Well, finally someone who can compete with Samsung on this market. Competition is always good, hope Samsung will now realize they're not the only one and speed up the innovation in foldables
that xiaomi's foldable phone is not as durable as samsung fold 4 .....looks way more cheaper......it is less durable......it is not even water proof......it doesnt have a proper software for foldable phone...like samsung has........it doesnt even support any stylus......and plus its ui is the worst.........AND THE CONCLUTION IS THAT SAMSUNG GALAXY FOLD 4 IS BEST PERFECT AND PROPER FOLDABLE PHONE
Since it is Xiaomi's second fold phone and Samsung has released their 4th, it seems that Xiaomi is doing pretty well, considering that they did start 2 years late. If given enough time, both companies could make outstanding foldables.
Even though I'm not a Xiaomi fan this phone looks sick. The first foldable phone that seems like something I'd actually want. There's just one question remaining - how good it is in terms of reliability. There has been some major problems with Samsung's foldable screens already I wonder how did they manage solve cracking issues.
I was just having a conversation with my brother about Samsung's and Xiaomi's foldable phones, this is insane timing! Very excited to watch, here we go.
Personally, for me this was one of, if not the best video you've ever made. You were so simple but always on point. The green environment helped a lot as a background, and the lighting was exceptionally good(plus, your puns were better this time)
Lol it’s not a scam, it makes perfect economic sense. It’s just that since majority of us have so many charging bricks accrued from changing smartphones frequently, it just doesn’t make sense for companies to throw in another one in the box. Do note that this trend doesn’t extend to iPads and MacBooks. If this was in 2010, people would definitely riot given how smartphones are still taking off. But now in 2022, most of us have smartphones. Why would we need a new charger given how they can pretty much last forever?
@@damnfreakingsien It does not make sense, you still have to buy a new charger, you're not gonna charge a brand new phone with an old 20w charger. And why still shipping a cable when everybody got 10 at home.
@@damnfreakingsien I'm not going to charge my brand spanking new phone with some old 10W charger, so obviously i will go ahead and buy a suitable charger for my phone and give them more money. It's not about saving the environment or some crap, they just saw an opportunity to make more bucks under the facade of saving the environment. If i am paying a THOUSAND friggin Euros for a phone i damn well better get that charger in the box.
@@invinsible1987 reason - 💰💰🏦💲🤑🤑 I have absolutely no respect for companies that are in on the no charger included scam and even less respect for the ones which mock other companies for something and then end up doing the exact same thing.
Mix fold2 is missing some features that I can ignore. On the otherhand, it is giving some feature which I love: the slimness, the usable size, the fast charging and better Battery. Yet almost 400$ cheaper!!!! So, overall, I think Xiaomi have done a great job. Congratulations Xiaomi.
This guy here does the most objective and informative reviews on tech TH-cam and that is why I like this channel. Everything seems natural and unforced and I never skip parts. No subjective bias, no aggressive marketing towards paid sponsorships and no controversy. Keep up the good work man 😁
Really no bias? Everytime i come across his videos it's always supposed to be a review of a phone which always turns out a comparison to samsung phones lol. And guess what? Samsung always wins🤣
@@metanoia3824idk man when i watch his video i didn't get that, maybe its you who are just interested in those kind of videos? TH-cam algorithm sometimes do that
I wanna see them attempt something like the Z-Flip because it's something I can imagine myself actually using compared to the fold And this already looks promising
It's a cool gimmick but what's the advantage from going to a tiny screen to a normal screen instead of from a normal size screen to a huge screen? Like the Z-flip is way thicker so it won't take less space in your pockets anyways
If you are interested, Huawei made a flip smartphone months ago: The P50 Pocket. There is also the limited edition design with the futuristic (as in avant garde style)designer Iris Van Herpen. I have been wanting to buy this one maybe in a couple of other months now. The price is high but not obnoxious considering the average price tag of any major smartphone (Even if not Apple or Samsung) so it's "normal".
@@leolego2 it actually does. A 6.67" Phone can fit most pockets but awkwardly. A Flip reduces that to almost half because of the reduction of the length and it's thickness is just like a wallet with cash.
@@jansaycon8441 You're right for the mostpart, but I think it's a case much like wireless earbuds where it's not the length/width that counts, but the depth. Because it's so small and fat, it makes a weird protrusion in your pocket. I do think it wouldn't be an actual problem, though.
2:03 that separation at Samsung is not because it is an old system, but it is anti-dust and dirt, if you close the phone, do not press what you have between the screens. I find the Samsung teapot much more practical.
I know this video is ancient by today's content upload schedule standards so Arun will likely never see this comment, but I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the disclaimer at the end for us "looking at the foldable market from a distance and getting tempted" warning us that this probably isn't quite the time to jump in yet. Unbiased reviews make this the best tech channel on TH-cam right now. Big ups Arun!
I'll probably jump ship only after they fix the crease lol. Whats the point of spending so much on a phone that has around half (or even less than that) the lifespan of a normal flagship phone, only because the crease will have issues for sure a few months in.
On the subject of display inefficiency: I wonder if, especially on a clamshell, a folding phone could use an e-ink display - not sufficient for full usage, but for a smaller screen that's pretending to be a smart watch 90% of the time, it might be able to do the trick.
@@lakeland6798 An E-Ink screen is absolutely not bulky at all! The E-ink Screen on my Yotaphone has a thickness of less than 0,5 mm (0,02 inch). It's even a bit Flexible, glued to the curvy glass back. The connection to the mainboard is made by a super thin flexible cable. I'd love to have a modern phone with an E-Ink as the outside or backside screen for always on infomations - like a clock, notifications, graphics or using it in bright sunlight.
Recently bought a zfold 4, I absolutely love it! The angle on the hinge let's you put a cover that protects both inside and out... overall I'm really happy with the purchase
I made the jump from 13 pro max to fold 4. Had a couple of weeks with it now I absolutely love it. Battery is a bit poor compared to my iPhone but I do use the fold a lot more then I did the iPhone
I didnt get a samsung fold until the 2 when i knew it would be much better and now I traded that in for the 4 I love the form factor and the new features. I look forward to seeing what the Z Fold 6 brings.
i cant wait to see what else samsung brings to the Z series, first the Z fold, now the Z flip, who knows that other form factors they could be working on, though i am loving my fold 2
I absolutely love how you built it up all so high and mighty. Only to then bring it crashing back down to earth with the harsh realities of what makes acquiring a phone especially of that size and price point in 2022 where in my opinion personally the Cons outweigh the Pros however each to their own. What you've essentially done Arun is perform a Claude Littner on this video and I absolutely love it!
