I could absolutely see the flip style phone (small form factor and unfolds to normal size) being very popular. At the least it is convenient if you wear women's clothing, which roughly 50% of people do.
Even an old-ish model of the z flip has been surprisingly durable IME, and Samsung continues to improve on the hinge and screen crease designs. The latest z flip is also in line with the price of a new iPhone. Of course Samsung now has competition from the new Razr on this front, which I've heard is very good.
As far as the z folds are concerned, it does seem more niche to me. But that's the bet that Pixel made first so I guess we'll see.
Even an old-ish model of the z flip has been surprisingly durable IME, and Samsung continues to improve on the hinge and screen crease designs. The latest z flip is also in line with the price of a new iPhone. Of course Samsung now has competition from the new Razr on this front, which I've heard is very good.
As far as the z folds are concerned, it does seem more niche to me. But that's the bet that Pixel made first so I guess we'll see.