Folding phones
Need a folding phone? Here you will find all the phones that you can clamshell the old-fashioned way. You used to see this clamshell design quite often but they are back. Partly because of the rise of foldables. If you are looking for a flip phone that you can fold up after use then this is the starting point of your search.
In this type of design, the phone consists of two parts. In traditional clamshells, whole one part consists of a speaker with display and the other part consists of a keyboard with a battery.
Advantages of clamshell phones
The parts are attached to each other by a hinge or flap mechanism where both parts can be brought towards each other. The device must be opened before it can be used. This has the advantage that calls are not taken accidentally when a button is pressed accidentally. Also, this form offers more protection for the screen which significantly reduces the risk of scratches.
Most flip phones have a functionality called 'Active Flip' which allows a call to be answered or ended by flipping the device open or closed. The term 'folder' is also sometimes used for a clamshell phone.
Foldable folding phones
Foldable phones are on the rise due to the advent of flexible screens. In these, the entire inside consists of screen. The advantage of this is that you can fit a large screen into a small phone. Most manufacturers also fit a screen on the outside, usually smaller in size. Foldables are more expensive than traditional clamshell phones but also much more comprehensive.
Looking for a foldable phone with 4G or 5G? Click on the features you want your foldable phone to have on the right.
