#foldable-smartphones

#foldable-smartphones

After six years on the market, foldable smartphones reportedly account for only 1.5% of smartphones sold. At least in part, that's because they've had a whole flock of albatrosses around their neck. Figuring out how to design ones that are inviting to use when they're folded up-and twice as thick as when unfolded-has been a challenge. They've often been outfitted with less-than-stellar cameras and other sub-flagship components.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold presents itself as Google's most resilient foldable phone to date. The smartphone's body is built from aerospace-grade aluminum and is available in Moonstone and Jade finishes, a material palette that emphasizes strength as well as refinement. The redesigned hinge operates without gears, doubling the durability of the previous generation while also earning the phone an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance - rare for foldable devices.

"Chinese consumers have matured significantly, with many now on their fifth or sixth smartphone. This experience has led them to actively seek unique and advanced devices."

The leading makers of foldables are in a race to slim down their devices, focusing not only on thickness but also on weight.