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You told us: Most of you think foldables will be the ‘new mainstream’
July 04, 2025
Samsungis betting heavily on foldable phones, going so far as to skip the Galaxy Note flagship in favor of theGalaxy Z Flip 3andGalaxy Z Fold 3devices. In fact, mobile chief TM Roh went so far as to say that foldables are “the new mainstream.”
Is this something our readers agree with, though? We askedAndroid Authorityreaders whether they thought foldables are indeed “the new mainstream,” and here’s how you voted.
Are foldables really the “new mainstream” for smartphones?
We posted this poll on August 13, and just over 3,300 votes were counted until now. The most popular result? Well, 41% of respondents said foldables weren’t the new mainstream yet but that they would be.
Looking at the current foldable landscape, this is an understandable choice. The most popular foldables today don’t seem to be hitting numbers comparable to popular flagship phones. We also doubt that the majority of people are actually seeing plenty of foldables in the wild. Still, more brands are hopping aboard in 2021. So it looks like the only way is up in terms of sales figures.
Our verdict:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 review — No Note replacement, but a fine foldable
Meanwhile, 32.6% of readers say foldables aren’t the new mainstream at all. Comments suggest that the weight and thickness, durability, battery life, and pricing are all working against foldables gaining mainstream status.
Finally, 26.2% of respondents say foldables are indeed the new mainstream. I can totally see why readers would vote for this option. After all, devices like the Galaxy Z Fold series are heavier, more expensive, and have fragile screens compared to traditional smartphones, but the ability to have a tablet in your pocket is a great plus.
Thanks for voting in this poll and for leaving comments! What would it take for foldables to become more popular than traditional flagship phones? Let us know below!
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