Foldable phones are here to stay. I wasn’t sure if they would be at first — I remember plenty of the problems with Samsung’s original Galaxy Z Fold — but they’ve come a long way in just seven years. Their hinges have gotten stronger, cameras better, and software more mature, yet they’re still as eye-catching and head-turning as ever.
I should know — I’ve had my hands on almost every foldable (and flip) phone to launch in the US or abroad since the start. Have I loved them all? Of course not, but I, along with the rest of the Android Authority team, have watched them steadily improve to the point where we’ll happily carry the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold or Motorola Razr Ultra as a daily driver over a traditional Android phone.
And, with that extensive experience in mind, here are the best foldable phones you can buy in 2025.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: The best foldable phone overall Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Thinnest, lightest Z Fold to date • More durable design • 200MP primary camera • Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy MSRP: $1,999.99 Thin, light, high-powered, and it folds! The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 offers an 8-inch OLED screen, a 200MP camera, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, and a 4,400mAh battery. The Galaxy AI experience is baked in, offering tools across the camera, Circle to Search, and much more. Best of all, Samsung continues to evolve its foldable hinge assembly, promising reduced visibility of the crease. See price at AmazonSee price at AmazonSee price at Samsung Positives Incredible slimline design
Incredible slimline design Improved internal display
Improved internal display Solid performance
Solid performance Good enough battery life
Good enough battery life Flexible cameras
Flexible cameras Excellent update commitment Cons No S Pen support
No S Pen support Lame wired charging speeds
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