Big brands like Samsung, Apple and Google come to mind, yet there’s also a number of quiet contenders like HMD and Nothing. Best folding phone: Samsung Z Fold8 Ultra 16GB + 1TB, $3899 at SamsungSamsung has been leading the pack in foldable phones for years, and their latest iteration cements that legacy as the phone to buy if you’re after a flexible display. When opened up, the internal screen is a massive 4:3 display with a small hole for the front facing camera. This year though, Samsung is embracing silicon carbon technology with the batteries on the Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra. From its heat-forged aluminium unibody to its ultimate pro camera system with 48MP lenses and 8x optical-quality zoom, this is the closest you’ll get to having an entire camera crew in your pocket.