@@ashermathew2041Z Fold 3 is like $400 refurbished on Amazon. Z Fold 4 is like $650 refurbished on Amazon. Those are amazing prices. Nobody is FORCING to buy the latest model phone. Refurbished phones work perfectly fine just like brand New phones.
@@Victor-kh5rh Yep, exactly what you said came to pass. The 512GB model was down to $1200 after tax without trade-ins last week. It'll probably dip down there again around Black Friday.
Why don't we just use the camera hump to argue for a bigger battery... Makes the design more flat. This obsession about thin phones killing battery for me. Battery tech is evolving where they are actually becoming lighter and holding the same capacity. Either that or go back to swappable batteries again. 0 to 100 in 10 seconds. Done
This and the obsession of tiny bezels at the expense of front facing stereo speakers and front facing camera that doesn't get in the way of the screen is the 2 most stupid things the mainstream love that is killing good phone design.
Apple did the same with the 12Pro vs the 11. With more efficient processors, both companies could keep the same battery sizes for years to come and still gain usage hours due to ever-increasing chip efficiency.
@@Jmort93 except that the 12 Pro had noticeably worse battery life compared to the 11 Pro, no amount of efficiency gains can offset the sheer difference in battery capacity (unless there's a dramatic shift in SoC architecture like from x86 to ARM on PCs)
It's not that outlandish. Battery life is more than just mah rating. Efficiency matters a ton. It's so much easier to just throw a bigger battery in any device than it is to fine tune software etc. A huge battery with an inefficient chipset is lipstick on a pig. Are batteries supposed to get larger with every phone that comes out? Cell phones have been around a while, if battery size were all people cared about phones would be 30lbs by now. I have the F6 and I easily get over a day. So mah doesn't matter to me. If you're outdoorsy and need multi day battery life you're not picking up a foldable anyway. For a multitude of reasons.
Man, Samsung spent all that money buttering you up with hotel stay and all and then you dunk on their new phone, savage. 😅 Of course, Michael is not a sell out, mad respect.
@@fran2911 It REALLY does From the very start of this flip and fold journey I've been thinking to myself if they can make that inner screen very durable and without a crease (I refuse to believe they aren't able to make a screen without a crease, they are holding back for more $$$) this would be a huge hit similar to the Note series although it might also suffer the same falling as the Note series by being splice into another series.
@@tams805 It isn't really samsung but all foldables, until we get a foldable without a crease and a screen that isn't able to be scratched by a finger nail, I won't consider one.
MrMobile doesn’t upload his reviews as early as other tech yotubers but his reviews are the most polished. I wait for them because of the transparency and the detalis he provides that aid the decision to buy the product or not. I hope he reviews all the foldables of this year.
I agree and he definitely will no doubt review every single foldable and nail it every single time he's literally the only reviewer I watch for any kind of tech review cause he's got the goods dudes😁
I have the money and I still can't justify paying all that money for a phone that has subpar cameras, too small outer screen and too slow charging speeds
@@nickthaskaterIt doesn't matter about other users, because his preference is a wider one... why would he care about other users?? And the charging speed were literally said to be noticeably better in the video you're commenting on... And the cameras were classed as 2nd class citizen, at that price, it should be only the best
@@nickthaskateri have been using xiaomi 12 pro with 120w. Regardless of the peak charge, it is exceptionally fast compared to samsung and iphone. Mostly full charge in just around 15min from 20%. Been using it for 2 years, battery still doing great, no issue. Once you used to it, you can't never go back to charging speed of either samsung or iPhone, they just feel so 2010.. Plus the super fast charger is included in the box 😅
Thank you for an actual review. The lip service, dog and pony reviews by CNET and other reviewers for Fold 6 had lacked depth and just don't sound like reviews from people who genuinely use foldables. It's nice to hear the fold 6 compared to other non NA market phones as well. Keep up the great reviews Mr Mobile! Even though this review was released later than everyone else's, it's the only one that counts.
They would have to make the phone a lot thicker and the big competition for foldables is thin and light currently. You're talking at least 2 mm thickness if not more for an item many don't use. It would not help
Coming from the Pixel Fold I have to say I love the Fold 6. With how long they are updating their devices now maybe R&D just isn't the priority it once was. Still feels like a very polished device compared to competition to me though
OnePlus isn't a proper option. It's China. In the Android space, the options are Samsung, Google, Sony and Asus. And not all of these even makes foldables
@@volkhardjuergens6190 That's EXACTLY what I've been saying after a year of use with my S23. Samsung wants to be Apple, from pricing, to a progressively more-closed ecosystem. By next spring, I'm hoping to have moved away from Samsung. Looking towards either a return to Pixel, or a move to OnePlus. (Or possibly Nothing, if they get better LTE/5G band support in NA.)
I love my Z fold 6. Only thing I need is a flagship camera BUT the actual pictures are great and usable. Don’t let these tech people fool you. Sure limited upgrades but it’s one hell of a device! And the device doesn’t get as hot. Better heat reduction ( only time it got hot was during set up)
I jumped from the fold 3 to the fold 6 because of the very good price they gave me to trade in my fold 3. You can feel the improvements in weight and thickness but my main problem was video consumption in the main screen. The crease was too noticeable to me but now with the fold 6 is way better, is still there but you really can forget about it. The cover screen is good enough for me now, is used to be a bit too narrow to type and watch videos without too much cropping. Samsung has removed almost all of the pains of daily driving a foldable with the 6, well, if you don't want the top cameras.
Crease will inCrease over time. Thats why you noticed so much difference comapring to F3. Trust me. I had inner screen replaced in my F4 after 1.5year and i forgot how small this crease were at the start. I felt like this is completely new phone.
Don't know about ya'll I've been a Regular Brick/ Slab Phone person all my life. Have Pre-Ordered my ZFold 6. Couldn't believe, firstly, how light it was. Couldn't tell a difference between the ZFold and my S22 Ultra. Secondly, I absolutely am in favour of a Thin/ Slim Cover Screen. With a device this big, it is really easy to operate the Cover Screen with 1 hand. The exact issue with OnePlus Open is that since the Cover Screen is wide, it almost makes one-hand operations impossible without doing those dangerous sliding maneuvers. OneUI really is the best of em all. S-Pen, cherry on top. What I love tho are the crazy deals Samsung offers if you Pre-Book. Can't wait for my ZFold 6 to come!
@@xelaander8429 On that I'll agree maybe. Given how minor updates the ZFold's been getting [this dude's video really puts that out in a nice perspective], many people like you are bound to feel short-changed. Although leaks and rumours suggest that maybe the ZFold 7 would be kinda revolutionary. Let's see.
Why does everyone assume people getting this fold6 are upgrading from previous fold(s) or ultras, then ripping on it. How about us people that never had a foldable yet, and are coming from budget phones like my A53 5G, a 2 year old $300 phone ( that was pretty good!) and they are still giving me $1027 for it on tradeii, i can't wait to get this fold 6 arrive to me!
@@russmode Yeah. I think that the ZFold 6 is for the first time that a Flip/ Fold Phone has caught my attention. As in, for the first time I even thought of considering to buy one. Earlier I was like nah. But the disappointment of previous-Gen users is not misplaced, and actually justified.
I have been switching between Flips and Folds for the past 5 years so I am coming to the Fold 6 from the Fold 4. I don't know if it's because I haven't been on the fold in awhile but this Fold 6 feels fantastic. The squared sides really makes it feel great. For me the cover screen is just wide enough and the weight and thickness are pretty great. I was on the edge with trying out importing the Vivo or an Honor, but I am glad I stuck it out with the Fold6 because I am really liking it so far. The slight size changes from outer to inner screens makes it feel a bit more comfortable to me
Yep, Wife has a Fold 3 that is dying and we pre-ordered the 6. Despite all the short cummings it is still the only real option here in Australia unfortunately. We had been in China recently and saw the amazing options they have there from Oppo and Huawei. They are way ahead.
