Foldable phones have been around for a few years, with companies like Samsung, Google, Motorola, and OnePlus offering options. Apple has not released a folding iPhone.
Foldable phones come in two types: ones that open up to be like tablets and ones that fold in half to be more compact. Despite their higher prices, foldable phones are worth considering for those who want to stand out with their unique devices.
While they are more expensive than regular smartphones, they offer innovative features and designs. Here are our top picks for the foldable phones in 2024.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is a better version of Samsung’s big folding phone. It’s good if you want a phone that can also be a tablet. You can use it for work documents, run many apps at once, or watch movies. We think it’s the best choice for this.
The Pixel Fold might have better cameras, but the Z Fold 5 has a brighter screen. This makes Samsung’s phone better for what it’s made for: having a big screen that fits in your pocket.
In the UAE, the Z Fold 5 costs from AED 5000 to AED 7000, which is a lot for most people. But if you can pay for it, it’s the best version of Samsung’s phone-tablet mix yet.
It also has a slimmer lighter design than previous generations and comes in various colors including Phantom Black, Cream, Grey, and Icy Blue.
Google Pixel Fold
Google did a good job with its first folding phone. The big screen on the outside is useful even when the phone is closed. The phone is slim, so it doesn’t make your pockets bulge too much. When closed, it’s flat, which makes it easy to use as a regular phone. But when you open it up, you can use the 7.6-inch screen inside that is powered by a custom-made Google Tensor G2 chip.
Pixel Fold uses the same camera technology as Google’s Pixel phones, which are renowned for taking fantastic photos, especially in low-light conditions. You get a triple-lens rear camera system with a main sensor, an ultrawide sensor for capturing big landscapes, and a telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom for getting close-up shots without losing quality.
The phone works well overall. It’s a great choice if you want to try out foldable phones. In the UAE, the Google Pixel Fold starts at AED 925:00.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a big improvement for Samsung’s flip phone. They made the screen on the outside much bigger. Now you can do things like check directions, take pictures, and send messages without opening the phone. This phone has strong design, however, the battery is 3700mAh which might be a concern for heavy users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which is one of the most powerful processors available at the moment.
But, there are some downsides to the Z Flip 5. In the UAE, it costs AED 2200 to AED 2700 depending upon storage capacities, which is a lot for a phone that doesn’t have a special camera. Also, not all apps work perfectly on the front screen like they do on the Motorola Razr Plus.
Motorola Razr Plus
The Motorola Razr Plus is a really good flip phone in 2024. It has a small 3.6-inch screen on the outside that lets you use almost any app without opening the phone. The battery lasts a long time, which is great for a busy day. It’s also thinner than the Galaxy Z Flip 5, which might be perfect if you want a phone that’s easy to carry around.
Even though I think the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the best flip phone overall, the Razr Plus is worth looking at if you want a thinner design. You can use more apps on its front screen without any extra trouble. The Razr Plus feels a bit delicate compared to the Z Flip 5, but it’s definitely thinner. So, if you care most about having a compact phone, it’s a good choice.
It is selling in the price range of AED 3500 to AED 4,000 in the UAE.
Oppo Find N3 Flip
Oppo’s Find N3 Flip phone is special for two reasons: It has a camera that can zoom in close, and its cover screen is placed vertically, not horizontally like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Motorola Razr Plus. This might be great for people who want to take zoomed-in photos. Besides that, this phone is really fast, looks nice, and charges quickly. The line in the middle of the screen when you open it is also not very noticeable.
It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 processor, which is a capable chip for everyday tasks and most apps. Oppo highlights the Find N3 Flip’s camera system, featuring a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide sensor (some sources say 48MP), and a 32MP telephoto sensor with 2x zoom. This allows for versatility in capturing photos and videos.
However, there are some things that aren’t so good. The Find N3 Flip doesn’t have wireless charging, and good news is that it is available in the UAE.
OnePlus Open
The Open is the first foldable phone from OnePlus. It’s not bad for their first try. The phone looks really nice and feels expensive, which makes it different from other foldable phones. It has a good battery life and charges quickly with a wire. The outer screen is 6.3 inches big, and when you open it, there’s a 7.82-inch screen inside that’s great for watching videos.But compared to Samsung’s Z Fold 5, the Open feels like it needs some more work. The camera and some of the software could be better. It costs AED 5650 to AED 6000, which is a lot. We’d suggest getting Samsung’s foldable instead, but if you want something different from what most people have, the Open isn’t a bad choice to think about.
