I tried the Z fold 3, 4 and 5 returned them all and kept with Apple. However, I did my usual, ordered the Z fold 6 and......I am keeping it. Until you hold it and realise Samsung have nailed the "holdability" It becomes a keeper, there is just something spot on with the ergonomics . If you all ge a chance to hold one, you will understand ;-)
I've been with Samsung since S3 release years ago... I've been on mid range phones for the last 5 years, so I felt it was time for a flagship phone... and I'm not disappointed. I love my Z 6 fold
Yea like m fold 5 got a, spigen case with hinge protection and a place for the spen and a stand, the stand is so useful for a foldable, and dropped it with the spen case and it chipped the hinge, so hinge protection is a must for me.
Finally someone that has my same mindset about this phone front screen, it’s a single hand phone! 🎉🎉🎉 that’s so not understood! And it’s a two hands phone unfolded! No other phone does it and I miss the days where phones like iPhone 7 where a one hand phone! With this one you also get a tablet
I totally agree! When folded, you can do everything just what a regular bar phone does. When unfolded, it means serious business! Best productivity phone! ❤
@mr.t8830 the ability to hold it with one hand is fantastic because you get a good grip on the phone while you do what you have to do. I thing everyone forgot about that. Who wants to drop a $1900 phone..
@@MarkEllisReviews Truth, you come across as the type of person who would give others understanding and empathy. Also that you are a glass half full person, not half empty. Wish everyone could be this kind and positive 👏
I think the price is worth it. You got phone mini tablet and Dex you got something same as Chromebook or a little better. For pro work you need something better but for casual tasks and emails. It’s not the best phone experience (screen width) not best tablet (square design not great for some content) Dex is not a computer replacement for pros. But put it all together it’s a really great piece of technology.
Well I was an iPhone users for 15 years the only thing I can say from just moving to Android and the Zfold 6 pre ordered ultra watch also, now over a week in and WOW WOW WOW love it productivity powerhouse, that looks modern same as the ultra watch, looks like an Apple Watch my arse, anyone who thinks that needs an eye test, just because it has the same looking band that’s about it, interesting exciting different to anything, All,I need is this and when they upgrade and battery cameras it’s all just going to get better, apple is about 10,years behind Samsung at this moment in time.
I totally agree! When folded, you can do everything just what a regular bar phone does. When unfolded, it means serious business! Best productivity phone!
I am a iPhone user and still will be but today I’m getting the Z Fold 6, looking forward to using it. Thanks for your review it’s great and yes we pronounce the Z as zed too lmao not Zeee
I didn't think about the one handedness until you said it, but yes, it is handy when I'm holding onto my kid on the train while reading the news on my phone.
Agreed that the camera needs 5x optical. I used to use that to identify birds with the 50x digital zoom on my Note 20 Ultra. Having only 30x digital zoom instead of the 50x and 100x zooms available on other phone cameras is just not right for a flagship phone.
I am in the same boat , switched to s24U from iphone15pm and now to Fold6. I love it but miss the battery and better zoom. The cover screen has been perfect , after so many years I can use my phone single handed. Feels compact to carry as well.
I've had it since launch day, the battery is my biggest gripe. However, when you consider you have a multitasking device operating at such a high level that is a tablet then its worth the trade off. The screen is simply phenomenal, I don't notice the crease at all because the brightness of the screen. I love it, when I see other devices now I'm questioning why I didn't go to a fold sooner.
I'm not a "Samsung" person but I did use the Z(ed) Fold 6 briefly and I did love the hardware. It does, like you said, feel very premium, as it should given the price. The hinge for me was one of the standout features in making it feel premium and expensive. It's smooth and you can really tell it's well made, confident inspiring when opening and closing the device. Another thing I found surprising, for me that is, is the inside display UTG feel was a lot closer to regular glass like you'd find on the cover display than in previous Fold versions and that feel was one of my biggest pet peeves with foldable phones in general not to mention the smudges and general plasticy look of UTG on foldables. I came away really impressed and if I was into Samsung phones, granted it's a lot of money and some of the Chinese alternatives have it beat in other key areas but here in the US, those alternatives for most are not a smart choice for many reasons even if you were to go to the trouble of importing one so for many of us here it's between the Z Fold, the Pixel Fold(able) and the OnePlus Open. Personally I am a Pixel fan and depending on how good the 9 Pro Fold turns out, if the hardware is as premium in the hand as the Z Fold 6, I may overlook the camera deficiencies compared to the 9 Pro XL and get the 9 Pro Fold instead.
Yes, you're one of the few who noticed! The plastic screen was improved tremendously. Samsung, per usual, did not advertise this well, but there is a video on TH-cam explaining. Samsung added a new type of plastic that allowes them to remove some layers that were previously necessary.
@@solomonhilliard5357 Yeah I did hear about this additional layer that Samsung added as well on the 6 over the 5 but yeah not sure why Samsung didn't officially make any mention of this. When you do observe the inner display closely though under some light, it still has that UTG characteristic wavy not completely flat glass look but at least feel wise it's a lot better so at least Samsung is making progress here. If someone said the Z Fold 6 was made by Google and running Pixel software instead of OneUI, I would definitely be serious about getting it though, I loved the hardware that much. I am spoiled though with my Pixel 8 Pro's camera hardware though which is one of my biggest holdups for considering a foldable aside from price.
@ArthurZakaryan23 th-cam.com/video/z8dDN6MkU0Y/w-d-xo.htmlsi=i6RgrSsH30aosALe This video was their only mention of it AFAIK. The first plastic touch screens, which showed up 20 years ago, could not register a finger press. You had to use a stylus. We've come a long way, and it they can improve plastic screen further I think both screens should be plastic, that would save weight which could be shifted to a bigger battery.
@@solomonhilliard5357 You may be talking about resistive screens from the late 90s/early 2000s in PDAs for example which I owned a few of like the Windows CE powered HP iPaq's or Palm Pilots and yeah those screens were no fun but while yes those were indeed plasticy, they didn't have the wavy construction you see in UTG based foldables of today, they were mostly a matte construction that required a very thin/fine stylus to be able to do anything on.