With all the drawbacks/sacrifice xiaomi had to make for this phone, I do think it is by far the most practical foldable phone in the world. It’s thin enough so I can really use it like a normal phone most of the time, and use it like a tablet when I need to. Maybe it’s just me but I’m all in for the no puncture/notch full display on the inside. Video call with the main camera is pretty ok.
@@deemrick4385 That's a deal breaker for me as well. I just won't be able to get used to a crease that's right in the middle and ruin your viewing experience.
Huawei Mate XS2 has the best form factor on a foldable at the moment. Very user friendly and the case in the box makes it convenient to carry around without worrying about scratching the display. It has a dedicated selfie camera as well as rear cameras and a rear screen that can be used to take selfies/make video calls
The XS & XS2 outward fold are absolutely the best foldables by a long way because they use the simplest solution which always wins the game. They did the inward folding X2 just to show Samsung how inward should be done but they knew the future is outward folding.
@@zadsazhad the protective case that you get in the box covers the back screen when folded, it also flips open to allow the phone to stand horizontally and also makes it easy to carry
I like my fold 4. And the fact then folded it has a narrow screen. About thickness - it does not bother me, and I can put in on a shelf or desk, and it stands by itself, good for me as I always have my phone silenced.
The concept of going through through the history of a product and seeing the evolution is so fun!!. I've been waiting this time to see the Xiaomi Fold. Arun has improved to another level. Kudos to Arun
Finally someone names current shortcomings of this form factor sincerely. I really cannot justify switching to the Fold from my S22 Ultra how ever I wish I could.
I really like the flip but honestly all it does is be smaller on your pocket and make it easier for you to use your main camera for selfies. Big folding phones tho give you a big and a small screen on the same device, much better feature and way less gimmicky imo
Whats the flip for? This type of foldable lets you have a phone and a tablet in one while a flipphone just has a visible hinge in the middle, gets smaller and lets you do selfies with the main cam thats it...
I think the flip design is still an inefficient form factor. Yes it’s legit cool with certain neat tricks and productivity related, but like what Arun said, this is not efficient design. When you’re using it, you’re carrying another unused screen, vice versa. It’s really the same reasoning as a touch screen laptop being inefficient given how most of us will prolly never use the touch screen feature much.
Xiaomis weakness has always been software. They always had great cameras, build quality and specs. I wish they move on to a more purer version of Android or atleast launch a separate line of phones which don't run on MIUI, like they did with the android one program a few years back.
I’ve used mi a1 before, and the software is more cleaner and fells more faster and smoother because its pure android, xiaomi should bring MI A series back
Just got my z fold 4 the other week, my first folding phone. I must say I'm absolutely blown away by the efficiency, productivity, etc that it brings. I will *NEVER* be going back to a regular slab/candy bar phone. 10/10 for the z fold 4!
I love the wider front screen, really makes it more usable, but the lack of a stylus defeats the purpose for me. It would be perfect for something like taking notes in class and studying on the go with that tablet sized screen and then a normal phone for everyday use. Even the cost makes sense when you factor in specs and having to buy a tablet instead. So close, yet so far...
I get what you’re saying as using it as both a phone and a tablet, I actually never considered that that may be why people want it. Imagine having an iPad and iPhone all in one (or a tablet and phone), that would be pretty cool. I carry my iPad with me and my iPhone everywhere, so I don’t relate really to wanting them together, but that’s just because I’ve never considered it.
Fold form factor is nice but I feel like there's a next gen answer that I can't really imagine yet. I'm hoping more competition pushes us toward that next generation faster
Rollable phones are the next thing... Seriously, I probably won't change my current S22 ultra until Samsung makes a good rollable phone. Everything else has drawbacks that aren't worth switching OR they don't make as huge an impact like a rollable phone would make
@@ResonanceHub That's why I bought an S22 Ultra too. It's a true flagship for specs, better than the Fold's downgraded specs. And it's an actual phone, plus the S-pen is cool. Big enough screen for a power-user too
Foldables aren't quite there for me yet, but always tempting. This is a good step forward to me, cannot stand the AR on the front screen of the Samsung and that alone makes it a total non-starter for me.
Foldables seem tempting for me as well, but I just can't justify giving up Apple's integrity when multitasking and working between devices compared to Android. I have various devices, both on Android, Windows and Apple systems, but really, I haven't found anything that can provide me with efficient workflow besides Apple. Which is the stopping factor for me when using a phone, computer or tablet, because I study and work a lot. I can only see foldables as a good alternative for leisure, and it works wonders for that (especially being able to multitask with a bigger screen), but the premium that's charged for buying a foldable just doesn't justify the leisure factor.
I mean both Huawei and xiaomi foldable looked fine off the box before as well. The issue that always came after a month or two was the durability of the phone because of the sacrifices they made to make it look like they beat samsung. Also that internal crease actually looks very clear and visible even on recording like this, which means it's prob worse irl.
as to the size of the outside screen of the z fold, i actually prefer it once i started using it. reminds me of old little iphones. it's so comfortable. plus the gap when closing protects the inner screen from being scratched further by dust or sand.
i got the z fold 4 day one and love it. yeah its a bit chonky and i really only use the full screen for videos but i still like it. it has great performance and is useful in situations you would never expect
Foldables from Chinese companies like Xiaomi, vivo, and OPPO are really competitive and innovative, but all these won't matter if they don't launch globally. 🤷🏽♂️
Maybe not to you, but their massive domestic market is just good enough. Consider that they have more consumers domestically than most of other countries even when combined
I really think Chrome, Firefox, etc should have the full computer app available for phones. These folding phones would take full advantage of the extra features.
@@justinsm Can't run some desktop apps like full Photoshop or run a full IDE like Visual Studio. Can't run Java applets outside the browser for some college classes that require them. Sure, you can root/jailbreak the Chromebook, but then it becomes a bit unstable based upon my experience running Crouton and normal Linux apps like KDevelop on the device.
@@justinsm Because I plan on buying a new Windows laptop in a few months or years (I use CAD, Photoshop, and other apps that aren't on Chromebook) and I'm trying to make do with what I have for now.
I don’t know. It seems that I am the only one in this whole comment section that prefers a smaller phone. I really do not get the concept of having to multitask so much on one’s phone. A phone is a phone after all.
@@andredingstertsao I think that’s the thing, for a lot of people a phone replaces an entire laptop or desktop set up. A phone is just a phone for people with alternatives, if it’s the only thing you have/invest in then it represents a lot more
Yeah the Xiaomi looks alot nicer. Theres a few aesthetic things i like better on the Samsung but fhe form factor being alot thinner, folding flat, and looking like a normal phone when folded. Now if Samsung did all these things they would have a perfect foldable device. Great video as always Arun! 👍🏻❤️
I'm not a fan of folding phones because of the plastic screen, but they do look mighty interesting! It might be gimmicky, but I had a flip phone when those were all the rage, so something in my lizard brain is always drawn to them.
