming. If you’re working on the go, you can amend documents and browse mock-ups with ease, especially if your device is compatible with a stylus. Take a look at some of the latest and greatest folding devices, including the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Google Pixel Fold
Are folding phones worth it?
If you’re looking for immersive screens, fantastic cameras, and multi-tasking with ease, fold phones are definitely worth considering. They’re as powerful as they are expansive and offer fantastic features to make your life easier.
If you’re looking for a more portable device that still packs a punch, take a look at our range of the latest flip phones from the likes of Samsung and Motorola.
The benefits of foldable phones
One of the more obvious selling points of a foldable phone is the extra screen space that comes with it. Improve the way you work and multitask with ease as a result of the split screen capabilities available on most fold phones. Also, thanks to the added space of the larger screens, there’s often a lot more room underneath for superb hardware. They’re home to cutting-edge tech, dual batteries, fantastic cameras, and jam-packed with plenty of RAM to keep up with your day to day activities. Whilst larger displays often mean larger demands, the batteries in recent foldable phones are built for busy days and nights, often able to fast-charge wirelessly, making them some of the best gaming phones in the market.
The disadvantages of foldable phones
With all of the benefits of folding phones, naturally there are some disadvantages to using them. If portability and comfort are musts for you, the added bulk of a foldable device in your pocket may be an issue. Their hinge design also brings a higher risk of water damage, foldable phones are more vulnerable to water droplets seeping in, increasing the risk of damage and internal corrosion. It’s also important to consider the higher price tag attached to most fold phones. With premium technology comes a premium price point, and its important to decide whether their features are worth the added cost.
How does a folding phone screen work?
Currently, the screen folds inward on most folding phones, adding an extra layer of protection to your phone screen when its closed. Most devices can fold thanks to flexible display technology inside their plastic-based screen, bending without breaking unlike typical displays made of glass. However, Samsung have continued to develop their Ultra-Thin Glass, that allows a 180 degree bend without breaking or cracking.
Compare our latest folding phones
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 has the ultimate premium fold design, perfect if you’re looking for a stylish and perfectly portable smartphone. If you’re on the go, simply pop it in your pocket or bag – weighing just 239g, it’s light as a feather. The 6.3-inch front display provides plenty of space, so you can easily check your notifications and reply to messages without having to open your phone. Its durability is enhanced by 10% tougher Armour Aluminium, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and super strong Folding Edge protection.
Take a look at the rest of the Galaxy Z Series smartphones or check out all the latest Samsung smartphones
Google Pixel Fold
Introducing the Google Pixel phone series’ first foldable. Powered by the brilliant Tensor G2 processor, custom-built for Pixel devices, the Google Pixel Fold is Google at its best. Experience more room for work, play, and everything in between. With a google app for almost everything, you can make the most of them using the 7.6 inch immersive display, split screen, and tabletop mode. A phone engineered for everyday is also at risk from everyday wear and tear, but with the durable stainless steel hinge and splashproof design⁴ , the Pixel Fold is designed to keep up with you. Using its all day battery⁵ , you can capture every moment using the fantastic triple rear camera system and Google Tensor G2’s advanced image processing. Would you expect anything less from the only foldable engineered by Google?
Rear camera | 12MP + 50MP + 10MP | 50MP + 12MP + 10MP | 48MP + 10.8MP +10.8MP |
Screen size | 7.6-inch Main Screen, 6.3-inch Cover Screen | 7.6-inch Main Screen, 6.2-inch Cover Screen | 7.6-inch Main Screen, 5.8-inch Cover Screen |
Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8+Gen 2 Octa-Core | Tensor G2 |
Battery | 4,400mAh | 4,400 mAh | 4,821 mAh |