So far, the dominating players in the market are Samsung, Motorola, and Huawei. However, according to recent insights from Ross Young, other smartphone manufacturers like OPPO, Vivo, Google, and Xiaomi will step foot in the market next year and will launch foldable smartphones. Samsung is expected to release three new models in its foldable line-up in the coming year. The Smartphones will most likely be Galaxy Z Fold3, Z Flip2, and Z Flip Lite. Yes! The line-up is expected to include a lite version as-well.
Rumored Foldable Phones 2021
These are all the foldable smartphones we’re expecting to see next year. The three big Chinese players, Xiaomi, OPPO, and VIVO will also launch foldable models of its phone. Out of the three players, only Xiaomi has showcased a working prototype, but all three of them have filed a patent for their respective foldable phone designs. Foldable smartphones are taking the market by storm.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi has teased about their new folding phone. Their have been several videos about the device with two hinges.
However, do not get your hopes high since it’s still a concept phone for now and this might not be the only Xiaomi foldable phone. the company has patented a device that is somewhat similar to Galaxy Z Flip.
OPPO
OPPO has shown their own foldable smartphone, as seen in the image above.
The device appears more like a tab with the 3.5mm headphone jack and a protruding camera. Which is quite a bold feature, considering its a foldable device and already very delicate.
However, the Specs and other details haven’t been disclosed yet.
VIVO
VIVO with its iQOO is stepping into the foldable phone market. There have been several leaks regarding the device and if that are to come true, then we surely are in for a surprise form VIVO.
The phone is expected to be cheaper than the rest of its competitors, which already gives it an edge.
How can Google stay behind? Google has confirmed that it is experimenting with their version of the foldable phones. The company has patented several designs, which we are lucky enough to see in leaks.
The patent designs show a screen that would fold down on its own when not in use, and a tri-fold screen which stacks up on each other.
The company has claimed to be prototyping the technology and soon the Google Foldable devices are going to roll out in the market.
