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The Google Pixel Fold, OnePlus Open, and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 in various assorted positions, showing some elements of their screens.
The OnePlus Open offers the best experience of any foldable phone we've tested.

There are two main types of foldable phones available, and we've concluded that the best foldable phones for most people are of the book-style, tablet-hybrid design rather than the clamshell-style flip phone.