9 Best Foldable Phones of 2026

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is the foldable we would point most buyers to first, because it removes the usual compromises of the format. Google rates it IP68, so it is protected against dust as well as water, while every other phone here is rated IP48 or IP49. The outer screen is a full 6.5-inch display, so the phone works normally when closed, and the 8-inch inner screen opens up for reading, maps and split-screen apps. Every model ships with 16 GB of RAM, and the rear cameras include a 10.8 MP 5x telephoto with Super Zoom up to 30x. Google lists 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates, which matters on a phone this expensive. The battery is rated at a typical 4806 mAh for 24+ hours, with Pixelsnap Qi2.2 wireless charging up to 25W. The tradeoffs are the $1,899 price before trade-in, a weight of 8.4 oz, and wired charging that is slower than Motorola's.

The Galaxy Z Fold8 is Samsung's rethink of the Fold for people who mostly read, browse and watch. Samsung moved to a wider 5.5-inch cover screen and a 7.6-inch main screen with a 4:3 ratio, which gives video and web pages a more natural shape than earlier near-square Folds. At 201 g and 4.5 mm thick unfolded, it is the lightest Galaxy Z Fold so far, according to Samsung. It runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy with 12 GB of RAM, or 16 GB on the 1 TB model. The camera setup is simpler than the Ultra's: a 50 MP wide and a 50 MP ultra-wide, with no telephoto lens. Samsung rates the 4,800 mAh battery for up to 26 hours of video playback and lists 45W wired charging, with the adapter sold separately. Like most foldables, it is rated IP48, so water is covered but fine dust is not. At $1,899.99 it costs about the same as the Pixel 11 Pro Fold.

The razr fold is Motorola's book-style foldable, and it competes on battery and charging. Motorola lists a 6,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, which it says is the largest available in a foldable, and 80W TurboPower charging that gives 12+ hours of use in under 10 minutes. The inner screen is 8.1 inches with up to 6200 nits of peak brightness and room for three apps at once. The phone is 4.6 mm thick unfolded, runs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with liquid cooling, and carries an IP49 rating, which Motorola says was tested under lab conditions. The main camera uses a 50 MP Sony LYTIA 828 sensor, paired with a 50 MP ultrawide. Motorola promises 7 OS updates and up to 7 years of security updates. At $1,899.99 for 512 GB, with moto buds loop and moto pen ultra included when we checked, it is priced like the Pixel and Galaxy rivals.

The razr ultra 2025 is the best value in folding phones right now, but only because of a sale. Motorola's US store listed it at $799.99, down from $1,499.99, which puts a Snapdragon 8 Elite flip phone at the same price as the entry razr 2026. You get a 7.0-inch pOLED main screen at up to 165Hz, a triple 50 MP camera system that Motorola describes as the first on a flip phone, and a 4,700 mAh battery with 68W TurboPower charging. Storage goes up to 1 TB. The catches are real. It is last year's model, superseded by the razr ultra 2026, so it has already used up some of its software support window. The discount is a sale price and may not last. Like most flip phones here, it is rated IP48, which covers submersion in fresh water but offers little dust protection.

The Galaxy Z Flip8 is the most pocketable phone on this list. Samsung lists it at 180 g and 13.1 mm thick when folded, and it opens to a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen at 1 to 120 Hz. The 4.1-inch FlexWindow on the outside runs apps, shows Now Brief summaries and gives access to Gemini through the side key or by voice, so many quick tasks never require opening the phone. Inside is Samsung's Exynos 2600 with 12 GB of RAM and either 256 GB or 512 GB of storage. The rear pairs a 50 MP wide camera with a 12 MP ultra-wide. Battery and charging are the weak spots: the 4,300 mAh typical battery and 25W wired charging both trail Motorola's flips. At $1,199.99 it costs $100 more than the razr+ 2026, but it brings Samsung's update program and Galaxy Watch integration, which matter if you already own Samsung gear.

The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is the foldable for buyers who want everything Samsung makes in one device and accept the price. It has the largest Samsung foldable screen, 8.0 inches inside, plus a 6.5-inch cover screen that is wide enough to use like a regular phone. The camera system is the strongest among Samsung's foldables: a 200 MP main camera that now supports HDR in 200 MP mode, a 50 MP ultra-wide and a 10 MP 3x telephoto. Samsung lists a 5,000 mAh typical battery, 45W wired and 20W wireless charging, and a graphite cooling structure, all in a body that is 4.1 mm thick unfolded and weighs 215 g. It starts with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB, with a 16 GB and 1 TB option. The downside is cost: at $2,099.99 it is $200 more than the Fold8 and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and it is still rated IP48 rather than IP68.

The razr ultra 2026 is Motorola's newest top flip, and its main improvement is battery life. Motorola lists a 5,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery rated for up to 36 hours, with 68W TurboPower charging that gives a day of power in about 8 minutes and up to 30W wireless charging. The main screen is a 7.0-inch Extreme AMOLED HDR10+ panel, and the 4.0-inch external display runs at 165Hz behind Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic, so you can use full apps without opening the phone. Motorola calls it the most powerful razr ever and offers 12 GB or 16 GB of RAM with 512 GB of storage. It is rated IP48. The price is the problem. At $1,499.99 it costs $700 more than the razr ultra 2025 was selling for on the same day, and the older model already has a fast chip and triple 50 MP cameras.

The razr+ 2026 sits between Motorola's entry and ultra flips. Its strongest feature is the 4.0-inch external display, which runs full apps, messages and maps without opening the phone. Open it and you get a 6.9-inch Extreme AMOLED screen at up to 165Hz, with a High Brightness Mode of up to 3000 nits for sunlight. Inside is a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Motorola rates the 4,500 mAh battery for over 31 hours and lists 45W TurboPower charging plus wireless charging. The phone is rated IP48 and uses Gorilla Glass Victus. At $1,099.99, with a moto watch and moto buds 2 plus included when we checked, it undercuts the Galaxy Z Flip8 by $100. The trouble is the razr ultra 2025 on sale at $799.99, which has a faster chip and three 50 MP cameras for less.

The razr 2026 is the cheapest way into a current-generation foldable, at a regular price of $799.99 for 256 GB. It opens to a 6.9-inch Extreme AMOLED screen and closes into a compact flip with an external display for messages, maps and music. Motorola lists a 4,800 mAh battery rated for over 36 hours, which is more capacity than the Galaxy Z Flip8, with 30W TurboPower and wireless charging. The processor is a MediaTek Dimensity 7450X, a mid-range chip, so it is not built for heavy gaming. Motorola rates it IP48 and uses a titanium-reinforced hinge. When we checked, Motorola included moto buds loop and a moto watch. The catch is timing: the razr ultra 2025 was on sale for the same $799.99, with a far faster chip and triple 50 MP cameras. If that sale is gone, the razr 2026 is the sensible entry pick.