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Best foldable phones in India

A foldable is two phones in one: a pocket phone that opens into a small tablet, or a flip that closes down to half its size. These are the ones worth the fold.

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What are the best foldable phones in India?

Our picks right now: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (best overall, ₹1,99,999), the vivo X Fold6 (best battery, ₹2,19,999), the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (lightest book fold, ₹1,79,999), the Motorola Razr Fold (biggest screen, ₹1,49,999), the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold (only IP68 foldable, ₹1,86,999), the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (best flip, ₹1,24,999) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (cheapest foldable, ₹89,999).

Which one should most people buy?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, our best overall pick, from ₹1,99,999. If it doesn't suit you, the vivo X Fold6 is our best battery pick, from ₹2,19,999. Each pick below says who it suits best.

Which is the cheapest pick?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, from ₹89,999, our cheapest foldable pick.

How do you pick these phones?

Where we have reviewed the phones on a list, our verdicts set the order. Until then, each one is judged on its full spec sheet, its price in India, the maker's software update promise and its service network in India. No maker or store can buy a place on the list, or a higher one. More in our How we test and editorial policy.

When was this list last updated?

On 15 October 2026. Prices are starting prices in India for the base version, before bank and exchange offers, and they change often, so check before you buy.

By The Synap Desk Updated How we pick

  1. Best overall

    1. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

    ₹1,99,999 starting price in India

    Spec score 8.7 out of 10

    An 8-inch inner screen, a 200MP main camera with a 3x telephoto, a 5,000 mAh battery and seven Android updates, in a 4.1 mm body.

    Display
    8.0"
    Chip
    Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
    RAM
    12GB
    Camera
    200MP main (f/1.7, OIS) + 50MP ultrawide (f/1.9) + 10MP telephoto (f/2.4, 3x optical)
    Battery
    5,000 mAh
    Charging
    45W

    Buy it ifyou want the most complete foldable

    Skip it ifyou need more than splash resistance: it's rated IP48

  2. Best battery

    2. vivo X Fold6

    ₹2,19,999 starting price in India

    Spec score 8.9 out of 10

    A 6,900 mAh battery, the biggest of any foldable we list, with a 200MP main camera, a 3x telephoto and IPX8 and IPX9 water ratings.

    Display
    8.02"
    Chip
    Dimensity 9500 Super Edition
    RAM
    12GB
    Camera
    200MP main (f/1.68, OIS) + 50MP telephoto (f/2.57, OIS, 3x) + 50MP ultrawide (f/2.05)
    Battery
    6,900 mAh
    Charging
    80W

    Buy it ifyou want a foldable that lasts all day and a top camera

    Skip it ifyou want a lighter phone: it weighs 228 g

  3. Lightest book fold

    3. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

    ₹1,79,999 starting price in India

    Spec score 8.2 out of 10

    The lightest book-style foldable we list at 201 g, with a 7.6-inch inner screen, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and seven Android updates.

    Display
    7.6"
    Chip
    Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
    RAM
    12GB
    Camera
    50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 50MP ultrawide (f/1.9)
    Battery
    4,800 mAh

    Buy it ifyou want the Fold experience in a lighter body

    Skip it ifyou want a zoom camera: the Fold8 Ultra adds a 3x telephoto

  4. Biggest screen

    4. Motorola Razr Fold

    ₹1,49,999 starting price in India

    Spec score 9.3 out of 10

    An 8.1-inch LTPO inner screen, the biggest of any foldable we list, with a 50MP periscope and 50W wireless charging.

    Display
    8.1"
    Chip
    Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
    RAM
    12GB, 16GB
    Camera
    50MP main (OIS) + 50MP ultrawide/macro + 50MP periscope telephoto (OIS)
    Battery
    6,000 mAh
    Charging
    80W

    Buy it ifyou want the biggest screen that folds into a pocket

    Skip it ifyou want a light phone: it weighs 243 g

  5. Only IP68 foldable

    5. Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold

    ₹1,86,999 starting price in India

    Spec score 8.4 out of 10

    The only foldable we list rated IP68 for dust and water, with a 5x telephoto and seven Android updates.

    Display
    8.0"
    Chip
    Tensor G6
    RAM
    16GB
    Camera
    48MP main (f/1.7, OIS) + 10.5MP ultrawide (f/2.2, AF) + 10.8MP telephoto (f/3.1, OIS, 5x optical zoom)
    Battery
    4,806 mAh
    Charging
    30W

    Buy it ifyou want a foldable that shrugs off dust and rain

    Skip it ifyou want fast charging: it's 30W

  6. Best flip

    6. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

    ₹1,24,999 starting price in India

    Spec score 7.9 out of 10

    A 6.9-inch screen that folds in half, the lightest foldable we list at 180 g, with an Exynos 2600 and seven Android updates.

    Display
    6.9"
    Chip
    Exynos 2600 for Galaxy
    RAM
    12GB
    Camera
    50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
    Battery
    4,300 mAh

    Buy it ifyou want a phone that folds into a small square

    Skip it ifyou want a zoom camera

  7. Cheapest foldable

    7. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE

    ₹89,999 starting price in India

    Spec score 7.3 out of 10

    The cheapest foldable we list at ₹89,999, with a 6.7-inch screen and a 50MP main camera with OIS.

    Display
    6.7"
    RAM
    8GB
    Camera
    50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
    Battery
    4,000 mAh

    Buy it ifyou want to try a foldable for the least money

    Skip it ifyou want a bigger battery: it's 4,000 mAh

The picks, side by side

Starting prices in India. Tap a phone for every spec.

Price, spec score and key specs of every phone on this list
Phone Price Spec score DisplayChipRAMMain cameraBatteryCharging
1Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra ₹1,99,999 8.7 out of 10 8.0" Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy 12GB 200MP main (f/1.7, OIS) 5,000 mAh 45W
2vivo X Fold6 ₹2,19,999 8.9 out of 10 8.02" Dimensity 9500 Super Edition 12GB 200MP main (f/1.68, OIS) 6,900 mAh 80W
3Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 ₹1,79,999 8.2 out of 10 7.6" Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy 12GB 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) 4,800 mAh Not listed
4Motorola Razr Fold ₹1,49,999 9.3 out of 10 8.1" Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 12GB, 16GB 50MP main (OIS) 6,000 mAh 80W
5Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold ₹1,86,999 8.4 out of 10 8.0" Tensor G6 16GB 48MP main (f/1.7, OIS) 4,806 mAh 30W
6Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 ₹1,24,999 7.9 out of 10 6.9" Exynos 2600 for Galaxy 12GB 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) 4,300 mAh Not listed
7Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE ₹89,999 7.3 out of 10 6.7" Not listed 8GB 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) 4,000 mAh Not listed

Prices are starting prices in India for the base variant and change often. See every phone we track.