The intense battle for dominance in the foldable phone industry: Who will come out on top?

In today's world, with the rapid advancement of display technology, creating a phone with a foldable screen is a breakthrough in the smartphone industry. So, what are the advantages of foldable phones and will they become more popular and affordable in the future?

I believe that with this article, you'll gain a better understanding of foldable phones. Let's dive in!

Advantages of Foldable Phones

1. Experience a large screen in a compact size

The first benefit you'll notice is that you can fully experience a large screen while maintaining a size similar to a regular phone.

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

2. Accomplish more on a foldable phone

This is most evident in phones with expandable 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 larger Excel spreadsheets, contracts from partners more clearly, and enjoy entertainment content more comfortably.

Especially with the Galaxy Fold3 5G version, which is compatible with the magical S-Pen, allowing you to take notes or sketch on the device more conveniently. Ensure your work is well documented, minimizing errors that could affect your job.

3. Luxurious Tech Accessories that Catch the Eye

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

So, when holding a foldable phone, you'll definitely attract many looks from those around you due to its uniqueness and difference.

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.

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

Furthermore, 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.

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

It can be said that the emergence of foldable phones from Samsung brings a breath of fresh air to the smartphone market, which was previously saturated and dull with conventional smartphones.

OPPO has also recently introduced its first foldable phone, making quite a good impression.

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

The OPPO Find N combines modern technology and top-notch craftsmanship to create an enhanced foldable screen experience, providing a compact smartphone with all the features when folded and a vibrant, intuitive large screen when unfolded.

OPPO Find N has become 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'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 also enters this vibrant market with the Huawei P50 Pocket, the latest foldable phone to date.

The standout feature of this device is its extremely luxurious design and seamless folding without any gaps. While not yet widely commercialized, this promises to be a highly competitive product compared to its counterparts.

Rumors of iPhone Fold

Perhaps the most anticipated brand to join 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 thrilled iFans. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo from TF International predicts that Apple will introduce its first foldable iPhone in 2024.

If manufacturers excel at these things, foldable phones will thrive.

I believe that if manufacturers improve their products in the following aspects, the foldable phone market will undoubtedly grow stronger and more widespread:

• Pricing: Due to being a new technology and relatively low order volumes, production costs are still quite high.
• Durability: Many people are concerned about the screen quality, fearing it will affect the display panel over time.
• Battery life: Equipping two large screens while battery technology hasn't caught up yet means current foldable phone battery life isn't really satisfactory.
• Software compatibility: In this regard, I believe developers will customize their apps to better fit foldable phone screen ratios in the near future.

Predicting the future of foldable phones

In my personal opinion, the foldable phone market in the next few years will be very lively as it's a new frontier that the tech giants are eager to explore. Moreover, traditional candy bar phones are becoming increasingly dull, users crave a strong industry breakthrough, a redesign, a redefinition of what a smartphone is.

According to Sammobile, Samsung Display has begun mass-producing OLED foldable display panels for clients including Google, Vivo, and Xiaomi in October 2021. Clearly, this information further solidifies the plans of these companies to release foldable devices by the end of 2022 or mid-2023.

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

Samsung 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 sections resembling the letter S, while the 'G' foldable device has a design similar to the letter 'G'.

Furthermore, with the increasing need for multitasking among today's Gen Z, they prioritize working on phones as they offer great convenience. Therefore, a phone that can meet most needs becomes a top priority for the younger generation.

Conclusion

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

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