The smart mobile market is one of the most changing in the technology sector. These changes are necessary so that users are attracted to new models and functions. And the Folding mobile phones have opened a new direction in the sector: offering equipment with a double screen -one external and a larger one inside-. In this way, the user gets two in one: smartphone and tablet.
There are different models that can now be purchased. What's more, we could tell you that there are two types: those that succeed the typical clamshell-type mobiles and which offer a more common form factor and doubling in size when opened. These latter are more focused on productivity uses, while the latter offer a better solution for transportation. Likewise, we are going to review all the options we have on the market and review their technical characteristics.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 – the industry veteran
The Korean Samsung is one of the first to bet on this form factor. It did it with its Samsung Galaxy Fold range. And its greatest exponent is Samsung Galaxy ZFold 5. A very powerful device that has the latest processor integrated Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy. Likewise, inside we will also have a RAM memory of up to 12 GB and storage that starts at 256 GB and that we can choose up to TB.
Its external screen is 6,2 inches, while once opened the form factor reaches 7,6 inches with resolutions up to 2176 x 1812 pixels. With this we will achieve a perfect surface for consuming multimedia content, processing documents of all kinds, as well as a small graphics tablet - its panel is compatible with Wacom technology. So creatives will also be able to take advantage of it.
Samsung Galaxy Fold Z Flip 5 – the clamshell phone preferred by consumers
On the other hand, for users who prefer to save space on their daily trips and do not want to carry large equipment in their pockets, we find the Samsung Galaxy Fold Z Flip 5, one of the most stylish folding mobile phones. Closed it takes up little space, while when opened we will have a large smartphone for all types of uses.
Likewise, this Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Flip 5 is also one of the most powerful folding phones on the market: processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 8 GB of RAM and a storage capacity that can reach up to 512 GB.
Its battery offers a capacity of 3.700 milliamps and the operating system installed on the computer is Android 13 under the One UI 5.1.1 custom layer. Meanwhile, the main camera of this folding smartphone reaches 12 megapixels of resolution and its front camera to selfies or video calls stays at 10 megapixels of resolution.
Motorola RAZR 40 Ultra – a folding mobile phone with a vintage feel
If we look back at the beginning of the 2000s, that legendary Motorola model surely comes to mind, the RAZR-V3, a folding mobile phone that caught the attention of users because it took up little space and gave a very modern look for those times. Following in those footsteps, Motorola wanted to bring that family of devices back to life and we have among us a team that attracts everyone's attention, both from users and from the specialized press. Its about Motorola RAZR V40 Ultra, a smartphone based on Android 13 and that also offers a large folding screen inside. To be more exact, it reaches 6,9 inches diagonal with a FullHD+ resolution.
In terms of power, the protagonist is a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, along with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage. His battery is 3.800 milliamps and its price is below 1.200 euros.
Oppo Find N2 Flip – the Asian competitor that also wants its piece of the pie
The manufacturer OPPO has been very present in the international market for several years with smartphones that attract a lot of consumer attention. And it could not be less in the section of folding mobile phones. He does it hand in hand with OPPO Find N2 Flip, a clamshell-type model that will overshadow both the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Flip 5 and the Motorola RAZR 40.
This model has a powerful 8-core processor called Dimensity 9000+ which will be accompanied by 8 GB RAM and a storage capacity of up to 256 GB. Likewise, its battery has a good capacity: 4.300 milliamps -above average-, which will give you a range of more than a day of operation.
As usual, this smartphone It is also based on Android. To be more specific, the OPPO Find N2 Flip is based on Android 13, although under what they call ColorOS version 13. It also has several cameras, the main one being 50 megapixels in resolution. This model it can be yours for less than 1.000 euros.
OnePlus Open – perhaps the model that wants to stand as the King of the segment
The subtitle we have given to this section may seem curious to you, but OnePlus has worked, side by side, with OPPO. And it has been launched on the market OnePlus Open, one of the most interesting folding phones in recent months. The company has had years to study what the winning formula was. And the result of the work has been this smartphone with large internal screen of almost 8 inches diagonal -7,82 inches-. And another 6,31-inch external screen. That is to say, a whole piece of equipment that will work like a charm when closed and that once opened will open up a wide range of possibilities to work with.
Regarding its power, this OnePlus Open has the processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 accompanied by 16 GB RAM and 512 GB internal storage. Likewise, the operating system that runs through the entire terminal is OxygenOS 13.2 based on Android 13. Its battery also has a good capacity: 4.805 milliamps. And, its price is, perhaps, what penalizes the terminal the most: it exceeds 1.500 euros.