I’ve Used Samsung and Google’s New Foldable Phones. Here’s What Apple Must Get Right
A tech analyst compares the latest foldable smartphones from Samsung and Google to provide insights on what Apple should prioritize for its rumored entry into the market. The piece highlights hardware advancements like high-density batteries and screen aspect ratios as key competitive factors.
Why it matters
As the foldable phone market matures, Apple's potential entry represents a significant shift in consumer electronics and mobile hardware design.
Commentary: The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and Pixel 11 Pro Fold take different approaches to shape-shifting, both of which Apple can learn from.
Read full bio August 24, 2026, 8:00 am ET
The iPhone Air, surrounded by various Android foldable phones. Kerry Wan/CNET I remember waiting in line outside the Samsung store in 2019 , both anxious to finally have a phone that could magically transform into a tablet and by the idea of spending $2,000 on something unproven.
Nearly seven years after the first Galaxy Fold launched , the evolution of foldable phones has reached an inflection point. And what’s been released this year is our clearest view of where each brand stands in the race for first – and how things will likely shape up in 2027.
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