Last year marked a significant moment for the foldable phone industry. Newcomers Google and OnePlus released their first bendable phones. Motorola and Samsung leveled up their flip phones with larger external screens, making them more useful. And with its $700 2023 Razr, Motorola attempted to fight the notion that foldable phones need to break the bank.
While 2023 was an unexpected period of change for foldables, despite sales actually falling below expectations, 2024 will likely be quieter. Samsung will probably introduce new versions of the Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold as it usually does, and there are rumblings of a second-generation Pixel Fold. But these devices are expected to be iterative updates that improve on key areas like design and performance rather than widespread updates that expand what foldables are truly capable of.Â
That’s not necessarily a negative. Flip phones evolved in 2023, and 2024 will likely be about further polishing what’s worked in the past. However, I’m hoping to see companies like Samsung and others work toward addressing two of the biggest shortcomings of today’s foldables: high prices and a lack of compelling software.
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Which foldable phones we’re expecting in 2024
Brands like Honor, Vivo and ZTE’s Nubia already launched foldable phones in 2024, but Samsung, Google and Motorola typically release new devices later in the year. While nothing is certain until it’s announced, here’s what we’re expecting based on rumors, leaks and previous launches.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 – Samsung’s next book-style foldable will likely get a new processor and some camera tweaks to more closely match the Galaxy S24 family. A Samsung patent has also fueled speculation that Samsung may finally add a slot for the S Pen this time around, just as it…
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