The battle for dominance in foldable smartphone production is intensifying. Who will come out on top?

Today, with the remarkable advancement in screen technology, producing a phone with a foldable display marks a groundbreaking step in the smartphone world. So, what are the advantages of foldable phones, and will they become more widespread and affordable in the future?

I believe that with this article, you'll gain a more comprehensive understanding of foldable smartphones. Let's dive in right away!

Advantages of Foldable Smartphones

1. Experience a large screen in a compact size

The first benefit you can easily see is that you can fully experience a large screen but with a size similar to a regular phone.

Like Samsung's Z Fold series and OPPO's Find N, or a screen with a regular size that folds to the size of a compact powder box like Samsung's Z Flip series and Huawei's Pocket.

2. Accomplish more on a foldable phone

This is most evident in phones with expanded screens like the Z Fold and Find N. You essentially have both a tablet and a phone in one device.

With a larger screen, you can view Excel spreadsheets with more content, see partner contracts more clearly, and enjoy entertainment movies more comfortably.

Especially in the Galaxy Fold3 5G version, which is compatible with the magical S-Pen, allowing you to take notes or doodle on the device more conveniently. Ensure your work is noted down sufficiently, reducing the chance of missing out and impacting your work.

3. Luxurious tech accessories that attract attention

For most people, foldable smartphones are seen as a 'magical' product, a category that has not existed in the smartphone segment for over a decade.

So, when holding foldable phones, you'll definitely attract a lot of attention from those around you due to its uniqueness and distinctiveness.

Which phone manufacturers currently produce foldable phones and are they successful?

Samsung leads the pack with successful models like the Z Fold and Z Flip

According to The Korea Economic Daily, in 2020, the company launched second-generation foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Z Flip, selling approximately 1.5 million units worldwide.

Additionally, Samsung has produced over 3 million units of the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 in the past two months to meet the soaring demand, by operating factories at full capacity of 1.5 million units per month.

While the Galaxy Z Fold boasts a luxurious design and many premium features, suitable for businessmen, the Galaxy Z Flip carries a youthful appearance and a slightly 'softer' price tag.

It can be said that the emergence of foldable phones from Samsung is like a breath of fresh air, especially when the smartphone market was almost saturated and dull with conventional phones.

OPPO has also just unveiled its first foldable phone lineup, making quite a good impression

On December 15, 2021, OPPO officially introduced to the world of technology in general and the foldable phone market in particular its Find N model. With a starting price of 28 million VND, this foldable phone is considered more affordable compared to the value it brings.

OPPO Find N combines modern technology and the highest level of premium finish to create an improved foldable screen experience, providing a compact smartphone with full features when folded and a vivid, intuitive large screen when unfolded.

OPPO Find N is a sensation in the Chinese market, according to Gizmochina, within the first 5 minutes, OPPO Find N sold out in the first pre-order batch on the product launch date of December 23, 2021, in its home country. This shows that the market is gradually embracing foldable phones and promises to explode even more in the future.

Huawei has also introduced the P50 Pocket model

Huawei has also entered this vibrant market with the Huawei P50 Pocket, which is the latest foldable phone as of now.

The most outstanding feature of the device is its extremely luxurious design and the ability to fold without creating any gaps. Although not widely commercialized yet, this promises to be a highly competitive product against its competitors.

iPhone Fold Rumors

Perhaps the most anticipated brand to enter this market is none other than Apple - a brand renowned for its design loyalty.

However, recently, there have been several concept iPhone foldable models that have excited iFans. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo from TF International suggests that Apple will introduce its first foldable iPhone model in 2024.

If companies execute these well, foldable phones will experience significant growth

I believe that if companies improve their products in the following areas, the foldable phone market will surely grow stronger and more popular:

• Pricing: As it's new technology and with limited orders, production costs remain high.
• Durability: Many people are concerned about screen quality, fearing it may affect the display after some time of use.
• Battery life: Equipping two large screens, and with battery technology lagging behind, current foldable phone battery life isn't truly optimal.
• Software compatibility: I believe developers will quickly adjust their apps to better fit the foldable phone screen aspect ratio.

Predicting the future of foldable phones

In my personal opinion, the foldable phone market in the coming years will be bustling as it's a new frontier that major players want to explore. Moreover, traditional candy bar phones are becoming increasingly boring, users crave a strong industry breakthrough, a redesign, a redefinition of a smartphone.

According to Sammobile, Samsung Display has begun mass production of foldable OLED panels for clients including Google, Vivo, and Xiaomi in October 2021. Clearly, this information further reinforces that the aforementioned companies are planning to release foldable devices by the end of 2022 or mid-2023.

At the CES 2022 tech exhibition earlier this year, Asus continued to introduce another foldable screen laptop, named Zenbook 17 Fold OLED.

Samsung showcases two tablet models at CES 2022 named Flex S and Flex G. They're named so because the foldable 'S' device can fold into 3 parts like the letter 'S', whereas the 'G' foldable device will have a design resembling the letter 'G'.

Moreover, with the high productivity demands of today's Gen Z, who often prioritize working on phones due to their convenience, a phone that can meet most needs is a top priority for the younger generation.

Conclusion

Foldable phones will become popular, but not at the moment. If manufacturers continue to innovate, foldable phones will surely become a new standard for users when choosing a phone. Let's wait and see which foldable phone models will be released this year!

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