What's a foldable smartphone and what are the benefits?
Why a foldable smartphone?
A foldable smartphone is mainly very practical. Is it too much of a hassle to carry your smartphone in a bag or does it not fit in your pocket? Choose a foldable phone that you can fold, so you can easily take it with you. In addition, there are devices that are the size of a small tablet. When you unfold them, it's as big as a regular smartphone. That's useful if you want to watch videos or multi-task. There is enough space on the large screen to open 2 apps at the same time.
Vertical folding direction
A smartphone that folds vertically has the same size as a regular device when it's folded, except for the thickness. There's a screen on the front that allows you to do everything you're used to with a smartphone. When you open the smartphone like a book, it looks like a mini tablet. This large screen is useful to work on the go or if you watch lots of movies. In addition, a large screen is useful if you use multiple apps at the same time.
Horizontal folding direction
A horizontally foldable smartphone probably reminds you of the old-fashioned flip phone. When it's folded, the device is thick but small. This means that you can easily take your smartphone with you in your pocket or bag. The small screen on the front displays the time, date, and your notifications, for example. When you open such a device, you can use it like a regular smartphone. The size if what you're used to from devices that can't be folded. When you open a horizontally foldable smartphone halfway, you can put it down upright. That's useful if you often make video calls.
OnePlus Open
The OnePlus Open opens like a book. You can use the large 7.82-inch screen on the inside as a small tablet. That's ideal if you like watching videos, playing games, or using multiple apps at the same time. On the outside of the OnePlus Open, you'll find a 6.3-inch screen that looks more like a regular smartphone. The OnePlus Open is suitable for demanding tasks, such as 3D games and image editing apps. With the cameras on the back, you can take razor-sharp photos. And with the telephoto lens, you can even zoom in 6 times without losing quality.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Fold the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 open like a book. You'll then have a large 7.6-inch screen which you use as a mini tablet. That's useful if you often watch videos or edit photos. You do this extra accurately with the separately sold S Pen stylus. If you close the Fold 5, you use the 6.2-inch HD screen to quickly answer a message. The powerful Fold 5 has a lot of processing power, which makes it suitable for the most demanding apps, games, and for multitasking. And you can open 2 apps next to each other on the large screen. That's ideal for work or school.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
When it's open, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a 6.7-inch screen size. That's quite large, but you can easily take it with you in your bag or pocket when it's folded. At the front of the closed device is a 3.4-inch screen which shows the time, notifications, and widgets. Do you want to have your hands free during a video call or take a selfie? Put the smartphone upright in a 90-degree angle in front of you. Thanks to the powerful processor, you can use the Z Flip 5 for the most demanding apps.
