Foldable phones are selling like hot cakes outside the U.S. but I don't know about the U.S. market. Could be catching up.

   Here are some things to know about folding phones

   1. They're like expensive cars. Do not own one without a warranty
   2. As soon as the new model comes out, swap it in
   3. If you're into smaller phones, they're a good option
   4. They are not for the financially conscious. Those things are kind of a status symbol

▲ coldpie 4 days ago | parent | next [-]

> 3. If you're into smaller phones, they're a good option

Curious to hear more about this. I don't mind thickness so much. How small are they? If I can get a decent phone with a <= 5" screen, I'd be ecstatic.

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ls-a 4 days ago | parent [-]

What I meant was using the outer screen while folded (e.g. Z Flip models)

	▲	coldpie 4 days ago \| parent [-]
		Oh that does look interesting! https://phonesized.com/compare/#2715,1863 May have to get my hands on one some time and see how it feels.

▲ runjake 4 days ago | parent | prev [-]

Anecdotal, but I'm seeing a lot of folding phones in public.

I look at the prices and wonder how some of the people I see with them can afford them. But using them is probably many people's favorite hobby at this point?

	▲	thewebguyd 3 days ago \| parent \| next [-]
		Probably carrier financing. Most carriers will offer 3 year monthly payments for phones, along with other promos that come along with bill credits w/ trade-in, etc. I doubt many are dropping $2,000 cash on the new phones but are more likely getting it financed as part of their phone plan.
	▲	throwawaylaptop 4 days ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		Most of it is your tax dollars. I have two friends who aren't officially with the mother of their kids in any way on paper so that they get as many benefits for single mothers as possible.