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The Mix Flip. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 tipped to launch with design update and camera downgrade

Xiaomi is tipped to launch a second-generation clamshell-style foldable Android smartphone with potentially substantial upgrades such as the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor for top-end handsets. Despite that, it is also now sa...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jan 2025 16:12
Oppo and OnePlus are currently focusing on the thinness of their latest foldables. (Image source: Oppo)

OnePlus Open 2: New photos reveal world's thinnest foldable smartphone before February launch

New photos have emerged showing the next foldable smartphone from OnePlus and Oppo. Arriving next month as the OnePlus Open 2 and Oppo Find N5, the pair will carry over a huge camera housing with a periscope telephoto camera but i...
Alex Alderson, 15 Jan 2025 15:13
Nubia Flip 2 debuts at ~$408 (Image source: Nubia - edited)

Nubia Flip 2 debuts as affordable folding phone with larger cover display than its predecessor

The Nubia Flip 2 has made its debut in Japan as an affordable folding phone. It comes with a larger cover screen than the predecessor, packs the Dimensity 7300X, and has an IPX2 waterproof rating.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Jan 2025 12:06
Motorola may release its next Razr smartphones earlier in the year this time around. (Image source: Motorola)

New Motorola Razr foldable revealed as launch rumours for fresh Samsung rival arise

One of Motorola's next-generation Razr foldable smartphones has been spotted being certified by a regulatory body ahead of its release later this year. As a result, new Razr foldables are now rumoured to be arriving a few months a...
Alex Alderson, 14 Jan 2025 22:16
Samsung may release at least one more generation of foldables before getting to its first tri-fold. (Image source: Samsung Display)

Samsung's first tri-fold smartphone may be available in even fewer quantities than previously thought

Samsung's debut tri-fold smartphone and Huawei Mate XT challenger reportedly remains on track for an early 2026 release. However, production estimates have been cut even further amid new rumours surrounding the Galaxy Z Flip7, Gal...
Alex Alderson, 14 Jan 2025 17:11
OnePlus Open 2 could measure around 4 mm when it's unfolded (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Open 2: Oppo showcases record-breaking thinness of its upcoming foldable phone in new video

Oppo has recently confirmed that the Find N5 will make its official debut in February, and it's expected to launch as the OnePlus Open 2 in certain regions. In a new video, a company official showcased how thin the foldable phone ...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Jan 2025 15:52
The Oppo Find N3 will get a successor this year. (Image source: Oppo)

All of China's top five phone makers to launch new foldable phones in 2025

Contrary to earlier reports that some manufacturers will drop foldable phones from their product lineup, new info suggests that won't be the case. According to the source, China's top five brands will release new foldable smartpho...
Habeeb Onawole, 13 Jan 2025 18:21
Oppo is teasing the OnePlus Open 2/Find N5 with a preview image and a launch window. (Image source: Oppo)

OnePlus Open 2: Oppo teases Feburary launch of the world's thinnest foldable smartphone

This week has begun with the first official teasers for the successor to the OnePlus Open, which was launched in China and other Asian countries as the Oppo Find N3. The Oppo Find N5 aka OnePlus Open 2 will be even thinner than th...
Alexander Fagot, 13 Jan 2025 08:04
The X Fold3 Pro. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X Fold3 Pro successor tipped to come with fewer cameras

The Vivo X Fold3 Pro came with every possible quality-of-life perk that could have been packed into a foldable Android smartphone in 2024. However, its successor might come with specs cut-backs by comparison, starting with the amo...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2025 18:36
The OnePlus Open. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Open 2: "World's next thinnest foldable smartphone" tipped to be made with titanium

OnePlus is currently believed to be the first brand to unleash a new foldable Android smartphone powered by the latest flagship-grade Snapdragon 8 Elite processor on the international market in 2025. Now, the device in question is...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2025 14:07
The limited-time Razr+ 2024 special offer. (Image source: Motorola)

Deal | Motorola sells Razr Plus 2024 with free gifts worth ~$330 for limited time

Motorola is offering not one but two free gifts to those who order its current flagship clamshell Android smartphone for a limited time. One is a pair of a high-end wireless earbuds from Bose, while the other comes direct from Mot...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2025 18:26
Samsung's first tri-fold smartphone may follow the ethos set by the Flex G. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung's first tri-fold smartphone launching with 10-inch display but in limited quantities

Various sources have offered fresh insights into the state of Samsung's first tri-fold smartphone. While still expected to arrive next year, the unnamed foldable may be hard to come by, just like the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition ...
Alex Alderson, 09 Jan 2025 16:19
Tri-folding smartphone technology. (Image source: Huawei)

World's second tri-foldable smartphone to be abandoned as industry optimism dries up

