Ever since I used the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in 2021, I have seen the benefits of having a book-style foldable — better productivity, flexible usability, and more. The form factor has only become more and more polished over the years, thanks to better app optimization and thinner designs. In this time, I have used book-style foldables from Samsung, Google, HONOR, OnePlus, vivo, HUAWEI, Tecno, and more.

While Samsung delivered its most improved folding phone with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 this year, vivo and HONOR retained their lead with better cameras and battery life. It’s 2025, and cost still remains a problem, but here’s why I’ve shifted to book-style foldables full-time and won’t go back any time soon.

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