I would personally be more interested in flip phones if they could stop insisting upon the foldable screen and instead committed to giving it 2 screens with a thin bezel. That way you wouldn’t have to worry about a crease forming in the middle of the screen.
Microsoft did that and it sold poorly.
Because it’s a Microsoft phone, not because it’s a bad idea.
I’ve always been enamored with flip phones because they’re the closest thing we have to a Star Trek communicator, but the current gen of foldable screens are a nightmare.
Honestly I just miss being able to hang up calls by slamming the thing closed, that’s it. I won’t buy a modern one but that was always satisfying.
Counterpoint to the counterpoint, I have a Z Flip 4 and I love this thing. Yes, the internal screen is easier to scratch but since the screen is closed when you’re not using it, it’s not really an issue unless you’re Edward Scissorhands. Yes, there is an extra step to using the phone proper but the small outer screen lets me do all of the “need to check my phone real quick” stuff without needing to open it, like checking the time, notifications, weather, timers, and Spotify. Besides the cool factor, though, I have to carry a phone for work in the same pocket and this form factor makes that easier with less risk of scratching either screen. I won’t say it’s for everyone, but it’s perfect for my use case.
