A portable communication device which is improved in operationality for taking pictures of a landscape and the like by its camera, and ensures excellent portability. The portable communication device comprises: a main body which has an operation section including operation keys and buttons on its main surface; a cover which has a display section for showing information, and is foldably joined to the main body; and a camera having an objective lens. The cover includes a rotation supporting section which is supported for rotational movement relative to the main body on a first axis, and a display section which is supported for rotational movement relative to the rotation supporting section on a second axis running at right angles to the first axis. The rotation supporting section is provided with the objective lens in a position facing the operation section on the main body when the portable communication device is folded up.