I have used iPhones and Samsung Galaxy S phones off and on for years and I have the iPhone 14 Pro Max right now I’m going to wait to see what I think of the iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max and then decide if I want to get one of those or the Fold 6
Pretty good & fair summary. I rarely need "great" zoom so the camera has been great for me... but 💯 agree with the battery. I'm hoping it improves as it learns my usage.
Yes, we have a one hand mode and a two hand mode. If they make the cover screen Ultra sized, as many reviewers are demanding, we'll only have two hand modes
Hi Mark. Liked your review! I have followed a very similar trajectory to you. Used iPhones for years. Bought the S24 Ultra when it came out, now bought the Z Fold 6. 😊 The cases you mentioned looked great. Already ordered a Pitaka case, but if that doesn’t work out, will try one of those. Look forward to following your journey in the world of Samsung.
hey Mark, I tested the device in a store and I was really impressed! But... me and my family members are pretty deep into the Apple eco system (iPhone + iPad and some watches). Would you advise me to switch to the Fold 6 coming from iPhone 15 Pro (not the Max)? Camera performance is pretty important to me. But I'm really eager to give that foldable experience a try.
Having been on the fold 3 for the past few years, i was very happy with it overall but the screen was definitely too narrow and cramped for those times when you just need to do something. Coming from that you really can feel the additional width on the fold 6, it never feels cramped, so it was a badly needed improvement, imo.
I too came from an iPhone 15 pro max to the s24 ultra and now to the fold 6. So far I really like the versatility. It replaces my tablet too for my note taking in one note. But for some reason I still struggle sometimes woth the keyboard on android and the auto correct doesn't seem as refined as Apple. My experience.
I love my z fold 4 but im going to upgrade. However I do also have the i phone 14 pro ( my whole family has iphone so..yeah 😅) My galaxy z fold is my vacation phone, and i use it for on the go homework 👍🏾
iPhone user since the iPhone 3G and planning to use the fold 6, I have a question for every Samsung fold user, do you have an useful use for the s-pen and if so, do you use it on the daily basis? I’m still hesitant to jump over to Samsung due to find my iPhone, iMessages and FaceTime, so please I’m asking for any advice or help.
I would like to go back to a Fold because I really enjoyed having a Fold 3 and 4, but the cost is prohibitive at the moment, the camera system is kind of funky although if I'm not doing a lot of zooming in it might be fine. I guess I'm now spoiled by the S24U and what it does for me on a regular basis. Great video and I'm looking forward to see what the Pixel 9 Pro Fold brings to the table.
The lack of zoom was a major miscalculation by Samsung. I think they tried to keep hardware costs down and rely on AI for image correction, but there's just no replacement for glassware in photography. I still plan to get the F6 over the S24U as I got too used to Fold functions but I will admit it was a harder decision this time.
I hate when complain about the $2000 price point and the camera not being the best out. 1. You’re getting a phone + a tablet in one, each of those individually is nearing $1000 and up. 2. It’s a phone meant for a certain type of work oriented person that needs the different devices in different situations, the camera is plenty good enough for the average consumer especially when 9/10 times the content you post will be lowered in quality or watch in lower quality so who really cares? I think anybody who likes cool things and enjoys both a phone and a tablet will enjoy this phone no matter what.
You make some great points, and I agree it'll work for a lot of people. But for me, personally, it needs that 5x optical to finish it off - it should be there.
Just like you I went for the Zed FOLD 6 from the S24 ULTRA.. But unlike you I am not an Apple "sheep" or better to say I am completly a Samsung person, from the S1, S2, S5, S7&7edge, S9+, NOTE 9, NOTE 10+, S24 ULTRA and now the Z FOLD 6 I had a lot of Samsung devices.. I think that after such a timeline I have a good perception of the Samsung way of inovation and I can say that this FOLD 6 is a solid milestone and everyone that is lookin to buy a device that will last him for years then this the one to go with.. P.S. Colsed it has the best one handed usability and opened is has such a nice tab format that you have all the daily needs sorted with the FOLD 6..
Great review as always. I have a fold 6 and the week i used it was great but... It's in my tech drawer. It's a great device but...we gotta get you a OnePlus Open my friend. That's what my sim went back into.
Yeah lot of good foldables out right now now. But it's a preference for me. I love Samsung phones and other Samsung tech products. The OPO is a sweet phone as well.
I really couldn't pay 1800 plus for a phone that has worse cameras, I'm going to get s24 ultra or iPhone 16 pro max, I'm just holding back first to see what apple is doing this year with there phones
They can win at this game, they can make 2 versions of the fold, very simple :) those who are happy with the current size will buy that and those who want the bigger version will buy the bigger one! However, they need to sort these shit prices out 😄cos a bigger version would be even more ridiculously priced. I just got a Fold 6 for £1060 on Ebay, price on the private market drops so fast for new Samsung releases (and any android phone for that matter), absolutely no chance im paying 1700/1800 quid for a phone 😄
I don't see myself going back to a regular slab phone. I have an iPhone 15 Pro Max on my main line and a fold on my work line. I barely use my iPhone. I've had the iPhone for 10 months and only have a total of 77 charge cycles on the battery. That shows you how little I use it compared to my folds.
@@cobie_ completely different. Completely incomparable. One is a regular slab phone that runs on iOS and one is a foldable that runs on Android. iPhone has better cameras, better battery life and a brighter screen though.
I guess it is not only the millimeters in with but also the not rounded corners, that make the screens more useful... I had a Fold here for a couple of days, but I don't see a place for it in my life...
I've owned 4 folds. The Z fold 2, 4, then the OnePlus Open and now the Z Fold 6. The OnePlus Open is probably the best overall. The only reason I bought the Z Fold 6 was for future trade in value. Samsung is king of Android in terms of retaining value for trade in. With that being said, the OnePlus Open screens are bigger, less crease, much bigger battery and 3 times faster charging and the cameras are way better. Also, multitasking on the Open is the best of any foldable. The Z Fold 6 is very well built. I really like the design and the strength of the hinge. I also prefer the camera layout versus the Open. Samsung really needs to be held accountable for not keeping up with other manufacturers in terms of hardware improvement. Not the build, but everything else. OnePlus and other manufacturers have much better cameras, batteries, charging, etc. Samsung barely made any changes at all and increased the price. OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi, Honor all have much better specs and they're thinner and most of all CHEAPER.
