foldable phones

Based on our testing and reports, the primary durability concern is the flexible display, which is made of a tough plastic material, not glass. In one instance, intense gaming pressure caused a permanent crease on a Galaxy Z Flip 3's screen. However, newer models address this with stronger builds and ingress protection. For example, the HONOR Magic V5 has IP58/IP59 ratings, and the vivo X Fold5 offers IPX8/IPX9 water resistance and can operate in temperatures as low as -20°C.

Market leadership varies by region. In China for Q2 2025, HUAWEI led with a 72.6% market share, driven by models like the Pura X, Mate X7, and nova Flip. HONOR followed with 7.6%, then vivo (5.5%), Xiaomi (5%), and OPPO (4.6%). In terms of global availability and competition in the Philippines, Samsung and HONOR are prominent, with recent comparisons pitting flagship models like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 against the HONOR Magic V5.

The latest trend is a relentless push towards thinner and lighter designs while increasing battery capacity. For example, the HONOR Magic V5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are both 4.2mm thin when unfolded. The vivo X Fold5 is reported to be 4.3mm thin unfolded and packs a massive 6000mAh battery—the largest in a foldable. There's also a focus on improved ingress protection, with many new models boasting high IP ratings for dust and water resistance.