Foldable phones have officially left their chunky past behind. In 2024, the biggest brands are bragging about tablet-sized screens that collapse into packages thinner than many traditional flagships. The latest crop weighs roughly as much as a large chocolate bar and slides into a pocket without creating the dreaded tech bulge. We’ve combed through the spec sheets of every major large-format foldable launched so far this year and ranked the models that manage to be both expansive and feather-light. From vivo’s stunning 219-gram marvel to Samsung’s refined veteran, here are the designs rewriting the rules of mobile portability.

1. The New Era of Featherweight Foldables

Foldable phones have officially left their chunky past behind. In 2024, the biggest brands are bragging about tablet-sized screens that collapse into packages thinner than many traditional flagships. The latest crop weighs roughly as much as a large chocolate bar and slides into a pocket without creating the dreaded tech bulge. We’ve combed through the spec sheets of every major large-format foldable launched so far this year and ranked the models that manage to be both expansive and feather-light. From vivo’s stunning 219-gram marvel to Samsung’s refined veteran, here are the designs rewriting the rules of mobile portability.

2. vivo X Fold3 – Slimness Redefined

vivo fires the first shot in the thin-and-light wars with the X Fold3. Unfolded, the chassis measures a barely-there 4.65 mm – half the thickness of many slab phones. Fold it shut and you’re still looking at only 10.2 mm, slimmer than a deck of cards. The bigger surprise is weight: at 219 grams it undercuts the previous champ by double-digit grams. Yet there’s no compromise on spec sheets: a flagship Snapdragon chip, triple Zeiss-tuned cameras, and a 5000 mAh battery fit inside. vivo’s clever carbon-fiber hinge and lightweight aluminum alloy frame prove bold engineering can also be breathtakingly practical.

3. Honor Magic Vs2 – Airy Build Meets Flagship Power

Holding the Magic Vs2 feels like picking up a paperback. Honor shaved the unfolded chassis to 5.1 mm and the folded body to 10.7 mm, delivering a 229-gram device that belies its expansive 7.9-inch OLED display. The secret is an aerospace-grade magnesium alloy frame combined with a pared-back cooling system, letting Honor keep the Snapdragon 8+ platform humming without adding heft. Multitaskers will love the enlarged cover screen and PC-style split-view software, while photographers benefit from a 54-MP main shooter and ultrawide lens. Vs2 proves everyday usability doesn’t have to mean carrying a brick.

4. Honor Magic V2 Vegan Leather – Luxury Without the Bulk

Honor’s Magic V2 set headlines earlier for being the world’s thinnest big foldable, and the vegan-leather edition cranks up the style quotient. Unfolded it is a scarcely believable 4.7 mm, and closing it yields a sub-centimeter 9.9 mm profile – lighter than some regular flagships at 231 g. The textured back adds grip and wards off fingerprints, while an ultra-slim vapor-chamber keeps temperatures in check. Dual battery cells totalling 5000 mAh support 66 W wired charging, so you trade neither endurance nor speed for that couture look. For users chasing a luxe finish without compromising portability, this variant hits the sweet spot.

5. vivo X Fold3 Pro – Muscle in a Minimal Frame

Need flagship cameras without the heft? vivo’s X Fold3 Pro answers. Marginally thicker than its non-Pro sibling – 5.2 mm open, 11.2 mm closed – it still weighs only 236 g, remarkable given the inclusion of a dedicated 50-MP Zeiss telephoto and a V3 imaging chip. The hinge is reinforced with ceramic alloy for higher durability, and IPX8 water resistance joins the spec sheet, a rarity in foldables. A crisp 120-Hz E7 AMOLED spans 8.03 inches inside, while the portrait-friendly cover screen remains comfortably narrow. If you’re willing to trade a few grams for pro-grade optics, vivo’s offer is compelling.

6. Honor Magic V2 Glass – Gleaming, Glass-clad, and Gorgeous

The glass-backed Magic V2 trades the tactile vegan finish for a shimmering panel that catches every glint of light. Thickness barely changes – 4.8 mm open, 10.1 mm shut – and weight nudges to 237 g, still ultralight by any big-screen measure. Glass gives the device a classic premium feel and a touch more rigidity, pairing nicely with Honor’s second-gen titanium hinge. Performance mirrors the vegan model: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 16 GB RAM, and a combustion of AI features tuned for multitasking. Whether you pick leather or glass, Magic V2 underscores that a book-like form factor can look like fine jewelry.

7. OPPO Find N3 Vegan Leather – Pocket-Friendly Productivity

OPPO’s Find N3 approaches thinness differently: its 5.9 mm unfolded profile and 11.9 mm folded depth are fractionally larger, yet the 239-gram vegan-leather version feels exceptionally balanced thanks to a shorter, wider canvas. The squat silhouette means less crease visibility and a cover display that behaves like a regular phone. OPPO mixes a Flexion Hinge with ultra-thin glass to bring near-seamless folding, while Dolby Vision certification and Hasselblad-tuned cameras keep media fans happy. A textured leather rear not only looks sophisticated but also resists heat, so marathon streaming sessions remain comfortable. For ergonomic variety, Find N3 is the shape-shifter to watch.

8. Huawei Mate X5 – Two Finishes, One Elegant Statement

Huawei’s Mate X5 shows how refinement triumphs over spec gimmicks. Whether you choose the grippy vegan leather (243 g) or glossy glass (245 g), the phone stays svelte at 5.3 mm open and 11.08 mm closed. Kunlun Glass protects both displays, and a new multidimensional graphite cooling stack counters the thermal demands of Huawei’s homegrown Kirin chip. Satellite messaging and robust Wi-Fi 7 support make the Mate X5 a connectivity powerhouse, while the XMAGE camera system delivers industry-leading low-light performance. By offering two distinct textures without altering the engineering, Huawei targets both adventurous and traditional tastes in a single elegant chassis.

9. OPPO Find N3 Glass – Style and Substance in Sync

The glass variant of OPPO’s Find N3 shaves the folded thickness to 11.7 mm and keeps weight to 245 g, placing it within reach of its leather twin. A polished Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back adds a mirror-like sheen that turns heads, and Corning’s tougher recipe improves drop resilience. Inside, OPPO’s ColorOS folds seamlessly into a taskbar-style interface, letting you pin floating windows or drag apps side-by-side. The Hasselblad camera partnership continues with a 64-MP periscope zoom that punches well above its size class. If you want your foldable to double as a fashion accessory, this glossy N3 delivers.

10. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 – The Veteran Keeps Getting Lighter

Samsung’s Fold series invented the category, and the fifth generation is by far the company’s lightest. At 6.1 mm open and 13.4 mm closed, the Z Fold5 is thicker than newer rivals yet still trims the scales to 253 g thanks to a redesigned Flex Hinge and aerospace aluminum armor. The benefits are familiarity and polish: One UI 6 makes multitasking effortless, the 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED panel is crease-reduced, and S Pen Fold Edition support remains exclusive. With IPX8 water resistance and four years of major OS updates promised, Samsung proves experience and ecosystem can outweigh a few extra millimeters.