Hey Mark. Samsung figured out their strategy from Apple. Make a great product and refine it over several years with minimum updates for the general mass consumer market fans. Iphones dominant the market worldwide overall in spite of no real new innovations. Average people just care enough about the latest specs. Just an great device that works. Samsung adopted that business strategy. They dominate the Android market. I believe Samsung only sees Apple as a worthy competitor. Just a thought. Cheers my friend.
@@tafb94force29 while I get you POV. I don't think it should apply to Samsung. Apple doesn't have any competitors on iOS. Samsung has many competitors with Android. Even Apple makes changes to cameras/batteries/hardware most years. Samsung hasn't upgraded the battery or main/telephoto lenses in 3 years! Samsungs Folds are only the top seller in terms of folds in the US. The rest of the world buys other foldables because they're ALL better. Outside of Dex, Samsung doesn't offer anything that's best in class... Yet they charge the most. If you're okay with this, that's fine. But many, MANY aren't. Including the collective view of most reviewers. Almost every publication and or review video slams Samsung for resting on their laurels.
@@Markus56165 Yes I should have mentioned in the US for Samsung. Reviewers get phones every year so I can understand they will be disappointed with no wow factor year after year. But the average buyer coming from an older galaxy s or z series are going to want the newest device when it's time for them to upgrade. They just won't care enough about camera battery upgrades. I think again Samsung makes a great refined device year over year. They are going to update significantly when it's time to change based on the business strategy I mentioned. Maybe fold 7 will have an overhaul but it could be the fold 9. Either way Samsung is going to be one of the top Android OEM
@@nestorpujols2919 That's a great device and deal you got. For me my preference is and will always be Samsung. Good everyone has so many great choices.
Here is my take on the new Fold 6. **Pros** 1) Big screen 2) Lightweight and compact 3) More luxurious feeling than the Ultra series **Cons** 1) Average battery life 2) Average camera 3) Durability is always a question because some Folds last long and some Folds last just 10 to 12 months 4) Expensive price 5) Not having a built-in S Pen is debatable, but for the price, I guess the Fold deserves an inbuilt S Pen. If you look at the pros and cons list, it is evident that the cons outweigh the pros, but still, there is something about the Fold or folding tech that brings people around. My Fold 4 broke down in about 14 months even though I did not drop it once, and then I went to buy the S24 Ultra. But there is always a side of me lurking, again, to buy a Fold, but being expensive, I am a bit hesitant to buy the Fold at present.
I’d love one but I have a question: are you not worried about the screen braking after 1-2 years? I saw on the web lots of people complaining about 2 things related with the inner screen display: the film protection peeling off and/or bubbling and the screen getting black lines/spots. What’s your take on this and your experience? I have never had a foldable phone but now I am thinking about getting the z fold 6 or the magic v2 or v3.
The screen protector is a consumable just like on any other phone. It can be replaced or simply removed. Breaking hasn't been an issue since the Fold 4, really. That said, that's what Samsung Care+ is for (or device insurance on your credit card or equivalent).
I think that the Fold6 will not sway too many people towards the Galaxy Fold and likely target fans of the device upgrading to the newest version. There is nothing making me say wow compared to the Fold5 this is cool. I have no problem with that-for Samsung Fold lovers and hopefullly just a bit more usable. For me, the £1800-2000 price is a joke as I would rather spend that on an iPhone 15PM and an 11-inch M4 iPad Pro. Two devices but a far superior tablet and a better smartphone (camera, display aspect ratio, chip, etc) and together ATM I can get both for under £2000. I have no issue carrying two devices around on a working day; in fact I usually carry three, my laptop as well, to cover all scenarios. So, good try, but for me, an easy pass…thanks!😊
@@jd2161 yes a lot of people trending towards an all in one device despite the fact that it is almost certainly a compromise and for me, someone who never wants to be left without the right tools I do not care about carrying more than one device and I’ve been doing it for 25 years or more and it hasn’t been a problem.
@@MarkEllisReviews This review has been the most useful review I seen in the past month because one small detail. What you said about using the phone in one hand. as a parent I didn't realize how frustrating it was to try to text while my boys was trying to get my attention and this is the only reason I was not sure about this phone. P.S the editing and the way you review the products are amazing! keep with the great work 🔥🔥
I really wanted to keep the Z folding sixx but the battery just doesn't do the phone justice. I missed the s24 battery life and faster charging. If the zed folded sixxx had the 45w charging maybe but that 25w with the smaller battery and the drain I had to return it
I like it a lot and the refinements area all very nice and draw me towards the phone that much more. Having said that, I've seen too many examples of that internal screen breaking and falling apart after a while and that's not something I will ever want to deal with. I'm also a massive pen user so not having a storage slot for the pen forces my hand towards the S24 Ultra. Add in better cameras and the Fold loses to the S24 Ultra for now.
Mark, really like your style of presentations but I’m getting so confused at your recent changes. Going from the iPhone to 24 Ultra recently was understandable. It’s a great phone. (Some years ago I also moved from the then current iPhone flagship to the Samsung flagship phone but moved back after I couldn't integrate it well enough to my Mac and iPad) However you now say you’re going to change to the Fold 6. Then you say you’re going to keep on carrying the 24 Ultra as well as the camera system on the Fold 6 doesn’t cut it.. So actually you’ve gone from the iPhone to two separate and equally expensive cameras and become a walking electronics store. Doesn’t sound like either are what you’re actually lookiing for. Perhaps if Apple deliver on the foldable phone you will fold back into Apple? Just a thought. .
To be honest. The apple camera just isn’t good enough now. I will say for photo editing the S24 ultra is so much better. In the 50-200 mega pixel modes I can get such great detail to make beautiful photos, or erase backgrounds etc… all I want is apple to work on is better cameras for the real editors.
A lot of this is for content, mate - as I've always said, my use case and user behaviour is vastly different to regular consumers, just like every tech TH-camr. Although, to clarify, as noted in the video, I'll be using the iPhone as my secondary device now - not the S24 Ultra.
Square edges, square corners, newer chip, better low-light ultrawide camera, brighter screens. That's about it, practically speaking. If you can get a great deal on a 6, go for it. If you can't, but you can find a well discounted 5, just get the 5. It's wonderful.
