Hadlee Simons / Android Authority
When foldable technology first started to surface in prototypes and limited commercial form, the whole concept felt so high-tech and futuristic; I was pretty much sold from day one. While I didn’t immediately run out and purchase a foldable, I did get my hands on the Galaxy Z Flip in early 2021, and kept it as my daily driver for about a year.
That was far from my only experience, either. From 2021 to 2025, I not only gained long-term experience with three different Flip models, but I also eventually purchased the Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Fast-forward to today, and I no longer own any foldables, nor do I have any interest in changing this anytime soon. What changed? A lot.
Are foldable phones worth buying, or is the form factor not for you? 35 votes Yes, I love foldables! 17 % They aren't worth it, but I still love them anyhow. 26 % No, you're better off with a conventional phone. 49 % Other / Unsure. 9 %
My journey from Flip to Fold: how my love for foldables faded
Ryan Haines / Android Authority
As mentioned above, the original Z Flip was my first long-term experience with a foldable. I also used the Galaxy Z Flip 3 as my daily driver for about two years, and later spent another four months testing the Flip 5. After a few years with the Flip family, the novelty wore off.
The technology might have improved, but once the shine was off, I realized standing out was about its only major advantage. I wasn’t ready to throw in the towel yet, though. That’s when I decided to purchase the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 as my daily driver in early 2024.
Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority Galaxy Z Fold 5
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