Google Pixel Fold Review 1 Year Later: The Good, Bad, and Ugly.

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  • The Google Pixel Fold is almost one year old and for better or worse it's been an OK phone, with a lot of mistakes. BUY PIXEL FOLD HERE! amzn.to/44p9CKt (affiliate)
    Google screwed up a lot of things with the Pixel Fold, from using the Tensor G2 and older hardware and charging $1799. Most poeple liked the front screen experience, but that was about it. However, hopefully for the Pixel Fold 2 they learned some lessons and make a better phone.
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  • @TechOdyssey
    @TechOdyssey  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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  • @CeddyJP
    @CeddyJP หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Had mine for a few months love it honestly despite shortcomings. My experience has been great coming from my pixel pro 6 it stands out and it's different. Battery life lasts all day easy I have no complaints honestly

  • @peterheemskerk3182
    @peterheemskerk3182 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I’m absolutely loving my Pixel Fold. I’m primarily an iPhone guy but haven’t put my main sim in the 15 Pro Max for months. The form factor is perfect for me and
    I get fantastic battery life.
    As far as the tensor G2 goes it does exactly as I need it to be, no complaints.
    I’ve got about 15 cases but the best case is the Google official case.
    Unfortunately it’s not available in Australia so I had to import it for $2800, so hopefully the Fold 2 will be available here.

  • @matesims23
    @matesims23 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    First foldable i had was the Z Fold 3 and i hated the outer screen. Second i got was a Duo 1 and loved it minus the camera. Now I have the Pixel Fold and am 100% happy. Perfect form factor for me

  • @WaffleusRex
    @WaffleusRex หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I have it. I like it. It's the closest I'm getting to a Surface Duo 3. However, I'm still upgrading it for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, especially if it has stylus support and one that's small like the S Pen.

  • @bonezj117
    @bonezj117 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    What should happen is as an apology to all the the Google fold owners, they should give a bigger incentive if you are trading it a fold for more money on a pixel phone too

  • @toddmianulli9393
    @toddmianulli9393 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    The Pixel Fold is my favorite phone this past year...I had and returned both the Oneplus Open and the Fold 4, I love the form factor of the pixel fold and if they change the dimensions of the Pixel Fold 2 then I will pass. Gonna keep this one for the supported life of the device.

    • @Maxx134a
      @Maxx134a 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Me too exactly. Both Samsung & OnePlus have miserably narrow front screens. Pixel Fold just the best. Now with Android 15 beta have "app pairs" natively.

  • @BrandonEht
    @BrandonEht 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I don't understand Google's smartphone team at all. You nailed it, it needs better parts. The same thing can be said about the Pixel Pro range. Maybe Google should just go back to the Nexus era and use an OEM that knows what the hell they're doing.

  • @Win7Fan
    @Win7Fan วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm thinking of getting one second hand selling for about less than 800 dollars with a fingerprint issue after the A14 update based on the listing, but I think it still need convincing if it's worth getting at this time. Any inputs would be great thanks

  • @bryanconyers7970
    @bryanconyers7970 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Traded mine in for the ZF5. Best decision ever. Google has a long way to go on the fold!

    • @anymeans82
      @anymeans82 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Dummy

  • @CarlosMedina-oc2yg
    @CarlosMedina-oc2yg หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I got rid of my galaxy fold 5 for the pixel . Wow great device . Reminds me of the Microsoft duo the way it sits in your hand.

  • @jasonbaker5430
    @jasonbaker5430 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A nonfolding phone that was the size of that outer screen would be pretty cool.

  • @larnellthoms7338
    @larnellthoms7338 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just got the 512gb on ebay for 650 ... was that a good deal, I use a phone casually and wanted a small tablet experience in one device

  • @brandonkiick2121
    @brandonkiick2121 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It's a shame they are getting rid of this form factor. I have OnePlus, fold 4 and my fav is pixel fold. Love it. I would buy in a heart beat if they kept this form and fixed all the other stuff.

  • @TrailBlazer5280
    @TrailBlazer5280 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I actually love how wide the main screen is, thats THE selling point compared to other flip phones for me. Right now its too expensive still so maybe after teh 2 comes out. They say the 2 will have a thinner outer screen, im not ok with that. just a stupid design idea from Samsung people don't want a sliver phone. so we shall see but im liking Googles designs most of the folding phones

  • @LooseCann0n45
    @LooseCann0n45 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Yes I agree with everything you said. Except the battery issue, I've had great battery life with this phone.and it doesn't get hot. And for $1799 yeah that's bad.

  • @Dk-qf8dd
    @Dk-qf8dd 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    With all the reviews, I skipped the Pixel Fold. Checked out the Fold 5 and 1+ and found both were very heavy and thick. Went with the V2. The V2 isn’t perfect but in hand it feels great.