I feel like the tech isn't here yet when the battery is better and the phone is more durable then maybe id consider it but that will probably be the fold 10
Years ago the bike industry was on its knees. Then someone invented the hybrid mountain bike and the rest is history Ditto for the car industry until the SUV came along Now it’s happening for the smart phone. Will this move last ? Who knows but I’ll stick to my iPhone Pro Max. Plenty big enough for me otherwise I’ll carry my iPad mini with me However, for those that love them and can bare the ridiculous cost in their stride then fill your boots. Only time Wii tell but quality review as always
I dont know man , i recently tested Honor v2 fold, way more thinner ,...verry thin , like, crazy, folded screen is normal, unfolded is bigger than z fold's , that hinge where the crease is way less noticeble , it pops open like a spring system when you open it , i've been a samsung/apple fan for years now ,since galaxy s2 ,BUT ....hear me out ,that Honor v2 , is crazy ...
Way too much money for a device for an average person. Wish people would stop paying these prices so they’d have to try to decrease te price instead of going up and up every year!
I have the fold 6 love it. U can see the line in the screen, but personally, when I'm watching stuff you can't see it at all. The battery is dog shit tho. Won't make a whole day which for 2k is a joke
I switched from the iPhone 13 Pro Max to the z fold 6.Why? On Apple it is the tiny things that make me crazy. They don't want to make the perfect product. They want to make a good product, so you still buy their other Apple products. Why is there no multi user on the iPad? Why is there no Dex on the iPhone? Why does the iPhone pro max does not take the advantage of the big screen and allow for mutli-tasking or even horizontal use of Mail with the folder pane on the left side? Why can you put a sim card into the iPad Mini, but not use it for phone calls? Why is the file transfer on iPad/iPhone to/from external devices still so crappy? Why does Apple threat the EU, NOT to bring AI to Europe? The last one was the final kick to switch back to Android. I don't want to say Android is better, but after 6 years in the Apple ecosystem I have the feeling I need to see something different and see which I like better. Thank you for the video.
I'm sorry but NO1 in the world gets 2 days battery out of the S24 ultra I'm not a massively heavy user and I get 1 full day with usually 15 % left yo must basically switch your S24 ultra on and not use it to get 2 full days out of it
No phone ever last 2 days for me. Using the 15 pro max right know. So if you get that. And get just 1 day on the fold 6, for me it wouldn’t keep up 1 day😂😂
I've owned two of the six Samsung Galaxy Folds, with a third on the way. Over the years, I've had the Galaxy 6, 7, 8, 9, and currently, the 24 Ultra. Despite having these great phones, I still default to my iPhone for simple tasks like calls, texts, and audio playback. However, for everything else, I used my Fold 4 for two years until its warranty expired, prompting me to upgrade. If you can afford it, foldables are by far the most enjoyable devices for daily use. For me, it's the ability to read and scroll through two feeds simultaneously that's so satisfying. The 24 Ultra has a massive screen, but it doesn't compare to a Fold.
It absolutely does not "require" you to carry a second phone (or secondary camera, for that matter). If you absolutely must have a long-range telephoto camera, just get a compact zoom point and shoot, which will be far better than any phone camera anyway.
I want to switch back to android after 3 years of using iPhone, now that Luma fusion is available for android. I can have my iPhone and iPad mini all in one device instead of switching back and forth while editing
Are you a foldable phone convert? If so, what did it for you?
I wish I had the money to get one
I am, switched from iPhone 15 Pro Max🎉
I tried the Z fold 3, 4 and 5 returned them all and kept with Apple. However, I did my usual, ordered the Z fold 6 and......I am keeping it. Until you hold it and realise Samsung have nailed the "holdability" It becomes a keeper, there is just something spot on with the ergonomics . If you all ge a chance to hold one, you will understand ;-)
I've been with Samsung since S3 release years ago... I've been on mid range phones for the last 5 years, so I felt it was time for a flagship phone... and I'm not disappointed. I love my Z 6 fold
Yea like m fold 5 got a, spigen case with hinge protection and a place for the spen and a stand, the stand is so useful for a foldable, and dropped it with the spen case and it chipped the hinge, so hinge protection is a must for me.
Finally someone that has my same mindset about this phone front screen, it’s a single hand phone! 🎉🎉🎉 that’s so not understood! And it’s a two hands phone unfolded! No other phone does it and I miss the days where phones like iPhone 7 where a one hand phone! With this one you also get a tablet
Yes the on handed operation is amazing then when you want it it’s freakin’ huge and you have a pen it’s out of this world 🌎
👍👍
This Fold 6 is my first foldable and I can't put it down 😂
@@eroc162able me too it's amazing 😂
I totally agree! When folded, you can do everything just what a regular bar phone does. When unfolded, it means serious business! Best productivity phone! ❤
@mr.t8830 the ability to hold it with one hand is fantastic because you get a good grip on the phone while you do what you have to do. I thing everyone forgot about that. Who wants to drop a $1900 phone..
You have the voice of someone who is very kind and this is a lovely review 🎉
That's a lovely thing to say.
@@MarkEllisReviews Truth, you come across as the type of person who would give others understanding and empathy. Also that you are a glass half full person, not half empty. Wish everyone could be this kind and positive 👏
I think the price is worth it.
You got phone mini tablet and Dex you got something same as Chromebook or a little better. For pro work you need something better but for casual tasks and emails.
It’s not the best phone experience (screen width) not best tablet (square design not great for some content) Dex is not a computer replacement for pros. But put it all together it’s a really great piece of technology.
No headset jack.
Well I was an iPhone users for 15 years the only thing I can say from just moving to Android and the Zfold 6 pre ordered ultra watch also, now over a week in and WOW WOW WOW love it productivity powerhouse, that looks modern same as the ultra watch, looks like an Apple Watch my arse, anyone who thinks that needs an eye test, just because it has the same looking band that’s about it, interesting exciting different to anything, All,I need is this and when they upgrade and battery cameras it’s all just going to get better, apple is about 10,years behind Samsung at this moment in time.
I totally agree! When folded, you can do
everything just what a regular bar phone
does. When unfolded, it means serious
business! Best productivity phone!
True. Samsung ultra watch looks heavily inspired from panerai and laurent ferrier watches. But i can't fathom people comparing it will apple.