Just out of curiosity, why is your Fold3 "dying"? What's the issue?; Is it slowing down? Battery degradation? Wear and tear? I'm on a Fold2 that I would say is doing just fine. But like you, I have also pre-ordered the Fold6.
Telstra won't sell you the Pixel Foldable? They carry Pixel phones. If you want more range just look on the usual Australian sites (if you don't mind paying outright).
The problem with folding phones expect to trade it every year slab phones are more durable can last a little longer but these folding phones you need to upgrade or find a repair service to replace a battery
If we're going like this can we also compare the s24 ultra specs to what nerdy smartphone people call cameraphones? Main contenders: xiaomi 14 ultra, oppo find x 7 ultra and vivo x100 ultra. They all have better cameras with 1 inch main sensors, bigger faster charging batteries, brighter displays. Just go to any spec comparing site and you'll start thinking samsung has stagnated the past 3 years, because it seems they have. Like I was initially going to go for another samsung phone, my note 10 plus just turned 5yo a few days ago and the battery life sucks and it's become laggy as of late, so when I saw the fold 6 on display at a store nearby and played a little with it I thought wow this thing is amazing, while the s24 ultra made me think 'this seems unremarkably similar to my note excluding the cameras', but now that I've been looking up reviews of phones that have come out this past year plus some old but innovative ones like the p30 pro which I did not know at the time in 2019 was that good, I merely went 'I'll just buy the best samsung has' and ended up with a note 10 plus for arguably a good price at 800 euros compared to s24u prices now, and I went from liking samsung to asking why, 10 years ago they were known for innovation and doing funky things and throwing stuff at the wall to see what sticks, now it's just the same old thing for half a decade now. No thanks. Meanwhile I see vivo with their amazing camera flagships and their foldable is just unbeatable tho if only it was easy to get the global rom model, tho there isn't anything that doesn't work on the chinese rom besides esim, even android auto works. So in conclusion I'm personally not gonna take specs into consideration when samsung as a whole seems outclassed by chinese phones lol.
Always love your honest reviews. As a fold 5 user. I love the cover screen format currenrly. Tho like the fold 6's design more. Its nice to have both a small one handed device and tablet at the same time.
biggest issue with foldable is the screen durability, which can be broken by using only fingernail. if they want to mass adoption they need to find a way to improve the screen
Truth be told I've had a Fold 4 for a while and have gotten no scratches on the inside screen, even while I had the screen protector off. You're never really moving with the phone unfolded since its so easy to fold back up so scratching the inside screen would be pretty difficult
I second you on this. It really is harder than you would initially think to damage the inner screen. I've had mine for two years, and, with admittedly some understanding of its durability, have yet to damage it even with my fingernails being way too long at times. Its harder than people think.
@DBD120 Yeah I see people complain about durability on the folds and I dont get it. Aside from the manufacturing defect that causes pixels near the crease to eventually die, they're perfecr. And that defect is only on select phones, seems my Fold 4 wont be encountering it as it should've happened by now if it were going to. Overall, these things are built like a tank. My Fold 4 has survived water, sand, dust, and a lot of drops. Its got some dings on it and the smaller front screen is scratched because I didnt put a screen protector on, but other than that its in perfect condition
Pound for pound (trade ins, software updates, warranty, repairs, performance) this is still the best foldable for those living in United States and Canada. Every one else yes look else where. ✌️
Yes, the US are fortunate for the deals they get that make the price factor less relevant. Still the front display remains a thorn and I am happy with my Honor Magic V2. It makes such a difference for me to have a wider front display, and the Honor cost £600 less than the Fold 6 and came with 16GB/512GB and free headpjhones (£350 retail). We are lucky in the UK to have greater smartphone choices with Xiaomi, Honor, Huawei, OPPO, etc all having local releases.
There's a reason why samsung's trade in program is so much better in the US, because of Apple. Everywhere else, they are giving you a middle finger for your pristine 1 year old phone
Just here to hear MrMobile tell a story. 😁 Great review as always, really enjoyed how you deliver each word followed by great video editing. Been following you since Pocketnow days along with Joshua Vergara..
After using fold 4 for 1 year 10 months, the inner screen stopped working I babied it, the screen protector is guaranteed to peel if water gets around the phone. Broke down in the worst time financially had to get s24u, I think I'll look into foldable with the fold 9 or 10. However I loved using that phone so much I still miss it despite lot of the compromises I had to endure.
@@SIPEROTH if I switched to apple I would have had to switch my watch as well, won't go to other android manufacturers due to inconsistency, and I don't want to deal with changes.
Subbed to you within 2 minutes of watching this because you are honest and that hot take was the one for me. You've gained a supporter and hopefully a loyal one into the future!
I upgraded to Fold 6 from Flip 3 since the back glass broke one day. I love the bigger foldable but the camera is nowhere as good as it should be for 1.6L₹. One of the most underrated feature from samsung is good lock. Google/Oneplus lack that level of customisation and that single app suite is the reason I am still rocking a samsung. Great video as always Mr.Mobile
The Fold 6 is just disappointing in too many ways that it shouldn't. The Samsung I used to know isn't the same Samsung anymore. By now the Z Fold 6 should look like the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro.
Definitely want to try the Pixel Fold 2 now. I had the open for a year now. The only thing that worries me is that Google neglects it's Regular Pixel pro features on a premium priced Fold.
People are so focused with "UPGRADING". You got to see the bigger picture. Most of people who bought the ZF6 got a foldable for the times time Me personally I'm coming from an S21U, so it's a massive upgrade in my case, and I don't change phones regularly, maybe 3 or 4 years. Plus with the trade in offer I'm only paying $650 for the ZF6, while trading-in a broken Note3 that doesn't even turn on lol. People should stop measuring phones compared to their previous year and focus on the overall value of the device. I wouldn't buy a $2k phone at all if it weren't for the trade in offers of course.
They are not necessarily comparing year-on-year, it is more a comparison versus the competition from China which are far superior in most regards, including: 1/ 5000mah+ batteries 2/ 3X faster charging 3/ Better camera hardware 4/ Wider front display 5/ 16GB RAM options 6/ Much lower pricing outside N America for Chinese phones with superior pre-order deals. 7/ Better display insurance. In the UK no option to insure display for more than a year--Moto has a three-year option for £140. It is hard for me to see anyone defend the Galaxy Fold without thinking they are apologists. But I guess Samsung are happy with what they are doing for their fanbase and the rest of us will knock the Fold off our shortlist.
I recently went all in on the Apple ecosystem but I previously had the Fold 3. After holding the Fold 6 in store the difference is night and day. It feels amazing in hand, the lighter weight, improved and squared off design make it feel like a normal pocketable phone in it's folded mode.
As someone who is still happy with the zflip3, I can't justify dropping that kind of money on a newer foldable. The closest "best deal" I can find is the Moto razor+. I'm happy with what Samsungs competition has been doing with foldables and hope that the trend continues with improvements
You nailed it! I don't regret upgrading from the ZF4 to the 5 because there was a pretty noticeable jump in build quality and little else. But your video has confirmed what I suspected and no other creators are talking about: waste of money.
Thank you for giving HONEST reviews dude! I've been wanting to get a fold for a long time and I think I'm just going to buy the fold 5 and save myself the money 😂
While there are notable improvements (maybe more than initially meet the eye), I too am concerned about Samsung's apparent complacency with the Fold, which feels prominent to the point where they are comfortable increasing the price further despite continuing to lag behind competitors. Great coverage - looking forward the Flip 6 Review as well - one thing I am hoping for with the Flip is real improvement with the screen protector. I don't want to have to worry about the protector bubbling after 8-12 months and then worry about damaging the display if I fold it before replacing the protector immediately at a Samsung repair location. The anxiety I know I'd have around the screen protector for the Flip is just too much for me, lol.
