Each dot is one review, adjusted for how that publication usually scores; the line is our consensus. The closer the dots sit to the line, the more the reviewers agree.
Where the reviewers agree
Battery life is excellent for a flip phone, with some reviewers noting it lasts all day. — Engadget, The Verge, Android Central, CNET
The $200 price increase over the predecessor is hard to justify given the modest upgrades. — Engadget, Android Central, CNET, The Verge
The cover screen is useful and pleasant to use, with Live Updates support. — Engadget, The Verge, Android Central, CNET
The design is essentially unchanged from the predecessor. — Engadget, Android Central
Where they disagree
Reviewers differ on the camera: Engadget calls the upgraded 50MP main camera a strength, while The Verge calls its photo processing wonky and Engadget notes low-light trails the Pixel 10 Pro. — Engadget, The Verge
Scores range from 6/10 at The Verge to 8.5/10 at Engadget, with CNET calling it the best flip phone it has tested. — The Verge, Engadget, CNET
Bottom line: Suits buyers who want a stylish, long-lasting flip phone and can accept a premium price. Main trade-offs are the $1,500 price, minimal upgrades over last year, and camera limitations. Several reviewers suggest waiting for a sale.
Summarised with AI from the 4 reviews below — each one is linked in full.
Photos belong to the publications credited; each links to the full review.
Key specs
Released
May 2026
Launch price (USD)
$1,500
Form factor
Foldable (flip)
OS
Android
Display
7″
Main camera
50 MP
Telephoto lens
No
Battery
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
68 W
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite
Base storage
512 GB
Weight
199 g
Water resistance
IP48
Sold in
US
What the reviewers said
Engadget US
8.5/10Jun 9, 2026
A good flip phone with excellent battery life and a compact design, but the $200 price increase over its predecessor is hard to justify given the modest upgrades.
Compact chassis that fits well in the palm
Excellent battery life, 31 hours on video rundown
Upgraded 50MP LOFIC main camera with better dynamic range
Improved cover screen features like Live Updates
Bright, vivid foldable display
$200 more expensive than the previous model
Design essentially unchanged from predecessor
Peak charging needs proprietary TurboPower adapter not included
The best flip phone the reviewer has tested, with a gorgeous Alcantara back and great battery life, but the $1,500 price is hard to justify. Wait for a sale.
Alcantara fabric back looks gorgeous and resists cracking
Battery life is solid, lasting a day and some change
Cover display is a delight to use
Brighter internal display reaching 5,000 nits
Fast 68W wired charging when paired with a TurboCharge plug
Verdicts, pros and cons are short summaries in our words of each publisher's review; scores are as the publisher gave them. Specs are taken from the reviews' spec boxes — where they differ, we show the value most of them give; price is the US launch price of the base model. Read the originals for the full picture.
