Our Opinion
While Alex likes the idea, especially in that “it solves the awkward tablet problem (all the portability of a computer with all the features of a phone),” he doesn’t have a pressing need to have a foldable phone in his life. This is especially so when he considers what the price point for these phones will probably be for the next few years. Damien agrees that he likes the idea of a foldable device, “but the current options are quite limited, and the price is very expensive.” He plans to just continue monitoring the market to see if it will become mainstream. Kenneth finds the Huawei foldable phone is “tempting, plus it’s nearly bezel-less unlike the Samsung fold.” But he doesn’t want to pay that price. He’ll reconsider in the future when there is more of a competitive market to pull the price down. Like the others, Phil thinks he’ll wait, but his reasons are different. He wants to wait until they start breaking, “as then you’ll know a) how long they last and b) the next ones will be better.” Sayak isn’t planning on buying one at the moment, but he does like the concept. For him it’s “about not causing any damage to your phone from a sudden drop.” While a major issue with foldable phones is that they’re heavy, he compares it to carrying two phones in your pocket, yet there’s also twice the screen display, which is really tempting to him. Ryan is the first to say he’s not planning on buying one. “Folding my phone only adds to the bulk, so I’m not sure of the benefit, other than a larger viewing area.” What he has more of an interest in are the phones Sony unveiled that have a 21:9 aspect ratio. It’s a big screen but easy to hold in your hand. I’m not looking forward to a foldable phone either. They don’t interest me in the least bit and seem very gimmicky. I use my iPad far more than my phone, so there just doesn’t seem to be a point. I don’t even like larger phones.
Your Opinion
Are you waiting for the price point to come down or for eventual, better releases of foldable phones? Is it the larger screen that interests you? Or are you willing to pass on this fad? Chime in to the conversation and let us know how you feel about foldable phones. Image Credit: Brian Shen/Weibo and David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Tom’s Guide
