Foldable screen is the new buzzword in consumer tech, but OEMs are still figuring out what form factor is most suited for it.

Samsung’s brand-new Galaxy Z Flip is the third folding screen phone that I’ve reviewed. It happens to also be the best folding screen phone I’ve reviewed — but don’t let that fool you.

Great performance; Decent battery life; Solid-feeling; smooth hinge

Glass screen’s plastic covering picks up scratches easily; Cameras aren’t as good as S10 or iPhone 11; Expensive

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip isn’t just the latest foldable phone to hit store shelves -- it’s also the least expensive, and the one we enjoy using the most. The main draw here is the design: The Z Flip feels like a perfectly normal smartphone while open and folds down to half size when closed.

Flip phone form factor is practical and fun; Great all-around performance; Solid camera quality; It feels like a standard smartphone when open; It’s the least expensive foldable out there

Inherently more fragile than other phones; External screen is too small to be helpful; The main glass screen is still prone to scratching; Flex Mode is pretty limited; Less future-proof than more traditional rivals

Samsung has a really good alternative to the Motorola Razr in its range with the Galaxy Z Flip. On paper, the Galaxy Z Flip can already offer much more than Motorola's icon. But this is exactly where the difference lies: if you want to get more for your money and you want a foldable smartphone, then...

It looks like a compact powder case that women would use. A man wouldn’t be caught holding a phone like the Galaxy Z Flip.

The Galaxy Z Flip is a new kind of foldable phone from Samsung. But is a clamshell-style foldable worth your money?...

Fun; gadget-like feel Great build quality Good cameras Foldable

So-so battery life Slow charging

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is a phone to flaunt. So, yes, that is one reason to buy this phone: to show that you can afford a phone that cos...

The Galaxy Z Flip is your best bet at a good foldable experience should you be in the market for one. However, if you’re on the fence about these devices, you’ll be more than fine waiting to see how Samsung improves them. For those who think folding phones are a gimmick, I think you’re mistaken.

Flippin' great

Spectacular design; Cool folded size; Impressive display

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is the first folding phone to really work, but it's still a costly and potentially fragile fashion object rather than a mainstream hit.

Solid all-around performance; L-shaped mode is good for taking photos.

The utility of the folding screen doesn't justify the high price.