Do you want a foldable smartphone? Here are the main models on the market

It was supposed to be an invasion, but it didn’t happen that way. Although the charm of the smartphone folding resists and other models will arrive soon: from Xiaomi and Oppo, for example, rumors about new ones have been leaking for months smartphone foldable (from the second group there should even come two versions). Indeed, Oppo has just launched the brand new one during its Innoday 2021 event Find N, for now available in China and which will soon arrive in Europe as well. Meanwhile, the market is firmly in the hands of Samsung, which was the first to inaugurate the segment with its Galaxy Z Fold, now in its third generation. As well as the vertical twin Z Flip, designed to diversify target and audience. Xiaomi actually played its card last spring with the Mi Mix equipped with Snapdragon 888 chip, battery of over 5,000 mAh and up to 512 GB of internal memory. But it cannot be bought, at least for now, outside the Chinese market. Microsoft has instead unveiled the second generation of the Surface Duo, which is not actually a 100% folding but a device composed of two panels held together by a hinge. Let’s see the main models on the market.

Let’s start with the latest arrival, theOppo Find N. It is the result of six generations of prototypes and at least four years of research: the internal LTPO display with an update rate up to 120 Hz, which guarantees up to 200 thousand folds, is 7.1-inch, the outer one is 5.49-inch, for a linear experience on size or usage. With an aspect ratio of 8.4: 9, the internal display opens directly into landscape mode so that users can watch videos, play games or read books without having to rotate the device. When folded, however, the ratio becomes 18: 9. There zipper with teardrop design widens the angle of the fold of the display and offering a cushion when the display closes, resulting in a minimal crease, up to 80% less noticeable compared to other devices. This design also eliminates the gap between displays when folded, providing a more integrated look and better protecting the internal screen from scratches. With the FlexForm the scenarios and use structures are very numerous. Among other things, to take full advantage of the experience of a tablet when open, the Find N includes new gestures to make side-by-side multitasking more intuitive. The triple camera, with Sony IMX 766 50MP main sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide lens and a 13MP telephoto lens, as well as selfie cameras on both internal and external displays, the SoC Snapdragon 888, along with 12 GB of Ram and 512 GB of memory, battery from 4.500 mAh and ultra-fast 33W SuperVooc Flash Charge charging and dual speakers with Dolby Atmos support.

A must on the new ones Galaxy Z Fold3 5G e Z Flip 3 5G, presented last August. They are premium devices with the maximum possible equipment (they are equipped with 2x Amoled displays, a Snapdragon 888 processor with at least 12 GB of Ram, passing through fast-charging maxi batteries with a lighter and thinner look and a guaranteed hinge. at least 200 thousand openings and closings), more resistant, with Dolby Atmos and IPX8 certification (waterproof up to 1.5 meters deep for at least 30 minutes). The Fold 3 5G is available in 12-256 or 12-512 GB versions and three color variants. The thickness is 14.4 mm, the battery from 4,400 mAh and the rear camera is triple, with three 12 megapixel sensors (main with f / 1.8 and OIS, telephoto 2X f / 2.4 and ultra wide angle from 123 degrees and f / 2.2) .