Foldable

The rise of the foldable smartphone with an even bigger main screen due to being able to fold into thirds rather than just in half is about to begin after all, according to a reputable leaker. It may or may not be ready to launch alongside the next generation of its manufacturer's best-known 'business-class' conventional candy-bar device, yet be even more expensive than its current foldable flagship.

According to a new report, Honor intends to sell the Magic V3 globally in more colours than it currently offers the Magic V2. Potentially debuting outside China next month during IFA 2024 in Berlin, the Honor Magic V3 is considerably thinner than the likes of the Galaxy Z Fold6 and the rumoured Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

According to a recent report by Jeff Pu, Apple's first foldable device has allegedly been delayed quite significantly. Citing 'display durability' issues, Pu believes that the company's first foldable will not hit shelves until the second quarter of 2026 at the earliest.

Huawei has introduced the Nova Flip as a new clamshell-style smartphone that starts for less than its spiritual predecessor the Pocket S. Nevertheless, it has been presented as an ultra-thin foldable (when open) with an AI-enhanced 50MP rear camera that can be ordered in vegan leather with up to 1TB of internal storage.

DxOMark has published the camera test results of the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. With an overall score of 133, it currently ranks 1st in the foldable phone category. However, when compared to all the other phones the benchmarking firm has tested, it holds the 45th spot.

The launch of Google's next foldable smartphone is almost upon us. In the meantime, the device has been spotted being used at a coffee shop ahead of its mid-August launch as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Huawei's upcoming Nova Flip foldable smartphone has shown up on Geekbench. It features a Kirin 8000 SoC and 12 GB of RAM.

OnePlus hasn't announced plans for a new foldable yet but it has announced the OnePlus Open is getting a new edition. It's not just a new color though.

The launch of Google's second foldable smartphone is almost upon us. While the device is not due to launch until August 13, reliable sources have confirmed more details about the device, including its 'Pixel 9 Pro Fold' name.

Samsung claims that the Galaxy Z Fold is finally officially rated against solid particle ingress. However, a new durability video has revealed that IP48 resistance does not necessarily mean that the Galaxy Z Fold6 keeps out dust or sand better than its predecessors.

Samsung is said to be working on a thinner version of the recently launched Galaxy Z Fold 6, which will reportedly have a "Slim" suffix. It was speculated to rival the thin form factor of the Chinese rivals, but a recent report suggests that it won't be thinner than 11 mm.

The Huawei Nova Flip won't match the Huawei Pocket 2 when it comes to its specifications, but they are still pretty decent. It will also come in four colors.

Huawei is seemingly moving its Nova series into the foldable smartphone market with the upcoming launch of the Nova Flip. Positioned between the existing Nova and Pocket series, the Flip will target consumers who want stylish, affordable devices with user-friendly features. The Nova Flip will feature a square external screen. Alongside the Nova Flip, Huawei will unveil other products on August 6th, including new tablets and laptops.

Google has already revealed its second-gen foldable smartphone in teaser video form - however, new renders purport to yield another more static look at the upcoming Pixel 9 series flagship. They also suggest that the new device will come in 2 colors and as a stark contrast to its Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 rival.

The first retailers are selling the Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 outside China. Available before Xiaomi confirms whether it will release its Honor Magic V3 and Vivo X Fold3 Pro rival globally, the MIX Fold 4 is also considerably hundred dollars cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 despite its thinner and lighter hardware.

PITAKA has announced that the latest additions to its MagEZ Case series are for Samsung's latest foldable flagship Android smartphones. The accessories are touted to reinforce the Galaxy Z Fold6 or Galaxy Z Flip6 IP-rated builds with aramid fibers in a range of woven colorways. They are also backed to prevent extra bulk with Slimboard 2.0 technology.

A reliable leaker has provided detailed display specifications for Google's entire Pixel 9 lineup. Not only will this year's models have up to 60% brighter displays than current Pixel flagships, but the next Pixel Fold will also adopt more conventional aspect ratios in closed and open modes.

