Samsung has been working on foldable phones for seven years and now has its best lineup. The new Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra have been praised by tech reviewers for their thinner and lighter designs, better displays, and longer battery life.

Despite these advances, foldable phones are not yet mainstream. The main problem is not how well they work or how long they last, but their high price.

Samsung has made its best foldable phones yet.

Samsung introduced three new foldable models at a launch event in London: the Galaxy Z Flip 8, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, its most premium model.

Tech experts who tried the devices agree that Samsung has listened to user feedback and made meaningful improvements.

Miles Franklin, a YouTube creator, thinks Samsung has fixed most of the issues with its previous foldable phones.

Franklin says Samsung has improved battery life, charging speeds, and display brightness, and made the foldable screen's crease less noticeable.

These changes make foldable phones more practical for everyday use.

Productivity and entertainment are still major advantages of foldable phones.

Experts highly regard foldable phones for boosting productivity.

Michael Fisher, founder of the MrMobile YouTube channel, believes foldables have an advantage over conventional smartphones for many tasks.

Browsing the web and reading documents are more convenient on a larger display that can be unfolded when needed. Conventional smartphones struggle to match this.

The larger screen is useful for work and makes watching movies and gaming more engaging. Users can run multiple apps at the same time without feeling cramped.

Many content creators also highlight that foldable phones are fun to use, beyond their technical specifications.

Titiana, a tech content creator, loves the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip for their unique feel and features.

In her view, foldable phones offer a fresh experience and stand out in a crowded market. They appeal to consumers who want something different.

The novelty of foldable phones has helped them maintain their appeal, especially among tech enthusiasts.

Price is still the biggest problem.

Despite praising Samsung's latest foldables, experts point to the high price as the main issue.

Paul Jones believes foldable phones are not accessible enough to reach a mass audience due to their price.

Their high prices mean customers may choose more affordable conventional smartphones instead.

Michael Fisher notes that foldable phone prices have barely fallen over the past six or seven years.

Conventional smartphones offer a range of prices, but foldables are mostly expensive.

Samsung's latest foldable phones start at around $1,200, with premium models costing over $2,000, which is a significant expense for most consumers.

Apple could boost the entire market.

Many experts expect Apple's entry into foldable phones to reshape the market.

Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone later this year, which could bring the market to a new stage of development.

Michael Fisher believes Apple's entry into a new product category always turns the market's attention to it.

This could increase consumer interest in foldable phones and encourage Android manufacturers to innovate and potentially lower prices.

Eric Zeman joked that once Apple releases a foldable phone, some people may think the company invented the category, despite Samsung's years of work on foldable display technology.

Hai Phong