2024 was the year in which the tri-folding smartphone was successfully brought to market courtesy of Huawei. However, the release of a follow-up to the cutting-edge Mate XT in 2025 is now in doubt, as companies with such technolog...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2025 18:40
Samsung Display appears to have refined its larger 'Flex G' concept over the last few years. (Image source: CNET)

CES 2025 | Samsung Display showcases new foldable displays with two tri-foldable smartphone concepts shown

Rumours about Samsung releasing a tri-foldable smartphone have been bubbling under for a while. Now, Samsung Display has been spotted exhibiting what may become the form factor for Samsung's response to the Huawei Mate XT.
Alex Alderson, 08 Jan 2025 16:34
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 launches

CES 2025 | Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 rollable laptop packs 16.7 inches of OLED into a 14-inch footprint with an eye-watering price tag

After months of leaks, Lenovo has finally unveiled its ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 with a rollable OLED display. The new form factor crams 16.7 inches of screen real-estate into a 14-inch laptop chassis and features Intel's new Core Ultr...
Julian van der Merwe, 07 Jan 2025 17:00
The Xiaomi Mix Flip looks to have been a success. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 to arrive with massive battery upgrade

Xiaomi is all but certain to launch the Mix Flip 2 later this year, and a new leak has now revealed one big upgrade it will offer both over last year's Mix Flip, and right about every other clamshell-style foldable on the market.
Ricci Rox, 05 Jan 2025 16:58
Samsung's alleged zoom upgrade vs. a conventional periscope len. (Image source: SK via YouTube)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim tipped to have more advanced cameras than iPhone 17 Air

Apple is once again tipped to have iPhones with series-first variable aperture cameras and advanced periscope zoom lenses in the pipeline. However, they might still lag behind the rumored Slim version of the Samsung Galaxy S25 on ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jan 2025 19:34
The Galaxy Z Flip FE could use the same display as the Z Flip 6 (Image source: Samsung)

Leak reveals Samsung’s cost-cutting plan for the Galaxy Z Flip FE

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE has just been spotted in the IMEI database, and this affordable foldable phone is rumored to look the same as the Flip 6. Now, a new leak hints that it will also use the same display as the Flip 6.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Jan 2025 08:03
The Galaxy Z Flip FE will likely look identical to the Z Flip6. (Image Source: Samsung)

New leak confirms Samsung's plans for the Galaxy Z Flip FE and Galaxy Watch8 Classic

Samsung has two devices in the works. The first is the Galaxy Z Flip FE, the company's first affordable foldable smartphone. The second is the Galaxy Watch8 Classic, a successor to 2023's Watch6 Classic. Both devices have now been...
Ricci Rox, 31 Dec 2024 13:34
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold. (Image source: Google)

Deal | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold gets a limited-time discount

Google touts its Pixel 9 Pro Fold as its best foldable Android smartphone yet thanks to its upgraded Tensor chipset and thinner, more "elegant" build. It is also the first Gemini AI-powered device of its series. The Super Actua Fl...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Dec 2024 18:28
The OnePlus Open 2 might look like this. (Image source: Smartprix)

Leaked renders provide alleged first look at the OnePlus Open 2

The OnePlus Open 2 is one of the highly-anticipated foldable smartphones of 2025, arriving more than a year since its predecessor. Now, a leak has revealed what the Android flagship may look like when it is announced.
Habeeb Onawole, 27 Dec 2024 21:36
According to information from the industry, Samsung is expecting a very low demand for Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. (Image source: Ben's Gadget Reviews)

Samsung expects drastically lower demand for Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7

Foldables have apparently failed to gain widespread adoption. On the contrary, the demand for such devices appears to be dwindling, at least according to recent reports from industry insiders and analysts. Samsung, in particular, ...
Alexander Fagot, 27 Dec 2024 12:51
The Mix Flip. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 tipped to hit 2025 clamshell foldable smartphone market with Elite upgrades

Xiaomi will launch a new compact foldable smartphone in 2025, according to a new leak. The "Mix Flip 2" is supposedly in line for upgrades including the new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset for flagship Android devices. It might beat ri...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Dec 2024 17:14
The Oppo N5 Foldable/OnePlus Open 2 is set to launch earlier than expected. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Open 2: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 competitor set to launch even earlier than expected

Samsung will face stiff competition in selling its foldables in 2025, as both Vivo and Oppo/OnePlus have some very exciting alternatives in the pipeline. The Oppo Find N5, which will likely launch as the OnePlus Open 2 globally, i...
Alexander Fagot, 26 Dec 2024 01:08
A new Lenovo Yoga Book 9i variant might be unveiled at CES 2025 (image source: Evan Blass on X)

