The world of smartphones keeps evolving, and one of the coolest developments in recent years is the foldable smartphone. Previously only seen in yesteryear’s flip phones, the “fold” on these new generation smartphones makes the units more compact while also delivering bigger screen sizes.
We’ve previously delved into why foldable phones are catching everyone’s attention. Now, in case you’re considering a foldable smartphone as your next purchase, this article will discuss the different brands offering these foldable phones currently available in the Philippines!
Samsung
From Samsung Official Website
A major player in the foldable smartphone game is Samsung. The brand started making phones that fold in 2019 when it first introduced the Galaxy Z Fold, shortly followed by the Galaxy Z Flip in 2020. The Galaxy Z series has since expanded; and, this year, the company launched two new devices: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5.
From Samsung Official Website
The Galaxy Z Fold5 sports a 7.6-inch main display and a 6.2-inch cover display. It comes with a 4,400mAh battery and a triple-camera setup on the back. On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Flip5 features a 6.7-inch main display, a 3.4-inch cover display, a 3,700mAh battery and a dual-camera setup on the back. Both are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. The former starts at ₱98,990, while the latter is priced at ₱64,990.
From Samsung Official Website
Huawei
Huawei is also making waves with its unique foldable offerings. The Huawei P50 Pocket can fold up really small to fit in your pocket, and it starts at ₱69,999. Then there’s the Huawei Mate X3, which opens up to show a big screen, which starts at ₱109,999.
From Huawei Official Website
The P50 Pocket has a 6.9-inch main display and a small 1.04-inch cover display. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G processor, triple rear cameras, and a 4,000mAh battery. Meanwhile, the Mate X3 has a 7.85-inch main display, a 6.4-inch cover display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G processor, triple rear cameras, and a 4,800mAh battery.
From Huawei Official Website
OPPO
OPPO brings a unique twist to foldable smartphones with the Find N2 Flip (starts at ₱49,999). It has a 6.8-inch main display, a 3.26-inch cover display, a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ processor, and a 4,300mAh battery. It also boasts dual rear cameras powered by Hasselblad.
From OPPO Official Website
TECNO
Another brand stepping into the foldable smartphone game is TECNO. It offers the Phantom V Fold, which showcases a 7.85-inch main display, a 6.42-inch cover display, a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ processor, and a massive 5,000mAh battery. It is priced starting at ₱59,999.
From TECNO Official Website
When we look at the different brands offering foldable phones in the Philippines, it’s clear that they’re all working hard to make new and exciting phones. Samsung, Huawei, TECNO, and OPPO have each contributed their unique vision to the foldable revolution.
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