Discover why people all over the world are ditching their tablets for these new phones
AndroidElectronics May 4, 2021 Christian Davis
Let’s be real, keeping track of all your electronic gadgets can be downright tough. Perhaps you’d prefer a simple solution that bundles the functionality of a phone with the versatility of a tablet. . Foldable flip phones have fully emerged on the market to bridge the gap between pocket phone and tablet. The quality of these devices have been on the rise in step with their affordability. Samsung has been leading the way with these devices for the last few years and in their most recent event they’ve unveiled a lineup that keeps other device makers struggling to match up.
Galaxy Z Fold 2
The Z fold 2 is the highly anticipated follow up to Samsung’s groundbreaking z fold phone/tablet hybrid. It has a uniquely premium look and feel when it comes to overall build quality. Samsung has taken note to export some of the strongest features from its premium galaxy line to this device. It’s not just their note in a larger form factor, but an entirely new experience of its own.
With this new version, Samsung has made the phone a multimedia powerhouse. They’ve equipped the phone with the all-new 865 snapdragon processor featuring a blazing 120hz refresh rate. With this new iteration Samsung has also made sure to address the previous screen creases by narrowing the gap and reengineering the supports bridging the two halves together.
They’ve also made sure not to leave photography-oriented consumers out in the cold. Its specs may not hold up when compared to Samsung’s but recent Note offering, but it’s certainly no slouch. The rear camera features 3 different 12-megapixel lenses (Prime, wide-angle and telephoto.) Editing your photos is also a dream with the extra space provided by the 7.6-inch screen. You’ll be ready for any shot.
With Innovation comes challenges
Samsung has been proven itself to be a leader in innovative folding tablet devices, but they aren’t without challengers. Motorola has reimagined its massively popular Razr phone to meet the needs of today’s consumers. Its unique form factor allows it to easily fit into a person’s pocket while closed but then also expand to one impressive singular screen while expanded. It utilizes their specially designed hinge and steel plates to reinforce the screen when in its open position and to prevent a crease from developing while folded. The front of the phone also features a new, one-of-a-kind, quick view notification screen. It gives you access to all your basic notifications without having to expand the phone to the full size.
Motorola also took in the popularity of on-the-go media consumption when building this phone. The 21:9 ratio is uniquely suited to viewing movies shot in a wide aspect ratio. The screen reproduces colors that are true to their source and images that are ultra-crisp.
The Razr features a 16-megapixel rear camera with a f1.7 aperture. The f1.7 aperture allows for beautiful portraits with soft bokeh. Where the Razr shines is it’s AI, built to optimize multiple camera settings, it can automatically pick the best settings for scenes like food, sports, night or even astral photography.
Galaxy Z Flip
If you love the clamshell form factor but don’t want to buy a Motorola device, Samsung has another option for you. The Galaxy Z Flip. This phone is built with style and durability in mind. It features a full HD 7.6 inch screen with two rear facing 12 mega pixel cameras. It also features a quick Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset that ensures your apps are able to keep up with the future.