
Users have noticed a few significant changes to the best foldable smartphones over the past year. What used to be a Samsung-dominated zone now has some new competition — and it turns out some of the new options are pretty fantastic.
Even with the arrival of that latest foldables such as the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, our rankings are unchanged — the OnePlus Open is still the favourite foldable phone for various users. Gadinsider has compiled a lineup of best foldable smartphones.
Best 5 foldable smartphones (2024)
OnePlus Open
The OnePlus Open is the best foldable you can buy because of its ample screen real-estate, flawless performance and overall value. It's $100 less than relatable notebook-style foldables from Samsung and Google.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
There's a variety to like about the latest model of Samsung's flagship foldable — the Galaxy Z Fold 6 — which is thinner and lighter than any of its predecessors. Moreover, users liked this improved portability didn't come at the expense of durability, as the Galaxy Z Fold 6 features stronger glass and resistance to some dust.
Motorola Razr 2024
After unveiling its lower-cost foldable phone in 2023, Motorola arrived back strong with the Razr 2024 — partly because of how it's an adequately different phone. Notably, the company discards the tiny outer screen and replaces it with a larger 3.4-inch one.
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The Razr (2024) ahead of the more premium Razr Plus 2024 is how it balances specs and price. It houses a 50MP main camera paired with a 13MP ultrawide, effectively making it more user-friendly for content creators who are the video making enthusiasts.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is set to be a more satisfying foldable phone. Its second-generation foldable phone sports a thin and light redesign that matches the design qualities of its contemporaries, while packaging several new artificial intelligence (AI) features.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 from Samsung makes a comeback with some welcome advancements over previous models. The best replacement of the bunch involves Flip's main camera, which now uses a 50MP sensor instead of the 12MP all previous Flip models used.
That means sharper photos and the capability to simulate a 2x zoom. The Z Flip 6 cameras are set to perform well in low light.