I am a iPhone user and still will be but today I’m getting the Z Fold 6, looking forward to using it. Thanks for your review it’s great and yes we pronounce the Z as zed too lmao not Zeee
I didn't think about the one handedness until you said it, but yes, it is handy when I'm holding onto my kid on the train while reading the news on my phone.
I will be moving from my iPhone 15 pro to this fold 6 tomorrow and I have had iPhones for over 10 years now so fingers crossed 🤞🏻
How is it going ? I get mine tomorrow
Agreed that the camera needs 5x optical. I used to use that to identify birds with the 50x digital zoom on my Note 20 Ultra. Having only 30x digital zoom instead of the 50x and 100x zooms available on other phone cameras is just not right for a flagship phone.
I am in the same boat , switched to s24U from iphone15pm and now to Fold6. I love it but miss the battery and better zoom.
The cover screen has been perfect , after so many years I can use my phone single handed. Feels compact to carry as well.
I've had it since launch day, the battery is my biggest gripe. However, when you consider you have a multitasking device operating at such a high level that is a tablet then its worth the trade off. The screen is simply phenomenal, I don't notice the crease at all because the brightness of the screen. I love it, when I see other devices now I'm questioning why I didn't go to a fold sooner.
I'm not a "Samsung" person but I did use the Z(ed) Fold 6 briefly and I did love the hardware. It does, like you said, feel very premium, as it should given the price. The hinge for me was one of the standout features in making it feel premium and expensive. It's smooth and you can really tell it's well made, confident inspiring when opening and closing the device.
Another thing I found surprising, for me that is, is the inside display UTG feel was a lot closer to regular glass like you'd find on the cover display than in previous Fold versions and that feel was one of my biggest pet peeves with foldable phones in general not to mention the smudges and general plasticy look of UTG on foldables.
I came away really impressed and if I was into Samsung phones, granted it's a lot of money and some of the Chinese alternatives have it beat in other key areas but here in the US, those alternatives for most are not a smart choice for many reasons even if you were to go to the trouble of importing one so for many of us here it's between the Z Fold, the Pixel Fold(able) and the OnePlus Open.
Personally I am a Pixel fan and depending on how good the 9 Pro Fold turns out, if the hardware is as premium in the hand as the Z Fold 6, I may overlook the camera deficiencies compared to the 9 Pro XL and get the 9 Pro Fold instead.
Yes, you're one of the few who noticed! The plastic screen was improved tremendously. Samsung, per usual, did not advertise this well, but there is a video on TH-cam explaining. Samsung added a new type of plastic that allowes them to remove some layers that were previously necessary.
@@solomonhilliard5357 Yeah I did hear about this additional layer that Samsung added as well on the 6 over the 5 but yeah not sure why Samsung didn't officially make any mention of this. When you do observe the inner display closely though under some light, it still has that UTG characteristic wavy not completely flat glass look but at least feel wise it's a lot better so at least Samsung is making progress here. If someone said the Z Fold 6 was made by Google and running Pixel software instead of OneUI, I would definitely be serious about getting it though, I loved the hardware that much. I am spoiled though with my Pixel 8 Pro's camera hardware though which is one of my biggest holdups for considering a foldable aside from price.
@ArthurZakaryan23 th-cam.com/video/z8dDN6MkU0Y/w-d-xo.htmlsi=i6RgrSsH30aosALe
This video was their only mention of it AFAIK. The first plastic touch screens, which showed up 20 years ago, could not register a finger press. You had to use a stylus. We've come a long way, and it they can improve plastic screen
further I think both screens should be plastic, that would save weight which could be shifted to a bigger battery.
@@solomonhilliard5357 You may be talking about resistive screens from the late 90s/early 2000s in PDAs for example which I owned a few of like the Windows CE powered HP iPaq's or Palm Pilots and yeah those screens were no fun but while yes those were indeed plasticy, they didn't have the wavy construction you see in UTG based foldables of today, they were mostly a matte construction that required a very thin/fine stylus to be able to do anything on.
I have used iPhones and Samsung Galaxy S phones off and on for years and I have the iPhone 14 Pro Max right now I’m going to wait to see what I think of the iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max and then decide if I want to get one of those or the Fold 6
Love the wallpaper in your thumbnail, where'd you find it? 😜
Pretty good & fair summary. I rarely need "great" zoom so the camera has been great for me... but 💯 agree with the battery. I'm hoping it improves as it learns my usage.
I got the 1 tb white version coming from the iPhone user for the last 15 years… It’s been good transition so far. (As I write this on my iPad)
Nice wallpaper on the thumbnail… where did you get it from?
Finally someone recognized that the cover screen is narrow enough for one handed use, and it's exactly why I opted for the fold over other models
I’m converting from a 15 pro max. I have to do all sorts of gymnastics to use the phone. I am excited for my fold 6 coming tomorrow
Same here. I love screen size
Yes, we have a one hand mode and a two hand mode. If they make the cover screen Ultra sized, as many reviewers are demanding, we'll only have two hand modes
Cool looking phone. I am not a folding phone person . Great video!!
Hi Mark. Liked your review! I have followed a very similar trajectory to you. Used iPhones for years. Bought the S24 Ultra when it came out, now bought the Z Fold 6. 😊
The cases you mentioned looked great. Already ordered a Pitaka case, but if that doesn’t work out, will try one of those. Look forward to following your journey in the world of Samsung.
hey Mark, I tested the device in a store and I was really impressed! But... me and my family members are pretty deep into the Apple eco system (iPhone + iPad and some watches). Would you advise me to switch to the Fold 6 coming from iPhone 15 Pro (not the Max)? Camera performance is pretty important to me. But I'm really eager to give that foldable experience a try.
Having been on the fold 3 for the past few years, i was very happy with it overall but the screen was definitely too narrow and cramped for those times when you just need to do something. Coming from that you really can feel the additional width on the fold 6, it never feels cramped, so it was a badly needed improvement, imo.
I too came from an iPhone 15 pro max to the s24 ultra and now to the fold 6. So far I really like the versatility. It replaces my tablet too for my note taking in one note. But for some reason I still struggle sometimes woth the keyboard on android and the auto correct doesn't seem as refined as Apple. My experience.