  • @abcdelicious4420
    @abcdelicious4420 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the video, I bought this when it first came out & yes it was OVERPRICED. But overall I enjoyed it for the outer screen when it was folded, the UI, and the camera. However, for me it was just too heavy/unwieldy especially when you compared it to the Honor Magic V2(my back-up device). I was hoping the Pixel Fold 2 would be lighter, decrease the bezels on the inside of the phone when unfolded and put the flagship cameras on this, but according to rumors it sounds like they are going to go with the taller, thinner profile which is too bad. I ended getting a Vivo X Fold 3 Pro and selling my Pixel Fold.
    Samsung definitely has to do something different with the Fold 6 and I am looking forward to the Pixel Fold 2 because Huawei, OPPO, Vivo, Xiaomi are killing it hardware wise. I definitely don't see myself ever going back to a normal candybar phone again. 📱📱❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @jeremyjoelrivera
    @jeremyjoelrivera 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Iphone user who switch to fold as primary for like 6 months now. Trading my 7 Pro for it saved 400$. Ehhh but on a good note phone works amazing for watching content and gaming, social media and multitasking. No overheating. Yes the battery life could be better but i get about 8-9 hours . Deff should of got the 8 pro but im waiting on the 9pro. Even tho that s24 silver one is everything that i want... Im holding off biting my buying finger . I think eventually I'ma end up switching back to an iphone again and getting an ipad mini for the fold experience. Apple got me man .. especially now that emulation is a thing.

  • @JV-ei4rz
    @JV-ei4rz หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Thank you for being an unbiased reviewer, very disappointed in others like MKBHD recently

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. I appreciate it. What’s wrong with MKBHD?

    • @JoshuaBrown-is8fb
      @JoshuaBrown-is8fb หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      MKBHD reviews tech as is from a consumer perspective. If a device is bad and reviewers say it’s good.. do you really think they’d (the reviewers) would be relevant on TH-cam anymore. Yes the Pixel Fold has gotten better since launch but you can’t base a review on “promised” future patches. Reviews are based in real time as is when the reviewer has the device in hand. Because that’s the experience you’re getting and going to experience out of the box.

    • @KHuyPh
      @KHuyPh หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      ​@@JoshuaBrown-is8fbI see what you're saying. From what I remember, I believe MKBHD overall gave a positive review of the Pixel Fold despite its many weaknesses. But I don't think he's trying to make a bad product seem good because he's some "corrupt" TH-camr who wants to please these companies. He's been pretty transparent (especially lately) with his stance that if a product is good or bad, then he'll call it how he sees it. While I don't agree with his overall positive assessment of the Fold, it's probably nothing more than a difference of opinion rather than some sort of ploy of his to stay relevant on TH-cam.

    • @ViciousFirearms
      @ViciousFirearms 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Huh? I thought MKBHD was catching some flak recently for being TOO unbiased with some of his more recent reviews??

    • @marioherrerajr5293
      @marioherrerajr5293 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Recently got mine for $700 and really have no complaints... But I would've never got it for full price.

  • @TechBytes2021
    @TechBytes2021 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    They need to add stylus support. I feel any foldable should have a stylus which is why I went with the Fold 5

  • @android7764
    @android7764 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I bought the fold but I'm definitely trading it in for what's coming out at Google I/o. I think it was a great concept device but I'm ready for the next step. Definitely hoping for an upgraded chip 🙏

    • @cooliipie
      @cooliipie 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Nothing at Google io 😂

    • @android7764
      @android7764 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@cooliipie I'm so pissed. The fall release of products better be f****** kicking this year!

  • @fightnight14
    @fightnight14 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    It’s weird to have a cheaper phone that has Tensor G3 but this $1800 phone has the older G2. Google should wait! And I think they are now

  • @SuperDarktide
    @SuperDarktide 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I love my pixel fold. I actually think it's amazing.

  • @warrenmcclure7819
    @warrenmcclure7819 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've had mine for about a month. Bought it open box from Best buy for like $1200.00 in new condition. So far love it but totally agree with you about the price of it. At $1800.00 it's a ripoff not only because of the G2 but 12GB ram and only 256GB storage, like come on Google. I think if they were to at least come out with something like a G2.5 that has 16GB ram and/or make the CPU more efficient that would've help

  • @user-lm3ll1jp7f
    @user-lm3ll1jp7f 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Have you tried GrapheneOS on the Pixel Fold?

  • @Angelcee492
    @Angelcee492 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I was able to get a like new unit from a third party for $600. It's worth that at minimum lol

  • @marvinbavarian3236
    @marvinbavarian3236 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Miss your content

  • @jwinston7636
    @jwinston7636 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I wanted one but I can't pay that much. I'm kinda cheap.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Understandable. It's very expensive

  • @jsievers
    @jsievers หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was very interested in the pixel fold last year. I was so hyped. But when they announced the price of $1,800. I said oh hell to the no. I just waited for the pix away pro.

  • @fpl_bailey
    @fpl_bailey หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another 1 to the add to the list of why I continue to never buy 1st gen products.

  • @Brian_Lau
    @Brian_Lau 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Tensor 2 overheats for me. Once the tensor 3 was here it became second rate, even on the software front.

