Hollis Johnson/Business Insider Samsung's Galaxy Fold proves that foldable phones are more than just a gimmick; it offers a large, beautiful screen that fits in your pocket with battery life that lasts for days. But it's far from being perfect, making it hard to justify the nearly $2,000 price tag. Screen malfunctions aside, the crease is still very noticeable and there are some aspects of its design that require you to trade-off some convenience for that extra screen real estate. Still, it's an ambitious first look at where the smartphone industry may be headed.