New Lenovo Yoga Book 9i variant shows up online via reliable leaker

A noted leaker has outed Lenovo's upcoming dual-screen laptop. The Yoga Book 9i will get a third refresh at CES 2025 two years after it debuted at the same event.
Anil Ganti, 19 Dec 2024 21:04
New Samsung pen input technology could make its next foldable thinner, like the Galaxy Fold SE (above). (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: New Apple Pencil style pen could make upcoming flagship thinner

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 could feature new pen input technology. A recent report suggests that the company is mulling a switch from the current integrated S-Pen to a separate accessory closer to the Apple Pencil. This w...
Polly Allcock, 18 Dec 2024 16:34
OnePlus Open 2 could see multiple improvements over its predecessor (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Open 2: Prominent leaker shares key specs of the Snapdragon 8 Elite foldable phone

Digital Chat Station has shared some key details about the upcoming Oppo Find N5, which is expected to be rebranded as the OnePlus Open 2 for the global market. The leak suggests that the foldable phone will see some great improve...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Dec 2024 19:04
Apple's first foldable iPad won't hit shelves anytime soon (image generated by Leonardo.ai)

Industry analyst confirms 2028 launch for Apple's 18-inch foldable iPad

Mark Gurman from Bloomberg has confirmed an earlier report about Apple's foldable iPad. It is essentially two iPads stacked side-by-side, with no visible external hinges.
Anil Ganti, 16 Dec 2024 18:04
The Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is an unusual smartphone for Samsung in many senses. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition camera sensors detailed with three major changes from Galaxy Z Fold6

We have managed to get our hands on the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition. While it initially seemed that Samsung had re-used all bar one camera inside the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, the ISOCELL HP2 from the Galaxy S24 Ultra is jo...
Alex Alderson, 13 Dec 2024 19:36
The Mate X6. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate X6 debuts globally as next-gen foldable smartphone with Ultra Aperture Xmage Cameras

Huawei has made its Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 rival official outside of China today (December 13, 2024). The Mate X6 comes with a 7.93-inch "ultra-high-resolution" flexible OLED display enhanced with its OEM's latest X-True Display t...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Dec 2024 17:46
The special edition Motorola Edge 50 Neo and Razr 50 Ultra will be available in select markets. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra and Edge 50 Neo get Pantone Color of the Year 2025 Mocha Mousse edition

Motorola and Pantone's partnership continues as the former has announced special editions of the Motorola Edge 50 Neo and Razr 50 Ultra/Razr+ 2024 foldable. The special edition is a new color based on Pantone's Color of the Year 2...
Habeeb Onawole, 06 Dec 2024 21:10
The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 features MediaTek's Dimensity 9000+ chipset (Image source: Tecno)

Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and Phantom V Flip2 unveiled in India

Tecno has presented its second-generation foldable smartphones, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and the Phantom V Flip2. Both devices will be available to purchase starting December 13th via Amazon India. 
Abhinav Fating, 06 Dec 2024 18:34
The Mate X6 is just one of several devices that Huawei plans to release globally next week. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate XT: First tri-fold smartphone missing in new global launch teasers

Huawei has revealed its plans for its December 12 'Unfold the Classic' launch event. While the Mate XT is absent for now, the Mate X6 will be in attendance, as will four other devices.
Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2024 16:18
The Motorola Razr+ 2024 is available in four colors including Spring Green. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra to get a color refresh based on Pantone's 2025 color of the year

The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra will be getting a new color that is based on the Pantone 2025 Color of The Year. The new variant will be unveiled in China but it is not known if it will be available in other regions.
Habeeb Onawole, 04 Dec 2024 19:53
The Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition may not receive a direct successor of sorts. (Image source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 may make the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition a one off

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition has been described in many quarters as the foldable that Samsung should have released globally as the Galaxy Z Fold6. Reportedly, Samsung has cancelled the next Special Edition though, pri...
Alex Alderson, 04 Dec 2024 18:54
Huawei stole a march on Samsung earlier this year with the Mate XT. (Image source: Huawei)

Samsung's first tri-fold smartphone launching much later globally than the Huawei Mate XT

According to a new report, Samsung has no plans to introduce its first-generation tri-fold smartphone next year. Nonetheless, a renowned display analyst has offered an insight into the device's global availability.
Alex Alderson, 04 Dec 2024 17:25
The first foldable iPhone is widely expected to see the light of day in 2026. (Image source: iOS Beta News)

Analyst claims Apple's first foldable iPhone will revive the stagnating foldable space in 2026 and beyond

Apple is reportedly poised to make its entry into the foldable arena with a clamshell-styled foldable iPhone in 2026. A prominent analyst believes the product will play a major role in reigniting interest in foldables, driving mar...
Sambit Saha, 03 Dec 2024 21:12
A foldable laptop. (Image source: Asus)

Next-gen foldable laptop tipped to debut with in-built haptic keyboard and custom silicon

One of the next laptops with a foldable display might be one with no need for an external physical keyboard, according to a new leak. It might have an up-to-date build with a processor designed in-house by its OEM. The device may ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2024 20:07
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 may be getting the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition's displays. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 to get bigger displays

Samsung's 2025 foldables are reportedly getting larger displays according to an insider. The larger Galaxy Z Fold 7 will now look like the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will inch closer to its rival, the ...
Habeeb Onawole, 03 Dec 2024 15:26
The world's first tri-fold smartphone could soon hit the global market (Image source: Huawei)

Next-gen Huawei foldable smartphone to debut next week: Mate X6 or Mate XT Ultimate Design?

