Have foldable smartphones finally come of age?
₹164,999/$1,970) and Flip 6 ( ₹109,999), on this note, are in their sixth generations, while the Moto Razr 50 Ultra ( ₹94,999) is in its fifth generation. Are they good enough to replace any other ‘typical’ flagships, such as the Apple iPhone 15 Pro ( ₹129,800), Google Pixel 8 Pro ( ₹106,999) and Samsung’s own Galaxy S24 Ultra ( ₹129,999)—in terms of features, practicality, and most importantly, durability? The first point that arises in conversations on choosing the right smartphone today is practicality.
Most smartphones today are good enough for the average, user—but why should you spend upwards of $1,000 on a smartphone? The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 offers a practical response. Now six full cycles old, the Z Fold 6 offers users not only social recognition with a near-unmatched show value, it also comes with a screen that’s hard to argue against.
Once you get to using the smartphone as a daily device, the 7.6-inch foldable display on the inside presents itself not as a tablet replacement, but more as a smartphone on steroids. For instance, browsing and typing tasks on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 are very obviously superior than on any other device—including the massive Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max ( ₹154,000/$1,840).
The key to its benefit is the width of the display, which is otherwise not attainable without a foldable form factor. Samsung has also succeeded in achieving two key aspects—making sure that the device clasps shut without a gap in the middle and optimizing its software experience to seamlessly switch between the large display and the smaller, 6.3-inch outer display.
The lack of a gap is important since you don’t end up finding any dust in your phone when you open it. On each of the Moto and Samsung phones, the crease
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