The best foldable phones of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 and OnePlus Open went tooth and nail for the top spot on this list, but key feature advantages put the latter ahead. Still, the Z Fold 6 remains a formidable option for foldable shoppers this year thanks to its more refined and durable design, productivity-inducing software, and undervalued after-sales support.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

The Z Fold 6 features the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which has proven to yield better on-device and hybrid-based AI capabilities, including Samsung’s new Sketch-to-Image, Interpreter Mode, Composer, and more. Samsung also upgraded the hinge this year, making the Fold notably thinner and lighter yet still durable enough to withstand 200,000 bends — maybe more — throughout its lifespan.

Thanks to a brighter 2,600-nit display and a crease that’s a little less noticeable when open, “the Z Fold 6’s 7.6-inch screen is a near-perfect canvas for watching movies, playing games, and getting work done,” I mentioned in my review. It’s unfortunate that Samsung didn’t upgrade the cameras or charging speeds all that much with the latest generation; otherwise, it would’ve given the OnePlus even more of a run for its money.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 tech specs: Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Display sizes: 6.2-inch exterior and 7.6-inch interior | RAM/Storage: 12GB with 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB | Battery: 4,400mAh | Camera: 50MP wide, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto, and 10MP front | Price: Starting at $1,899