20. Meet the GALAXY Z FLIP folding screen phone by Samsung
For the past decade, phones have all looked more or less the same – but that's about to change. It's been a while since a smartphone has caught our attention like the Galaxy Z Flip.
Samsung may have gotten it wrong by rushing to market with the Galaxy Fold, but the company’s second attempt at a folding device has proved that feedback is important. The new phone is the dinky foldable Galaxy Z Flip, reminiscent of the iconic Motorola Razr. This 6.7-inch (17cm) smartphone comes in a purple mirror finish – and we recently managed to get our hands on one to test. It’s an absolutely stunning device; one you simply cannot keep hidden – or ruin with a cover!
This modern flip phone has been built to withstand over 200000 folds without breaking, according to Samsung. Snapping it shut is curiously satisfying; particularly so when ending a phone call. There’s also 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, a 3300mAh battery, 12MP dual-rear cameras and a 10MP selfie-cam. But none of the specs actually matter. Because the Z Flip is a phone you want to be seen snapping selfies with – or simply leaving it out on the table at a coffee shop for passersby to admire.
Flex Mode lets you use the phone as a tiny laptop that supports different controls on each 4-inch (10cm) screen, or you can use two apps simultaneously in splitscreen mode. It also has a tiny 1.1-inch (just under 3cm) notification panel you can use for selfies. Galaxy Z Flip is a statement piece produced in limited quantities, making it both exclusive and highly covetable. And at R29999, it appeals to a very niche market. samsung.com