I spent 5 years trying to love foldables, but I'm finally quitting
Android Authority • • technology
Key Points:
- The author, having used multiple Samsung Galaxy Z Flip models and the Galaxy Z Fold 5 between 2021 and 2025, has gradually lost interest in foldable smartphones due to practicality and durability concerns.
- Despite initial excitement and appreciating features like multitasking on the Fold 5, the author found the device too bulky for everyday use and preferred traditional smartphones for lighter, shorter trips.
- Major drawbacks included the fragility of foldable devices, hinge issues experienced on earlier Flip models, and the high cost of both purchase and repairs compared to conventional smartphones.
- Although technological improvements continue, the author believes foldables remain less practical due to durability challenges and limited screen protection options, making traditional phones paired with tablets and laptops a more
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