The two most anticipated foldable phones are starting off to disastrous launches

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In February, the tech industry got its first looks at the first wave of foldable smartphones, with two devices generating the most excitement: the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Huawei Mate X. Fast-forward to May, and both devices have gotten off to disastrous fates pre-launch, with the Fold delayed for defective screens and the Mate X’s questionable future for Android support following President Trump’s executive order banning the US from conducting business with the company.

The Huawei Mate X emerged as the most formidable folding phone out of this year’s Mobile World Congress. My colleague Vlad Savov called its design the most refined and polished version of the device category with a form factor that felt sensible and realistic for...

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