The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the only foldable phone you should consider buying in 2020 if you want to maximize that satisfying ‘wow’ factor when showing it off. It feels like you own a smartphone from the future when you collapse its tablet-sized screen in half, and the larger front display and stronger hinge fix the biggest Gen 1 issues. Be warned: it’s still priced for early adopters and the cameras on the Note 20 Ultra are better.

Much bigger front Cover Display; Refined second-gen hinge; Improved split-screen software;

As expensive as phones come; Lacks Samsung’s best cameras; No microSD card slot

Of all the manufacturers to try and create a folding smartphone with one big tablet-sized screen inside, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the most complete package. It's a huge improvement on the first-generation device in terms of design, but issues remain with the flexible display market still being relatively young. Oh, and it's really expensive.

Big screen is a great platform for reading and games; More split-screen room for multi-window multi-tasking; Well-built hinge and more durable than first-gen; Outer screen more useful this time around; Versatile camera system;

Plastic screen film causes excessive smudging and feels 'sticky'; Main screen isn't the most responsive; Quite chunky in hand when folded; Very expensive;

The best way to describe the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is that it's a powerful handset and a pleasure to use. It may not have the best battery life or the most impressive camera, but it does successfully deliver a reliable smartphone that transforms into a tablet.

Versatile app layouts thanks to Flex Mode, Sturdy hinge and bigger screens, Decent camera system

No Micro SD card slot, Average battery life, Bulky in size and weight

Samsung's third folding phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 2, costs $1,999. That's a high price, but the Z Fold 2 is also the most elegant take on the most innovative new smartphone form factor we've seen in years. It also does what a third-generation product should: It keeps the great ideas from the first Fold, fixes the obvious flaws, adds some learnings from the Galaxy Z Flip, and translates all of that into a folding phone that has the right flagship specs for the price and a real point of view. So while the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is expensive, it's also the only folding smartphone we think is worth recommending right now.The Case for Folding Phones Folding and dual-screen phones exist because people keep wanting bigger screens, but they don't want to have to carry a tablet in their pocket. That makes sense. A lot of things are better on a bigger screen, like games, reading, spreadsheets, and even video chat. But there's a boundary at about three inches wide where it becomes impossible to easi...

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 fixes many of the flaws of the original to deliver a foldable big-screen experience that really works, for the first folding phone we recommend.

Fully usable both open and closed; More durable than previous models; Excellent performance

Expensive; Android multi-window mode feels tacked on; Awkwardly placed speakers

Foldables are going to play a role in the future of smartphones. Even if they seem expensive, fragile, and compromised right now, they won’t be forever. Just seeing the progression in quality from the first Galaxy Fold, which had a horrendous launch, to the quality of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 indicates that the industry is headed in the right direction. But you don’t buy a foldable phone, particularly one that’s $2,000, because it’s part of a progression of new technology. You buy it because of what it does for you right now, and what it offers beyond what you get from a regular smartphone. Here’s everything the Galaxy Z Fold 2 brings to the table to justify its sky-high price. The new Galaxy Z Fold 2 follows the same concept as its predecessor: A mini tablet-sized device, bisected by a big hinge, with a folding screen on the inside and an additional “cover display” on the outside. But it’s not hyperbole to say that Samsung has touched every bit of the execution of that concept for this gen...

Foldable screen opens new possibilities; Excellent hardware quality; Reassuring hinge and screen durability; Very good triple camera; Top-end specs and core flagship features;

Heavy and awkward to use one-handed; Many apps aren't optimized for foldables; Much more expensive than most phones;

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

The iPhone 14 isn’t much of an upgrade over the iPhone 13, but it’s still a great device and an upgrade for anyone coming from the iPhone 11 or older.

Great camera, Good battery, Emergency features are cool, Still excellent performance

Display could use some upgrades

Apple has given select media outlets and YouTubers access to the new iPhone 14 ahead of when it begins arriving in customers' hands on Friday, September 16. There are two models of the ‌iPhone‌ 14, the standard 6.1-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 and the larger 6.7-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus.

With the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Samsung might just have the first great foldable. Its design has been fortified significantly. Both of its screens are bigger and better than before. It uses the fastest smartphone processor you’ll find in an Android phone today.

It’s a tablet AND a phone! Both displays are bigger and better; Improved design and build quality; Solid performance

Extravagantly expensive; Multitasking isn’t intuitive; Many apps aren’t optimized for tablets/foldables