The South Korean smartphone giant, Samsung, created some intense buzz earlier this year with the announcement of the launch of its one of a kind foldable phone – the Samsung Galaxy Fold. Originally to be launched in April, Samsung delayed the launch to September due to some reliability issues; and the date is yet to be announced. Regardless of being a Samsung fan or not, the Galaxy Fold is sure to get you excited with its one of a kind technology and design. When folded, the phone has a small screen, sized at 4.6 inches with HD+ Super AMOLED. It does feel a bit small, compared to the display on most other smartphones that flaunt a large display screen. But with its 20-part, dual-axis hinge locks, the phone opens up to a 7.3 inch QHD+ (Quad High Definition) AMOLED display that is vivid, sharp, and clean. The unique foldable feature comes with one noticeable visual compromise, which is the crease it creates in the center where it is folded. Having said that, once you start operating the phone, and are involved in the activities, it may not be as noticeable to you. Samsung has also assured the audience that this crease will remain the same with use.

After the great success of the iPhone X series, Apple is all set to introduce three new variants of iPhone this fall. It is expected that the phones will be launched as “iPhone XI” instead of iPhone 11. The upcoming product will include a budget-friendly successor to the iPhone XR, a midrange flagship successor to the iPhone XS, the premium-priced, supersized model similar to iPhone XS Max. There are reports that the top variants of iPhone 11 will be marketed as iPhone 11 “pro”. Design and specifications One of the biggest changes that mobile geeks and iPhone lovers are speculating is the camera upgrade of the iPhone 11. It is expected that the top-of-the-line iPhone variants will have a triple camera system. The three-rear-facing lenses will have a greater capacity for wide-angle shots and are intended to give a tough competition to other multi-camera phones such as Samsung and Huawei. Another feature that might be available in iPhone 11 is the bilateral charging. You may not have to rely on third-party wireless chargers to power up the iPhones and AirPods. It will also allow power-sharing so that you can charge other devices using your iPhone. Apple’s A12 Bionic chip, which powers the iPhone X, is more powerful than most processors used in the best Android phones.

Choosing a new smartphone can be tricky. There are way too many features to filter through. And after you know which features you want, you are presented with an ocean of phones that have them. It is one reason people take so long to decide which smartphone is the right choice for them. Fixing a budget can help narrow down your options further. Here are four affordable smartphones on the market. Google Pixel 6a Priced at just $450, the Google Pixel 6a is one of those phones that ticks more than a couple of boxes on your new-phone checklist. Powered with the Tensor chip, it is possibly one of the fastest budget smartphones on the market. Though its camera is not as great as the Pixel 6, it delivers great photos and videos. The phone comes with Google’s own theme of Android and the promise of five years of security updates. It has a 6.1-inch 60Hz OLED screen and a 4,400 mAh battery. Some features we wish the phone had are a better wireless signal, wireless charging, and a speedy fingerprint sensor. It is available in three colors.  iPhone SE (3rd Gen) Back in 2016, Apple launched its first iPhone SE model.