{
  "id": 7275299,
  "title": "Skipping the iPhone Fold at Dh8,499? 5 affordable foldables to consider, including Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/skipping-the-iphone-fold-at-dh8-499-5-affordable-foldables-to",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-14T07:36:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/technology/skipping-the-iphone-fold-at-dh8499-5-affordable-foldables-to-consider-including-samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-1.500673714"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The iPhone Fold comes with a hefty price tag of Dh8,499 in the UAE. However, for those interested in foldable phones but not ready to pay that much, several alternatives are worth considering. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, HUAWEI Mate X6, and Honor Magic V3 are some of the more affordable foldable phones to consider. Each has its own strengths and compromises.\n\nThe Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 offers a thinner and lighter design than previous models, with a larger 8-inch foldable display perfect for multitasking and viewing content. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor, it delivers strong performance for demanding apps and features a large 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The camera system is also impressive, with a triple-camera setup led by a 200MP main sensor and Samsung’s Galaxy AI editing tools. The phone's 4,400mAh battery should last through a typical day of use.\n\nThe HUAWEI Mate X6 Foldable Smartphone, on the other hand, boasts a slim and lightweight design with a reinforced carbon-fibre inner screen plate, an aviation-grade aluminium frame, and second-generation Kunlun Glass for added durability. It features a large foldable display ideal for multitasking and supports running up to three apps simultaneously. The camera system uses Huawei’s Ultra Chroma XMAGE technology for accurate color reproduction, and its 5,110mAh battery supports 66W wired and 50W wireless charging. However, the software experience may be different from other Android devices, and there is limited access to Google Mobile Services.\n\nLastly, the Honor Magic V3 provides a slim and lightweight foldable design with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor for strong performance. It features a bright 120Hz OLED cover screen and a 7.92-inch LTPO OLED inner screen for versatile multitasking. The phone's triple-camera setup offers a range of focal lengths for everyday photography, and its 5,000mAh battery supports fast charging. However, it lacks an official IP68 water and dust resistance rating and has slower software update support compared to some competing flagship brands.",
  "summary": "The iPhone Fold comes with a weighted price tag in the UAE: Dh8,499. If Apple’s first foldable has you interested in the format but not quite ready to spend that much, there are other options worth considering. From Samsung and Motorola to HONOR and Huawei, several foldable phones offer large inner displays, multitasking features and flagship-level hardware at lower prices. Some are newer, some…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}