If you want to go all-out on a smartphone, there’s no better choice than getting a foldable. Featuring massive screens, top-end chipsets, and powerful camera systems, foldable devices rarely ever compromise on the hardware. With Google and OnePlus stepping into the ring, the foldable market is more exciting than ever before. However, with multiple players fighting for dominant market share, it can get confusing to navigate through the products. So, let’s take a look at the best foldable smartphones in 2024.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Price: Rs 1,64,999 on Samsung.com
Key Specs
| Display | Cover: 6.3-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Inner: 7.6-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh |
The newly launched Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 has reclaimed its position as one of the best foldable smartphones in the market. The foldable now sports a refined form factor with sharper corners. The 6.3-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED cover display is good enough to carry out any smartphone task imaginable. The giant 7.6-inch inner display can be unfolded to make use of the larger screen real estate. The camera array of the smartphone consists of a 50MP primary shooter, 10MP telephoto lens, and 12MP ultrawide lens. It also features a 4MP under-display camera on the inner display and a 10MP selfie camera on the cover display.
OnePlus Open
Price: Rs 1,39,999 on OnePlus.in
Key Specs
| Display | Cover: 6.31-inch Super Fluid OLED
Inner: 7.82-inch LTPO3 Flexi-fluid AMOLED |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Storage | 512GB |
| Battery | 4,805 mAh |
OnePlus’ debut foldable made a lot of waves when it launched last year. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and rocks a book-style form factor. Known for its high-end photography, the OnePlus Open sports a 48MP primary shooter, a 64MP telephoto lens, and another 48MP sensor for the ultrawide lens. The inner display has a 20MP selfie camera while the cover display is equipped with a 32MP sensor. The smartphone is equipped with a 4,805mAh battery unit and supports 67W wired charging. Read our review of the smartphone here.
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
Price: Rs 1,59,999 on Vivo.com
Key Specs
| Display | Cover: 6.53-inch AMOLED
Inner: 8.03-inch LTPO AMOLED |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Storage | 512GB |
| Battery | 5,700 mAh |
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro is one of the sleekest (11.2mm) and lightest (236g) foldable smartphones around. It also packs one of the largest cover displays (8.03 inches) and the biggest batteries (5,700mAh) on a foldable. The rear camera module on the smartphone consists of a 50MP primary shooter, a 64MP periscope telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultrawide sensor. Like other Vivo flagships, this camera array also receives the Zeiss treatment. The cover and inner displays also rock a 32MP selfie camera. The smartphone supports 100W fast charging and can reach a 100% charge in just over 30 minutes. Read our review of the smartphone here.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Price: Rs 1,72,999 on Flipkart
Key Specs
| Display | Cover: 6.3-inch OLED
Inner: 8-inch LTPO OLED |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 4,650 mAh |
Google’s second foldable Pixel is a big improvement over its predecessor. It flaunts an 8-inch LTPO OLED inner display with a 120Hz refresh rate. This display can reach 1,600 nits in High Brightness Mode. The peak brightness is capped at 2,700 nits. The 6.3-inch OLED cover display can also hit 2,700 nits of peak brightness. Powering the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the new Google Tensor G4 SoC. The rear camera panel comprises a 48MP primary shooter, a 10.8MP telephoto sensor, and another 10.5MP sensor for the ultrawide camera. The inner and cover displays have 10MP sensors for selfie cameras. The 4,650mAh battery unit on the smartphone can last an entire day.
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra
Price: Rs 74,999 on Motorola.in
Key Specs
| Display | Cover: 4-inch LTPO AMOLED
Inner: 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh |
The new Moto Razr 50 Ultra is one of the best flip smartphones you can buy right now. This smartphone features a large 4-inch LTPO AMOLED cover display that can run just about any app on the phone. The 6.9-inch inner LTPO AMOLED display has a visible crease but it doesn’t take a long time to get used to it. Powering this smartphone is the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC which is just one tier below the flagship Qualcomm processor. Camera duties on the smartphone are handled by two 50MP sensors for the primary and telephoto cameras. There is also a 32MP selfie camera on board.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Price: Rs 1,09,999 on Samsung.com
Key Specs
| Display | Cover: 3.4-inch Super AMOLED
Inner: 6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh |
Samsung’s newest Flip offering may be on the pricier end of the spectrum but it does not compromise on specs. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, which is Qualcomm’s flagship SoC for 2024. It sports a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover display and a 6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED inner display. The camera module of the smartphone consists of a 50MP primary shooter and a 12MP ultrawide lens. The 4,000mAh battery unit can last an entire day. The smartphone supports 25W charging.
Oppo Find N3 Flip
Price: Rs 74,999 on Oppo.com
Key Specs
| Display | Cover: 3.26-inch AMOLED
Inner: 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh |
If you’re looking for a relatively affordable foldable smartphone, the Oppo Find N3 Flip should be your pick at Rs 75,000. Instead of a Snapdragon chipset, this smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC. One of the great things about this foldable is that unlike other ‘flip’ smartphones it does not miss out on the telephoto or ultrawide lenses. Its rear camera module consists of a 50MP primary shooter, a 32MP telephoto lens, and a 48MP ultrawide lens. There is a 32MP selfie camera on the inner display as well.
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Conclusion
These are the best foldable smartphones you can buy in 2024. OnePlus is expected to launch the second iteration of its foldable series later this year. Rumours also suggest that Xiaomi may also launch its ‘Mi Mix Fold’ foldable in India this year.