For a hardcore Samsung user the price doesn't really mean much as the pre order & trade in deals are great. With a Fold 5 trade-in I'm literally paying $625 for the new Fold 6 with a free storage upgrade.
I mean, that's not everyone. And they were getting this any which way. Almost Leasing your phone has to have some pretty big asterisks next to it as well.
@@Steriodsman1 After a few trade-ins you forget that you initially put up any money for that first device. Like I said for the hardcore Samsung user it's a no brainer. It's better than going to a different manufacturer and paying all that money. And then have the hassle of getting rid of your old phone.
As someone who is getting this as my first ever foldable, this is gonna be a major improvement on all fronts for me, I’m coming from the iPhone 13 Pro, I welcome the narrower cover display with open arms, and I am not too worried about the camera quality. The reason why I got this over the OnePlus Open is because I am on a carrier contract, so I didn’t really have a choice in terms of foldables, it was either the Fold 5 or the 6, I am not that into the flips, so yeah, I didn’t really have many options. Come on AT&T, give us more options!
Hi Michael, long time follower of you since your Pocketnow days. I appreciate the review but for me coming from Fold 3 this is a HUGE leap in tech. I am absolutely loving everything about the Fold 6. Still lots of features I am yet to unearth.
There's a part of me that knows he'll give credit where it's due...but I also know there's a part of me that knows he's gonna tear the fold 6 a new one. As a new owner of one for the last hour? I think I know a few of the points of what he'll go to town on and I can't blame him this time. Edit. YUP. Called it. Same problems I have. I dig it and thankfully got it for far cheaper than expected but ..yeah...same bait, slightly different hook so far. I can see my OPO or pixel fold having my Sim before long.
Michel i have been following you since your early days at Pocket now....how true you are just stands out, no artificial praises, just straight to the point 👏👏
Aspect Ratio is garbage.. Literally that tall skinny screen is garbage.. It really should be wider.. I have a Note 5 i want to say, and as an iPhone user i would've totally kept it if the Cameras were Galaxy level and the aspect ratio was more wider folded.
I always wait for your Reviews. I only trust you, I never bought a phone in the last 6 years before watching a review of yours. I'm changing them every year so your Reviews are very important for me.
The price is nuts but (here in Europe) you can already find it for €1,400 (down from €2,000) only 10 days after launch, which speaks for Samsung's terrible resale value - but it's awesome if you want a "bargain". 8:22 I think you're being a bit unfair here. Software features like Summarize (web pages), Circle to Search, Chat translate, and Sketch to Image are new to the Fold 6 - they are super useful, and work very well.
5:29 - Just a small correction: The Fold2 has a 4500mAh battery and has been the last to have it since. I should know, I have one, and have just pre-ordered a Fold6. Other than that, great and honest review. I understand where you're coming from, and I myself had thoughts about waiting till the Fold7, haha. But Fold2 to Fold6 is absolutely a jump, so here goes.
@@mrnarason I've used Michaels reviews for years because he is brutally honest. With the announcement of the fold 6, I wanted to see what his hot take was 🤷. Since I'm looking into FINALLY switching to a foldable, I wanted to see if the 6 was gonna be worth the extra $800. I typically by flag ship phones and keep them as a daily driver for 4-5 years, then switch to a new flag ship and push my old phone as a backup (I work overseas for most of the year and keep an extra smart phone for a hotspot or to use local sims) After this review, I'm just going to go ahead and pick up the fold 5 🤷
samsung has become apple in so many ways that when my phone dies or need replacement, i'm going with nothing or something like that. stop resting on your laurels, samsung. wtf
This is why he is one of the Boss of content creators on Folding devices. Mr Mobile speaks the truth and not like most of these so called Reviewers just trying to suck up to Samsung hoping they might send them a review unit for free. Tell the truth no matter what and your audience will respect you and follow you except the ones that are brainwashed by Samsung like the Apple customers that are brainwashed by Apple. A real Foldoligis knows that Samsung is ripping it customers off with these minor updates and AI crap. These are not upgrades. But the kids who just love Samsung no matter what will defend Samsung to the end and that what Samsung is banking on to rip you off.
Crazy how more advanced the competition looks from Honor, Vivo, Xiaomi or even Oneplus (and that's a last year model). And the charging speed from 2019 is ridiculous. I currently have a Fold 5 and as much as I like Samsung and the SW/support, my next foldable will be from someone else next year.
This has done it - was waiting for the king of foldable reviews and he came through. Have been sitting on the fence about pre-ordering the 6 to get in on some of the deals - I've still got the 3 and it was replaced last year for a brand new one phone due to a warranty issue. For my needs, I can't see how this has moved the dial where I'd get a overall experience improvement to match the high cost of an upgrade (perhaps some reliability improvements aside).. Will wait for the Pixel Fold now.
I finally just upgraded from my z fold 3 to the 6, because my 3 no longer charges, wired or wirelessly. I'm keen to repair my phones rather than replace, and I've been fixing phones for 15 years but even I.... am not brave enough to open my z fold 3. Great video as always sir
I always appreciate the love and excitement you have for the technology that touches all our lives and the honesty of your reviews. Your reviews are enjoyable to watch. Keep up the great work.
Ironically after having the Flip 3,4,5 I will be switching to the Fold this year. At&t was giving me more than MSRP for trading in my flip 5. It was time for a telephoto lens
I've had my zflip3 for three years and was waiting for the zflip6 to upgrade, but I don't like the look of it. The only thing keeping me away from the zfolds were how monstrously big they are. But I love how much it's slimmed down this year, and im getting it as soon as it goes on sale.
Waiting for this review is worthwhile. Many tech reviewers emphasized the Galaxy AI, but it doesn't justify the price range given for this phone with minimal upgrades. Mr. Mobile was able to point out many key factors to consider before buying this phone.
Just wanted to pop in and say : Love your videos man , don't stop making them especially the quirky ones like the e-bike review that one was really fun. I look forward to your videos the most out of the ocean of content we're served. :}
Another fine masterpiece, and of course information that is useful on the fold6🤟🏻 long time viewer more than multiple years probably your whole career before Mr. mobile
Coming from a Fold 4, this phone has decent improvements and I'm very happy with it. The wider front screen, even 1mm more, makes a big difference. It's thinner, lighter and much better hinge. I don't know why people are expecting big changes every year. Most people don't buy every year. The R&D to make sweeping changes is way too expensive. Also it will make people always want to wait until next year to purchase.
I waited a long time to decided if I wanted an open or a fold. Then I was able to get a big discount for the open. And I don't regret my decision. Even after the 6 fold was revealed.
I changed my fold 5 to s24U in June's sale. I have used fold 3, 4, 5 during the past few years, it is getting better and better, but by the end of the day, the durability, the camera, the Spen function, is still have a long way to catch up with S ultra or Note series.
I finally bought in for the ZFold3...First one that really had some legs I thought....About a year in, I got a hinge issue. Warranty claim gave me a Fold4 as a replacement. The 4 was a much better phone than the 3, wider screen, better battery life. I'm still using the 4. I was waiting on the ZF6 to give me the option to use the Spen on the cover screen as well as have a place for the Spen in the phone body. None of that was done. The 6 is a good looking phone no doubt, and the SDg3 surely gives it power, and good legs. But it's just not enough to trade in my 4 and STILL pay about 1000$. Just can't do it. Hopefully we'll get those features by the Fold10. The FLIP6 is the winner this year I believe. I'm going back to OnePlus for a cycle. The OP12 is PHENoMENAL. Cheers.
