FOLDABLE CELL PHONE: can you trust it?

 

 

 

 

 

Foldable cell phones are on the rise and brands like Samsung and Motorola are betting on the model. Check it out and see if it's worth it!

Foldable phones are on the rise and the trend is expected to continue until next year. The model has caught the attention of the market and some brands, such as Samsung and Motorola, are investing in this type of device, which has very advanced features and slightly higher prices.

Despite attracting users' attention, many have doubts about whether the cell phone is really reliable and whether or not it is worth purchasing one, since the investment is high.

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If this is your case and you want to know whether or not you should buy a foldable cell phone, find out now!

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Foldable cell phone

Samsung and Motorola brands are investing heavily in foldable cell phones. Samsung recently launched two models that aim to compete with the iPhone 15, which will be released in September. The models have several improvements over their predecessors, and are priced slightly higher than other top-of-the-line models from the brand.

The brand even wants to boost the company's sales with this type of cell phone, in order to get out of a crisis that has been facing since the beginning of the pandemic. The company's main foldable models currently are the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Galaxy Z Fold 5.

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Motorola has also invested in this type of cell phone and its main model is the Moto Razr 40 Ultra. The brand also has other models, including one that is a more technological version of the brand's old V3, which was popular in the 2000s.

Because they are foldable, the models have external screens, which allow you to perform various tasks without having to open the device, including the user being able to take photos with the screen closed.

Despite their great advantages, foldable cell phones also have disadvantages, such as shorter battery life, cameras with fewer features, and others, due to the lack of space on the device.

As already mentioned, another factor that may discourage the public is the higher price tag of foldable cell phones, as they require more technology to withstand the multiple folds without breaking.

Moto Razr 40 Ultra

This cell phone has a 3.6-inch external screen and a 6.9-inch internal screen with pOLED technology. It comes equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor and 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal memory.

It has two rear cameras, a 12 MP ultrawide and a 13 MP macro. The front camera is 32 MP. It comes with Android 13 and its battery is 3,800 mAh, larger than that of the Flip 5.

This cell phone can be found on the Motorola website for prices starting at R$7,999.

Galaxy Z Flip 5

The main highlight of this model is its external screen, measuring 3.4 inches, about 1.78 times larger than the Flip 4's screen. The model's internal screen is 6.7 inches, with Dynamic Amoled 2X technology and Full HD resolution.

This model has improvements to its hinge, allowing the device to close better, reducing the space between the edges of the screen when it is closed.

The cameras remain practically the same as the previous model. It has a 12 MP main rear camera and a 12 MP ultrawide camera. The front camera is a wide 10 MP camera.

This model's battery has 3,700 mAh, the same as the Flip 4. However, the main difference is that the Flip 5's new processor, the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 2, consumes less energy, ensuring the device lasts longer.

This model has 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. It comes with Android 13, with four updates, going up to Android 17.

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 can be found for R$7,799 on Samsung's online store.

Durability

In a test carried out to find out the durability of the two models, the Samsung cell phone presented some problems with 400 thousand folds, while the Motorola presented a failure at 126 thousand folds. With these numbers, the Galaxy would last 10 years, while the Razr would last 3 and a half years.

It is worth it?

Foldable models are reliable, but they require more care, as they have two screens, which can be more susceptible to problems if dropped. These models have the same configurations as traditional models and therefore can be a good option for users who like different and functional devices.

However, before making the purchase, it is important to evaluate the features and the opinion of users who already have the model, to check if it is really worth the price charged.

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