Foldable phones may not have a bright future, especially after the launch of Apple’s revolutionary Vision Pro AR headset. However, in a world where conventional phones are still the preferred choice for billions of people around the globe, foldable devices offer an exciting alternative to the midrange and premium segments. While some promise great practicality, others simply want to sell you the nostalgia of vintage flip phones.
Hence, if you are considering something different for your next smartphone, the best foldable phones of 2024 are worth checking out. For those on a tight budget, the Motorola Razr 40 comes up as the ideal choice with average specs but a lot of that nostalgic flip-phone charm portrayed by the OG Razr from the early 2000s.
If money is not a limiting factor, you have Samsung’s feature-loaded Galaxy Z Fold 5 that even supports a stylus for catering to professionals and creators. Shutterbugs may consider Oppo’s Find N3 Flip for its versatile camera system crammed into a small package.
Since the list doesn’t end there, we are handpicking the top foldable phones of 2024 and making it easy for you to choose the best one according to your needs. However, since 2024 has only begun, a lot of next-gen foldable smartphones will pop up over the coming months and hence, you should keep a tab here as and when something exciting and worthy releases.
Here are the top foldable phones you can buy in 2024
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Price: HKD 13,598
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is currently the best overall foldable smartphone you can buy. It may not have the most ambitious specifications sheet but Samsung’s polish makes up for every other shortcoming.
Based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 platform, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 offers an immersive tablet-like experience with its foldable 7.6-inch 120Hz refresh rate Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and a hidden 4-megapixel video calling camera. When folded shut, you get a slightly narrower yet still large enough 6.2-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED display for managing your business on the move.
Despite a delicate foldable main display, you can use Samsung’s S Pen stylus for jotting down notes or doing PC levels of multitasking. With Samsung’s Galaxy AI suite, you also get a taste of generative AI features like advanced image editing, note summarising and a lot more.
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 also features a versatile camera setup. You get a 50-megapixel main camera for regular photos but there’s also a 12-megapixel ultrawide shooter and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom for portraits. With a 4,400mAh battery, the Fold 5 manages to offer a whole day’s battery life.
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Price: GBP 1,599 (HKD 16,033 approx.)
If cameras are a priority on your foldable phone, the OnePlus Open is another nice option in the premium segment. It also costs a lot less than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 but there are a few caveats.
The OnePlus Open has been in the news for concerns regarding reliability and a late software upgrade policy. Buyers have also had issues with the hinge system and there’s no support for a stylus. Even the video call camera on the main display sits inside a punchhole cutout.
However, look past these issues and there’s a lot to like about this foldable phone. A compact aspect ratio means that the OnePlus Open easily fits into your palms. With the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, the Open can handle most demanding tasks with ease. The Hasselblad tuned rear camera system offers a good overall photography experience, especially with its 48-megapixel main sensor and its second 48-megapixel ultrawide sensor along with the 64-megapixel 3x telephoto shooter. The 4,805mAh battery promises over a day’s stamina and with the 67W wired charger at hand, the Open also charger in under an hour.
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Price: HKD 7,998
For fans of those flip phones from the yesteryears, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 5 offers the perfect way to experience retro fun without skipping on modern-day perks.
Other than the beautiful colours and a premium finish, the Galaxy Z Flip 5’s major draw is its large 3.4-inch OLED Cover Display. Although it runs at a 60Hz refresh rate, this screen is a small window to your smartphone apps in a miniature form. Be it apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube or X, or responding to texts and checking app notifications, the Flip 5’s Cover Display prevents the need to flip open the phone for basic tasks on the move.
Flip open the phone and you have a large 6.7-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 1Hz-120Hz refresh rate and a 10-megapixel video call camera. The strong hinge allows for flexible ways to use the dual combo of the 12-megapixel main camera and the 12-megapixel ultrawide camera for clearer selfies and group photos. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip assures top-notch performance but with a puny 3,700mAh battery, you can barely make it past an entire day.
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Price: HKD 5,799
The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is probably the most stylish flip smartphone on sale today and despite its dated specifications, it could be just the foldable phone you seek.
With its 3.6-inch Cover Display, the Razr 40 Ultra can run all the apps installed on your device in their maximised UI – no need for a miniature version like the Galaxy Z Flip 5. The 144Hz OLED panel can let you play games like Call of Duty: Mobile and Subway Surfers with ease. That’s straightaway cool!
However, the rest of the package isn’t as impressive. The Razr 40 Ultra relies on the dated Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, which isn’t as efficient and capable as a similarly priced OnePlus 12. The dual main camera system doesn’t perform well and Motorola’s OS update policy isn’t the best in the premium segment. The 3,800mAh battery can barely last a whole day and you get a 30W slow wired charging to fill it up. If you want style oozing out of your flip phone, only then does the Razr 40 Ultra make sense.
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Price: USD 699.99 (HKD 5,475 approx.)
The Motorola Razr 40 is the most affordable flip-style folding smartphone you can buy today. It cuts a lot of corners to hit that low price but the Razr 40 is the only flip smartphone in its segment.
You get a massive 6.9-inch 144Hz main folding OLED display with slim bezels, the latest and a clean version of Android 14, a big 4,200mAh battery and a combo of 64-megapixel + 13-megapixel dual main camera system. Unlike the Ultra, the vanilla model gets a small 1.5-inch external OLED display that only shows time and notifications. A big letdown is the dated Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset that isn’t as fast as the Nothing Phone (2a) or most midrange Android smartphones on sale today.
However, if you want to jump into the flip phone lifestyle without spending a bomb, there’s nothing like the Razr 40.
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Price: HKD 7,599
The Oppo Find N3 Flip is your best bet if you want the versatility of a triple camera system on a flip smartphone. None of its rivals offer a telephoto camera, which comes in handy for good-looking portraits.
The Oppo Find N3 Flip has a Hasselbald-tuned triple camera system comprising a 50-megapixel main camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide sensor and a 32-megapixel telephoto camera. Along with the vertical cover screen that covers half of its face, the Find N3 Flip should appeal to shutterbugs and fashionistas alike. You can also run miniature versions of up to 40 apps on this cover display.
The rest of the specifications outdo the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5. You get an equally powerful MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chipset, a 120Hz 6.8-inch FHD+ folding OLED display, a 4,300mAh battery and a 44W wired fast charging solution. It runs on Android 14-based ColorOS 14 interface, which offers a lot of customisation options and features.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– Which is the best foldable phone of 2024?
Currently, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the best foldable phone you can buy in 2024.