I love my z fold 4 but im going to upgrade. However I do also have the i phone 14 pro ( my whole family has iphone so..yeah 😅) My galaxy z fold is my vacation phone, and i use it for on the go homework 👍🏾
iPhone user since the iPhone 3G and planning to use the fold 6, I have a question for every Samsung fold user, do you have an useful use for the s-pen and if so, do you use it on the daily basis? I’m still hesitant to jump over to Samsung due to find my iPhone, iMessages and FaceTime, so please I’m asking for any advice or help.
Just order my first fold be here next week
I would like to go back to a Fold because I really enjoyed having a Fold 3 and 4, but the cost is prohibitive at the moment, the camera system is kind of funky although if I'm not doing a lot of zooming in it might be fine. I guess I'm now spoiled by the S24U and what it does for me on a regular basis.
Great video and I'm looking forward to see what the Pixel 9 Pro Fold brings to the table.
The lack of zoom was a major miscalculation by Samsung. I think they tried to keep hardware costs down and rely on AI for image correction, but there's just no replacement for glassware in photography. I still plan to get the F6 over the S24U as I got too used to Fold functions but I will admit it was a harder decision this time.
Getting mine tomorrow px s24 ultra
I ended up buying another s24 ultra as I missed that gorgeous screen and cameras still have the flip 6 which I'll probably send back
Hi, Not about foldable phone, but just a quick question. Will we see more Garmin content as you said earlier?
Is it worth moving from a fold 5 to fold 6?
I hate when complain about the $2000 price point and the camera not being the best out. 1. You’re getting a phone + a tablet in one, each of those individually is nearing $1000 and up. 2. It’s a phone meant for a certain type of work oriented person that needs the different devices in different situations, the camera is plenty good enough for the average consumer especially when 9/10 times the content you post will be lowered in quality or watch in lower quality so who really cares? I think anybody who likes cool things and enjoys both a phone and a tablet will enjoy this phone no matter what.
You make some great points, and I agree it'll work for a lot of people. But for me, personally, it needs that 5x optical to finish it off - it should be there.
I have the fold y and it's amazing.
Just like you I went for the Zed FOLD 6 from the S24 ULTRA.. But unlike you I am not an Apple "sheep" or better to say I am completly a Samsung person, from the S1, S2, S5, S7&7edge, S9+, NOTE 9, NOTE 10+, S24 ULTRA and now the Z FOLD 6 I had a lot of Samsung devices.. I think that after such a timeline I have a good perception of the Samsung way of inovation and I can say that this FOLD 6 is a solid milestone and everyone that is lookin to buy a device that will last him for years then this the one to go with..
P.S.
Colsed it has the best one handed usability and opened is has such a nice tab format that you have all the daily needs sorted with the FOLD 6..
Excellent take on AI! I concur my ZFold 5 is very nice. But my brother just got the Fold 6, so I'm hella jealous.
Great review as always. I have a fold 6 and the week i used it was great but... It's in my tech drawer. It's a great device but...we gotta get you a OnePlus Open my friend. That's what my sim went back into.
Yeah lot of good foldables out right now now. But it's a preference for me. I love Samsung phones and other Samsung tech products. The OPO is a sweet phone as well.
@@tafb94force29 If you dig it? Then that's awesome.
Peak smartphone. Peak Samsung.
I really couldn't pay 1800 plus for a phone that has worse cameras, I'm going to get s24 ultra or iPhone 16 pro max, I'm just holding back first to see what apple is doing this year with there phones
They can win at this game, they can make 2 versions of the fold, very simple :) those who are happy with the current size will buy that and those who want the bigger version will buy the bigger one! However, they need to sort these shit prices out 😄cos a bigger version would be even more ridiculously priced. I just got a Fold 6 for £1060 on Ebay, price on the private market drops so fast for new Samsung releases (and any android phone for that matter), absolutely no chance im paying 1700/1800 quid for a phone 😄
Thanks Much!
does the white of the phone gets dirty after a time of usage ?
Every year since the first fold I've wanted one, but the price tag is crazy. I keep hoping the price will go down, but it's the opposite.
Same, we need to just save now, keep our current phone for one more year. Then when fold 7 comes out we should be able to purchase it
You can buy an older one brand new. I got a fold 4 for around 850 dollars brand new, even the production date was april 2023 after fold 5 came out.
But be careful with samsung pwm if you are prone to headaches.
@@teddy98100 Are you happy with buying the Fold 4 knowing there's a better model for sale?
@@xxscottvv I mean, there is always going to be a better model. And to be frank the difference between fold 4, 5 and 6 is not that big :))).
I don't see myself going back to a regular slab phone. I have an iPhone 15 Pro Max on my main line and a fold on my work line. I barely use my iPhone. I've had the iPhone for 10 months and only have a total of 77 charge cycles on the battery. That shows you how little I use it compared to my folds.
how great is the difference between the 15 pro max and fold 6, in your opinion?
@@cobie_ completely different. Completely incomparable. One is a regular slab phone that runs on iOS and one is a foldable that runs on Android. iPhone has better cameras, better battery life and a brighter screen though.
@@Markus56165 thanks for the quick response
I guess it is not only the millimeters in with but also the not rounded corners, that make the screens more useful... I had a Fold here for a couple of days, but I don't see a place for it in my life...
Sir, did you record this video with an ipad mini? or is that where your script is
It's where my notes are ;)
I've owned 4 folds. The Z fold 2, 4, then the OnePlus Open and now the Z Fold 6. The OnePlus Open is probably the best overall. The only reason I bought the Z Fold 6 was for future trade in value. Samsung is king of Android in terms of retaining value for trade in. With that being said, the OnePlus Open screens are bigger, less crease, much bigger battery and 3 times faster charging and the cameras are way better. Also, multitasking on the Open is the best of any foldable. The Z Fold 6 is very well built. I really like the design and the strength of the hinge. I also prefer the camera layout versus the Open. Samsung really needs to be held accountable for not keeping up with other manufacturers in terms of hardware improvement. Not the build, but everything else. OnePlus and other manufacturers have much better cameras, batteries, charging, etc. Samsung barely made any changes at all and increased the price. OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi, Honor all have much better specs and they're thinner and most of all CHEAPER.
Hey Mark. Samsung figured out their strategy from Apple. Make a great product and refine it over several years with minimum updates for the general mass consumer market fans. Iphones dominant the market worldwide overall in spite of no real new innovations. Average people just care enough about the latest specs. Just an great device that works. Samsung adopted that business strategy. They dominate the Android market. I believe Samsung only sees Apple as a worthy competitor. Just a thought. Cheers my friend.