Michael I Love you Man. I waited specifically for this phone to arrive & the moment I saw that they cheated again on the widening of the outer screen and the lack of a charger or a S pen that can be stored in the phone I discarded my fold and I am officially a One Plus Ho😂😂😂😂😂 THE ONE PLUS OPEN IS THE BEST FOLD!!!❤
As a Fold 4 user,my biggest gripe would probably be the strengthening of the internal ribbon cables between the halves of the phone. After 2 years mine seem ro have given up. When fully open my inner screen doesn't light up but when I reboot and open it a smidge I can see ghe full display lighting up. A look through reddit shows that it was relatively common among the Fold4 issues that also caused issues with the sim cards not being detected. Hope Samsung could look into strengthening or improving durability for those parts of the Z Fold series.
I loved my note 7 and 8 but for me since then the Samsung devices have just lost the edge. I jumped to the Duo and although it was not on the same level with camera and processor's as the other devices at the time I loved toe formfactor and when I upgraded I decided to no pay over 1k for a phone as it is getting stupid with prices now. I ended up getting a razor 2022 and my wife got the filip 4 and I am glad I went the Moto way. Here screen protector has split in the middle twice mine is still as it was when I got it. I'm due to look at an upgrade early next year and for me I'm looking at a folding device again just because I do miss that bigger screen for things. Looking at this I do think I'll be overlooking the fold if I do get one. As usual amazing review of a device.
one funny thing is when I actually measured oneplus open and fold 6 fold 6 was measured at 241 g and open was 250g wasn't sure where that gap came from
I swapped from Fold2 to Fold6 and all the iterstivw changes have stacked up to feel like significant improvement at this point (helped by the fact that my Fold2 was kinda falling apart at this point), but it is a bit dissapointing that Fold still doesn't have feature party with S Ultra. Though since I now got Fold6, with my luck this will mean that Fold7 will finally widen the cover screen, put best camera Samsung can offer into the phone, and dock S-Pen inside it instead of separate accessory.
I have a zfold 6, and have been using it for the last 2 days(still not a lot). In my opinion it is a fantastic phone to go to from a standard phone, which was my s21. While it is a lot more expensive and the core functionalities feel the same, the overall polish and design of the phone make it feel like a final product rather than something that was still improving(mainly the weird bezels and large hinge). While the cover screen is still narrow, I prefer it over a standard phone. It gives a lot of vertical information which is good for texting, calls, seeing a lot of notifications at once, etc. However, the fold 6 is what the fold 4 should have been instead of the two repeats of the fold 4 and fold 5.
The day fold competitors like Vivo, Honour and Huawei go global, its OVER for Samsung. They are leaps and bounds ahead of the OG's with their hardware design advancements. Seriously, vivo's x fold 3/pro its insanely light, a third the size of the Samsungs fold 6, has 1,000+ MHA battery in a smaller form factor. And a half hour 0-100% charge time on 100w cable. And Honour has taken the cake this year with the thinnest foldable phone with its Magic V3 at just 4.4mm unfolded. SAMSUNG WAKE UP AND ADVANCE!!!! PLEASE!!
Thank you for being honest and not scared of Samsung. Im stuck on the fold 4 for all these reasons I'm paying the phone off and i just don't wanna upgrade to the 5 or 6 just too small the incremental updates. 🙄🙄 After i pay this fold 4 I'm out Samsung ✌🏻
If you are using Samsung's Fold, even if you baby it, it will eventually fail because of the ribbon cable between each half. I am previously a Fold 3 user, i am babying it but the unthinkable happened, the folding screen is very good and it does not fail but the ribbon cables are the main issue.
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The price is ridiculous.
I want one but the price!
If it were only priced around 1200 or lower😕
Those phones, like every other Samsung phone in the last 15 years, will be heavily discounted weeks after release.
@@ashermathew2041Z Fold 3 is like $400 refurbished on Amazon.
Z Fold 4 is like $650 refurbished on Amazon.
Those are amazing prices.
Nobody is FORCING to buy the latest model phone. Refurbished phones work perfectly fine just like brand New phones.
@@Victor-kh5rh Yep, exactly what you said came to pass. The 512GB model was down to $1200 after tax without trade-ins last week. It'll probably dip down there again around Black Friday.
Why don't we just use the camera hump to argue for a bigger battery... Makes the design more flat. This obsession about thin phones killing battery for me. Battery tech is evolving where they are actually becoming lighter and holding the same capacity.
Either that or go back to swappable batteries again. 0 to 100 in 10 seconds. Done
Yah, may as well also move the USB-C port to camera bump. Then the rest of the phone can go even thinner than the port.
@@Fearrange Don't give them any ideas
For standard phone I agree with you.
But for foldable? Even the thinnest is only normal for standard phone.
Redmagic 9s
This and the obsession of tiny bezels at the expense of front facing stereo speakers and front facing camera that doesn't get in the way of the screen is the 2 most stupid things the mainstream love that is killing good phone design.
5:33 crazy part, the Fold2 actually had a slightly BIGGER battery than every one of its successors, at 4500mAh ;)
Came here to say that. It got reduced to 4400mAh on Fold 3 and stayed that way up to Fold 6... sad
Apple did the same with the 12Pro vs the 11. With more efficient processors, both companies could keep the same battery sizes for years to come and still gain usage hours due to ever-increasing chip efficiency.
@@Jmort93 except that the 12 Pro had noticeably worse battery life compared to the 11 Pro, no amount of efficiency gains can offset the sheer difference in battery capacity (unless there's a dramatic shift in SoC architecture like from x86 to ARM on PCs)
Although the Fold2 had terrible battery life, whereas the Fold4/5/6 is pretty great.
It's not that outlandish. Battery life is more than just mah rating. Efficiency matters a ton. It's so much easier to just throw a bigger battery in any device than it is to fine tune software etc. A huge battery with an inefficient chipset is lipstick on a pig. Are batteries supposed to get larger with every phone that comes out? Cell phones have been around a while, if battery size were all people cared about phones would be 30lbs by now. I have the F6 and I easily get over a day. So mah doesn't matter to me. If you're outdoorsy and need multi day battery life you're not picking up a foldable anyway. For a multitude of reasons.
Man, Samsung spent all that money buttering you up with hotel stay and all and then you dunk on their new phone, savage. 😅 Of course, Michael is not a sell out, mad respect.
Good. And I am buying the Fold 6. Samsung needs to be innovative again.
@@Mike_Jones281 Your comment contradicts itself.
@@fran2911 It REALLY does
From the very start of this flip and fold journey I've been thinking to myself if they can make that inner screen very durable and without a crease (I refuse to believe they aren't able to make a screen without a crease, they are holding back for more $$$) this would be a huge hit similar to the Note series although it might also suffer the same falling as the Note series by being splice into another series.
@@Snorlaxiian No one else has been able to eliminate the crease, so I think that's very unfair of you.
@@tams805 It isn't really samsung but all foldables, until we get a foldable without a crease and a screen that isn't able to be scratched by a finger nail, I won't consider one.
MrMobile doesn’t upload his reviews as early as other tech yotubers but his reviews are the most polished.
I wait for them because of the transparency and the detalis he provides that aid the decision to buy the product or not.
I hope he reviews all the foldables of this year.
Same here
Came to the comments to say exactly the same thing!
I agree and he definitely will no doubt review every single foldable and nail it every single time he's literally the only reviewer I watch for any kind of tech review cause he's got the goods dudes😁
How the price went up?? They didnt even change to Titanium
Greedflation
Snapdragon tax
Do you know what inflation is?
