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Foldable Phones Still Need To Fix This Problem
Engadget • • technology
Key Points:
- Foldable phones have improved significantly since the first Galaxy Fold launch seven years ago, featuring advanced screens and slimmer designs, but they remain less common than regular smartphones due to persistent design challenges.
- A major issue with foldables is their wobbliness when laid flat, largely caused by the large camera bumps needed to house advanced sensors, which disrupt the phone's stability on surfaces.
- The Galaxy Z Fold 8 exemplifies this problem with a vertically placed, protruding camera module that causes noticeable wobble, leading to user frustration and even extreme measures like removing cameras.
- Despite their appeal as pocketable tablet-sized devices, foldables still have drawbacks such as visible screen creases, limited app optimization, and higher prices without necessarily offering flagship hardware features.
- With Apple rumored to release its first foldable iPhone soon, foldables may gain more attention, but for now, consumers must weigh the trade-offs between foldable designs and conventional smartphone capabilities.
