The best foldable phones in Australia (2026)
Every foldable worth buying in 2026, from the Galaxy Z Flip8 and Z Fold8 to the iPhone Duo, Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Motorola razr, with today's cheapest Australian prices.
In this guide
Foldables have gone from novelty to normal. In 2026 Samsung makes three of them, Apple has its first, and Google and Motorola both have strong alternatives. There are two kinds:
- Flip phones fold a normal-sized phone in half so it fits any pocket.
- Book foldables open a normal phone into a small tablet.
Here are our picks of each, with today's prices at the Australian stores we check every morning.
Best flip phone: Galaxy Z Flip8
A full-size 6.9-inch phone that folds down to fit a jacket pocket, with a cover screen big enough to reply to messages without opening it. Samsung's RRP is $1,949 for 256GB.
Best cheap foldable: Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
Samsung's cheaper flip. If you want to try a foldable without paying flagship money, this is the one to start with.
Best book foldable: Galaxy Z Fold8
Samsung's new, wider Fold: easy to use closed, and a tablet-shaped screen inside. The best value book foldable at RRP.
Best big-screen foldable: Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The biggest inner screen and the only Fold with a 3x zoom camera.
Best for iPhone users: iPhone Duo
Apple's first foldable. The only choice if you want iOS on a big screen, and the most expensive phone on this list. Read our full take before you buy.
Is it worth it? Our take on the iPhone Duo.
Best Google foldable: Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Google's foldable, with its own Tensor chip and Pixel camera processing. A strong pick if you prefer Google's software to Samsung's.
Every foldable, today's prices
Every foldable phone sold by at least two stores we check, cheapest first:
- 1
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip65 stores · cheapest at The Good Guysfrom$894 - 2
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra2 stores · cheapest at Harvey Normanfrom$999 - 3
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip75 stores · cheapest at Mobilecitifrom$1,449 - 4Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE4 stores · cheapest at digiDirectfrom$1,497
- 5
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold4 stores · cheapest at Harvey Normanfrom$1,897 - 6Samsung Galaxy Z Flip87 stores · cheapest at Harvey Normanfrom$1,949
- 7
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra3 stores · cheapest at Harvey Normanfrom$1,999 - 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold63 stores · cheapest at digiDirectfrom$2,188.78 - 9
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold3 stores · cheapest at JB Hi-Fifrom$2,297 - 10Samsung Galaxy Z Fold87 stores · cheapest at Harvey Normanfrom$2,699
- 11Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold5 stores · cheapest at JB Hi-Fifrom$2,799
- 12
Motorola Razr Fold4 stores · cheapest at Harvey Normanfrom$2,799
Flip or fold?
- Get a flip if you want a smaller phone in your pocket, or you mostly use your phone for messages, photos and social media.
- Get a fold if you read, work or watch video on your phone, and would otherwise carry a tablet.
Before you buy any foldable
- Screen protectors. The inner screen comes with a protector fitted. Don't peel it off.
- Care plans. Foldable screens cost far more to repair than a normal phone's. Read consumer guarantees and warranties to know what you're covered for already.
- Last year's models. The Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 are still around. They're only a good deal when the price gap is real, so check the table above.
Comparing two? See iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Fold8 Ultra.
