I like the idea of it, but I can live without it.

A foldable phone has the benefits of a tablet (screen size) and a phone (more compact), allowing you to alternate between the two at will. I can see the appeal.

I do. Consolidating my phone and tablet into a single device would be very convenient. Adding support for an external monitor, keyboard and mouse to replace my laptop would be even better. I didn't buy a Duo not because I don't want the product, but because I know they won't work well for another few iterations (at least).

I'll join the chorus. If the price-point were right and the tech were reliable, I'd happily trade a good amount of thickness in order to have the option of an iPad Mini or an iPhone, but in the footprint of the latter when not in use. I really prefer to carry my phone in my front pocket and not to EDC a bag.

It's just that the price-point is wrong and the tech is not reliable.

Why would I want this? Because I'm sad and I fly around the world and I thought that instead of having a tablet and phone I could have it in one!

Then I listen to these tech YouTubers say that this is it! I bought my folding phone and I very rarely unfold it. Wasted so much money and I'm like bleh ...

Then guess what? I see the YouTubers say, last year's iteration wasn't it, but this year's one fixes it!

Urgh ...

You can't understand why someone would want phone that becomes a tablet? Really?

I wanted one. I tried to buy one. It sold out faster than I could click add to cart.

I currently have an iPhone 16 pro max and it isn’t big enough. I liked the idea of having a bigger screen on-demand, in a portable cellular form factor.

I want one but then I go to T-Mobile and see that dammed crease in the middle and I know my OCD ass won't be able to handle it.

And I work in the repair industry so it wouldn't last very long. And it has no practical use. At all. It's just a keeping up with the Jones gimmick and it's made by apple. All their tech sucks they survive on nothing but name.

Guys, we had the optimal form factor, the LG Wing, years ago! No folding displayed required!

I'm not even joking. I used mine for years and loved it.

I can't understand why a user would even want this. How many users do want this?

I dunno what to tell you, I love the thing. I’ve liked the idea of foldables for a while. My buddy got the Z Fold 7 and loves it, I picked up the Duo and it’s great for me.

Foldables certainly aren’t the right fit for everyone, there are inherent trade offs. But I love the concept. I love having a small tablet with me everywhere. I love how compact the device is when folded. I’m enjoying a phone that is substantially different from every smartphone I’ve ever used. It reminds me of when smartphones were new and each one had things that made them unique.

I can certainly understand why people wouldn’t want one. But I find it surprising that you can’t understand why someone would.

The concept is kinda cool. Take the Galaxy Fold 8 for example; a nice and compact phone that actually fits in your pocket and can be a tablet if you wanna watch a movie or something in bed or public transport.

I still wouldn't buy one; spending over a grand on a phone that even if it holds up fine can be damaged by accidentally tapping on the screen wrong seems dumb. Nevermind that I personally wouldn't buy a Samsung for multiple reasons.

For the same price with no tradeoffs? I'd like one. For a lot more with downsides? Nah, I'm good. I have very little need or desire for this. A normal phone shape handles 99.99% of my phone use cases perfectly. It'd be nice to have, but it's not worth much.

I get the appeal, especially as I get older and my vision isn't as good. Having a screen that can be bigger as needed helps in a number of ways. That said, no way I'd buy one because I don't see how they survive in the long term.

me, i have a Motorola flip, excellent pockeabikity, tried the Samsung Fold 8 (not ultra) looks excellent for my use but I'm poor, so it stays on the display.

Investors want repeats of the iPhone and social media revolution. They won't get it by making tweaks to the smartphone or social media platforms. Nothing will stop them from trying, but all of this is just spinning the wheels.

Well, I've tried it (fold6) and after 23 months the inner foil started having bubbles, then it grew to a huge bubble along the crease and shortly after the display below the bubble was black.

So while it worked well and was useful, mostly with watching movies, photos or maps I switched back to a standard phone and would never use a foldable display again since my assumptions were proven.

The only reason I’d want this is to have a smaller phone which I can open to a currently normal sized phone.

I don’t know why they keep pushing tablets on us.

I have no desire for this. Id rather have an old school folding style type phone that folds flush so when you open it the display is across two sections with a miniscule gap. Like a phone sized Nintendo ds. Instead we get DS sized phones that are awkward as hell with so many typea of clothing.

These things would sell like hotcakes if they didn't cost so much and were reliable. People want them, the tech just isn't perfected yet, and who knows if the price will ever be reasonable.