@@nickmotsarsky4382 iPhone 15, 15 plus and 15 pro kept the same MSRP compared to the 14 counterpart.
iPhone 15, 15 Plus, and 15 Pro kept the same MSRP compared to their 14 counterpart
I have the money and I still can't justify paying all that money for a phone that has subpar cameras, too small outer screen and too slow charging speeds
@@nickthaskaterIt doesn't matter about other users, because his preference is a wider one... why would he care about other users??
And the charging speed were literally said to be noticeably better in the video you're commenting on...
And the cameras were classed as 2nd class citizen, at that price, it should be only the best
@@ru2225 ok.
@@nickthaskater Its ok Samsung we know it's your burner account
It's not something to get over fold 5 if you have it. But say you have a fold 2 then yeah
@@nickthaskateri have been using xiaomi 12 pro with 120w. Regardless of the peak charge, it is exceptionally fast compared to samsung and iphone. Mostly full charge in just around 15min from 20%. Been using it for 2 years, battery still doing great, no issue. Once you used to it, you can't never go back to charging speed of either samsung or iPhone, they just feel so 2010.. Plus the super fast charger is included in the box 😅
Thank you for an actual review.
The lip service, dog and pony reviews by CNET and other reviewers for Fold 6 had lacked depth and just don't sound like reviews from people who genuinely use foldables.
It's nice to hear the fold 6 compared to other non NA market phones as well.
Keep up the great reviews Mr Mobile! Even though this review was released later than everyone else's, it's the only one that counts.
The fact that there is still no place to store the pen is such a disgrace. The only way to carry a pen is to buy a hideous case.
They would have to make the phone a lot thicker and the big competition for foldables is thin and light currently. You're talking at least 2 mm thickness if not more for an item many don't use. It would not help
Coming from the Pixel Fold I have to say I love the Fold 6. With how long they are updating their devices now maybe R&D just isn't the priority it once was. Still feels like a very polished device compared to competition to me though
It's not a hideous case. I know it's sucks we need that but I like the spen case
Samsung has settled. I'm not a big fan of Samsung lately.
I agree I switched the OnePlus fold and actually prefer over my previous Samsung fold
OnePlus isn't a proper option. It's China.
In the Android space, the options are Samsung, Google, Sony and Asus. And not all of these even makes foldables
@@BaardFigur fair comment but have to say I have been super impressed with my OnePlus
@@BaardFigur And why China isn't an option? I have a Xiaomi phone. It works just fine.
@@BaardFigurnewsflash, all the brands u mentioned are made in China. It's a phone. Not a space rocket. All that matters is if it's good to use.
2 hours charging speed is actually pretty crazy, how is it even possible for such price in 2024 smh
25w charging lmao, pay up $1900 please (also no charger included)
@@Zanbatoss oh jesus, Samsung still does that "we care about the planet!" thing?
@@Zanbatoss Realme GT5 - 240W "company claims, a complete 100% charge is achieved in less than 10 minutes."
Scamsung: Yesterday's specs, tomorrow's price 😂
🤣
They have learning from Apple…
@@volkhardjuergens6190 That's EXACTLY what I've been saying after a year of use with my S23. Samsung wants to be Apple, from pricing, to a progressively more-closed ecosystem.
By next spring, I'm hoping to have moved away from Samsung. Looking towards either a return to Pixel, or a move to OnePlus. (Or possibly Nothing, if they get better LTE/5G band support in NA.)
2600nits yesterday specs sure buddy
@@ThaexakaMavro OnePlus has 4500nits 🤷🏾♂️
HOW is this not at least among the top 5 tech channels on TH-cam, I'll never understand. Awesome review video as always, Michael!
I love my Z fold 6. Only thing I need is a flagship camera BUT the actual pictures are great and usable. Don’t let these tech people fool you. Sure limited upgrades but it’s one hell of a device! And the device doesn’t get as hot. Better heat reduction ( only time it got hot was during set up)
I jumped from the fold 3 to the fold 6 because of the very good price they gave me to trade in my fold 3. You can feel the improvements in weight and thickness but my main problem was video consumption in the main screen. The crease was too noticeable to me but now with the fold 6 is way better, is still there but you really can forget about it. The cover screen is good enough for me now, is used to be a bit too narrow to type and watch videos without too much cropping. Samsung has removed almost all of the pains of daily driving a foldable with the 6, well, if you don't want the top cameras.
This is the only upgrade worth making. Anyone else who had the fold 4 or 5 shouldn't bother upgrading to the 6
Crease will inCrease over time. Thats why you noticed so much difference comapring to F3. Trust me. I had inner screen replaced in my F4 after 1.5year and i forgot how small this crease were at the start. I felt like this is completely new phone.
As someone who had all the Folds except the OG - Fold 3 has the best aspect ratio when opened
Don't know about ya'll
I've been a Regular Brick/ Slab Phone person all my life.
Have Pre-Ordered my ZFold 6.
Couldn't believe, firstly, how light it was. Couldn't tell a difference between the ZFold and my S22 Ultra.
Secondly, I absolutely am in favour of a Thin/ Slim Cover Screen. With a device this big, it is really easy to operate the Cover Screen with 1 hand.
The exact issue with OnePlus Open is that since the Cover Screen is wide, it almost makes one-hand operations impossible without doing those dangerous sliding maneuvers.
OneUI really is the best of em all. S-Pen, cherry on top.
What I love tho are the crazy deals Samsung offers if you Pre-Book.
Can't wait for my ZFold 6 to come!
I agree with this sentiment almost entirely, but the phone is a slap in the face to Samsung fold faithfuls who only get incremental updates
@@xelaander8429 On that I'll agree maybe.
Given how minor updates the ZFold's been getting [this dude's video really puts that out in a nice perspective], many people like you are bound to feel short-changed.
Although leaks and rumours suggest that maybe the ZFold 7 would be kinda revolutionary.
Let's see.
Why does everyone assume people getting this fold6 are upgrading from previous fold(s) or ultras, then ripping on it. How about us people that never had a foldable yet, and are coming from budget phones like my A53 5G, a 2 year old $300 phone ( that was pretty good!) and they are still giving me $1027 for it on tradeii, i can't wait to get this fold 6 arrive to me!
@@russmode Yeah. I think that the ZFold 6 is for the first time that a Flip/ Fold Phone has caught my attention.
As in, for the first time I even thought of considering to buy one.
Earlier I was like nah.
But the disappointment of previous-Gen users is not misplaced, and actually justified.
I have been switching between Flips and Folds for the past 5 years so I am coming to the Fold 6 from the Fold 4. I don't know if it's because I haven't been on the fold in awhile but this Fold 6 feels fantastic. The squared sides really makes it feel great. For me the cover screen is just wide enough and the weight and thickness are pretty great. I was on the edge with trying out importing the Vivo or an Honor, but I am glad I stuck it out with the Fold6 because I am really liking it so far. The slight size changes from outer to inner screens makes it feel a bit more comfortable to me
I can't think of a better reviewer for this (and all high end phones) than you. Thank you for all the minor details you cover!
Yep, Wife has a Fold 3 that is dying and we pre-ordered the 6. Despite all the short cummings it is still the only real option here in Australia unfortunately. We had been in China recently and saw the amazing options they have there from Oppo and Huawei. They are way ahead.
Just out of curiosity, why is your Fold3 "dying"? What's the issue?; Is it slowing down? Battery degradation? Wear and tear? I'm on a Fold2 that I would say is doing just fine. But like you, I have also pre-ordered the Fold6.
Short WHAT?
Telstra won't sell you the Pixel Foldable? They carry Pixel phones.
If you want more range just look on the usual Australian sites (if you don't mind paying outright).
Check out the Honor Magic V3!
