Seems like foldable phones are taking over (e.g. Motorola Razr making waves) and only Apple is missing an entry in this form factor now. Almost everyone who can afford one swears by it with the exception of weak build quality.
What do you think? Anyone has one?
Personally, I’m betting on rolling screens (like Oppo X 2021) which seems like the most convenient take.
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Meh.
Now, show me a phone with a good physical keyboard, like my old Droid 3 had, and then you’ve got my attention!
I think there was a phone called the Cosmo Communicator or something from a UK company that had a physical keyboard and a touchscreen that seemed cool.
Edit: Link: https://store.planetcom.co.uk/products/cosmo-communicator?variant=29408265338974
Ok this is sick. And for that price
They also have a newer model Astro Slide, but it’s significantly more expensive and has availability problems. I’ve had one since Christmas or so, though, and I’m happy with it. CC is fine as well, and indeed the sale seems quite good.
(I used to have their first phone as well, but truly AS would have been a much better first device to bring to the market, there really aren’t any fundamental flaws in it in my view.)
What do you think are the chances of them being around in 5 years time? I really want to get this as my next phone but for now I’m happy with my current phone (King Kong Mini 2)
I guess currently it doesn’t seem that great, given they’ve been unable to fulfill their Indiegogo campaign due to manufacturing woes. I hadn’t realized how lucky I was to receive this unit :).
I do hope they’ll survive, though, because I want to keep seeing qwerty phones—and have some support for this one…
It’s really cool technology, even in the early stages. In the not too distant future though, when I see a person take a giant display, fold it up, and put it in their pocket, they’ll have my undivided attention
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As a clumsy person I cannot imagine them lasting long with how often I drop my phone. I’m not big on buying new phones extremely often anyways, I can still get a number of years out of my Galaxy S10 I think
I’m excited for the pricing to eventually come down, seen them in action and they look great.
As a repair technician, I would stay well away from foldables (the durability/parts availability ratio being my main concern). I have to say, though, the massive nerd in me is not happy at all…
Foldable phone will always be either more expensive, less durable, or both, so it’s a no go for me, as much as I like the idea.
I’ve had two flip phones and I have loved them both, but both of them have had minor splintering appear on the screen at the hinge and it seems like once that starts your warranty is void because they refuse to cover their own manufacturing defect, and for that reason I wouldn’t buy another folding phone for a while, until the technology has matured. I do love my flip phone, it’s the most fun I’ve had with a smartphone and it’s a great conversation starter. Being able to take selfies with the outer camera and outer screen as a viewfinder is very nice too.
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I think it’s a fun gimmick for people who want to play with it. I’m not even remotely interested in owning one.I only want a phone for communication and a basic audio player. I don’t need a bigger screen with higher cost and more distractions.
The Motorola Razr was the cool kid phone growing up, so when the new gen of flip phones appeared I was very hyped in a nostalgic way. I currently have a Z Flip 3, and while it’s fun, I’m not sure if I would get another. I do like the clamshell nature of it since I drop my phone a lot, but I feel like the dimensions are weird even though I have big hands. It’s just very tall. I don’t regret it and I might give the tech another shot down the road, but my next phone will be the type that only folds once.
Currently, I feel that it’s mostly a gimmick. However, I’m glad that they exist as they’ll just continue to get thinner and thinner to the point where they’re no longer a gimmick and many people will want them.
Agreed, although I think durability is a more important issue than the phone’s thickness
Not my kind of thing. I need a phone that can resist being dropped 30 times a day.
As phones get bigger, I’d recommend a popsocket or equivalent to hold them. I basically never drop my phone using it. I don’t even rock a case anymore
Their a cool idea but until we can figure exactly how to fold it without it creating other issues they arent going to be very practical not to mention the durability issue
They’re a niche product, so it makes sense that the people who buy them love them. I didn’t know the Oppo existed, it seems a good solution to the crease problem.
Basically you get yourself an expandable phone if you need a tablet and don’t want to have two separate devices, for one reason or another. I’m sure people who travel constantly for business love them.
For the average user? Reliability is much more important.