It's not gimmicky, it's game changing if you consume a lot of media/multitask/etc on your phone. Shit, just having a much bigger display to zoom in with makes everything from viewing/editing pictures to checking out close ups of products you're about to buy (and much more) just that much easier and efficient. If you don't think the trade offs are worth it, fair enough. But to say it's a gimmick, as in people just want to play with something that folds, is probably not accurate in most cases. It's the reason I have like 2-3 tablets and multiple laptops at any one time. There's just always a device that does something better (no perfect device syndrome). With modern day smart phones, we've never really had a choice because all slab phones essentially do the same thing. Some bigger or slightly smaller but none really crossing over into the tablet space where you start to invalidate the need for something like an ipad mini
Bruh it's literally like a normal smartphone when folded that's insane how they managed to make it so thin, and the outer display aspect ratio isn't weird and narrow like on Samsung foldablez
Yeah man! It's still a bad phone for the reasons in the video, but at least it's not total trash like the Fold4 is. We are slowly getting to a future where there is a foldable actually worth buying. Exciting times :)
@@reziee5897 And the ability to split apps horizontally, and usage for a stylus. It will be near complete! I personally don't mind about the cameras but the extra charging speed is also nice.
@@jjk5693 hmmf yes I think so the s23 ultra would be more optimized on social media apps and better than the s22 ultra but Idk if they will change the design but I think they will polished the software more like iphone does.
Good luck , your future Xiaomi will barely have any update, laggy UI, random reboots, weak signal. The good thing is it's dirt cheap so you don't need to keep it carefully
right now with the whole huawei situation in everyone's minds we cant really say whether xiaomi will be able to successfully expand to countries like the United States and i think xiaomi is fully aware of it
This looks like the future. I was convinced foldables were just a fad but this changed my mind. It obviously needs improvements but this is a great proof of concept.
@@djdondatta2784 I don't know the only thing that seems to holding this back is the durability of the latch and lack of drop protection that could be solved with slide on protective bumpers.
@@hungry3525 It's not a copy it's an iteration on a previous design. I think the future of this concept lies in between Samsung's take and xiaomi's take on the form factor.
Xiaomi is always late to the party but when they come the quality is always great, they wait to see if people are actually interested and then delivered a better version of it in terms of value.
I bet you didn't watch the last part. Samsung makes the phone much friendly than xiaomi. Xiaomi of course will wait and steal others ideals and later try to outrage them yeah cuz mm china
Noticed you say at 4:39 "It's almost hard to see where the problem is for this phone" and then spend several minutes talking about all the problems of the phone 🤔 Still enjoyed the video, so thank you!
I wish foldable phones had a aspect ratio closer to a regular phone on the inner screen so when watching movies or any content it takes full advantage of its larger screen. Great vid as always
I love my zfold3. I have a friend who just got the 4 and we were both surprised to see that the screen is smaller on his phone, but a very similar feeling between the 2. Still not impressed with the cameras on either phone, that is just about the only thing I dislike about them.
So basically what Xiaomi did is try to add/remove what Samsung added/removed without actually taking into consideration the consequences of adding/removing such a thing. Look at the hinge for example, they made is smaller in exchange for it being sturdier and more protected. Overall I think Samsung has more experience when it comes to building a folding phone
I like that the Fold 4 is more narrow when folded, that's the point, it "one-handable". Then when you want a big screen you unfold and thre it is! I think making the phone that big when folded defeats the purpose
z Fold 4 is better than Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 Water proof Longer Battery Better Speaker Better Camera Better OS Update (Major update support for 4 years) better hinge(durability, Flex mode) S pen Support thinner bezel wireless charging inner screen camera Local support (repair, inquiry, etc.) Xiaomi is better than Z fold 4 Bigger screen, faster charging speed, thin thicknesst that's all. Some people say the Xiaomi mix fold 2 is cheaper than z fold 4, that's the domestic price in China. If Xiaomi sell to the global market, never be able to buy it at that price.
I've bought 2 Xiaomi phones in the past year, both of which I had to send back. They are good looking phones with a very customisable user interface full of features yet it's the very thing that lets the phones down. MIUI is glitchy and unreliable. I had an 11t which would randomly go into a stop/start charging frenzy whilst charging, woke me up in the middle of the night because of the charging confirmation sound it was making. The camera wasn't very good, night mode was non existent and video quality was grainy and stuttery when panning. Apps crashed here and there. Sound wasn't consistent as I kept having to switch the Dolby Atmos toggle off and on to get the volume back to normal level. Then I got the Xiaomi 12, which was a gorgeous little phone with a promising spec. The camera was good being the Sony IMX766 sensor. Video was good but let down slightly by over saturation of skin tones. Panning was great and daylight photos were decent with good detail and colour. Night mode was grainy compared to a Google pixel 6 where the latter excells. Coming to sound which is tuned by Harmon Kardon is good. There is decent volume which doesn't sound tinny with a nice amount of bass. The phone does get very loud once you set the equaliser to custom and dial everything up. All that said and done however there are a couple of downsides. This phone is also let down by the user interface. It's quick but again glitchy. Video playback on TH-cam and Instagram stuttered here and there and at one point the sound went out of sync on a Mrwhosetheboss's phone review, which was odd as I thought it was the video but it didn't happen when I replayed the same clip. Apps crashed a few times. The phone also heated up way too much even when not in use. Xiaomi needs to fix MIUI and if it does then I won't hesitate to buy another phone.
Right on! I love the dimensions of the Xiaomi. I wish Samsung made theirs that size and thickness. At the same time, the second part of the video I couldn't agree with more! I tried a foldable for a few months and just wasn't for me... Maybe when the form factor and thickness is better, I'll give them another try.
Yeah same thing I don't know if you believe me but I watched a video on companies phones and that main offshore phones are actually basically the same if better than main brand phones in the recent years and that a phone doesn't have a big brand slapped onto it to be good ibs there still bads ones but major ones are pretty good and budget friendly
they make it wider but in reality they're doing is just a smartphone not really a foldabl. Still the software optimization, build quality, features, and IPX8 rating is in Samsung's Foldable.
The soft screen is what put me really off when I tried the z fold once in a store. I don't know if it is something that will ever be able to be fixed but it's just weird feeling like i'm touching soft plastic instead of a glass screen, it feels like it's going to be damaged if I press it with even a mild force. The dip right over the seam is also very off putting, and in this video I can see that is still a very big problem in this model as well.