CheckMag The Galaxy Z Flip 6 has arrived, maintaining a similar look to its predecessor but incorporating a faster processor, extended battery life, and advanced AI features. If you're considering this phone in 2024, below are five key details to keep in mind.

Apple has been extremely late to the party when it comes to foldable smartphones, and that is unsurprising considering the company's cautious approach to adopting certain technologies. Previous rumors have hinted at several form factors being considered for the company's first foldable offering, and recent reports claim that may just be a foldable iPhone, with a form factor similar to Samsung's Z Flip series.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 has been put through the wringer by Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything. Unsurprisingly, the phone shows familiar weaknesses with the scratch test. However, Samsung has managed to make the smartphone more dirt resistant.

A Xiaomi representative revealed that the foldable Mix Flip phone will launch outside China, with Bulgaria among five initial markets in Central and Eastern Europe. The Mix Flip has a dual-display design, a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, and a 4780mAh battery. Reports hint towards a European launch after August 15, but no concrete final date is available yet. The foldable smartphone will be reportedly priced at €1300/$1400 in Europe, which is a significant bump from its price in China.

Increasingly, Android OEMs are leaning towards adopting wider cover displays for their book-style foldables, whether that be Honor, Oppo or Vivo. According to a reliable leaker, Samsung will soon join the party with the Galaxy Z Fold6 Ultra, which is also referred to as the Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim because of its alleged 7 mm thick housing when closed.

There is good news and bad news for fans of the Huawei Nova series, according to a prominent tipster. The bad news is that the release of the line's next generation of mid-range smartphones has been postponed. On the other hand, it is apparently about to upgrade to foldable devices, with a debut of the first of those just around the corner.

The first teardown video for the brand new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 shows how best to look inside your new flip phone, what to look out for and, above all, what you can find inside. It also reveals the first vapor chamber cooling system in a Samsung flip phone.

A typically reliable leaker has commented on the state of the OnePlus Open 2, which will likely reach many markets as the Oppo Find N5. Allegedly, the OnePlus Open 2 could combine a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset with a huge 6,000 mAh battery, although not until early 2025.

The MIX Flip is slated to soon receive a global release. However, it is already possible to pick up Xiaomi's crack at a Motorola Razr 50 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 competitor outside China. Better still, the global version of the Xiaomi MIX Flip can be purchased worldwide rather than its Chinese counterpart.

The Xiaomi MIX Flip will get a global launch. It will also carry a lower price tag than its main rival, the Galaxy Z Flip 6.

As per 9to5Google, Samsung is dropping its own messaging app on new Galaxy phones in favor of Google Messages. Google is already driving RCS messaging, and this move will only align with the same. RCS has already been proved to be more secure and feature-rich than standard messaging protocols. While Samsung Messages can still be downloaded from the Galaxy Store, some features might be missing.

It seems that Honor will release the Magic V3 globally after all. Although the company decided against confirming as much during the device's initial launch, a leaker has shared evidence of Honor's global plans for its new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 rival.

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 comes with a handful of upgrades but some things have remained unchanged such as the lack of DeX support. However, despite this, the phone brings an improved desktop experience.

The 2024 Galaxy Z Fold6 and the Galaxy Z Flip6 have recorded some impressive pre-order numbers in Korea. However, even with pre-orders north of 900,000, Samsung's newest foldable have failed to dethrone last year's Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 that had more than 1 million pre-orders.

With a 165Hz pOLED main display, wireless charging and a powerful Qualcomm chipset, the Razr Plus was one of the most advanced clamshell foldable smartphones of 2023. Now, it is cheaper than ever before, as Motorola gears up to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the original flip phone of the same name.

Honor recently presented a foldable phone, the Magic V3, that is just 4.4 millimetres thick when unfolded despite its 5,150 mAh battery and flagship features. A teardown video now shows how Honor has managed to pack so much tech into so little space.

Xiaomi's first-ever clamshell-style foldable, the Xiaomi Mix Flip, is finally here. It comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 4,800 mAh battery and two Leica-branded camera sensors.

