The Best Folding Phones

You may be scoffing as you read this. The best folding phones? Really? Aren't those just gimmicks? I'm here to tell you they're pretty darn useful. And yes, there are now quite a few of them, so you have options. Folding phones are an evolution of the traditional single-screen slab of glass we've all been using for nearly two decades—and we might even see a folding iPhone in the future.

They predominantly come in two forms: a folding flip phone or a folding book-like phone, enabling you to either relive the glory days of small phones or expand your multitasking options while on the go. (Triple-screened phones are the next frontier.) A folding phone is a personal decision—arguably even more than a traditional smartphone, since it hinges on what style you prefer (heh). I have tested almost all of them, and my colleague Simon Hill has helped test models specific to the UK and other markets. These are our favorites.

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Updated October 2025: We've added the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Honor Magic V5.