Xiaomi does this thing where they're split down the middle of offering insane bang for the buck budget killers (like redmi and poco) but also taking shots at samsung with offerings that are always marginally better on paper but in practice have some caveats that may not make them worth pursuing for a flagship experience. I do appreciate that the R&D that goes into these "flex on samsung" phones trickles down to their cheap lineup, but i don't think i would ever buy a flagship from them.
i think the flat hinge is a downside, and that samsung has deliberately avoided it. It means that any dirt or grit inbetween the screens wont be pushed into the screen
One problem with Xiaomi is that they suck at giving consistent updates to their phones (Budget or Premium). They pull the plug way too soon and move on to their next phone.
That's cause their updates are usually problem free and doesn't change or add much, beside security updates which from all my friends and families who own Xiaomi haven't had any problems
What do YOU think to the current state of Foldable phones?
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Well, finally someone who can compete with Samsung on this market. Competition is always good, hope Samsung will now realize they're not the only one and speed up the innovation in foldables
Only china is not a compitition for now per se but apart from the lack of front camera it's all good.
But people are buying samsung folds than xiaomi remember even samsung folds are expensive than xiaomi
@@deadinsiderf9886 Samsung are more expensive, that's why people buy because they think higher price equals to good quality.
@@shiro3598 aren`t they more expensive coz they got more features ??!!
that xiaomi's foldable phone is not as durable as samsung fold 4 .....looks way more cheaper......it is less durable......it is not even water proof......it doesnt have a proper software for foldable phone...like samsung has........it doesnt even support any stylus......and plus its ui is the worst.........AND THE CONCLUTION IS THAT SAMSUNG GALAXY FOLD 4 IS BEST PERFECT AND PROPER FOLDABLE PHONE
Since it is Xiaomi's second fold phone and Samsung has released their 4th, it seems that Xiaomi is doing pretty well, considering that they did start 2 years late. If given enough time, both companies could make outstanding foldables.
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Yeah it's called stealing patents.
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Starting late is probably better than being the first to do something. You get to see how others fail so that you don't make those mistakes
Starting late does give an advantage.
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All phones are foldable, if you fold them hard enough.
Not without getting destroyed
Only once
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Even though I'm not a Xiaomi fan this phone looks sick. The first foldable phone that seems like something I'd actually want. There's just one question remaining - how good it is in terms of reliability. There has been some major problems with Samsung's foldable screens already I wonder how did they manage solve cracking issues.
yeah i question the no gap in the folded screen, is one little tiny spec of dirt/crumb about to kill this screen?
Imma stick with my iPhone
I'll stick with my S21
@@SuperBoop I’ll stick with my Nokia 3310
Sticking with pixel for now. Foldables have my attention though.
I was just having a conversation with my brother about Samsung's and Xiaomi's foldable phones, this is insane timing! Very excited to watch, here we go.
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Xiaomi's fold 2 looks like a normal phone, this is a successful strategy
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Personally, for me this was one of, if not the best video you've ever made. You were so simple but always on point. The green environment helped a lot as a background, and the lighting was exceptionally good(plus, your puns were better this time)
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4:57 "And then actually coming with the charger to do that with" Respect +100 for Xiaomi for not getting in on the no charger included scam.
Lol it’s not a scam, it makes perfect economic sense. It’s just that since majority of us have so many charging bricks accrued from changing smartphones frequently, it just doesn’t make sense for companies to throw in another one in the box.
Do note that this trend doesn’t extend to iPads and MacBooks.
If this was in 2010, people would definitely riot given how smartphones are still taking off.
But now in 2022, most of us have smartphones. Why would we need a new charger given how they can pretty much last forever?
@@damnfreakingsien It does not make sense, you still have to buy a new charger, you're not gonna charge a brand new phone with an old 20w charger. And why still shipping a cable when everybody got 10 at home.
@@damnfreakingsien I'm not going to charge my brand spanking new phone with some old 10W charger, so obviously i will go ahead and buy a suitable charger for my phone and give them more money.
It's not about saving the environment or some crap, they just saw an opportunity to make more bucks under the facade of saving the environment.
If i am paying a THOUSAND friggin Euros for a phone i damn well better get that charger in the box.
@@invinsible1987 reason - 💰💰🏦💲🤑🤑
I have absolutely no respect for companies that are in on the no charger included scam and even less respect for the ones which mock other companies for something and then end up doing the exact same thing.
Mix fold2 is missing some features that I can ignore.
On the otherhand, it is giving some feature which I love: the slimness, the usable size, the fast charging and better Battery. Yet almost 400$ cheaper!!!!
So, overall, I think Xiaomi have done a great job. Congratulations Xiaomi.
This guy here does the most objective and informative reviews on tech TH-cam and that is why I like this channel. Everything seems natural and unforced and I never skip parts. No subjective bias, no aggressive marketing towards paid sponsorships and no controversy. Keep up the good work man 😁
Really no bias? Everytime i come across his videos it's always supposed to be a review of a phone which always turns out a comparison to samsung phones lol. And guess what? Samsung always wins🤣
@@metanoia3824 he never says samsung won...
@@metanoia3824 Uhhh keep dreaming
@@metanoia3824idk man when i watch his video i didn't get that, maybe its you who are just interested in those kind of videos? TH-cam algorithm sometimes do that
I wanna see them attempt something like the Z-Flip because it's something I can imagine myself actually using compared to the fold
And this already looks promising
It's a cool gimmick but what's the advantage from going to a tiny screen to a normal screen instead of from a normal size screen to a huge screen?
Like the Z-flip is way thicker so it won't take less space in your pockets anyways
If you are interested, Huawei made a flip smartphone months ago: The P50 Pocket. There is also the limited edition design with the futuristic (as in avant garde style)designer Iris Van Herpen.
I have been wanting to buy this one maybe in a couple of other months now. The price is high but not obnoxious considering the average price tag of any major smartphone (Even if not Apple or Samsung) so it's "normal".
@@leolego2 it actually does. A 6.67" Phone can fit most pockets but awkwardly. A Flip reduces that to almost half because of the reduction of the length and it's thickness is just like a wallet with cash.
@@jansaycon8441 Its honestly sad you had to explain this to him, thanks for doing gods work.
@@jansaycon8441 You're right for the mostpart, but I think it's a case much like wireless earbuds where it's not the length/width that counts, but the depth. Because it's so small and fat, it makes a weird protrusion in your pocket. I do think it wouldn't be an actual problem, though.
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2:03 that separation at Samsung is not because it is an old system, but it is anti-dust and dirt, if you close the phone, do not press what you have between the screens. I find the Samsung teapot much more practical.
