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[–] iopq@lemmy.world 0 points 1 day ago (3 children)

By that logic everyone should buy a foldable

[–] needanke@feddit.org 4 points 23 hours ago

I would if they were more durable, easier to repair and cheaper...

Unfortunately, they haven't figured out a way to get gorilla glass to bend and not shatter so the current plastic screen is way too weak and a fingernail can scratch it. Not good for a $1500+ device.

A $100 Motorola Moto G Play has a 6.5 inch screen. To get a foldable big enough to double the screen area would cost $1400 more. Most people couldn't afford that, so the budget phone is the best price/screensize compromise. The foldable still get more easily scratched than the $100 phone which just makes foldables very bad.

[–] the@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

I would, if long term durability is not a concern and the price is not too damn expensive.

Basically if money is no issue.