Best Flip Phones of 2026
The resurgence of the flip form factor has now turned out to be not just a technology flick but a real new smartphone niche. Flexible screens made it possible for phone manufacturers to resurrect the clamshell phone with a modern, all-screen spin to it.
Motorola decided to capitalize on nostalgia with the new RAZR, and Samsung followed suit with its own lineup of flip phones—the Galaxy Flip series. These two tech behemoths have been locked in a serious flip phone battle ever since, and this battle has resulted in some very cool smartphone models for us—the customers.
Now we're six years into this foldable adventure, and there are flip phones that not only offer a cool clamshell spin on the compact phone but also come at a very affordable price. Samsung keeps on perfecting the Galaxy Z Flip line, while Motorola offers amazing bang for the buck with its revised Razr series.
So, without further ado, let's take a look at the best flip phones you can get in 2026.
So, without further ado, let's take a look at the best flip phones you can get in 2026.
Best features
Motorola Razr Ultra (2025)
One of the best flip phones overall - the Motorola Razr Ultra | Image by PhoneArena
Why I Picked it
Motorola has a long history when it comes to flip phones and it dates all the way back to the original Razr that the company launched in 2004. Now, more than 20 years later, it seems that Motorola has once again created the perfect foldable - the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025).
This phone has it all! The best processor to date - check, a big battery and super fast charging - check, a pleasant design with an edge-to-edge cover screen - check. Everything about the Razr Ultra is refined and sophisticated. But so is the price tag.
No wonder Samsung took cues from Motorola in the latest Galaxy Z Flip 7. The Motorola Razr Ultra is one of the best flip phones on the market, and if you're okay to pay the hefty price tag ($1,299) you won't be disappointed.
Read More: Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) Review
Best for reliability and ecosystem
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
If you want to stay inside the Galaxy ecosystem, the Z Flip 7 is your best bet | Image by PhoneArena
Why I Picked it
Samsung has finally managed to offer an edge-to-edge cover screen in the Galaxy Z Flip 7. That's the main part of the story when it comes to the latest flip phone from the Korean company, because almost everything else is the same.
The main screen has grown in width and subsequently in size to 6.9 inches, due to the wider overall design of the phone. The camera system is the same as the one used on the Galaxy Z Flip 6, but there are new image processing algorithms on board.
The interesting choice lies in the silicon used for the Galaxy Z Flip 7's chipset—it's Samsung's in-house developed Exynos 2500. This brand-new chip makes its debut on the Z Flip 7, so stay tuned for benchmarks.
Another significant change is the 300 mAh increase in battery size; the two cells inside the phone now equal 4,300 mAh of capacity, which should help with battery life. Sadly, charging remains the same, pretty slow at 25W wired. Nevertheless, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the most refined flip phone Samsung has ever made and is now properly equipped to go against the competition.
The main screen has grown in width and subsequently in size to 6.9 inches, due to the wider overall design of the phone. The camera system is the same as the one used on the Galaxy Z Flip 6, but there are new image processing algorithms on board.
The interesting choice lies in the silicon used for the Galaxy Z Flip 7's chipset—it's Samsung's in-house developed Exynos 2500. This brand-new chip makes its debut on the Z Flip 7, so stay tuned for benchmarks.
Another significant change is the 300 mAh increase in battery size; the two cells inside the phone now equal 4,300 mAh of capacity, which should help with battery life. Sadly, charging remains the same, pretty slow at 25W wired. Nevertheless, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the most refined flip phone Samsung has ever made and is now properly equipped to go against the competition.
Read More: Galaxy Z Flip 7 Review
Best entry-level and style
Motorola Razr (2025)
The best bang for your buck comes in the form of the vanilla Motorola Razr | Image by PhoneArena
Why I Picked it
The non-Plus Razr this year took the flip game to a whole new level. Granted, it needed to cut some corners in order to maintain the crazy $699 price tag that its predecessor introduced in 2024, but the end result is still a very wholesome device.
The main screen is a big 6.9-inch flexible display that can refresh with up to 120Hz, and the cover screen has grown to the respectable 3.6-inches and gained additional functionality. The processor inside is a MediaTek (Dimensity 7400X to be precise), but it's powerful enough for all daily tasks you can throw at it.
When you add the big 4,500mAh battery, the fast charging, and the potent camera system, you get a winning formula. To top it all off, there are some really stylish and exciting color options for the Razr (2025).
Read More: Motorola Razr (2025) review
Best on a budget
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 SE
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 SE is an updated version of the last gen but at a more affordable price | Image by PhoneArena
Why I Picked it
Samsung launched the Fan Edition line way back in 2020, and the models in the series have been enjoying a lot of attention since. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is the first flip phone to receive this "Fan Edition" treatment, and some might say that it's just a slightly modified Galaxy Z Flip 6.
This may or may not be true, but let's say what's behind the Z Flip 7 FE in terms of specs and features. The phone comes with the same inner and cover screens as the Z Flip 6, the same battery capacity and charging, and the same camera setup.
What's changed is the silicon inside; the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE now features the in-house-made Exynos 2400, just like its bigger brother, the non-FE version of the Z Flip 7. There's a case to be made about getting the Galaxy Z Flip 6 instead, but with the Z Flip 7 FE, you're getting longer support, and the price is also more affordable at $899.
This may or may not be true, but let's say what's behind the Z Flip 7 FE in terms of specs and features. The phone comes with the same inner and cover screens as the Z Flip 6, the same battery capacity and charging, and the same camera setup.
What's changed is the silicon inside; the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE now features the in-house-made Exynos 2400, just like its bigger brother, the non-FE version of the Z Flip 7. There's a case to be made about getting the Galaxy Z Flip 6 instead, but with the Z Flip 7 FE, you're getting longer support, and the price is also more affordable at $899.
How We Rate Flip Phones?
We have a new comprehensive rating system that takes into account 12 different areas of the smartphone experience, including the camera, daily performance, battery life, etc. Furthermore, we have attributed different weight to each of these in order to arrive to the most objective smartphone rating (if there's even such thing).
When it comes to flip phones, the same rule apply, and if you want to delve into more detail, you should check out our Battery Score and our Camera Score systems. However, we have a couple of legacy devices on this list, and they're being retested as we type this.
They still don't have ratings but we've arranged the list in such a ways that it reflects the overall position these devices will most likely get.
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