--- title: 'Foldables' date: '2026-01-19T10:21:09.527Z' author: James Repatch description: 'Convenient on demand same-day device repairs from your home or business.' image: https://pullnote.com/img/a376g0cl_foldables.png published: 2025-12-01T14:26:07.620Z type: 'article' url: https://www.repatch.co.uk/phone-repairs/foldables id: 692da57fea14ed4beaaea376 --- [image https://pullnote.com/img/a376g0cl_foldables.png priority=true schema=false] Foldables were once the niche format that only impressively early adopting hipsters would consider, but now that the Galaxy and Google folds have been in existence for a couple of years all that is changing - and FAST. Even though they still represent only a small portion of the total smartphone market, and crucially **Apple don't have one** (yet), foldable phones are considered the **fastest-growing handset segment**. From reading a book, to playing games or watching Netflix - they are just SO MUCH better - and unlike a tablet, it's in your pocket. As you can hear, we are a little bit in love with them at Repatch even though they have their own unique set of maintenance quirks. The batteries are pretty standard, but we can now also source **outer and inner screens** as well as some hinge components. So if you've ever taken a Foldable to the beach and come into contact with the sand, we are literally a WhatsApp away to restoring your pride-and-joy.