Best cheap foldable phones

Top pick: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 — the cheapest way into a real foldable, and still a genuinely good one: a big cover screen, solid cameras and a pocketable clamshell. If you want the most phone for the least money, start here.

Who the others suit:

• Motorola Razr (2025) — the best all-round cheap flip: newer software and a bigger outer display than the Flip5.
• Motorola Razr 2026 — pick it if you want the latest Razr and can stretch a little.
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 — Samsung's newer flip with better battery life and a stronger hinge.
• Galaxy Z Flip7 FE — the most polished flip here, with the longest software support.
• Galaxy Z Fold 4 — the cheapest way to get a big book-style screen; older, so expect a shorter update life.
• Galaxy Z Fold6 / Google Pixel Fold — if you'd rather have a tablet-sized inner screen than a flip.

Check the listing says unlocked before you buy — some foldables are carrier-locked.