All The Foldable Smartphones Announced at MWC 2019

Feb. 26, 2019

When folded, you get two displays- a 6.6-inch bezel-less front screen and 6.38-inch rear panel that could be prone to scratches. It is powered by the Kirin 980, coupled with the Balong 5000 modem for 5G connectivity, 8GB RAM, and 512Gb internal storage. Mate X has a triple Leica-branded camera array, processor, antennas, and other internals in the sidebar. It’s been priced at a whopping 2,299 euros (or Rs 1,85,000).

Most technology giants came up with the smartphone-meets-tablet configuration with the flexible displays, however, Nubia has distinguished itself by launching a folding wearable that packs almost all of the functionalities of a smartphone. The Nubia Alpha, stylised as Nubia α, is a foldable smartphone with a 4-inch display, camera, and apps, that you can don on your wrist. You can learn everything about itright here.

The Chinese giant’s not totally sure about the demand for this form factor just yet, and wants to wait and see whether it garners widespread attention before unveiling its own iteration to masses.

Are Foldable Phones the Future?

Well, the foldable form factor is distinct and totally new, so it looks like prototypes aren’t quite ready to be tested at the conference by the media or public. The first-generation of foldable smartphones, however, do look exciting and it could turn out to be the future of the devices we today carry in our pockets.