Hinges fold flat on the Xiaomi but they are raised slightly so there is a gap between the screens when closed
oooh nice perspective
I know this video is ancient by today's content upload schedule standards so Arun will likely never see this comment, but I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the disclaimer at the end for us "looking at the foldable market from a distance and getting tempted" warning us that this probably isn't quite the time to jump in yet. Unbiased reviews make this the best tech channel on TH-cam right now. Big ups Arun!
I'll probably jump ship only after they fix the crease lol. Whats the point of spending so much on a phone that has around half (or even less than that) the lifespan of a normal flagship phone, only because the crease will have issues for sure a few months in.
I love how the thumbnail itself answers the title
Ok dont read my name ...Ok dont read my name ...
Ah the verified creator is here guys!! Do you not get enough subscribers from your clickbait videos?
Just was gonna say that too
🤣
@@GriffinZambia Alright, we wo'nt
On the subject of display inefficiency: I wonder if, especially on a clamshell, a folding phone could use an e-ink display - not sufficient for full usage, but for a smaller screen that's pretending to be a smart watch 90% of the time, it might be able to do the trick.
e-ink displays are substantially more bulky than regular OLED/LCDs
No one's buying an e ink display for 1700$
@@EMS_1 e ink is very expensive to produce. it's complicated, and the patents for the technology have only recently expired.
Check yota phone. It had an e ink display that could retain the last screen displayed even without power.
@@lakeland6798 An E-Ink screen is absolutely not bulky at all! The E-ink Screen on my Yotaphone has a thickness of less than 0,5 mm (0,02 inch). It's even a bit Flexible, glued to the curvy glass back. The connection to the mainboard is made by a super thin flexible cable. I'd love to have a modern phone with an E-Ink as the outside or backside screen for always on infomations - like a clock, notifications, graphics or using it in bright sunlight.
Super excited for this one! Btw, I loved your video on the Pixel 6 Pro and Z Flip 4. I'm now a proud owner of both of them, loving it!
you got a heart
@@Ironyum99 I did!
@@cloudmorganclark yay
Yeah.
I have like notifications on
Recently bought a zfold 4, I absolutely love it! The angle on the hinge let's you put a cover that protects both inside and out... overall I'm really happy with the purchase
I made the jump from 13 pro max to fold 4. Had a couple of weeks with it now I absolutely love it. Battery is a bit poor compared to my iPhone but I do use the fold a lot more then I did the iPhone
Lmao what a downgrade
@@ardian_g imagine using the same phone for 5 years☠️. You poor people. Buying only 1000$ phones. Lol get a job🤣.
🤣 Downgrade 💯
@@diablotech385 5 years ? more like 10 years if you look at the software.
@@diablotech385 The quality of apple is unmatched. Get a life.
I love watching reviews of phones that I could never afford
me too
Me three😂😂
And also phones that I've never seen
@@hirwaenock17 Me in a Million
Copy+paste
I didnt get a samsung fold until the 2 when i knew it would be much better and now I traded that in for the 4 I love the form factor and the new features. I look forward to seeing what the Z Fold 6 brings.
i cant wait to see what else samsung brings to the Z series, first the Z fold, now the Z flip, who knows that other form factors they could be working on, though i am loving my fold 2
So how much ya paying a month for that crease? Just screams rip off too me
@Dishonerd303 lmao you lost two times.
@Dishonerd303 L + ratio + bozo + has no friends so hates on random people + wtf is up with your name
@Dishonerd303 get ratios on kid
0:31 _THAT QUALITY THO OF THE VOICE_
I absolutely love how you built it up all so high and mighty.
Only to then bring it crashing back down to earth with the harsh realities of what makes acquiring a phone especially of that size and price point in 2022 where in my opinion personally the Cons outweigh the Pros however each to their own.
What you've essentially done Arun is perform a Claude Littner on this video and I absolutely love it!
Never have high expectations to cruel reality
He does it with every phone and exaggerates like crazy. All for views.
That's his style, im always scared now when he starts off so optimistically.
@@ElZilchoYo he's way too optimistic and pessimistic about everything it's so cringy sometimes
@@Mo-kl4fb why do you watch the videos then 🗿
With all the drawbacks/sacrifice xiaomi had to make for this phone, I do think it is by far the most practical foldable phone in the world. It’s thin enough so I can really use it like a normal phone most of the time, and use it like a tablet when I need to.
Maybe it’s just me but I’m all in for the no puncture/notch full display on the inside. Video call with the main camera is pretty ok.
Doesnt the Samsung one leave a Gap so no Dirt can scratch the Display when getting inside? I only can imagine how the Xiaomi looks after some Months.
@@linklink999999 Yeah kinda bummed Arun didn't mention this. Well then again Zack from JRE will test it someday.
talk about the fold line. I won't get a foldable phone until they deal with that line that's on the screen.
@@linklink999999 just wipe before you fold if you notice dirt or dust...
@@deemrick4385 That's a deal breaker for me as well. I just won't be able to get used to a crease that's right in the middle and ruin your viewing experience.
The z flip is just so aesthetically perfect, so i would choose it, but hopefully this competition will improve the performance.
right
@@fun24library3 can have competition when one competitor is BANNED 😅
How the fuck is it perfect lol it is ugly as fuck
The flips barely have competition
@@justinsm huawei makes good flips but they got banned lmao 💀
foldable phones will eventually be the grandma phone
6:53 HARMONIC
sub earned.
Huawei Mate XS2 has the best form factor on a foldable at the moment. Very user friendly and the case in the box makes it convenient to carry around without worrying about scratching the display. It has a dedicated selfie camera as well as rear cameras and a rear screen that can be used to take selfies/make video calls
The XS & XS2 outward fold are absolutely the best foldables by a long way because they use the simplest solution which always wins the game.
They did the inward folding X2 just to show Samsung how inward should be done but they knew the future is outward folding.
I do think it's the best form factor but the safety and exposed screen is a big concern since it's not even glass
But, same with most other folds out there it doesn't made it to global market. Which is such a shame to look at
With the worst battery life in foldables.
@@zadsazhad the protective case that you get in the box covers the back screen when folded, it also flips open to allow the phone to stand horizontally and also makes it easy to carry
8:25 : "Samsung's is too thick for most people" Lol
I like my fold 4. And the fact then folded it has a narrow screen. About thickness - it does not bother me, and I can put in on a shelf or desk, and it stands by itself, good for me as I always have my phone silenced.
Samsung folds sucks
The concept of going through through the history of a product and seeing the evolution is so fun!!. I've been waiting this time to see the Xiaomi Fold. Arun has improved to another level. Kudos to Arun
@@Instabruh.User.. Lmao u wish
@@squirky787 even a comment bot is better than this shamelessly biased reviewer lol
Finally someone names current shortcomings of this form factor sincerely. I really cannot justify switching to the Fold from my S22 Ultra how ever I wish I could.
