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Innovation in the smartphone market: the foldable phones at a glance | NOW

For a long time, we saw few major innovations in the smartphone market, apart from larger screens and better cameras. That changed last year, when many manufacturers experimented with folding screens. We list which models are now in the store and which foldable models we can still expect.

Samsung Galaxy Fold

The most famous folding phone is the Samsung Galaxy Fold. The device initially attracted attention because of the unique foldable screen, with which the phone can be used as a normal smartphone and as a small tablet. During the first tests by journalists, it appeared that the folding screen of Samsung left something to be desired and Samsung had to postpone the release. The manufacturer has now solved the problems and the Samsung Galaxy Fold is available for around 2,000 euros.

Motorola Razr

Motorola also has a phone with a foldable screen, but it takes a slightly different approach. The Motorola Razr does not open with two screens side by side, like the Samsung Galaxy Fold, but folds out the screens one above the other. This makes the phone very similar to the flip phones from the nineties and zero. This Motorola Razr is not yet available in the Netherlands. The phone should be in Dutch stores in April for 1,599 euros.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

Samsung has also developed a new flip phone, the Samsung Galaxy Flip. This phone came out early this year, along with the Samsung S20. The folding screen is not used to create a larger screen diagonal, but can be closed to make it smaller. The price is also slightly lower, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is available for around 1,500 euros.

Huawei Mate X.

Also manufacturer Huawei was not left behind and released the Mate X with a folding screen in China at the end of 2019. The Mate X is not available in the Netherlands, but the successor Mate Xs is. This costs 2,500 euros.

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2

Since the Galaxy Flip Z, Samsung has not announced new smartphones with foldable screens. However, there are rumors that work is being done on the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2. Further details about this possible new device are still missing.

LG confirms foldable phone

Although LG has not yet made an official announcement, an employee of the manufacturer has confirmed that a smartphone with a folding screen is in the works. It is not clear when we will see more of that. Well announced LG last year a phone cover where an extra screen can be clicked.

Royole Flexpai 2

The Chinese manufacturer Royole already has two folding phones. The Royole FlexPai 2 was recently launched presented. The new model is said to have a much improved hinge, which makes the phone fold better than its predecessor.

Xiaomi

In China, manufacturer Xiaomi is also working on a smartphone with a folding screen. Previously leaked videos showing a prototype, but there has not yet been an official announcement for a foldable phone from the company.

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