Welcome to a new (and expensive) era of foldable phonesWith Apple expected to join Google and Samsung in the market, will the devices prove to be more than novelties or a nostalgic niche — especially at $2,000?Foldable smartphones, such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, have been growing in popularity.Chris Ratcliffe / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileAug. 24, 2026, 6:00 PM EDTMajor smartphone makers hope they can sell consumers on larger screens enabled by foldable phones, but with hefty price tags attached, there’s a chance consumers won’t find the additional screen space worth the additional cost. Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.