Why did you choose MY phone?
LOL keep being stuck in the past then. You still use a rotary phone too ?
The only real downside to the form factor is what exactly?
Folds are better I'll never go back to using a normal phone
I love my ultra 22+
The flip is still my favorite, I think companies should focus on phones like the flip
I really like the flip but honestly all it does is be smaller on your pocket and make it easier for you to use your main camera for selfies. Big folding phones tho give you a big and a small screen on the same device, much better feature and way less gimmicky imo
Whats the flip for? This type of foldable lets you have a phone and a tablet in one while a flipphone just has a visible hinge in the middle, gets smaller and lets you do selfies with the main cam thats it...
Im sure Xiaomi's gonna copy that too
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@@hungry3525 What did xiaomi already copy?
I think the flip design is still an inefficient form factor. Yes it’s legit cool with certain neat tricks and productivity related, but like what Arun said, this is not efficient design. When you’re using it, you’re carrying another unused screen, vice versa. It’s really the same reasoning as a touch screen laptop being inefficient given how most of us will prolly never use the touch screen feature much.
2:57 His aim........................................................ LOL
Xiaomis weakness has always been software. They always had great cameras, build quality and specs.
I wish they move on to a more purer version of Android or atleast launch a separate line of phones which don't run on MIUI, like they did with the android one program a few years back.
Yes, I agree about the MIUI OS being very annoying. I have got a POCO phone that runs on MIUI and it is not not a smooth operation.
what?? what phones did u have? MIUI is one of the best UI lol...
Redmi A1 exists 😂😆🤣
I’ve used mi a1 before, and the software is more cleaner and fells more faster and smoother because its pure android, xiaomi should bring MI A series back
@ false lol
How many people got the third leg joke
🐎🦍🦣🐉
Rare camera selfie with foldable is insane 🔥😈
am i the only one who noticed the third leg joke 😏
Just got my z fold 4 the other week, my first folding phone. I must say I'm absolutely blown away by the efficiency, productivity, etc that it brings. I will *NEVER* be going back to a regular slab/candy bar phone. 10/10 for the z fold 4!
Should I wait for S23 Ultra?
@@jjk5693 suppoesed to be great
while it last dude , folding phone has lifespan
Can we just take a minute of Silence for those who are watching Tech Videos without buying anything
Thanks 😔
Appreciate that ❤️
Bcs i love Tech Videos
I love the wider front screen, really makes it more usable, but the lack of a stylus defeats the purpose for me. It would be perfect for something like taking notes in class and studying on the go with that tablet sized screen and then a normal phone for everyday use. Even the cost makes sense when you factor in specs and having to buy a tablet instead. So close, yet so far...
LA*DE KA BAAL, JH*TU, M*DERCH*D ENDSTYLE GG😊💪❤️😻
Can't believe it's 2022 and we don't have proper alternatives to Samsung's S Pen for other phones, it's such a good feature and almost a decade old!
@@sankhyohalder97 cant see myself using a stylus on a phone lol 😂
@@whiteV50R Fold is a tablet
I get what you’re saying as using it as both a phone and a tablet, I actually never considered that that may be why people want it. Imagine having an iPad and iPhone all in one (or a tablet and phone), that would be pretty cool. I carry my iPad with me and my iPhone everywhere, so I don’t relate really to wanting them together, but that’s just because I’ve never considered it.
Bro I love those random jokes 😂😂 7:10
Fold form factor is nice but I feel like there's a next gen answer that I can't really imagine yet. I'm hoping more competition pushes us toward that next generation faster
Fold it into a pair of VR and/or AR glasses.
If you fold a paper side by side 42 times it will reach the moon...maybe that's a place to start for the next gens!
Rollables are the answer
Rollable phones are the next thing... Seriously, I probably won't change my current S22 ultra until Samsung makes a good rollable phone. Everything else has drawbacks that aren't worth switching OR they don't make as huge an impact like a rollable phone would make
@@ResonanceHub That's why I bought an S22 Ultra too. It's a true flagship for specs, better than the Fold's downgraded specs. And it's an actual phone, plus the S-pen is cool. Big enough screen for a power-user too
1:37 rickroll spotted
Cleverly hidden as always
Aruns content has reached it own standards
The years of hard-work has just made him hands down one of the best tech TH-camr Globally.
Arun is best
Arun is biased
I am impressed with your video quality. So many scenes, its no wonder you have so many subs!🙌
Foldables aren't quite there for me yet, but always tempting. This is a good step forward to me, cannot stand the AR on the front screen of the Samsung and that alone makes it a total non-starter for me.
AR?
@@scifiordie Aspect ratio
Foldables seem tempting for me as well, but I just can't justify giving up Apple's integrity when multitasking and working between devices compared to Android. I have various devices, both on Android, Windows and Apple systems, but really, I haven't found anything that can provide me with efficient workflow besides Apple. Which is the stopping factor for me when using a phone, computer or tablet, because I study and work a lot. I can only see foldables as a good alternative for leisure, and it works wonders for that (especially being able to multitask with a bigger screen), but the premium that's charged for buying a foldable just doesn't justify the leisure factor.
Had my fold 4 for a week and on god it's thr best decision I've made. Never going back to regular phones again.
That MIUI fold is impressive, the fact that they take their time to make its own dedicated software
Like Nokia and their Symbian OS before they sank.
I mean both Huawei and xiaomi foldable looked fine off the box before as well.
The issue that always came after a month or two was the durability of the phone because of the sacrifices they made to make it look like they beat samsung.
Also that internal crease actually looks very clear and visible even on recording like this, which means it's prob worse irl.
All folds have creases, Oppo find N imo is the best
@@Hhhh22222-w I meant it shouldn't be that glaringly visible on camera from that distance.
as to the size of the outside screen of the z fold, i actually prefer it once i started using it. reminds me of old little iphones. it's so comfortable. plus the gap when closing protects the inner screen from being scratched further by dust or sand.
0:47 It’s also great for emulating Personal Trainer: Cooking and using the case as a stand on the counter.
6:33 is that a rotting chicken foot to the left
Samsung pioneered foldable phones then Xiaomi took it personally.
Read my name 😍
I see you EVERYWHERE
i got the z fold 4 day one and love it. yeah its a bit chonky and i really only use the full screen for videos but i still like it. it has great performance and is useful in situations you would never expect
4:22 you have to install or update android system web view on xiaomi to install or update chrome . That is something in all of their phones i think
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right bro
3:14 There's a first time for everything/everyone. 😏
it took me 5 seconds to realize
Foldables from Chinese companies like Xiaomi, vivo, and OPPO are really competitive and innovative, but all these won't matter if they don't launch globally. 🤷🏽♂️
And Samsung's software is way ahead of them as of now.
