Best Flip Phones 2024: Top 10 Foldable Smartphones Today

The Razr 40 Ultra – also known as the Razr+ in the US – is the best foldable phone in the world right now.

That’s in large part down to the expansive cover display, by far the largest on any flip foldable, which extends down and around the two exterior cameras. You can use this for notifications, widgets, and selfies, but also to play games and even run full Android apps – though the squished interface definitely works better for some than others.

Battery life is good for a flip phone, as is the main camera, though the other lenses definitely disappoint. But for now, this sets the benchmark for the next flip phone to meet.

The Razr manages to pip Samsung to the top of this chart with sheer fun vibes, but the Z Flip 5 is the safer buy in many respects. It’ll get four years of Android updates and five years of security updates, both of which are a year longer than Motorola.

The design is plainer but quite elegant on a product that closes to the size of a small coaster. It’s tough too, with Samsung’s armour aluminium sides and tough Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and back.

While the cover display is useful, it’s not quite as versatile as the Razr one. But with strong performance, a premium build and impressive software, it’s definitely worth your time.

The Open is a very impressive first foldable from OnePlus, though less surprising when you consider parent company Oppo’s experience with them.

Its 6.31-inch cover display can easily be used as a regular smartphone, or opened to reveal a 7.82-inch internal screen. Both are 120Hz OLED panels, with a barely noticeable crease giving it an advantage over Samsung.

But it’s the rear cameras that really make this the best book-style foldable you can buy. Each of the Open’s three sensors (main, ultrawide and 3x telephoto) deliver great photos, and you can easily use them for selfies instead of the less impressive front-facing lenses.

Build quality and performance are strong, while OnePlus has added some genuinely useful multitasking features to Android – if only more Android apps were optimised for the big display. Battery life could also be better, but there’s still a lot to like about the OnePlus Open.

Price is still the main thing that counts against foldables, preventing them from being a realistic option for many people. But with a starting price of just £799/$699.99, the regular Motorola Razr 40 (or Razr (2023) in the US) is cheaper than many regular phones.

There are two key downgrades compared to the Razr 40 Ultra/Razr+ which currently sits in top spot. It has a much less powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor, plus a smaller and less useful cover display. The device is less exciting as a result, but these might be compromises you’re happy with.

And with a larger 4200mAh battery, and slightly better 64Mp main rear camera, it’s not just price that might sway you towards the cheaper model. But if you want a great flip phone without the usual high price tag, this is the device to go for.

When it comes to design, there’s no better foldable out there than the Magic V2. At just 9.9mm thick and 231g, it’s the thinnest and lightest out there, and more in like with regular smartphones.

Alongside a premium build and impressive cameras, Honor has nailed the hardware. Despite a slightly older chipset, performance is still very strong, while both the outer and internal displays are a joy to use.

However, it’s not all good news. Honor’s MagicOS Android software is cluttered and few apps are optimised for the bigger screen, while the chipset will soon be two generations out of date. Alongside that high price tag, there are enough reasons to hesitate before buying one.

But if you can find a model with a steep discount, it’s one of the few book-style foldables that we can genuinely recommend.

It’s even more expensive than the OnePlus Open, but the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is still a very good book-style foldable. The hardware is decent, but it’s Samsung’s excellent foldable software that does a lot of heavy lifting.

Alongside a range of great features, the long software support (four OS updates, five years of security updates) make it worth considering.

The outer display is thin so a little hard to type on, but it does mean the Fold is usable one-handed. The inner screen is of a great quality despite the visible crease down the middle, and really does present anything you’re doing with clarity and vibrancy. It’s more durable than previous generations, and is compatible with Samsung’s S Pen, which is now slimmer and comes in an optional, useful case.

Battery life is decent considering that large screen is a power drain, and you also get Samsung’s DeX mode for plugging into a monitor and using a desktop setup. The cameras aren’t the best, but they are solid, and the Z Fold 5 remains a real statement device.

It’s no real surprise that Google’s first foldable delivers more on the software side than the hardware.

The company has worked to optimise many of its own apps for the foldable format, and combined with the Pixel OS experience the user experience here is arguably the best around right now.

Unsurprisingly the cameras are excellent too, with a triple rear camera including a 5x telephoto lens. Good display quality and a gapless hinge help to round out the package.

Still, there are downsides. Battery life seemed a little unreliable in our review, and it’s hard to deny that the thick and chunky Pixel Fold looks a little clunky compared to other big-screen foldables. It also lacks the stylus support of its main Samsung rivals.

Regardless, if you’re a fan of Google’s usual software prowess and can afford the steep asking price, this is an excellent option.

With a starting price of just £499/$499, the Nubia Flip 5G is the flip phone many people have been waiting for. It means you no longer have to pay flagship prices for a device that folds in half.

And despite its mid-range price, the Nubia Flip 5G gets a lot right. A statement design includes unique circular cover display, while the main display is one of the best around. You also get decent battery life and solid performance.

However, compromises have inevitably been made to keep it so affordable. That’s most obvious when it comes to cameras, which tend to struggle in environments where the light isn’t good. Relatively slow 33W charging and a lack of any official water resistance are also concerns.

But the big thing that’ll stop most people buying one is the software. Nubia’s MyOS Android skin is cluttered and bloated, and there’s no specific commitment to updates from the company.

It’s still impressive value for money, but there are enough downsides for most people to look elsewhere.