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I know it’s pretty crazy.

Compared to conventional phones, foldables can expand their screens giving you a more expansive viewing area.

Galaxy Z Fold playing severance

But it’s not just the big screen that makes foldable phones so appealing.

I could even have up to three different apps open at once with ample space for each.

For someone with a short attention span, that’s a boon.

Youtube running severance

Then again, you could do that kind of multitasking on tablets, too.

So how does a foldable phone measure up to a tablet?

I found it to be a much better option than a tablet for streaming on the go.

Galaxy Z Fold 5 Split Screen

In my experience, a tablet is something you have to plan to carry with you.

I’m not going to walk out the door without my Galaxy Z Fold.

A foldable phone is easier to take out of your pocket and put away.

Alien: Romulus on the Galaxy Z Fold 5

However, it seems that other apps just don’t work with the feature as well as they should.

Unlike with YouTube, not every app is optimized for a foldable screen.

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galaxy Z Fold 6 showing severance on half a screen

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