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Foldable Phones

Foldable phones are the newest and fastest-developing type of mobile computer right now. Growing out of the desire to put the largest possible amount of screen inside the user’s pocket, they represent the cutting edge of technological innovation, with Samsung and Huawei offering the most notable early examples. A good foldable is one that combines the greater usability and potential of a large-screen tablet with the effortless portability of an everyday smartphone. We can expect foldables and their hinge designs to keep evolving at a breakneck pace, as hardware companies work to figure out exactly how to fold and market this new breed of portable computer.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 review: nearly normal
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As good as foldables get, but is that good enough?

Dieter Bohn
How Samsung beefed up its new folding phones: metal, tape, and a dab of goo

Are the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 strong enough for everybody?

Dieter Bohn
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 announced with S Pen support and water resistance
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The flagship foldable now has a 120Hz cover screen

Chris Welch
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 announced with much bigger, more useful cover display
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What a difference a usable secondary screen can make

Chris Welch
Oppo’s rollable concept phone is pure potential lacking polish

But no sign of a commercial release

Jon Porter
Royole returns with a better folding phone

The FlexPai 2 is a big improvement

Sam Byford
Motorola Razr (2020) review: 5G folding flip phone feels fine

It’s better than the original in every way but still costs too much

Dieter Bohn
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 review: an extravagant success
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Two screens, five cameras, one hinge, $2,000

Dieter Bohn