*** Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Thread (it can fold and everything) ***

[ntemples1]

I can't see myself returning to a non fold phone now, expensive future ahead.

I know an update to my previous post above I have sold the S22 Ultra and went back to fold 3 again, so amazing going back to it, its an incredible device I am going to keep it now until fold 4

 

[ntemples1]

I wonder what the Samsung trade in price will be for the fold 3, gonna get the fold 4

 

[ntemples1]

Sell privately and go down the upgrade programme route?

This might actually be what I do this time

 

[ntemples1]

Well I got the fold 4!! I just love these phones and want the better camera!!

 

[ntemples1]

Just sold my Pixel fold, and have bought a Fold5 coming tomorrow. I miss too many features from the fold 4 that the pixel just doesn't have so excited to get back to proper multitasking!!

 

[ntemples1]

I am back to using a fold 5 after having a pixel fold for a while, samsung software is just so much more useful for me

 

[ntemples1]

I can see the beta program for Oneui6 is available. Anyone used it and how usable is it as daily driver?

I would like to try it but I am worried my banking software might not work

 

[ntemples1]

Oh all of mine work!

Good to know!!

 

[ntemples1]

What in particular?

Well I actually use the 3 apps open all the time when I am driving i have maps/Spotify/phone open, can't do that on the pixel, also things like share large files instantly uploads and gives a linknthat expires after x amount of time. Also the Bixby routines is far more powerful and in depth than the google equivalent, I set it up for location based automation when I arrive to different work places trigures seceral thing then when I leave it puts them all back

 

[ntemples1]

Also forgot to mention the overall feel of the fold 5 is much much more premium feeling especially opening and closing it, the hinge on the fold 5 feels so refined now

 

[ntemples1]

I am still loving mine!! thats actually a pretty good price, the z fold 6 won't be out until next august at the earliest so plenty of time, I don't think I am going to be tempted by the s24 next year as I am so used to folding phones now. I am still al little tempted by the oneplus open though, but I also used Samsung galaxy smart tags so would mean I wouldn't have that If I went to oneplus.

 

[ntemples1]

Why you tempted with the oneplus open, if I may ask?

Just the aspect ratio of the front, also I like the way they have implemented multitasking also... Still love the fold 5 though!!

 

[ntemples1]

I've currently retired my Fold 4 and it's just sitting there gathering dust, using the S23U as my main phone. Plan to use the Fold 4 as trade in for S24U or Fold 6. Fold 6 is rumored to have a new design with a wider front screen, so excited to see how that turns out.

What kind of trade in value do you get?

 

[ntemples1]

I can't believe how quickly they depreciate though, I have seen fold5's going for like £700 second hand!! amazing considering how much they are new!!!

I am still loving mine though, no plans to chop it in....... yet.... at least until the s24 drops!!!

 

[ntemples1]

Just like EVs, people are scared about the durability of that screen.... whether that's justified or not.

yes true, oh well I never buy tech as in investment though, I shudder to think how much I have lost in depreciation of all the tech I have bought over the years!!

 

[ntemples1]

i went back a few times but always end up coming back to the fold again!! its the multitasking for me, its unparalleled

 

[ntemples1]

Urgh. Just received the fold 6.
Popped on the free s pen case.. First seconds impression.. The frame to the left side on the front is way to thin and moves and feels like will snap. Not great quality....

Opened phone powered off. Closed. Set up Google account etc closed. . Opened phone and all of left side of screen flickers.
Samsung chat. Return arranged. New Phone replacement after they check this one. Apparently new phone will be sent not a repair 7 to 10 days later.
Disappointing first order from Samsung. Sigh.

Link to YouTube video

Oh that is not great to hear, I am thinking I might keep my fold 5

 

[ntemples1]

Just got another sent today.
Was a bit concerned how hot it gets charging but is safe temp wise et. Great phone (from an S22 ultra)

I think what is clear is that all the Chinese foldable are better speced. I think I'll stop watching the other reviews now otherwise you start nitpicking. Charging.. Battery size... Cameras etc... If the 6 does what I want then Im not gonna miss the other specs.

Now for the case. Sent the spigen armour pro back... Too chunky and that hinge protection gets in the way when holding and opening for me. ... The Samsung grey s pen case is awful for the money but was free so will try that for a while. Need a case that holds a pen but at the same time no too chunky. Search continues.

I am tempted by the chinese foldables but I am tied into the samsung ecosystem a bit, as I have the smart tags, also I like the way the fold handles multitasking ect. not sure if it is as good on the others, also the other thing that worries me is how good are the after sales if something goes wrong.

 

[ntemples1]

Yes definitely, although I am attracted to the slightly wider cover screen, I had a pixel fold for a while and the hinge felt really flimsy compared to the fold 5

 

[ntemples1]

had good experience with Xiaomi and Oneplus flagship devices and support been good, not tried the other chinese brands so cant comment, will be interesting to see how the Oneplus open 2 is much prefer wider front screen

that's interesting to hear, I like the look of the oneplus open, would like to give it a go but I would buy one second hand though i reckon at this point.