  • @marlonjenkins7447
    @marlonjenkins7447 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ive never had any battery issues with my pixel fold. It lasts all day and then some. It blows my z fold 4 out of the water. Battery on z fold is terrible for me. It gets a little warm sometimes but so does my z fold. So i dont understand the problems people are having. Im a pretty heavy user so its great for me. Im not getting the pixel fold 2. I got this because of the size and design. So maybe ill get the one plus 2 if they keep it wider and short like the first one.

  • @Dmonday_81
    @Dmonday_81 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bought a fold and love the form factor and the phone runs nicely, but just the fact that Google put out a phone with a year old chip and then didn’t even care enough about it to give us any of the AI features is like a slap in the face. Most of the Ai features Google offers in the 8 and 8pro aren’t even done on device, so there really isn’t any reason why we couldn’t have at least gotten video boost and all that. The only way I’ll ever consider another fold from Google is if they offer an amazing deal to all of us fold 1 buyers to upgrade to the 2. Otherwise never again!!

  • @JoshuaBrown-is8fb
    @JoshuaBrown-is8fb หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was at a Verizon store today with a friend getting his phone fixed and checking out the Pixel Fold and the Z fold 5. They didn’t even have a working display for the pixel fold just a dummy unit and the z fold 5 is just to narrow to justify buying. Also the sales rep had a pixel fold so I asked him about it. He said he liked it yet it’s clearly sitting in front of him on a wireless charging stand lol 😂 version is pretty pathetic in my opinion. Half of the display units didn’t even function or work to begin with.

  • @fpl_bailey
    @fpl_bailey หลายเดือนก่อน

    Still think the microsoft surface duo form factor is the best....Yes no front screen but still acceptable because its 2 seperate displays.

  • @stephenwhitlock1445
    @stephenwhitlock1445 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's become my daily carry. I like it over the 8pro. The 8pro is my camera phone.

  • @cooliipie
    @cooliipie 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I heard repairs are a nightmare. It's been super easy with Samsung

  • @Maxx134a
    @Maxx134a 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Google going to make a HUGE blunder with the Pixel Fold 2, if rumors are true that they will destroy the perfect aspect ratio, by following OnePlus design with a narrow tall phone.

  • @isahelhernandez
    @isahelhernandez หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really didn’t like the pixel phone. I was so disappointed that I returned it and got an iPhone 15 pro max after 3 generations of pixel. I since then have kept the iPhone and recently bought a pixel 8 as an extra phone for work and was reminded why I used to love the pixels so much!

    • @nestorpujols2919
      @nestorpujols2919 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The Pro Max was a no go for me. It gets too hot to the touch

  • @joe-rm5tg
    @joe-rm5tg หลายเดือนก่อน

    💪💪💪💪💪💪

  • @michaelhowse
    @michaelhowse หลายเดือนก่อน

    They will put the G3 in the Pixel Fold 2. With big companies, if it makes sense, they won't do it. 😂🤣😂

  • @coolisack
    @coolisack 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I swear, if I hear a TH-camr say "camera" one more time. One, more, time.

  • @BrodeeRaney-zl1kf
    @BrodeeRaney-zl1kf หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was the biggest disappointment of 2023, I had the money put aside it’s a shame. Really nice build quality however I’ve seen the older generation with it and it really is a perfect phone for a light usage foldable, the basics and reading books. Just not for most people.

  • @Catalanskrr
    @Catalanskrr 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If the pixel fold 2 won’t be the phone introducing googles newest chip, it will still be a overpriced, outdated phone. I really hope, google gets the fact that their most expensive phone has to have their newest tech inside it.

  • @KingDaDetailer
    @KingDaDetailer 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I might looking into the pixel fold 2 , I'm just tired of Samsung as these bullshit cameras on the fold for the money that we are paying . I've been a Samsung user for decades but I'm getting I er the same bullshit year after year , z fold 6 same cameras as the 5 really

  • @rush48192
    @rush48192 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    All this tenser 2 3 4 100 it just shows you dont need all this power in a phone, aka apple, lets say we have a faster chip or a slightly better camera it is all marketing BS, i still drive the pixel fold because it is a great all around phone, the 2nd will not be so good because google will bend the knee to make the masses happy,

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      How exactly do you think they will make it worse?

  • @YellowKurt
    @YellowKurt 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fix your mic ya goose

  • @abj4962
    @abj4962 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’m not buying that right now lol

  • @amvlabs5339
    @amvlabs5339 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    why do people insist on saying this 899, 799, 1799 bullshit?
    900
    800
    1800
    Something isn't 999,99. it's a THOUSAND DOLLARS.
    That one dollar won't make something a thousand or a hundred dollars less. Ffs

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think you need mental help

  • @jaymarcus4930
    @jaymarcus4930 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That device was completely and totally overpriced. The sad part about it is a lot of people fell for the hype as always. it just like the Samsung fold same thing. These devices are over priced they’re not worth it unless you have money to throw away.

    • @dillonbanks609
      @dillonbanks609 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s why I always wait until the next version comes out or a year later. You can get the phones for 7 to 6 hundred something dollars