Maybe not to you, but their massive domestic market is just good enough. Consider that they have more consumers domestically than most of other countries even when combined
@@taboobunny9186 which means absolutely jack all to us, if they won't launch globally then they are irrelevant
@@aternialaffsalot yes..i'm feeling sorry for you.
This is the coolest way to show off a phone dude going around slowly getting deeper into the woods 😆
I really think Chrome, Firefox, etc should have the full computer app available for phones. These folding phones would take full advantage of the extra features.
I use Samsung Dex because my laptop is slow af, but I really miss the bookmarks bar and browser extensions of desktop Chrome.
@@kadenk.3760 why not just using chrome book? it's fully supported for browsing and multitasking
@@justinsm Can't run some desktop apps like full Photoshop or run a full IDE like Visual Studio. Can't run Java applets outside the browser for some college classes that require them. Sure, you can root/jailbreak the Chromebook, but then it becomes a bit unstable based upon my experience running Crouton and normal Linux apps like KDevelop on the device.
@@justinsm Because I plan on buying a new Windows laptop in a few months or years (I use CAD, Photoshop, and other apps that aren't on Chromebook) and I'm trying to make do with what I have for now.
@MrHolyKindness Thanks! That's perfect
After using a foldable for over 2 years I can safely say I would NEVER go back to using a regular phone, they're so much better
what did you get, the samsung fold 2?
I don’t know. It seems that I am the only one in this whole comment section that prefers a smaller phone. I really do not get the concept of having to multitask so much on one’s phone. A phone is a phone after all.
@@andredingstertsao I think that’s the thing, for a lot of people a phone replaces an entire laptop or desktop set up. A phone is just a phone for people with alternatives, if it’s the only thing you have/invest in then it represents a lot more
@@andredingstertsao you are not alone, I would rather take 5.5 inch phn rather than these behemoth or the tall 6.67 inch phones...
1:05 Using your old outro music as background music. Smart.
And you are absolutely right :) I bought it (imported!) and returned after 2 weeks! 😅
Xiaomi is really growing big and really improves major with every new device release. Big fan of Xiaomi.
cheap and flimsy chinese tech with trash software support woohoo!
@@aternialaffsalot Chinese companies destroy the whole American country
Yeah the Xiaomi looks alot nicer. Theres a few aesthetic things i like better on the Samsung but fhe form factor being alot thinner, folding flat, and looking like a normal phone when folded. Now if Samsung did all these things they would have a perfect foldable device. Great video as always Arun! 👍🏻❤️
4:11 stuff like that is completely unacceptable for a foldable device imo...
the most important feature of the xiaomi is it’s battery doesn’t explode.
I am really surprised that Xiaomi made a fold phone really excited for it 👍
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@@imdaniz6071 no it isn't if it was it would complment the channel
@@imdaniz6071 not a bot bruh
@@imdaniz6071 not bot I am subbed to him
What’s surprising ? Chinese are always good at copying best phones in the market. Copying is their usp
I'm not a fan of folding phones because of the plastic screen, but they do look mighty interesting! It might be gimmicky, but I had a flip phone when those were all the rage, so something in my lizard brain is always drawn to them.
It's not gimmicky, it's game changing if you consume a lot of media/multitask/etc on your phone. Shit, just having a much bigger display to zoom in with makes everything from viewing/editing pictures to checking out close ups of products you're about to buy (and much more) just that much easier and efficient. If you don't think the trade offs are worth it, fair enough. But to say it's a gimmick, as in people just want to play with something that folds, is probably not accurate in most cases. It's the reason I have like 2-3 tablets and multiple laptops at any one time. There's just always a device that does something better (no perfect device syndrome). With modern day smart phones, we've never really had a choice because all slab phones essentially do the same thing. Some bigger or slightly smaller but none really crossing over into the tablet space where you start to invalidate the need for something like an ipad mini
Bruh it's literally like a normal smartphone when folded that's insane how they managed to make it so thin, and the outer display aspect ratio isn't weird and narrow like on Samsung foldablez
Yeah man! It's still a bad phone for the reasons in the video, but at least it's not total trash like the Fold4 is. We are slowly getting to a future where there is a foldable actually worth buying. Exciting times :)
@@Tafeafc it is worth buying if xiaomi have better software optimization, build quality, features and IPX8 rating like samsung's fold have.
@@reziee5897 And the ability to split apps horizontally, and usage for a stylus. It will be near complete!
I personally don't mind about the cameras but the extra charging speed is also nice.
@@reziee5897 Can I wait for S23 Ultra next year?
@@jjk5693 hmmf yes I think so the s23 ultra would be more optimized on social media apps and better than the s22 ultra but Idk if they will change the design but I think they will polished the software more like iphone does.
With all that inefficiency, you're getting the convenience of a tablet/phone combo device. Super cool.
I'll upgrade my Z Fold3 to a Xiaomi Fold in a few generations, probably. But I want it officially supported globally.
Good luck , your future Xiaomi will barely have any update, laggy UI, random reboots, weak signal. The good thing is it's dirt cheap so you don't need to keep it carefully
right now with the whole huawei situation in everyone's minds we cant really say whether xiaomi will be able to successfully expand to countries like the United States and i think xiaomi is fully aware of it
@@BinhTran-ll9ts ehh dirt cheap. He said its just 10% cheaper than the samsung foldable
@@BinhTran-ll9ts also….privacy/security concerns😉
@@BinhTran-ll9ts
U see poco x3 nfc will be getting 2 generations of update, and it is a dirt cheap phone
2:02 samsung did this extra to prevent scratches from dust and dirt
Doesn't make sense if you use protector
I'll just say that you could've ADR'd your voice in that windy part of the video. The premium MrWhoseTheBoss experience is kinda lost there 6:15
"This could just be a mi thing"
Smooth dude, smooth
This looks like the future. I was convinced foldables were just a fad but this changed my mind. It obviously needs improvements but this is a great proof of concept.
My biggest issue is how easily they look like they can snap, break, etc...
Still a fad.
Whatever its still a copy.
@@djdondatta2784 I don't know the only thing that seems to holding this back is the durability of the latch and lack of drop protection that could be solved with slide on protective bumpers.
@@hungry3525
It's not a copy it's an iteration on a previous design. I think the future of this concept lies in between Samsung's take and xiaomi's take on the form factor.
Xiaomi is always late to the party but when they come the quality is always great, they wait to see if people are actually interested and then delivered a better version of it in terms of value.