The problem with folding phones expect to trade it every year slab phones are more durable can last a little longer but these folding phones you need to upgrade or find a repair service to replace a battery
$1800 for this .. or an IPhone 15 Pro & and M3 Macbook or IPad Pro. Seriously, who exactly is this type of phone targeted at?
Folding people
people who rather carrying on device instead of two the price is ridiculous true but with trade in the thing is only 800$
It's actually $1900+tax
@ThaexakaMavro if you have a z fold 5, with s24 ultra it's still 1k
@@ThaexakaMavro it still doesn’t make much sense, If someone wants a phone/tablet in one, just get a mini tablet
Fold < S series phones
1. Camera
2. Aspect ratio
3. Crease
4. Battery life
5. S pen
6. Durability
7. Ip rating
8. Price
9. Dex mode
10. Charging
If we're going like this can we also compare the s24 ultra specs to what nerdy smartphone people call cameraphones? Main contenders: xiaomi 14 ultra, oppo find x 7 ultra and vivo x100 ultra. They all have better cameras with 1 inch main sensors, bigger faster charging batteries, brighter displays. Just go to any spec comparing site and you'll start thinking samsung has stagnated the past 3 years, because it seems they have. Like I was initially going to go for another samsung phone, my note 10 plus just turned 5yo a few days ago and the battery life sucks and it's become laggy as of late, so when I saw the fold 6 on display at a store nearby and played a little with it I thought wow this thing is amazing, while the s24 ultra made me think 'this seems unremarkably similar to my note excluding the cameras', but now that I've been looking up reviews of phones that have come out this past year plus some old but innovative ones like the p30 pro which I did not know at the time in 2019 was that good, I merely went 'I'll just buy the best samsung has' and ended up with a note 10 plus for arguably a good price at 800 euros compared to s24u prices now, and I went from liking samsung to asking why, 10 years ago they were known for innovation and doing funky things and throwing stuff at the wall to see what sticks, now it's just the same old thing for half a decade now. No thanks. Meanwhile I see vivo with their amazing camera flagships and their foldable is just unbeatable tho if only it was easy to get the global rom model, tho there isn't anything that doesn't work on the chinese rom besides esim, even android auto works. So in conclusion I'm personally not gonna take specs into consideration when samsung as a whole seems outclassed by chinese phones lol.
Been waiting all week for your take! I appreciate all the hard work and attention to detail that goes into your reviews. Thx!
I went from Fold 4 to Fold 6. I am happy with the refinements. I do still miss my S21 Ultra with 10x zoom. The lack of camera updates is disappointing
Always love your honest reviews.
As a fold 5 user. I love the cover screen format currenrly. Tho like the fold 6's design more. Its nice to have both a small one handed device and tablet at the same time.
biggest issue with foldable is the screen durability, which can be broken by using only fingernail. if they want to mass adoption they need to find a way to improve the screen
And lower the price lol.
Truth be told I've had a Fold 4 for a while and have gotten no scratches on the inside screen, even while I had the screen protector off. You're never really moving with the phone unfolded since its so easy to fold back up so scratching the inside screen would be pretty difficult
I second you on this. It really is harder than you would initially think to damage the inner screen. I've had mine for two years, and, with admittedly some understanding of its durability, have yet to damage it even with my fingernails being way too long at times. Its harder than people think.
@DBD120 Yeah I see people complain about durability on the folds and I dont get it. Aside from the manufacturing defect that causes pixels near the crease to eventually die, they're perfecr. And that defect is only on select phones, seems my Fold 4 wont be encountering it as it should've happened by now if it were going to.
Overall, these things are built like a tank. My Fold 4 has survived water, sand, dust, and a lot of drops. Its got some dings on it and the smaller front screen is scratched because I didnt put a screen protector on, but other than that its in perfect condition
I love Michael videos man , he never hesited to criticize where company nedds criticism
Pound for pound (trade ins, software updates, warranty, repairs, performance) this is still the best foldable for those living in United States and Canada. Every one else yes look else where. ✌️
Yes, the US are fortunate for the deals they get that make the price factor less relevant. Still the front display remains a thorn and I am happy with my Honor Magic V2. It makes such a difference for me to have a wider front display, and the Honor cost £600 less than the Fold 6 and came with 16GB/512GB and free headpjhones (£350 retail). We are lucky in the UK to have greater smartphone choices with Xiaomi, Honor, Huawei, OPPO, etc all having local releases.
r/usdefaultism
There's a reason why samsung's trade in program is so much better in the US, because of Apple. Everywhere else, they are giving you a middle finger for your pristine 1 year old phone
watching this on my freshly unboxed flip6. First time flipper, long time watcher.
Just here to hear MrMobile tell a story. 😁 Great review as always, really enjoyed how you deliver each word followed by great video editing. Been following you since Pocketnow days along with Joshua Vergara..
After using fold 4 for 1 year 10 months, the inner screen stopped working I babied it, the screen protector is guaranteed to peel if water gets around the phone.
Broke down in the worst time financially had to get s24u, I think I'll look into foldable with the fold 9 or 10.
However I loved using that phone so much I still miss it despite lot of the compromises I had to endure.
I like how you get bad products from a company and you still buy from same company without even a thought.
@@SIPEROTH if I switched to apple I would have had to switch my watch as well, won't go to other android manufacturers due to inconsistency, and I don't want to deal with changes.
Fold 4 is the least reliable of the folds series
Subbed to you within 2 minutes of watching this because you are honest and that hot take was the one for me. You've gained a supporter and hopefully a loyal one into the future!
I upgraded to Fold 6 from Flip 3 since the back glass broke one day. I love the bigger foldable but the camera is nowhere as good as it should be for 1.6L₹. One of the most underrated feature from samsung is good lock. Google/Oneplus lack that level of customisation and that single app suite is the reason I am still rocking a samsung. Great video as always Mr.Mobile
The Fold 6 is just disappointing in too many ways that it shouldn't. The Samsung I used to know isn't the same Samsung anymore.
By now the Z Fold 6 should look like the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro.
Beautiful review as usual. Agree with it 100%
Worst part is, the OnePlus Open is from last year and it's still competing harder than ever!
There's a reason I never felt a need to upgrade from the Open even after the fold 6 release
Definitely want to try the Pixel Fold 2 now. I had the open for a year now. The only thing that worries me is that Google neglects it's Regular Pixel pro features on a premium priced Fold.
People are so focused with "UPGRADING". You got to see the bigger picture. Most of people who bought the ZF6 got a foldable for the times time Me personally I'm coming from an S21U, so it's a massive upgrade in my case, and I don't change phones regularly, maybe 3 or 4 years. Plus with the trade in offer I'm only paying $650 for the ZF6, while trading-in a broken Note3 that doesn't even turn on lol. People should stop measuring phones compared to their previous year and focus on the overall value of the device. I wouldn't buy a $2k phone at all if it weren't for the trade in offers of course.
They are not necessarily comparing year-on-year, it is more a comparison versus the competition from China which are far superior in most regards, including:
1/ 5000mah+ batteries
2/ 3X faster charging
3/ Better camera hardware
4/ Wider front display
5/ 16GB RAM options
6/ Much lower pricing outside N America for Chinese phones with superior pre-order deals.
7/ Better display insurance. In the UK no option to insure display for more than a year--Moto has a three-year option for £140.
It is hard for me to see anyone defend the Galaxy Fold without thinking they are apologists. But I guess Samsung are happy with what they are doing for their fanbase and the rest of us will knock the Fold off our shortlist.
I recently went all in on the Apple ecosystem but I previously had the Fold 3. After holding the Fold 6 in store the difference is night and day. It feels amazing in hand, the lighter weight, improved and squared off design make it feel like a normal pocketable phone in it's folded mode.
