From foldable phones to new iPhone launches, these are the best new smartphone options in 2019

Those planning to upgrade their smartphone this year will have lots of options.

From new foldable phones that Samsung and Huawei unveiled last month to devices made by Apple and Google that are expected to arrive later in 2019, this year is shaping up to be a promising one for smartphone launches.

Here are the phones we’re most looking forward to seeing this year, some of which have already been announced and others that are only rumoured.

Samsung Galaxy Fold

Samsung's first foldable smartphone, the appropriately named Samsung Galaxy Fold, has an April 26 launch date. The US$1,980 device can open like a book thanks to its flexible screen and hinge. When closed, the Galaxy Fold offers a smartphone screen measuring 4.6 inches; when unfolded, the device functions as a 7.3-inch tablet.

The company says it has been working with developers to ensure that apps transition smoothly between phone and tablet mode. The phone can run three apps on-screen at once.

Samsung unveiled the phone on February 20 alongside its new Galaxy S10 line-up. But since Samsung did not make the phone available for media to try following its keynote, we still do not know much about what it’s like to use the Galaxy Fold.

Huawei Mate X