The 2024 Wrap-Up: Top Foldable Smartphones Of The Year

As 2024 comes to an end, we are on the brink of stepping into 2025. This year has been a whirlwind, with a wide range of exciting tech launches.

To celebrate, we present ‘The 2024 Wrap-Up: Top Tech Trends and Products of the Year.’ In this series, we highlight the best tech products of 2024 that made waves in the tech market with their debut.

If you’re looking for a foldable smartphone launched in 2024, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ve curated a list of foldable smartphones released this year. 

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Honor Magic V3: It comes with a 7.92-inch foldable LTPO AMOLED main screen with a peak brightness of 1800 nits. It features a 6.43-inch cover display and supports an adaptive refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz, reaching up to 5000 nits at peak brightness. 

It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, ensuring high performance across applications and multitasking. It houses a 5150 mAh battery and supports 66W wired fast charging. 

The battery lasts for a day under normal usage but it lacks under heavy usage. It is lightweight, providing a premium feel. It can be one of the best choices if you are looking for foldable phones.

Honor Magic V3 Key Specifications

Display: 7.92-inch Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, 120Hz, 1800 nits (peak) for the main display and 6.43-inch OLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, 120Hz, 5000 nits (peak) for the cover display.

Camera: 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 50 MP, f/3.0, 90mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.51″, 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom, 40 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), AF.

Front camera: 20 MP.

Battery: Si/C 5150 mAh, 66W wired.

Operating System: Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1.

Chipset: Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Memory: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM.

Color: Velvet Black, Snow, Tundra Green, Red.

Price: ¥9999.00 (Rs 1,16,632)

Galaxy Z Fold 6: It features a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x inner display with a peak brightness of 2,600 nits, which makes it more usable outdoors compared to its predecessor. The crease is less noticeable which enhances its visual experience. It features a triple camera setup, consisting of a 50 MP main camera, 10 MP Telephoto Camera, and 12MP ultrawide camera. In daylight, it delivers good results but struggles in low-light conditions and lacks zoom capabilities compared to traditional flagship phones. 

Its front display can be used as a viewfinder for photos. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. It offers 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage, the Z Fold 6 delivers flagship-level performance across tasks.

Galaxy Z Fold 6 Key Specifications

Display: 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 968 x 2376 pixels, 387 PPI, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) for outer display and 7.6-inch Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) for inner display.

Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm.

Front camera: 4 MP.

Battery: Li-Po 4400 mAh, 25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min.

Operating System: Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1.

Chipset: Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Memory: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM.

Color: Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink, Black, White.

Price: Rs 1,64,999

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: It offers a premium design with recycled aluminum, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and a multi-alloy steel hinge. It is lightweight and thin, making it easy to carry and use with one hand. The company had heard the issues and concerns of users. 

The hinge design lets the phone lie fully when unfolded, fixing the previous issues with the original Pixel Fold. It houses 4650 mAh, and 21W wired charging. This slower charging can disappoint users. However, the battery can easily last for a day and more on a single charge. It comes in two color options: Obsidian, and Porcelain.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Key Specifications

Display: 6.24-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1080 x 2424 pixels, HDR10+, 1,800 nits (peak), 120Hz for outer display and 8.0-inch Foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) for inner display.

Camera: 48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10.8 MP, f/3.1, 112mm (telephoto), 1/3.2″, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom, 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 127˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4″, PDAF.

Front camera: 10 MP.

Battery: 4650 mAh, 21W wired.

Operating System: Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades.

Chipset: Google Tensor G4 (4 nm).

Memory: 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM.

Color: Obsidian, Porcelain.

Price: Rs 1,72,999

OnePlus Open Apex Edition: It comes with a 7.82-inch inner Flexi-fluid AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a peak brightness of 2800. 

It comes with a 48MP main sensor, a 64MP telephoto lens, and a 48MP ultra-wide lens. It delivers impressive image quality with details in daylight as well as in low-light conditions.

The phone houses a 4805mAh battery and supports 67W fast charging but lacks wireless charging. This edition increases the internal storage to 1TB, catering to users with high storage needs. The device is ideal for multitasking, offering features like Open Canvas.

OnePlus Open Apex Edition Key Specifications

Display: 6.31-inch Super Fluid AMOLED, 2K resolution (1116×2484 pixels), 120Hz refresh rate, peak brightness of 2800 nits for outer display and 7.82-inch Flexi-fluid AMOLED, 2K (2268×2440 pixels), 120Hz, 2800 nits (peak brightness) for inner display.

Camera:  48 MP (f/1.7, wide), 64 MP (f/2.6, telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 48 MP (f/2.2, ultra-wide).

Front camera: 20MP.

Battery: Li-Po 4805 mAh, 67W wired.

Operating System: Android 14, OxygenOS 14.

Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm).

Memory: 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage.

Color: Crimson Shadow.

Price: Rs 1,49,999