Xiaomi has shown off its newest foldable: the Mix Fold 4. It comes with a high-end Qualcomm SoC, a 5,100 mAh battery, four camera sensors and a sleek chassis that measures just 9.47 mm folded. For now, it is available only in China starting at RMB 9,000 (EUR 1,134)

Samsung's rumored 'Ultra' Galaxy Z Fold 6 isn't just a pipe dream. New firmware developments suggest the special variant is alive and kicking, but with a twist. Which markets might get their hands on this exclusive foldable, and what could set it apart from the standard model?

Google confirmed an Indian launch for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold via their X account, with the date being August 14th - one day after the overseas launch. Previous leaks have revealed the pricing and configurations for the Pixel 9, Pro, and Pro XL, with a new teaser video from earlier today shedding more light on the foldable device.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has been officially revealed for the first time in a teaser video, which showcases a brand new design with thinner screen edges and a rectangular camera module. The video also hints at some of the AI features that the folding flagship will support.

The Razr Plus 2024 might be the best foldable Android smartphone Motorola has ever released to the US market - however, it might not be the easiest to take apart and put back together, according to a prominent teardown vlogger. Its teardown reveals an internal design comprised of a potentially daunting amount of fiddly parts and fastenings.

Samsung is said to be working on the world's thinnest foldable smartphone. It will measure 7 mm when folded, making it thinner than the Galaxy S24.

Google appears set to join Honor, Samsung and Xiaomi in releasing a new foldable smartphone this summer. Despite not confirming as much yet, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has already been pictured in full with a radically different design. Unfortunately, it seems that the shift in design has forced Google to make hardware compromises in a few areas.

One UI 7, which is based on Android 15, will probably be a pretty big update for Samsung phones and tablets, which also promises design improvements, among other things, as a leaker has indicated. Meanwhile, some of the new features added in One UI 6.1.1 on Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 (Galaxy AI) are also being rolled out to older phones, as Samsung has officially confirmed.

The Xiaomi Mix Flip, which is the company's first vertical folding smartphone, has a launch date. It will be launching alongside the Redmi K70 Ultra and Mix Fold 4 on July 19. Besides that, the company has confirmed a couple of core specs, confirming that it will be a flagship phone.

Xiaomi has announced that its latest foldable smartphone will make its debut before the end of July 2024. The Mix Fold 4 is now touted as the thinnest and most up-to-date device of its line with potentially upgraded rear cameras and cutting-edge satellite communications technology. It will launch alongside a second hotly-awaited, albeit conventional candybar-type, smartphone.

Infinix is about to enter the foldable Android smartphone arena with its own Flip, according to a new leak. It appears to have 5G, NFC and fast charging in a chassis most reminiscent of the Motorola Razr 2024; however, whether it can pose a challenge to the high-end new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 or not remains to be seen.

The Honor Magic V3 is one of the slimmest foldables on the market, at just 9.2 mm for the Velvet Black model. In fact, it shaved about 0.7 mm of thickness compared to its predecessor, all while increasing the battery size to 5,150 mAh and adding an IPX8 water resistance rating.

Pre-orders for Motorola's latest foldable clamshell smartphone, have been declared open in the US. Like the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6, the Razr Plus 2024 (or Razr+ 2024) has an OS based on Android 14, yet may have the superior display technology, not to mention dual 50MP main rear cameras and a vegan leather back in several new colors.

Samsung failed to live up to all the leaks pointing to an inaugural Ultra variant for the Galaxy Z Fold series today (July 10, 2024), thereby giving weight to a new rumor that the OEM has in fact decided that the time for an even more premium foldable smartphone has not yet arrived. Apparently, the arrival of actual competition in that space have put those plans on hold.

Qualcomm has announced that the freshly-launched Galaxy Z Fold6 flagship Android smartphone has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy SoC regardless of where it is sold, as does its clamshell counterpart the Galaxy Z Flip6. The devices are also the world's first foldable devices with Galaxy AI out of the box, which confers features such as Google Circle to Search and Photo Assist on the handsets.