The real question with the Z Flip is how much are you willing to compromise in exchange for novelty? For many people, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip will meet their requirements in battery, camera and power, providing something unique that looks great; but for the gamers, enthusiasts and power users, the...

It's cool; Great retro flip action; Plenty of power; Solid build; Good camera performance

Display longevity concerns; No waterproofing; Price

Flippin' great

Spectacular design; Cool folded size; Impressive display

The Galaxy Z Flip is the first foldable phone that I really think you should buy - if you can afford it. It's not perfect - the camera, battery, and fingerprint sensor all have their flaws - but Samsung has nailed the form factor, making the Z Flip a joy to use.

The Z Flip is certainly the most appealing foldable around, but until the price drops it will remain a niche product

Not the Galaxy Fold; Dual form factor; Performs like a Samsung flagship

Screen durability remains to be seen; 5G upgrade costs more

The easiest foldable to recommend thanks to excellent design, despite its sky-high price and 2019 internals.

Great design; Nippy performance; Novelty factor

Front screen too small; Main screen is fragile; Mono speaker

Samsung wowed everyone last year when it introduced the Galaxy Fold. Sure, it took a few months to figure out the kinks after the first batch of units saw some fatal manufacturing defects.

Well-executed folding display with articulating hinge and improved protection from dust; Wireless charging and powershare; Gorgeous finish and design has us feeling the nostalgia; Galaxy Concierge Premier customer care; Flagship level camera experience

Samsung has a really good alternative to the Motorola Razr in its range with the Galaxy Z Flip. On paper and in reality, the Galaxy Z Flip offers much more than Motorola's icon. But this is exactly where the difference lies: if you want to get more for your money and you want a foldable smartphone,...

Excellent hinge; Cover screen swiping; Good performance; It's the future - trust me!

Not much camera creativity; Just OK battery life; You can still see and feel the display crease

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is the first folding phone to really work, but it's still a costly and potentially fragile fashion object rather than a mainstream hit.

Solid all-around performance; L-shaped mode is good for taking photos.

The utility of the folding screen doesn't justify the high price.

Samsung’s brand-new Galaxy Z Flip is the third folding screen phone that I’ve reviewed. It happens to also be the best folding screen phone I’ve reviewed — but don’t let that fool you.

Great performance; Decent battery life; Solid-feeling; smooth hinge

Glass screen’s plastic covering picks up scratches easily; Cameras aren’t as good as S10 or iPhone 11; Expensive

It’s finally here, a folding phone that’s convinced us foldables are past the proof of concept phase. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip’s durability is still up for debate, but on first impression, it’s a cracking looking smartphone with a competent spec sheet.

Premium styling; Solid flip mechanism

Expensive; Not class-leading camera spec