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What are the advantages of foldable smartphones?
Experience the thrill of extended screen real estate on large displays.The first benefit is easily visible - you can fully immerse yourself in a large screen experience, yet with dimensions similar to a regular smartphone.
Like Samsung's Z Fold series and OPPO's Find N, or a screen of normal size that folds into a compact form factor, akin to cosmetic compacts like Samsung's Z Flip series and Huawei's Pocket.
2. Accomplish more on a foldable phone
Multitask efficiently for enhanced productivity.This is most evident with phones featuring expanded screens like the Z Fold and Find N. It's like owning both a tablet and a phone in one device.
With a larger screen, you can view more content on Excel spreadsheets, contracts from partners become clearer, and entertainment viewing is much more comfortable.
Especially with the Galaxy Fold3 5G version, which is compatible with the legendary S-Pen, allowing you to jot down notes or doodle conveniently. Ensure your work is noted down adequately, minimizing errors that could impact your work.
3. Luxurious tech accessories that captivate attention
Simply folding your phone can attract plenty of attention.For most people, a foldable smartphone is seen as a 'magical' product, a category that has not existed in the smartphone segment for over a decade.
So, when you hold a foldable phone in your hand, you're sure to draw quite a few glances from those around you due to its uniqueness and distinctiveness.
Which phone manufacturers are currently producing foldable phones and are they successful?
Samsung stands out as the most successful manufacturer with the Z Fold and Z Flip.
Samsung shines with the Z Fold and Z Flip models.According to The Korea Economic Daily, in 2020, the company released second-generation foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Z Flip, selling approximately 1.5 million units worldwide.
In addition, Samsung has produced over 3 million units of the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 in the past two months to meet the surging demand, operating its factories at full capacity of 1.5 million units per month.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip - A phone that once disrupted the smartphone market upon its release.While the Galaxy Z Fold boasts a luxurious design and premium features suitable for business professionals, the Galaxy Z Flip embraces a youthful appearance and comes at a slightly more 'affordable' price point.
It can be said that the arrival of foldable phones from Samsung is a breath of fresh air, considering that the smartphone market was nearly saturated and mundane with other conventional phones.
OPPO has also just launched its first foldable phone and has made quite a good impression.
OPPO Find N has garnered a lot of attention from users.On December 15, 2021, OPPO officially debuted its Find N foldable phone to the tech world in general and the foldable phone market in particular. With a starting price of 28 million VND, this foldable phone is considered more affordable compared to the value it offers.
OPPO Find N combines modern technology with the highest quality finish to create an improved foldable screen experience, providing a compact smartphone with full features when folded and a large, vibrant screen when unfolded.
The device features a balanced design that isn't too long, making it more convenient to hold.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 initial pre-order phase on the product's launch day, December 23, 2021, in its home country. This indicates that the market is gradually embracing foldable phones and promises to explode further in the future.
Huawei has also introduced the P50 Pocket model.
Huawei has officially launched the P50 Pocket. Source: Lim Reviews.Huawei is also stepping into this vibrant market with the Huawei P50 Pocket, which is currently the latest foldable phone.
The most outstanding feature 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 compared to its competitors.
Rumors about iPhone Fold
Perhaps the most anticipated brand to enter this market is none other than Apple - a brand known for its design loyalty.
Concept iPhone Fold delights iFans. Source: Apple InsiderHowever, 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 excel in these aspects, foldable phones will see strong growth.
Will foldable phones in 2022 see even greater breakthroughs? Source: Let's Go Digital.I believe that if companies improve their products in the following aspects, the foldable phone market will undoubtedly grow stronger and more widespread:
- Pricing: As it's new technology and demand is still low, production costs remain relatively high.
- Durability: Many people hesitate due to concerns about screen quality, fearing damage to the display over time.
- Battery life: Equipping two large screens, and with battery technology not yet fully developed, current foldable phone battery life isn't really great.
- Software compatibility: In this aspect, I believe that developers will customize their apps to better fit the foldable phone screen ratio in the short term.
Predicting the future of foldable phones
Foldable phones promise to become more affordable. Source: EverythingApplePro E A P.In my personal opinion, the foldable phone market will be bustling in the next few years because this is a new territory that the giants are eager to explore. Moreover, traditional candy bar phones are becoming increasingly dull, users crave a strong breakthrough in the smartphone industry, a redesign, a redefinition of what a smartphone is.
According to Sammobile, Samsung Display has begun mass production of foldable OLED display panels for clients including Google, Vivo, and Xiaomi in October 2021. Clearly, this information further confirms that these companies are planning to release foldable devices by the end of 2022 or mid-2023.
Asus unveils the Zenbook 17 Fold model. Source: Asus.At the CES 2022 tech exhibition earlier this year, Asus continued to introduce another foldable screen laptop, named Zenbook 17 Fold OLED.
Samsung adds 2 more tablet models to its foldable device collection. Source: AzworldnewsSamsung showcases two tablet models at CES 2022 named Flex S and Flex G. They are named so because the 'S' foldable device can fold into 3 parts resembling the letter S, while the 'G' foldable device has a design similar to the letter 'G'.
Moreover, with the increasing demand for multitasking among today's Gen Z, who prioritize working on phones for their convenience, a phone that can meet most needs is a top priority for the younger generation.
Conclusion
Foldable phones will become more common, but not yet at present. 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 launched this year!
Will foldable phones be more common in the future? Source: Miror pro.If you're interested in foldable phones and want to experience the latest technology, you can check out Samsung's foldable phone products below.
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