5 Best Folding Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

If you want to test the folding phone waters, there's no better option than the Razr 2025 (8/10, WIRED Recommends). It's sometimes shocking that this flip phone is just $700. It has the same titanium-reinforced hinge as the Ultra and an IP48 dust- and water-resistance rating, and while the rest of its specs might not be as flagship-grade, notably the MediaTek Dimensity 7400X chipset, it still doesn't feel all that different from the Ultra. The battery capacity is slightly smaller, but you can still get a full day of use out of it; there's a hefty 256 GB of storage, and the screens are similarly bright, sharp, and colorful, though they're slightly smaller.

The exception is the cameras. I've been happy with the photos I've captured with the Razr, but it struggles in high-contrast scenes with too many shadowy areas or over-exposed highlights. It can look a little over-sharpened, and colors are not as accurate as what you get on the Razr Ultra. The ultrawide camera isn't as good, and video quality also greatly suffers, particularly in low light. Still, you're getting a delightfully designed flip phone at a reasonable price, and the best improvement here is that performance is no longer choppy like on previous Razrs.

Samsung is the stalwart brand in the folding phone game, whether you opt for its Galaxy Z Fold6 or Flip6 (7/10, WIRED Recommends)—that's right, we're already on its sixth generation. If you're worried about durability and repairability, these Samsung phones are the safest choice on the market, with exceptional build quality and reliability, though they're the most expensive.

The Fold6 has an improved, wider front screen that feels like a normal smartphone, but not as much as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Honor Magic V3 (see below). At least it's decently lightweight. Open it up, and the 7.6-inch screen is a treat. Samsung has stuffed a lot of AI features inside, my favorite of which is Sketch to Image, which lets you draw on your photos to have AI generate a picture based on your sketch. I don't find multitasking as easy as on older phones like the OnePlus Open, and the aspect ratio still restricts some apps from showing a multi-pane view, like Gmail, unless you rotate the phone to landscape.

The Flip6 is much easier to recommend to anyone. It folds well, and the improved hinge design feels more responsive and durable. I prefer the larger front screen on the Motorola Razr Ultra, which generally feels easier to customize and use than Samsung's approach. Otherwise, the Flip6 remains a great folding flip phone with long software support, great cameras (better than Motorola's!), and excellent performance. Just remember to carry a power bank, as it won't last a full day of heavy use.

Samsung's next-generation folding phones, the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Fold7, are expected to arrive in July. I recommend waiting to see what's new.