Samsung is the Apple of Android phones. Small incremental updates, big price hike.
1:00 LOVE the variety of cameras and fun designs that are coming back to the phones
As someone who is still happy with the zflip3, I can't justify dropping that kind of money on a newer foldable. The closest "best deal" I can find is the Moto razor+. I'm happy with what Samsungs competition has been doing with foldables and hope that the trend continues with improvements
You in the USA?
With the trade-in discount, the Fold 6 is a much better deal.
@@costafilh0yeah but the upgrades are very minor
@@JeskidoYT Coming from Flip 3 to Fold 6? I strongly disagree.
You nailed it! I don't regret upgrading from the ZF4 to the 5 because there was a pretty noticeable jump in build quality and little else. But your video has confirmed what I suspected and no other creators are talking about: waste of money.
Thank you for giving HONEST reviews dude! I've been wanting to get a fold for a long time and I think I'm just going to buy the fold 5 and save myself the money 😂
While there are notable improvements (maybe more than initially meet the eye), I too am concerned about Samsung's apparent complacency with the Fold, which feels prominent to the point where they are comfortable increasing the price further despite continuing to lag behind competitors.
Great coverage - looking forward the Flip 6 Review as well - one thing I am hoping for with the Flip is real improvement with the screen protector. I don't want to have to worry about the protector bubbling after 8-12 months and then worry about damaging the display if I fold it before replacing the protector immediately at a Samsung repair location. The anxiety I know I'd have around the screen protector for the Flip is just too much for me, lol.
For a hardcore Samsung user the price doesn't really mean much as the pre order & trade in deals are great. With a Fold 5 trade-in I'm literally paying $625 for the new Fold 6 with a free storage upgrade.
I mean, that's not everyone. And they were getting this any which way. Almost Leasing your phone has to have some pretty big asterisks next to it as well.
Well only the US gets these generous trade ins, rest of the world have to suck it and pay up the price hike.
@@Steriodsman1 After a few trade-ins you forget that you initially put up any money for that first device. Like I said for the hardcore Samsung user it's a no brainer. It's better than going to a different manufacturer and paying all that money. And then have the hassle of getting rid of your old phone.
ZF3 to ZF6, cant wait for mine! Thanks Captain Two Phones for this coverage.
So surreal to see my favorite TH-camr taking a walk in the city I live in. Thanks for another excellent video!
As someone who is getting this as my first ever foldable, this is gonna be a major improvement on all fronts for me, I’m coming from the iPhone 13 Pro, I welcome the narrower cover display with open arms, and I am not too worried about the camera quality. The reason why I got this over the OnePlus Open is because I am on a carrier contract, so I didn’t really have a choice in terms of foldables, it was either the Fold 5 or the 6, I am not that into the flips, so yeah, I didn’t really have many options. Come on AT&T, give us more options!
I can almost see exactly why Samsung employees are on a historic strike at the moment.
Hi Michael, long time follower of you since your Pocketnow days. I appreciate the review but for me coming from Fold 3 this is a HUGE leap in tech. I am absolutely loving everything about the Fold 6. Still lots of features I am yet to unearth.
There's a part of me that knows he'll give credit where it's due...but I also know there's a part of me that knows he's gonna tear the fold 6 a new one. As a new owner of one for the last hour? I think I know a few of the points of what he'll go to town on and I can't blame him this time.
Edit. YUP. Called it. Same problems I have. I dig it and thankfully got it for far cheaper than expected but ..yeah...same bait, slightly different hook so far. I can see my OPO or pixel fold having my Sim before long.
Michel i have been following you since your early days at Pocket now....how true you are just stands out, no artificial praises, just straight to the point 👏👏
Aspect Ratio is garbage.. Literally that tall skinny screen is garbage.. It really should be wider.. I have a Note 5 i want to say, and as an iPhone user i would've totally kept it if the Cameras were Galaxy level and the aspect ratio was more wider folded.
I got my fold for $1239 brand new unlocked and that’s the only reason we decided to go for the fold 6 and leave behind
I've been waiting for your review 👏👏 got my coffee, I'm ready!
I always wait for your Reviews. I only trust you, I never bought a phone in the last 6 years before watching a review of yours. I'm changing them every year so your Reviews are very important for me.
It feels like Samsung is now the Apple of Android phones if you look at their flagships.
TM Roh
The price is nuts but (here in Europe) you can already find it for €1,400 (down from €2,000) only 10 days after launch, which speaks for Samsung's terrible resale value - but it's awesome if you want a "bargain". 8:22 I think you're being a bit unfair here. Software features like Summarize (web pages), Circle to Search, Chat translate, and Sketch to Image are new to the Fold 6 - they are super useful, and work very well.
Michael!! Love your videos, years suscribed...greetings from Mendoza Argentina...
5:29 - Just a small correction: The Fold2 has a 4500mAh battery and has been the last to have it since. I should know, I have one, and have just pre-ordered a Fold6.
Other than that, great and honest review. I understand where you're coming from, and I myself had thoughts about waiting till the Fold7, haha. But Fold2 to Fold6 is absolutely a jump, so here goes.
I've literally been checking your channel 5 times a day waiting for this video 😂
Haha he's really the king of foldable reviews huh! I've been doing the same - skipping the 6 now
why lol, this is the same phone
@@mrnarason I've used Michaels reviews for years because he is brutally honest. With the announcement of the fold 6, I wanted to see what his hot take was 🤷. Since I'm looking into FINALLY switching to a foldable, I wanted to see if the 6 was gonna be worth the extra $800.
I typically by flag ship phones and keep them as a daily driver for 4-5 years, then switch to a new flag ship and push my old phone as a backup (I work overseas for most of the year and keep an extra smart phone for a hotspot or to use local sims)
After this review, I'm just going to go ahead and pick up the fold 5 🤷
Me too lol
samsung has become apple in so many ways that when my phone dies or need replacement, i'm going with nothing or something like that. stop resting on your laurels, samsung. wtf
Watching this on my fold 6, just came in today. the hype is real
How is the aspect ratio when watching movies?
@tyronebiggums69 its same as previous gen. You have to unfold and turn it horizontally. Need better aspect ratio like oppo or pixel.
@@user-nifinei34jd9 ahhh. I've never actually used one before.
There literally has been no hype over this phone. Unless you mean the disappointment is real.
This is why he is one of the Boss of content creators on Folding devices.
Mr Mobile speaks the truth and not like most of these so called Reviewers just trying to suck up to Samsung hoping they might send them a review unit for free.
Tell the truth no matter what and your audience will respect you and follow you except the ones that are brainwashed by Samsung like the Apple customers that are brainwashed by Apple.
A real Foldoligis knows that Samsung is ripping it customers off with these minor updates and AI crap.
These are not upgrades. But the kids who just love Samsung no matter what will defend Samsung to the end and that what Samsung is banking on to rip you off.
Wooo Mr mobile.....this will make my day
Crazy how more advanced the competition looks from Honor, Vivo, Xiaomi or even Oneplus (and that's a last year model). And the charging speed from 2019 is ridiculous. I currently have a Fold 5 and as much as I like Samsung and the SW/support, my next foldable will be from someone else next year.
Far too small not wide enough. Far too expensive. No Flagship cameras...
This has done it - was waiting for the king of foldable reviews and he came through. Have been sitting on the fence about pre-ordering the 6 to get in on some of the deals - I've still got the 3 and it was replaced last year for a brand new one phone due to a warranty issue. For my needs, I can't see how this has moved the dial where I'd get a overall experience improvement to match the high cost of an upgrade (perhaps some reliability improvements aside)..
Will wait for the Pixel Fold now.
