5 best folding screen phones today

Below are the best folding screen products on the market today.

1. Galaxy Z Fold 5

Samsung is one of the first companies to launch a folding screen product line. Although the company initially faced many quality problems, the company overcame those obstacles. Today, Samsung's foldable phones are some of the best on the market.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 boasts the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, the same chip that powers the company's 2023 flagship Galaxy S23 series. Samsung combines this chip with 12GB of RAM so performance is not an issue.

Overall, the Z Fold 5 is the perfect choice for those who are finally ready to take the leap and embrace foldable phones.

2. OnePlus Open

OnePlus Open is another great option if you're tired of flat phones and are looking for a book-style folding phone like the Z Fold 5. This is OnePlus' first folding phone and the hard was done quite well.

The main display inside is a 7.82-inch LTPO 120Hz display. There's also a 6.31-inch LTPO panel on the outside, allowing the device to be used as a regular phone whenever you want. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset powers the device with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

3. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

The Z Flip 5 is a solid alternative to flat phones, especially considering its clamshell design. It's basically just a regular phone that folds in half. However, this folding mechanism means you will have two screens: A 3.4-inch external screen to mainly monitor notifications and a 6.7-inch main screen.

Unlike book-style foldables, the Z Flip 5 is the perfect choice if you want a device that looks exactly like a regular phone. But even though it's foldable, it's still designed with durability in mind. For example, it has an IPX8 waterproof rating, which can withstand depths of up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.

4. Motorola Razr+ (2024)

If you feel the OnePlus Open and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 are too bulky, the best alternative is the clamshell folding option. Besides the Galaxy Z Flip 5, another option worth considering is the Motorola Razr+ 2024 (also known as the Razr 50 Ultra in some regions).

The device's standout feature is its relatively large 4-inch external display. The large size makes the external screen more practical when completing some operations without having to go out to use the internal 6.9-inch main screen. That home screen also stands out thanks to its relatively high 165Hz refresh rate.

5. Google Pixel Fold

Google's Pixel Fold follows the book-style folding design of the Z Fold 5 and OnePlus Open. Like other devices in the Pixel line, the Pixel Fold runs Stock Android, with the only improvement being that it's optimized for a flexible form factor.

One of the best features of the Google Pixel Fold is its seamless hardware and software integration. For example, you can easily switch from watching videos on the external 5.8-inch screen to the larger 7.6-inch internal screen (and vice versa) without any difficulty.

Can't decide between book-style and clamshell-style folding screens? The clamshell style is perfect if you don't want your phone to double as a productivity tablet. Clamshell folding products are also easier to carry. However, the book-folding style is the right choice if you want more screen space to get work done quickly.

Samuel Daniel

Update 03 July 2024