Bill Gates reveals why he only uses Samsung foldable phones

In a world where tech leaders set trends with every move, Bill Gates surprised everyone by revealing that he hasn't bought a smartphone in the past three years. Since 2022, the Microsoft founder has used Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold foldable phones exclusively, not because he buys them, but because he receives the newest model as a gift every year.

It all started in 2021, when Gates visited South Korea and met with Lee Jae-yong , president of Samsung Electronics . During that meeting, he received a Galaxy Z Fold 3 as a gift. That moment marked a before and after in his relationship with mobile phones: since then, Gates remained loyal to Samsung's foldable line, updating year after year with the most recent models.

In a Reddit Q&A, Gates confessed that he traded in his Galaxy Z Fold 3 for the Z Fold 4 in 2022. “To be honest, I never bought it. It was a gift,” he acknowledged.

Today, all indications are that his current device is the Galaxy Z Fold 7 , the latest in the series. His preference is not only due to the connection with Samsung, but also to the device's ability to combine the power of a tablet with the practicality of a smartphone.

Although Microsoft abandoned the smartphone market after the failure of Windows Phone , its relationship with Samsung remains strategic. The two companies collaborate on innovative projects such as Reinvented Toilet , a Gates Foundation initiative to install sustainable toilets in developing countries.

These types of alliances demonstrate that, beyond technological competition, there are opportunities for cooperation that drive social and scientific progress.

Many fans considered Apple as an alternative to Gates. However, the Microsoft founder never hid his preference for avoiding direct competition. His choice of the Galaxy Z Fold is not only practical, it also sends a clear message: he prefers to support strategic alliances that keep innovation alive.

The curious thing is that this custom was born from a simple gesture: a gift. Since that lunch in South Korea, Gates has made the Galaxy Z Fold his work tool, his planner, and his daily productivity center. Thus, what began as a business courtesy has transformed into a symbol of technological loyalty.