Folding phones have been with us for some years now. Samsung is the clear leader in this regard, but other manufacturers are also starting to try, although mostly only in the Chinese market. So if you are thinking about buying a flexible phone, even one from the workshop of a South Korean manufacturer, here are three pros and cons for why you should do so.
3 reasons to buy a flexible phone
You get a large display in a compact body
This is probably the most important thing that flexible phones will bring you. In the case of the Z Flip, you get a really small device, which, after opening it, shows you a full-sized display. In the case of the Z Fold model, you have such a large display at your disposal, with the fact that when you open the device, you actually turn it into a tablet. You practically have two devices in one, which makes the higher price of the Fold justifiable.
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3 reasons to buy a flexible phone
This is the biggest technological innovation
Current smartphones are all the same. Few manufacturers come up with any original form. All devices have similar appearance, functions, options. However, folding devices are something else. They score points not only for their original appearance, but also, of course, for their concept. Their displays aren't perfect, but they hold the promise of future improvements. After all, we are only at the beginning of the journey of the new sub-segment of smartphones. And who knows, maybe one day these constructions will set trends and their first generations will be remembered as revolutionary.
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3 reasons to buy a flexible phone
Multiple tasks at once
Another big advantage of such a folding device is that it is great for multitasking - especially in the case of the Fold. Think of it as working on two monitors. In one corner you have Excel to read from informace, while in the other corner you have an open Word document in which you are processing the data. Or take it with entertainment in mind: On one side, for example, you have WhatsApp open, while a YouTube video plays on the other. It's more practical than on devices with a smaller display, although of course they can do it too.
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Flexible display with reserves
The biggest advantage is also the biggest disadvantage. If you're getting into the foldable device game, there are two things you might not quite like. The first is the joint, which, especially when open, may not look very good, the second is the display. Samsung is always trying to improve it, but the current third generation Z Fold and Z Flip simply have a groove in the middle of their display where the display folds. You have to get used to it, there's not much you can do about it. It doesn't bother you visually as much as when you touch it, especially if you want to draw something on your Fold. Of course, Flip also has it, just on a smaller surface.
3 reasons not to buy a flexible phone
Outdated software
The Z Fold may seem like the perfect work tool. But it comes across one fact, which is optimization. Just as it is rather poor for tablets with Androidum, it's the same with flexible smartphones. There are few flexible phones on the market and it is not yet very worthwhile for developers to tune their titles for them, so it must be expected that not every title will use the full potential of the large display - especially in connection with the Fold, the situation is of course different with the Flip, because its the size is the same as common for smartphones.
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Successors are coming
If you are deciding to buy the current generation of Samsung jigsaws, keep in mind that Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 will soon receive their successors in the form of their 4th generation. This may be the reason why you should not rush now and wait for the end of the summer, when the news should be presented. On the other hand, there are now numerous discounts on both models across e-shops, so in the end you can have a sparrow in your hand rather than a pigeon on the roof. It is also a big question how it will be with availability and also prices. Although he could make the Z Flip4 cheaper, he could easily make the Z Fold4 more expensive.
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