Can’t wait for the OnePlus Open 2 💀
You'll be waiting a long time pilgrim
@@jamiepack9922Is that is that Scott Piligrim's reference?
Only way I'll consider a OnePlus Open 2 is if they implement a DEX alternative. Although I really love the design language of the OPO.
I finally just upgraded from my z fold 3 to the 6, because my 3 no longer charges, wired or wirelessly. I'm keen to repair my phones rather than replace, and I've been fixing phones for 15 years but even I.... am not brave enough to open my z fold 3.
Great video as always sir
Just upgraded from a fold 3 to the Honour Magic V2 and I'm in love with it!
I went from Fold 4 to V2 and agree that the Honor is great. Certainly until Samsung widens the front display they have lost my business.
I always appreciate the love and excitement you have for the technology that touches all our lives and the honesty of your reviews. Your reviews are enjoyable to watch. Keep up the great work.
Ironically after having the Flip 3,4,5 I will be switching to the Fold this year. At&t was giving me more than MSRP for trading in my flip 5. It was time for a telephoto lens
There's fold slim in the making
Wait for it
It should be released at the end of the year
I've had my zflip3 for three years and was waiting for the zflip6 to upgrade, but I don't like the look of it. The only thing keeping me away from the zfolds were how monstrously big they are. But I love how much it's slimmed down this year, and im getting it as soon as it goes on sale.
They could have done more. But you have to use the fold 6 in person, it's so good
Waiting for this review is worthwhile. Many tech reviewers emphasized the Galaxy AI, but it doesn't justify the price range given for this phone with minimal upgrades. Mr. Mobile was able to point out many key factors to consider before buying this phone.
Honor and Xiaomi foldables are getting cheaper and cheaper, meanwhile Samsung.... 😅
Just wanted to pop in and say : Love your videos man , don't stop making them especially the quirky ones like the e-bike review that one was really fun. I look forward to your videos the most out of the ocean of content we're served. :}
Even if folding phones were cheap, I'm not sure I would buy one. I think I would rather prefer a small, well built classic smartphone.
Another fine masterpiece, and of course information that is useful on the fold6🤟🏻 long time viewer more than multiple years probably your whole career before Mr. mobile
Coming from a Fold 4, this phone has decent improvements and I'm very happy with it. The wider front screen, even 1mm more, makes a big difference. It's thinner, lighter and much better hinge.
I don't know why people are expecting big changes every year. Most people don't buy every year. The R&D to make sweeping changes is way too expensive.
Also it will make people always want to wait until next year to purchase.
I waited a long time to decided if I wanted an open or a fold. Then I was able to get a big discount for the open. And I don't regret my decision. Even after the 6 fold was revealed.
Samsung is going full applefication, while apple is going androification
I changed my fold 5 to s24U in June's sale. I have used fold 3, 4, 5 during the past few years, it is getting better and better, but by the end of the day, the durability, the camera, the Spen function, is still have a long way to catch up with S ultra or Note series.
I swtg I searched for your review of the fold 6 just 20 minutes ago, and now I get home and see that you are premiering it 😂
Crazy stuff fr
I finally bought in for the ZFold3...First one that really had some legs I thought....About a year in, I got a hinge issue. Warranty claim gave me a Fold4 as a replacement. The 4 was a much better phone than the 3, wider screen, better battery life. I'm still using the 4. I was waiting on the ZF6 to give me the option to use the Spen on the cover screen as well as have a place for the Spen in the phone body. None of that was done. The 6 is a good looking phone no doubt, and the SDg3 surely gives it power, and good legs. But it's just not enough to trade in my 4 and STILL pay about 1000$. Just can't do it. Hopefully we'll get those features by the Fold10. The FLIP6 is the winner this year I believe. I'm going back to OnePlus for a cycle. The OP12 is PHENoMENAL. Cheers.
Pre ordered the navy blue color. Can’t wait for it to get here
A chef's kiss to this video.. Thanks Michael. Hope to meet you someday
Michael I Love you Man. I waited specifically for this phone to arrive & the moment I saw that they cheated again on the widening of the outer screen and the lack of a charger or a S pen that can be stored in the phone I discarded my fold and I am officially a One Plus Ho😂😂😂😂😂 THE ONE PLUS OPEN IS THE BEST FOLD!!!❤
Yea, the Fold 6 is a pos.
As a Fold 4 user,my biggest gripe would probably be the strengthening of the internal ribbon cables between the halves of the phone. After 2 years mine seem ro have given up. When fully open my inner screen doesn't light up but when I reboot and open it a smidge I can see ghe full display lighting up. A look through reddit shows that it was relatively common among the Fold4 issues that also caused issues with the sim cards not being detected. Hope Samsung could look into strengthening or improving durability for those parts of the Z Fold series.
Samsung got super lazy over the years
I loved my note 7 and 8 but for me since then the Samsung devices have just lost the edge. I jumped to the Duo and although it was not on the same level with camera and processor's as the other devices at the time I loved toe formfactor and when I upgraded I decided to no pay over 1k for a phone as it is getting stupid with prices now. I ended up getting a razor 2022 and my wife got the filip 4 and I am glad I went the Moto way. Here screen protector has split in the middle twice mine is still as it was when I got it. I'm due to look at an upgrade early next year and for me I'm looking at a folding device again just because I do miss that bigger screen for things. Looking at this I do think I'll be overlooking the fold if I do get one. As usual amazing review of a device.
one funny thing is when I actually measured oneplus open and fold 6
fold 6 was measured at 241 g
and open was 250g
wasn't sure where that gap came from
I swapped from Fold2 to Fold6 and all the iterstivw changes have stacked up to feel like significant improvement at this point (helped by the fact that my Fold2 was kinda falling apart at this point), but it is a bit dissapointing that Fold still doesn't have feature party with S Ultra.
Though since I now got Fold6, with my luck this will mean that Fold7 will finally widen the cover screen, put best camera Samsung can offer into the phone, and dock S-Pen inside it instead of separate accessory.
Thanks for upholding your integrity and calling out Samsung.
I have a zfold 6, and have been using it for the last 2 days(still not a lot). In my opinion it is a fantastic phone to go to from a standard phone, which was my s21. While it is a lot more expensive and the core functionalities feel the same, the overall polish and design of the phone make it feel like a final product rather than something that was still improving(mainly the weird bezels and large hinge). While the cover screen is still narrow, I prefer it over a standard phone. It gives a lot of vertical information which is good for texting, calls, seeing a lot of notifications at once, etc. However, the fold 6 is what the fold 4 should have been instead of the two repeats of the fold 4 and fold 5.
Love your reviews- you're the best! This is why I can't wait for your take on the Flip6! Waiting in anticipation.....
The day fold competitors like Vivo, Honour and Huawei go global, its OVER for Samsung. They are leaps and bounds ahead of the OG's with their hardware design advancements.
Seriously, vivo's x fold 3/pro its insanely light, a third the size of the Samsungs fold 6, has 1,000+ MHA battery in a smaller form factor. And a half hour 0-100% charge time on 100w cable.
And Honour has taken the cake this year with the thinnest foldable phone with its Magic V3 at just 4.4mm unfolded.
SAMSUNG WAKE UP AND ADVANCE!!!! PLEASE!!
Thank you for being honest and not scared of Samsung. Im stuck on the fold 4 for all these reasons I'm paying the phone off and i just don't wanna upgrade to the 5 or 6 just too small the incremental updates. 🙄🙄 After i pay this fold 4 I'm out Samsung ✌🏻
If you are using Samsung's Fold, even if you baby it, it will eventually fail because of the ribbon cable between each half. I am previously a Fold 3 user, i am babying it but the unthinkable happened, the folding screen is very good and it does not fail but the ribbon cables are the main issue.