Hear me out: Foldable phones might look cool, but they don’t add significant value compared to traditional smartphones. The durability concerns, extra weight, and high costs don’t seem justified for what they offer in terms of functionality.
Do you agree, or do you think foldables are the future of mobile tech? Let’s have a friendly debate!
I just got a foldable. The increase in functionality of reading on my phone is substantial, and that’s such a big fraction of my phone use that I consider it worthwhile. I wouldn’t be as productive if I had to carry a bulky e-reader with me all the time, it’s incredibly convenient to be able to fold it up and put it in my pocket.
It’s a bit heavier, but I got used to it quickly. My old phone feels suspiciously light now, like a toy. The expense is certainly a factor, but for me the utility is worth it in the long run. It’s not for everyone, but there are people it makes sense for.
I’m kinda surprised there hasn’t been a foldable with an e-ink interior screen. Reading would be my use case, too, but the cost is too high to justify that single use case for me.
I dabble in comics and manga too, so I prefer the full screen to an e-ink display. It’s also nice for videos.
There are color e-ink screens for things like comics, although I don’t think there’s any foldable e-ink yet. And yeah, lack of decent video playback means it would be kinda niche.