The flip phone segment has been quieter in 2026, with fewer new models than in previous years. Some brands skipped this generation, while others focused on larger foldables.
Still, the clamshells that did launch mostly refine existing designs rather than introducing radical changes. Here are the five flip phones that stand out this year.
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Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra keeps the familiar clamshell design with a 4-inch cover display and a 7-inch inner screen.
Both are LTPO panels with a 165Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision support.
It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and offers up to 16GB of RAM.
The rear cameras include dual 50MP sensors for wide and ultrawide shots, plus a 50MP selfie camera.
A 5000mAh battery supports 68W wired and 30W wireless charging.
Priced at €1,399 in Europe, it delivers a powerful processor, ample RAM, and large displays inside and out.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is 6.1mm thick when unfolded and weighs 180 grams.
It features a 6.9-inch OLED inner display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 4.1-inch cover screen called FlexWindow.
Most markets get the Exynos 2600, while select regions receive the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
All versions come with 12GB of RAM, and the phone starts at $1,199.
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The battery is 4,300mAh with 25W wired and 15W wireless charging. Samsung promises seven major Android updates, making it a strong choice for long-term software support.
It also introduces an AI Assistant Activity Dashboard that shows what background AI features are doing.
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is the first flip phone with a battery larger than 5,000mAh.
It packs a 5,165mAh cell with 67W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, it has a 6.86-inch inner display and a 4.01-inch cover screen, both with 1.5K resolution and up to 3,200 nits peak brightness.
The Leica-tuned 50MP main and 50MP ultrawide cameras deliver solid photography.