Huawei is set to unveil its latest and greatest at a flagship product launch event in Dubai next week (Dec 9 to Dec 15), potentially featuring the Mate X6 or the Mate XT Ultimate Design. The event promises to showcase some pretty ...
Andrew Sozinov, 02 Dec 2024 12:56
Android 15 is the second major update that the OnePlus Open has received so far. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

OnePlus Open receives new update containing OxygenOS 15

OnePlus has released a new major update to the OnePlus Open. Arriving as OxygenOS 15.0.0.200, the update packs a hefty changelog as part of upgrading the device to Android 15.
Alex Alderson, 28 Nov 2024 16:28
The Nubia Flip 2 looks more like recent Oppo clamshell foldables than its predecessor. (Image source: TENAA)

Nubia Flip 2: Next-generation ZTE foldable surfaces with design updates and hardware upgrades

A new ZTE clamshell foldable could soon be upon us. Based on early evidence, the company is finalising the Nubia Flip 2 with various changes from the mid-range option that it introduced earlier this year.
Alex Alderson, 27 Nov 2024 22:01
The Mate X6 likely runs Huawei's new Kirin 9020 chipset. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate X6 presented as new thin foldable smartphone without camera hardware compromises

Huawei's latest foldable appears to borrow its camera hardware from the company's flagship candybar smartphones. As such, the Huawei Mate X6 has a variable aperture main camera, as well as a high-capacity battery that supports 66 ...
Alex Alderson, 26 Nov 2024 13:49
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6. (Image Source: Samsung)

New leaks reveal info on next year's Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip FE

New leaks have now thrown some light on Samsung's next-gen foldable phones, namely the Galaxy Z Fold6 and rumored Galaxy Z Flip FE. For the latter, it's good news; for the former, fans are unlikely to be thrilled.
Ricci Rox, 25 Nov 2024 15:11
Samsung Display may well showcase this design at future trade shows. (Image source: via WIPO)

Samsung's unusual foldable gaming handheld design receives approval in the US

Samsung Display has patented a rather strange gaming handheld. While the device resembles a Nintendo Switch in its default state, it can be folded into a clamshell form factor, much like the Galaxy Z Flip6.
Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2024 15:11
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold smartphone Notebookcheck review (image source: Marcus Herbrich)

84% The best foldable photo smartphone? Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review

A loss of individuality. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is much thinner and lighter than its predecessor, but the foldable phone still has improved performance in its sights. Unfortunately, Google has decided to let its foldable phone follow the mainstream rather than stay true to its unique form factor.
Google Tensor G4 | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 | 8.00" | 257 g
Marcus Herbrich, 24 Nov 2024 12:37
The X Fold3 Pro. (Image source: Vivo)

OnePlus Open 2 backed to beat Vivo rival to launch in 2025

Vivo is now said to schedule its next-gen flagship foldable Android smartphone for a release later in 2025 than might be expected compared to that of its X Fold3 Pro predecessor. However, it is also tipped to be worth the wait, wi...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2024 19:54
The 200 MP sensor is not the only topic in the camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE and Galaxy Z Fold 6. (Image source: Sammobile)

Camera comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE and Galaxy Z Fold 6 yields unexpected results

The Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, which is only sold in South Korea and China as the Samsung W25, offers more new camera features than just the 200 MP sensor from the Galaxy S24 Ultra, as a detailed comparison test with a Galaxy ...
Alexander Fagot, 23 Nov 2024 16:52
The Mate X6's latest teaser. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate X6 design and specs revealed ahead of late November 2024 launch

The Mate X6 is thought to launch as Huawei's most advanced book-style foldable smartphone later in 2024. It will come in a new range of colors, according to a typically knowledgeable leaker. The X6 is also now tipped to have a min...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Nov 2024 17:26
The Motorola Razr+ 2024 has a 165Hz display cover display. (Image source: Motorola)

Deal | Motorola Razr+ 2024 crashes to $749 on Amazon, severely undercutting the Galaxy Z Flip 6

While Amazon doesn't officially start its Black Friday sales until November 21, it already has a pretty good deal on the Motorola Razr+ 2024. The foldable flagship has received up to a 25% discount that allows it to completely bur...
Habeeb Onawole, 19 Nov 2024 23:22

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