@@tafb94force29 while I get you POV. I don't think it should apply to Samsung. Apple doesn't have any competitors on iOS. Samsung has many competitors with Android. Even Apple makes changes to cameras/batteries/hardware most years. Samsung hasn't upgraded the battery or main/telephoto lenses in 3 years! Samsungs Folds are only the top seller in terms of folds in the US. The rest of the world buys other foldables because they're ALL better. Outside of Dex, Samsung doesn't offer anything that's best in class... Yet they charge the most. If you're okay with this, that's fine. But many, MANY aren't. Including the collective view of most reviewers. Almost every publication and or review video slams Samsung for resting on their laurels.
I just bought me an Honor V2 and I am impressed!!Slimmer than Z fold 6 and OnePlus,Fast charging, perfect size unfolded and for only $1200!
@@Markus56165 Yes I should have mentioned in the US for Samsung. Reviewers get phones every year so I can understand they will be disappointed with no wow factor year after year. But the average buyer coming from an older galaxy s or z series are going to want the newest device when it's time for them to upgrade. They just won't care enough about camera battery upgrades. I think again Samsung makes a great refined device year over year. They are going to update significantly when it's time to change based on the business strategy I mentioned. Maybe fold 7 will have an overhaul but it could be the fold 9. Either way Samsung is going to be one of the top Android OEM
@@nestorpujols2919 That's a great device and deal you got. For me my preference is and will always be Samsung. Good everyone has so many great choices.
stick an s pen in and id consider it
Here is my take on the new Fold 6.
**Pros**
1) Big screen
2) Lightweight and compact
3) More luxurious feeling than the Ultra series
**Cons**
1) Average battery life
2) Average camera
3) Durability is always a question because some Folds last long and some Folds last just 10 to 12 months
4) Expensive price
5) Not having a built-in S Pen is debatable, but for the price, I guess the Fold deserves an inbuilt S Pen.
If you look at the pros and cons list, it is evident that the cons outweigh the pros, but still, there is something about the Fold or folding tech that brings people around.
My Fold 4 broke down in about 14 months even though I did not drop it once, and then I went to buy the S24 Ultra. But there is always a side of me lurking, again, to buy a Fold, but being expensive, I am a bit hesitant to buy the Fold at present.
My fold 4 stopped opening fully so I got the s24 ultra.
I traded in my fold 4 for the 6.
Now I don't touch my ultra.
It's just so nice
I’d love one but I have a question: are you not worried about the screen braking after 1-2 years? I saw on the web lots of people complaining about 2 things related with the inner screen display: the film protection peeling off and/or bubbling and the screen getting black lines/spots. What’s your take on this and your experience? I have never had a foldable phone but now I am thinking about getting the z fold 6 or the magic v2 or v3.
The screen protector is a consumable just like on any other phone. It can be replaced or simply removed.
Breaking hasn't been an issue since the Fold 4, really. That said, that's what Samsung Care+ is for (or device insurance on your credit card or equivalent).
I work in a warehouse and have had folds since ZF4. I never had an issue. All I have is the samsung cases, so the hinge isn't even protected.
@@kevinerosa thank you pal!
I think that the Fold6 will not sway too many people towards the Galaxy Fold and likely target fans of the device upgrading to the newest version. There is nothing making me say wow compared to the Fold5 this is cool. I have no problem with that-for Samsung Fold lovers and hopefullly just a bit more usable.
For me, the £1800-2000 price is a joke as I would rather spend that on an iPhone 15PM and an 11-inch M4 iPad Pro. Two devices but a far superior tablet and a better smartphone (camera, display aspect ratio, chip, etc) and together ATM I can get both for under £2000. I have no issue carrying two devices around on a working day; in fact I usually carry three, my laptop as well, to cover all scenarios.
So, good try, but for me, an easy pass…thanks!😊
This phone does more than anyone ipad.
You're also paying for the convenience of not having to carry 2 huge devices.
@@jd2161 yes a lot of people trending towards an all in one device despite the fact that it is almost certainly a compromise and for me, someone who never wants to be left without the right tools I do not care about carrying more than one device and I’ve been doing it for 25 years or more and it hasn’t been a problem.
I almost bought one. My problem was the inner screen was too small. I want a foldable ipad mini!
Zee, ty for the video. :)
I just discovered you - Where have you been all this time??
Right here!
@@MarkEllisReviews This review has been the most useful review I seen in the past month because one small detail. What you said about using the phone in one hand. as a parent I didn't realize how frustrating it was to try to text while my boys was trying to get my attention and this is the only reason I was not sure about this phone.
P.S the editing and the way you review the products are amazing! keep with the great work 🔥🔥
Means a lot - thank you. Just shared your comment with the team on Slack 👍
I really wanted to keep the Z folding sixx but the battery just doesn't do the phone justice. I missed the s24 battery life and faster charging.
If the zed folded sixxx had the 45w charging maybe but that 25w with the smaller battery and the drain I had to return it
Oh No Mark is changing again 😂😂😂
Coming in September: iPhone 16 Pro Max Review: I Switched!
Possibly. Although I think the iPhone is going to be my second phone going forward, as explained in the video.
@@MarkEllisReviews here in the US, RCS coming to the iPhone should really help w the green vs blue bubble thing; etc.
😂
I like it a lot and the refinements area all very nice and draw me towards the phone that much more. Having said that, I've seen too many examples of that internal screen breaking and falling apart after a while and that's not something I will ever want to deal with. I'm also a massive pen user so not having a storage slot for the pen forces my hand towards the S24 Ultra. Add in better cameras and the Fold loses to the S24 Ultra for now.
Mark, really like your style of presentations but I’m getting so confused at your recent changes. Going from the iPhone to 24 Ultra recently was understandable. It’s a great phone. (Some years ago I also moved from the then current iPhone flagship to the Samsung flagship phone but moved back after I couldn't integrate it well enough to my Mac and iPad) However you now say you’re going to change to the Fold 6. Then you say you’re going to keep on carrying the 24 Ultra as well as the camera system on the Fold 6 doesn’t cut it.. So actually you’ve gone from the iPhone to two separate and equally expensive cameras and become a walking electronics store. Doesn’t sound like either are what you’re actually lookiing for. Perhaps if Apple deliver on the foldable phone you will fold back into Apple? Just a thought.
