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Foldable phones are finally becoming mainstream smartphone options in 2024, and are more than a party trick or prototype device now. These dual-screen devices now provide users with an immersive viewing experience and boast some unique functionalities that are hard to find in normal single-screen phones. Samsung isn't the lone option for prospective buyers now. Over the past few years, we have seen many other smartphone players entering the foldable phones category.
Foldable phones now come in clamshell and book-style designs and there is a lot to choose from. Hence, picking the right foldable device based on your budget and requirements might prove to be a little hard.
But, we are here to help you out. In this article, we have listed the top five foldable phones you can buy in 2024. All devices mentioned below come with the latest and best hardware and are rigorously tested by their manufacturers to ensure longevity.
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Note: This list is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinion.
5 best foldable phones in 2024
1) Motorola Razr+ 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra)
The Motorola Razr+ 2024 has raised the bar with its improvements and upgrades over other flip smartphones. It has a 4-inch cover screen that allows you to use almost any app with full refresh rate support. This also ensures you get the best battery life, as the outer cover display is enough to do most of the tasks, and its small screen size conserves a lot of battery life.
The device is extremely thin and screams luxury from all sides. It also has a great main 50MP camera, that lets you shoot great quality selfies. With all of these advantages, it's hard to ignore this foldable if you have a budget of less than $1000.
Pros
- One of the cheapest foldable phones in the market.
- Comes with a premium design.
- Both displays support a 165Hz peak refresh rate.
Cons
- The battery may not last a full day if you are a heavy user.
- No ultrawide camera.
2) OnePlus Open
Despite being the company's first foldable, the OnePlus Open challenges old players like Samsung with its impressive features. It has excellent build quality with the best hardware and respectable software that provides users with one of the best experiences you can get out of any folding smartphone.
Under the hood, the OnePlus Open has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, which although being a last-generation chip, contributes to superb lag-free performance. Additionally, with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, you get superb multitasking support. It also has a 4805mAh battery, which is one of the biggest you find on any foldable to date.
Pros
- Comes with a big battery and a fast charging combo.
- It has a premium build.
- Cameras can click great photos in any lighting condition.
Cons
- No wireless charging support.
- Oxygen OS lacks many multitasking features.
3) Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 is another clamshell style foldable with a cheaper price tag than its competitors. However, it doesn't compromise a lot on the features side, as you get a big cover screen, premium build quality, and long software support.
Samsung has also upgraded its main camera and battery capacity from the previous generation, and the new Galaxy AI features are the cherry on top. It may lack some hardware aspects when compared with the Motorola Razr, but Samsung certainly makes up for it by providing a much more streamlined OS experience.
Pros
- Offers a great primary camera.
- The OS comes with many exclusive AI features.
- The phone has improved battery life when compared to its predecessors.
Cons
- Slow wired and wireless charging speeds.
- The cover display lacks fast refresh rate support.
4) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 promises some great upgrades over the last generation Z Fold5. It has the newer and faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC with exclusive AI features such as Sketch to Image, Interpreter mode, new Composer AI, and more. Samsung has also provided a much brighter 2600 nits peak brightness screen.
All these features make it one of the best foldable phones you can buy right now. However, Samsung could have improved the cameras on this device, as you still don't get the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's 100x zoom capabilities or low light brilliance. The phone still comes without an S-pen in the box, which is hard to understand, given its high cost.
Pros
- Has some great Galaxy AI features.
- OneUI provides you with the best software experience.
- Lower weight with increased durability.
Cons
- Still no upgrades in the battery department.
- The secondary cameras are still unreliable under artificial lighting.
5) Google Pixel Fold
Last on our list of the best foldable phones is the Google Pixel Fold. While the Pixel Fold has been overshadowed by previous and current Samsung foldables in the last year, one can't deny that Google has got a lot right with its first-generation dual-screen smartphone. It has a much more usable and wider outer display that can be used for most types of tasks from the cover screen itself.
Google has also provided the Pixel Fold with great cameras just like its number series smartphones, with exclusive AI camera features being the highlight. It also has one of the sturdiest hinges around and is built to last for many years.
Pros
- Has a very usable and wide cover display.
- Comes with great cameras.
- Offers a big battery pack.
Cons
- It has slow charging speeds.
- The Google Tensor G2 chipset has lots of heating issues.
This concludes our list of the five best foldable phones in 2024. In clamshell-style foldables, the Galaxy Z Flip series has its advantages but is no longer the market leader. The Motorola Razr+ 2024 is certainly a great competitor over the latest Z Flip6 and provides better value for most consumers.
Similarly, the OnePlus Open and the Pixel Fold are much cheaper and better value-for-money devices than the Z Fold6.
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