Table of contents:
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Huawei Mate Xs
- Samsung Galay Fold
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
- Motorola Razr 5G
- Royale FlexPai 2
More and more folding or flexible mobiles that we can buy. Many of them offer very good features and with a completely different format from other high-end mobiles. Other models focus on offering foldable screen technology at a more affordable price, with slightly lower specs, but just as interesting. Here we review all the folding mobiles that can already be purchased.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
The latest folding mobile from Samsung, and probably one of the most interesting flexible devices. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold was announced along with the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, and you inherit some of the features of these two new phones. It now has a larger front screen compared to the first generation, 6.2 inches. The flex panel is on the inside and is 7.6 inches in size. This screen allows us to use the device as if it were a tablet. In addition, the applications are optimized to use it as a split screen.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is on sale in Spain at a price of 2010 euros for the 256 GB version of RAM and 5 G connectivity. It can be purchased in bronze or black, with the option to customize the hinge for free in different colors. These are the most outstanding features of the Galaxy Z Fold 2.
- Screen: 7.6 inches with QXGA + resolution and 6.2 ”front with Full HD + resolution
- Processor: Eight cores
- RAM and storage: 1 2 GB and 256 GB
- Cameras: 12 MP + 12 MP wide angle + 12 MP telephoto
- Battery: 4,500 mAh, fast charge
- Connectivity: WiFi, 4G., 5G, NFC, Bluetooth, GPS…
Buy it here.
Huawei Mate Xs
One of the best alternatives to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2. The Mate Xs is probably one of the most important folding on the market. The company has managed to create a different concept. In this case it is not a 'book type' mobile, like the Z Fold 2, but the flexible panel folds out in half. In this way we can have a double screen to use the terminal with one hand. Or an 8-inch panel for use in tablet mode.
In addition, the Mate Xs has different protections on the hinge to prevent dust or small objects from getting between the hinge and the panel. The terminal, which has 5G connectivity, can be purchased in Huawei's online store for 2,600 euros. It is thus positioned as one of the most expensive folding mobiles on the market. These are its main characteristics.
- Screen: 8-inch OLED with 2k resolution
- Processor: Kirin 990
- RAM and storage: 8 Gb with 512 GB
- Cameras: 40 MP + 16 MP wide angle + 8 MP telephoto
- Battery: 4,5000 mAh
- Connectivity: WiFi, 4G, 5G, NFC, Bluetooth, GPS…
You can buy it here.
Samsung Galay Fold
The Samsung Galaxy Fold is the first generation of Samsung's high-end flexible mobile. While it is an older model, it can still be purchased. Like the new model, it has a front screen to use it without having to open the device. When it is opened we access the 7.3-inch folding panel, which has a notch in the upper area.
Samsung's first folding model can be purchased for 2020 euros in a version with 512 GB of internal memory. It is only available in gray. Of course, it is more advisable to buy the second generation, which in addition to the 10 euros less has greater benefits.
- Screen: 7.3 inches + 4.5 inches on the front
- Processor: eight cores
- RAM and storage: 12 GB + 512 GB
- Cameras: 12 MP + 16 MP wide angle + 12 MP zoom
- Battery: up to 13 hours of use
- Connectivity: WiFi, 4G, NFC, Bluetoth, GPS…
You can buy it here.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Samsung also has a foldable in the mid-range, although its price is high-end. The Galaxy Z Flip is available from 1,500 euros. The concept is completely different from the Galaxy Z Fold. Although it is a folding mobile, it has a 'shell type' design, like old mobiles. It has a 6.7-inch panel, which is the flexible one. On the front it also has a small 1.1-inch screen, where we can see notifications or even what the camera is capturing.
As I mentioned, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is available for 1,500 euros. The 5G version, which has a more powerful processor, costs 1,550 euros. That is, 50 euros more. Taking into account that for 50 euros we get a more powerful processor and 5G technology, it is more worth buying this latest version. These are the main features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip.
- Screen: 6.7 ”with Full HD + resolution, 1.1-inch front
- Processor: Snapdragon 855+ / Snapdragon 865
- RAM and storage: 8 GB and 256 GB
- Cameras: 12 MP + 12 MP wide angle, 10 MP front
- Battery: 3,300 mAh, fast charge
- Connectivity: WiFi, 4G or 5G, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
You can buy it here.
Motorola Razr 5G
The alternative to the Galaxy Z Flip is from Motorola. The new Razr 5G was announced just a few weeks ago, and it comes to improve some points from the first generation. For example, it now has support for 5G networks. Furthermore, the design has also been improved. The hinge is protected to prevent damage during use. The photographic section is also improved, with a 48 megapixel main camera.
The interesting thing about this new Razr 5G is that it improves on the previous generation, but maintains the price of 1,500 euros. These are the most prominent features.
- Screen: 6.2 ”pOLED with a resolution of 2142 x 876 pixels. 4.2 ”secondary display
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
- RAM and storage: 8 GB with 256 GB of memory
- Cameras: 48 MP + 20 megapixels on the front
- Battery: 2,800 mAh, fast charge
- Connectivity: 5G, WiFi, GPS, NFC, USB C
You can buy it here.
Royale FlexPai 2
The most recent phone from the Royale brand is the FlexPai 2. It is a folding mobile that reminds us a lot of the Huawei Mate Xs. It only has a flexible 7.8-inch screen that folds in half for a more compact size. In this way, it is as if it had two screens: a front of 5.5 and a rear of 5.4. The terminal is also optimized so that up to three applications can be used at the same time when the screen is displayed. In addition, it has very powerful features for a fairly inexpensive price. Of course, as long as we take into account that it is a folding mobile.
The Royale FlexPai 2 goes on sale at a price of about 1,250 euros at the exchange. Unfortunately it is not available in Spain, so getting it will be quite complicated. These are its main characteristics.
- Screen: 7.8 inches with Full HD + resolution
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
- RAM and storage: 8 or 12 GB with 256 or 512 GB
- Cameras: 64 MP + 16 MP wide angle + 8 MP telephoto + 2 MP portrait
- Battery: 4,450 mAh, fast charge
- Connectivity: 5G, 4G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth, GPS…