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You told us: There’s one big thing that would make you buy a foldable phone
August 03, 2025
Foldable phoneshave been around for a few years now, but they remain unobtainable niche products for many. Yes, their benefits are clear, cramming ample displays in the form factor of a traditionalsmartphone. But they’re also marred by durability worries and other issues.
With that said, what would make them sell like hotcakes? In arecent poll, we asked our readers what would make them buy a foldable phone, and the results are now in!
What would make you buy a foldable phone?
Just over 3,800 votes were cast on this poll published on October 1. We gave our readers plenty of time to think and pin their flag to the six options available, and one came out as the winner.
Claiming the lion’s share of the vote, 38% of respondents are waiting for a “cheaper price” before buying a foldable phone. This seems the obvious choice, given larger foldable phones are still pushing $2,000 instead of challenging today’s ~$1,000 flagships.
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If respondents can’t get lower-priced foldables, they want a more “durable design.” 15% of respondents tapped this option. Interestingly, it only just beat “no display crease” and “glass/glass-like screen,” with 14.6% and 13.2% of the vote respectively. The outlier option, with 9.2% of the vote, is a “slimmer, lighter design.”
The 10% of respondents not content with these five options cast their vote in the comments section. Some recurring desires mentioned include more impressive camera specs, a larger form factor, and a larger battery. Several readers also admit that nothing would convince them to purchase a foldable.
Peruse some of the best comments below.
Your comments
That’s it for this poll. Thanks for your votes and comments. Have any additional thoughts about the results of this poll? Do you want to tell us what would make you buy a foldable phone? Be sure to drop a comment below.
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