foldable smartphones

Based on our coverage, there are two main types: 'Flip' and 'Fold' (or book-type) devices. Flip phones, like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 or Huawei P50 Pocket, fold vertically to become more compact, featuring a cover screen. Fold or book-type devices, like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or HONOR Magic V5, unfold horizontally to reveal a tablet-sized screen, essentially functioning as a phone and tablet in one.

Yes, durability has improved significantly. Recent models like the HONOR Magic V5 come with an IP58/IP59 rating for dust and water resistance. The vivo X Fold5 is rated IP5X, IPX8, and IPX9. Hinge technology has also advanced, with vivo claiming its kinematic hinge can withstand up to 600,000 folds. However, earlier opinions noted that first-generation devices had potential hardware issues, and some models, like the Huawei P50 Pocket, launched without a stated water resistance rating.

Foldable smartphones are premium devices. Current flagship book-type foldables like the vivo X Fold5 are priced at PHP 109,999. While specific Philippine prices for the latest Samsung and HONOR models aren't listed in all articles, historical data shows that foldables like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 launched at PHP 109,990. Prices can decrease over time; for example, the original Samsung Galaxy Fold was initially PHP 109,990 but was later available for PHP 65,990.