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To be honest. The apple camera just isn’t good enough now. I will say for photo editing the S24 ultra is so much better. In the 50-200 mega pixel modes I can get such great detail to make beautiful photos, or erase backgrounds etc… all I want is apple to work on is better cameras for the real editors.
A lot of this is for content, mate - as I've always said, my use case and user behaviour is vastly different to regular consumers, just like every tech TH-camr. Although, to clarify, as noted in the video, I'll be using the iPhone as my secondary device now - not the S24 Ultra.
Samsung is all hype, 1 star.
I'm planning on getting the Samsung galaxy z fold 6 but what's the difference between the z fold 5
Square edges, square corners, newer chip, better low-light ultrawide camera, brighter screens. That's about it, practically speaking.
If you can get a great deal on a 6, go for it. If you can't, but you can find a well discounted 5, just get the 5. It's wonderful.
I feel like the tech isn't here yet when the battery is better and the phone is more durable then maybe id consider it but that will probably be the fold 10
Obviously, just random guess
Years ago the bike industry was on its knees. Then someone invented the hybrid mountain bike and the rest is history
Ditto for the car industry until the SUV came along
Now it’s happening for the smart phone. Will this move last ? Who knows but I’ll stick to my iPhone Pro Max. Plenty big enough for me otherwise I’ll carry my iPad mini with me
However, for those that love them and can bare the ridiculous cost in their stride then fill your boots. Only time Wii tell but quality review as always
I dont know man , i recently tested Honor v2 fold, way more thinner ,...verry thin , like, crazy, folded screen is normal, unfolded is bigger than z fold's , that hinge where the crease is way less noticeble , it pops open like a spring system when you open it , i've been a samsung/apple fan for years now ,since galaxy s2 ,BUT ....hear me out ,that Honor v2 , is crazy ...
Wish I could afford it. But that's money and my phone works ha
Have you tried using android auto with this phone? if yes, how was your experience?
On mine when I swipe up from the bottom right it goes back to the home page instead of one page like my fold 4 did
Way too much money for a device for an average person. Wish people would stop paying these prices so they’d have to try to decrease te price instead of going up and up every year!
There is no crease on honor magic v3
Wider display… They're reserving that for the next market.
Does it have an s pen? I'm not getting that big ass phone unless I know it comes with an s pen. That's the only thing for me
Yes, but you have to buy one separately. It’s not included with the phone in the box.
Very nice video
Waiting on what Google Fold looks like
Me too!
s24 user change to fold 6 not come back
What about using it instead of a galaxy tab using a pen for note taking? Have anyone tried it?
The screen is 3mm bigger less bezels
Stay on the s24 ultra much better
I have the fold 6 love it. U can see the line in the screen, but personally, when I'm watching stuff you can't see it at all. The battery is dog shit tho. Won't make a whole day which for 2k is a joke
$2000 and the camera is not their best? Are they kidding?😢
folds aren't focused towards cameras
Cameras? Lmao tf
For any normal person, the cameras capture great shots
Foldable phones aren't cheap.
@@samjaiwin they are. You're broke
Z fold 6 you mean right
That's what I said.
@@MarkEllisReviews ok
Only wished the Banks had MagSafe. Pitaka too expensive
"This is not a review." Yet, it sounds like a review to me. 😂
When did I say it was "not a review"?
I switched from the iPhone 13 Pro Max to the z fold 6.Why? On Apple it is the tiny things that make me crazy. They don't want to make the perfect product. They want to make a good product, so you still buy their other Apple products. Why is there no multi user on the iPad? Why is there no Dex on the iPhone? Why does the iPhone pro max does not take the advantage of the big screen and allow for mutli-tasking or even horizontal use of Mail with the folder pane on the left side? Why can you put a sim card into the iPad Mini, but not use it for phone calls? Why is the file transfer on iPad/iPhone to/from external devices still so crappy? Why does Apple threat the EU, NOT to bring AI to Europe? The last one was the final kick to switch back to Android. I don't want to say Android is better, but after 6 years in the Apple ecosystem I have the feeling I need to see something different and see which I like better. Thank you for the video.
S24U for the W
Till samsung fold cant justice the price is mad
zed in your country? where are you from?
The UK.
The zed fold 6 😅
Correct.
Great video! - first comment.
why this guy is only reviewing the case
I'm sorry but NO1 in the world gets 2 days battery out of the S24 ultra I'm not a massively heavy user and I get 1 full day with usually 15 % left yo must basically switch your S24 ultra on and not use it to get 2 full days out of it
No phone ever last 2 days for me. Using the 15 pro max right know.
So if you get that. And get just 1 day on the fold 6, for me it wouldn’t keep up 1 day😂😂
Same here! I don't know what people do with their phones but mines are always a charge every day phone.
I'll get this and tab s10 ultra once it comes out
In other words, Z Fold5 and 6 are the same phones.
I've owned two of the six Samsung Galaxy Folds, with a third on the way. Over the years, I've had the Galaxy 6, 7, 8, 9, and currently, the 24 Ultra.
Despite having these great phones, I still default to my iPhone for simple tasks like calls, texts, and audio playback.
However, for everything else, I used my Fold 4 for two years until its warranty expired, prompting me to upgrade. If you can afford it, foldables are by far the most enjoyable devices for daily use. For me, it's the ability to read and scroll through two feeds simultaneously that's so satisfying. The 24 Ultra has a massive screen, but it doesn't compare to a Fold.
£2000 for a phone that requires you to carry a 2nd phone ???!!!! Who’s going to do that ???
_Very_ few people. But a great many people will make it their main and only phone.
It absolutely does not "require" you to carry a second phone (or secondary camera, for that matter). If you absolutely must have a long-range telephoto camera, just get a compact zoom point and shoot, which will be far better than any phone camera anyway.
It's going to take apple to come out with their fold for Samsung to do better
I want to switch back to android after 3 years of using iPhone, now that Luma fusion is available for android. I can have my iPhone and iPad mini all in one device instead of switching back and forth while editing
Can you send me your S24? 😂
Lord Zed lol
No magsafe on banks cases crap cases