Seems like foldable phones are taking over (e.g. Motorola Razr making waves) and only Apple is missing an entry in this form factor now. Almost everyone who can afford one swears by it with the exception of weak build quality.

What do you think? Anyone has one?

Personally, I'm betting on rolling screens (like Oppo X 2021) which seems like the most convenient take.

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[–] 3 points 3 years ago (5 children)

Meh.

Now, show me a phone with a good physical keyboard, like my old Droid 3 had, and then you've got my attention!

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago* (4 children)

    I think there was a phone called the Cosmo Communicator or something from a UK company that had a physical keyboard and a touchscreen that seemed cool.

    Edit: Link: https://store.planetcom.co.uk/products/cosmo-communicator?variant=29408265338974

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (3 children)

    Ok this is sick. And for that price

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (2 children)

    They also have a newer model Astro Slide, but it's significantly more expensive and has availability problems. I've had one since Christmas or so, though, and I'm happy with it. CC is fine as well, and indeed the sale seems quite good.

    (I used to have their first phone as well, but truly AS would have been a much better first device to bring to the market, there really aren't any fundamental flaws in it in my view.)

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  • [–] 0 points 3 years ago* (1 child)

    What do you think are the chances of them being around in 5 years time? I really want to get this as my next phone but for now I'm happy with my current phone (King Kong Mini 2)

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    [–] 1 point 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago)

    I just want a small phone with 3.5mm audio that I can use as a music, podcast, and general audio device. By small I mean iPhone 5/SE or less. The latest "mini" is bigger, and they don't even do minis now.

    So Motorola Razr and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 when folded are smaller in height, but over twice as thick, and notably heavier. Not seeing the advantage.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    Foldable phone will always be either more expensive, less durable, or both, so it's a no go for me, as much as I like the idea.

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  • [–] 0 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child)

    I have an old cheap smartphone that I have wanted to replace for many years now. But any time I check the market it has been mostly more boring phones bloated with features and hardware that I care nothing for. The only thing that actually has me a bit excited are foldable or rollables, though I'm stuck in a endless "just wait one more generation" loop. I am gonna have to break it soon.

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  • [–] 0 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    I'd rather have a pressure sensitive inbuilt stylus for drawing like the Samsung-Note rather than a fold ~

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