I don't think they are late, Xiaomi is the 3rd mainstream brand to launch foldables after Samsung and Huawei
I bet you didn't watch the last part. Samsung makes the phone much friendly than xiaomi. Xiaomi of course will wait and steal others ideals and later try to outrage them yeah cuz mm china
Xiaomi sacrifice the Durability and Battery for the Better design 😥
@@shrees7560 4th. Motorola Razr 2022...
It's not better just different
Noticed you say at 4:39 "It's almost hard to see where the problem is for this phone" and then spend several minutes talking about all the problems of the phone 🤔 Still enjoyed the video, so thank you!
I wish foldable phones had a aspect ratio closer to a regular phone on the inner screen so when watching movies or any content it takes full advantage of its larger screen. Great vid as always
3:47 your fyp kinda bruh
7:56 ok, where is my cookie?
I love my zfold3. I have a friend who just got the 4 and we were both surprised to see that the screen is smaller on his phone, but a very similar feeling between the 2. Still not impressed with the cameras on either phone, that is just about the only thing I dislike about them.
How can you not like ZFold4's camera when it literally has peak dynamic range and sharpness??
So basically what Xiaomi did is try to add/remove what Samsung added/removed without actually taking into consideration the consequences of adding/removing such a thing. Look at the hinge for example, they made is smaller in exchange for it being sturdier and more protected. Overall I think Samsung has more experience when it comes to building a folding phone
thanks for watching the video just like us
Been waiting for this phone all year, so very excited to see it in all it's glory.
Looks like Xiaomi really nailed this one
How exactly did they nail it?
What exactly did they nail?
lol
@@IAmJakeDarkside i dont think he watch the video lmoa
4:00 HELL YEAH PICTURE IN PICTURE DOOMSCROLLING
I love this kind of creators with complete pros & cons! ❤
3:13 bro really sat there again☠️ sus
I like that the Fold 4 is more narrow when folded, that's the point, it "one-handable". Then when you want a big screen you unfold and thre it is! I think making the phone that big when folded defeats the purpose
z Fold 4 is better than Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
Water proof
Longer Battery
Better Speaker
Better Camera
Better OS Update (Major update support for 4 years)
better hinge(durability, Flex mode)
S pen Support
thinner bezel
wireless charging
inner screen camera
Local support (repair, inquiry, etc.)
Xiaomi is better than Z fold 4
Bigger screen, faster charging speed, thin thicknesst that's all.
Some people say the Xiaomi mix fold 2 is cheaper than z fold 4, that's the domestic price in China.
If Xiaomi sell to the global market, never be able to buy it at that price.
xiaomi is new to the foldable market though, expecting much is like expecting a month old toddler to walk without help
The way he was just waving it around at 1:10 gave m e anxiety
I've bought 2 Xiaomi phones in the past year, both of which I had to send back. They are good looking phones with a very customisable user interface full of features yet it's the very thing that lets the phones down. MIUI is glitchy and unreliable. I had an 11t which would randomly go into a stop/start charging frenzy whilst charging, woke me up in the middle of the night because of the charging confirmation sound it was making. The camera wasn't very good, night mode was non existent and video quality was grainy and stuttery when panning. Apps crashed here and there. Sound wasn't consistent as I kept having to switch the Dolby Atmos toggle off and on to get the volume back to normal level.
Then I got the Xiaomi 12, which was a gorgeous little phone with a promising spec. The camera was good being the Sony IMX766 sensor. Video was good but let down slightly by over saturation of skin tones. Panning was great and daylight photos were decent with good detail and colour. Night mode was grainy compared to a Google pixel 6 where the latter excells. Coming to sound which is tuned by Harmon Kardon is good. There is decent volume which doesn't sound tinny with a nice amount of bass. The phone does get very loud once you set the equaliser to custom and dial everything up.
All that said and done however there are a couple of downsides. This phone is also let down by the user interface. It's quick but again glitchy. Video playback on TH-cam and Instagram stuttered here and there and at one point the sound went out of sync on a Mrwhosetheboss's phone review, which was odd as I thought it was the video but it didn't happen when I replayed the same clip. Apps crashed a few times. The phone also heated up way too much even when not in use.
Xiaomi needs to fix MIUI and if it does then I won't hesitate to buy another phone.
Agree with you, but you can install custom rom, but who the hell have time for that.
Also in China, MIUI is the shortcoming with too many bugs and people joke it.😤
Right on! I love the dimensions of the Xiaomi. I wish Samsung made theirs that size and thickness. At the same time, the second part of the video I couldn't agree with more! I tried a foldable for a few months and just wasn't for me... Maybe when the form factor and thickness is better, I'll give them another try.
Don't care as much about the thickness I just want that wider taller screen
Yeah same thing I don't know if you believe me but I watched a video on companies phones and that main offshore phones are actually basically the same if better than main brand phones in the recent years and that a phone doesn't have a big brand slapped onto it to be good ibs there still bads ones but major ones are pretty good and budget friendly
they make it wider but in reality they're doing is just a smartphone not really a foldabl. Still the software optimization, build quality, features, and IPX8 rating is in Samsung's Foldable.
1:16 I think you got those screen ratios backwards my guy.
The soft screen is what put me really off when I tried the z fold once in a store. I don't know if it is something that will ever be able to be fixed but it's just weird feeling like i'm touching soft plastic instead of a glass screen, it feels like it's going to be damaged if I press it with even a mild force. The dip right over the seam is also very off putting, and in this video I can see that is still a very big problem in this model as well.
lol , and how u fold a real glass
If you hardcore, its not good for you. Buy regular phone instead
5:05 You really have become fitter!
Xiaomi does this thing where they're split down the middle of offering insane bang for the buck budget killers (like redmi and poco) but also taking shots at samsung with offerings that are always marginally better on paper but in practice have some caveats that may not make them worth pursuing for a flagship experience. I do appreciate that the R&D that goes into these "flex on samsung" phones trickles down to their cheap lineup, but i don't think i would ever buy a flagship from them.
i think the flat hinge is a downside, and that samsung has deliberately avoided it. It means that any dirt or grit inbetween the screens wont be pushed into the screen
Just wipe if you see any dirt, problem solved
@@Hhhh22222-w you have obviously never used a foldable before...
The Huawei Mate X series has the perfect form factor in my option but the screen is not durable enough.
One problem with Xiaomi is that they suck at giving consistent updates to their phones (Budget or Premium). They pull the plug way too soon and move on to their next phone.
That's cause their updates are usually problem free and doesn't change or add much, beside security updates which from all my friends and families who own Xiaomi haven't had any problems
yep, lack of software support makes them useless