Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Five Foldable Phones Offer Alternatives to Apple's iPhone Duo
Apple's iPhone Duo has several foldable-phone alternatives.
Samsung offers a wide foldable phone with a large inside screen and an established foldable lineup.
Xiaomi offers a lower starting price, a large battery and very high-resolution cameras.
Huawei has a large battery, fast charging and up to 1TB of storage.
Motorola's Razr Fold is cheaper than the Samsung and Google options listed here.
It also has three 50MP cameras and very fast charging.
Google's Pixel foldable offers a large screen, 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage.
Prices and availability differ between India and China.
The best choice depends on whether someone values price, cameras, battery life or brand experience.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 starts at ₹1,79,999 in India and offers a 7.6-inch inner display, 4,800mAh battery and up to 1TB storage.
Xiaomi 18 Fold starts at about ₹1.05 lakh in China and includes a 6,000mAh battery, 200MP main camera and 1TB storage option.
Huawei Pura X Max is listed in China at roughly ₹1.57 lakh, with a 7.7-inch inner display, 5,300mAh battery and 66W charging.
Motorola Razr Fold costs ₹1,49,999 in India and offers an 8.1-inch display, triple 50MP cameras, 6,000mAh battery and 80W charging.
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold costs ₹1,86,999 in India, with an 8-inch inner display, Tensor G6 chip, 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage.
- Who
- Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei, Motorola and Google are presented as manufacturers of alternative foldable phones to Apple's iPhone Duo.
- What
- The article compares five foldable smartphones, including their prices, screens, cameras, batteries, charging systems and storage.
- Where
- The phones are priced or listed in India and China.
- Why
- They are presented as alternatives to the iPhone Duo, with several offering lower prices, larger batteries, faster charging, multiple cameras or more storage.
Value and Hardware
Established Foldable Experience
Price
Value and Hardware
Motorola Razr Fold and Xiaomi 18 Fold are positioned as lower-cost alternatives, with listed starting prices of ₹1,49,999 and about ₹1.05 lakh respectively.
Established Foldable Experience
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are listed at ₹1,86,999 and ₹1,79,999 in India, while the article does not provide an Apple iPhone Duo price.
Battery and charging
Value and Hardware
Xiaomi 18 Fold and Motorola Razr Fold offer 6,000mAh batteries, with support for 67W and 80W wired charging respectively.
Established Foldable Experience
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a smaller 4,800mAh battery, but Samsung is described as offering a more established foldable experience.
Camera and storage features
Value and Hardware
Xiaomi, Huawei and Motorola emphasize high-resolution or multiple-camera systems, while several models offer up to 1TB of storage.
Established Foldable Experience
Samsung is described as one of the closest alternatives because of its wider foldable design and established foldable lineup.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 price
- Starts at ₹1,79,999 in India
- Xiaomi 18 Fold price
- Starts at ¥10,999, or about ₹1.05 lakh, in China
- Huawei Pura X Max price
- Listed at ¥10,999, or roughly ₹1.57 lakh, in China
- Motorola Razr Fold price
- Starts at ₹1,49,999 in India
- Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold price
- ₹1,86,999 in India
- Largest stated battery
- Xiaomi 18 Fold and Motorola Razr Fold each have a 6,000mAh battery
- Highest stated storage
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Xiaomi 18 Fold, Huawei Pura X Max and Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold offer up to 1TB