Have had my phone since release date. The hinge crunch is definitely due to the screen protector. If you have the phone wide open and press pretty hard on the screen protector at the hinge, you can hear the crunchy noises too.
Keep in mind if you get Samsung Care Plus and that factory applied screen protector goes like mine, they won't cover it. Basically you can smash the phone against the desk and crack the screen and they'll cover... They won't. Good way to piss people off Samsung!
@@devilkazumi578 I've dropped mine a million times with no case, also screen issues were addressed on 24 model's, so I definitely open and close mine trying to see how long it last. I've also fallen asleep on the phone open several times, full body weight and no screen damage or screen protector issues. The software sucks, because there's not a power hungry skin like ONE UI. My base model is quicker than some s24s I've seen in use. SO HUSH WOMAN 👠
Same. I have no idea why ppl keep saying it takes long to charge. I don't even have it on fast charging mode and it takes 90mins to go from less than 30% to 100%.
Probably a type a to type c from a non- fast charging adapter, if you bust out and older type c cables and plug it i to the cheapest brick you can find and pop that straight into the wall your phone will probably only stay at the same charge level and never actually increase charge
Love my ZFlip 6. I moved from a Fold 4 when my contract ran out on that and I do not regret a single thing about that. Slowly learning all the tricks for using the camera, particularly whith group selfies etc. The learning curve can be steep but the results are great.
I switched from my fold 4 to a flip 6. I liked my Fold 4 but the battery life was a day tops with no use and was having to charge it when I got home even with battery save. the Flip 6 with battery save on is giving me about a say and a half even with use for podcast, youtube and social media scrolling. good Lock was not that great to figure out but once I did I am enjoying it and even watch most of my videos on it. speakers a little bit tiny compared to the fold 4 but are usable. I did put a black and gold case on it and add a Star trek tos communicator graphic to the top and lock screens with some special notification and ring tones.
i want a flip6 reaaaaaallly badly, but im just not convinced of the longevity of the hinge and screen yet. i have an iphone 14 pro max that i would have to trade in to get the flip 6 and that just doesn't seem like a good idea, as much as i want to do it. i'm probably just going to wait for the flip 7.
@@DeannaRose1213 I am in the exact same scenario as you. I also have the 14 pro max and I’m getting sick of how big and heavy it is, the flip seems like perfect solution to the size issue, my only big gripe is the camera and switching to android is scary. Did you make the switch?
@@sammywiener for me the back cameras on the flip are plenty good enough and I actually have an adroid tablet and had a couple of android phones in the past so I’m not super worried. And no I didn’t switch yet, I’m definitely going to wait for the flip 7 next year.
I have a flip 6. Got it 2.5 months ago. Love it but it's not for everyone. Going into getting it I was fully aware that its not going to be as durable as a slab. But I didn't care. I wanted the form factor and versatile. I got insurance and will see how it goes. If your going to be stressed out and worried don't get it. Pretty simple.
Hi, I also have a flip6, got it on release, I have no issue with the hinge and the screen as of yet, the fact that is so small it makes it so much less prone to dropping, I have small hands and it's the best decision I ever made switching to it. I also take care of it and I clean it on the regular. It's my first foldable phone and tbh I m not sure I ll ever go back to regular phones.
I've just recently bought a near mint condition Flip 3 and I'm loving it. Part of that is oddly that the outer screen isn't just a smaller version of the inner one. It has all the features I need when not actively using my phone from quickly seeing the time to skipping music tracks while working.
I've been a Flip user since the 3 and I carry an iPhone as my daily. I can confidently say this device is 100% worth the investment. It has become my daily driver.
My wife and I got new phones a couple of months ago. I got the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and she got the z flip 6. I'm pretty rough on phones, but she is very very gentle on phones. The main screen on her z flip 6 just went out, and the place in my town that fixes them said that it's a very common issue for the main screen to go out, and that the parts are like a month out. I tried to dissuade her from getting the folding phone, but she had to have it.
I hope they make budget-friendly versions. My grandma always complains about how her phone is too big, and she likes these foldable ones because of how small they are.
I had my flip 6 since release date (it's been 4 months now), I also hear crunches when I open it. But I realized that hinge crunches are normal because it is the way for the phone to hold up to different degrees when the phone is on flex mode.
@@Zero I used to think the same but last week i decided it's time to support this form factor and bot a razr 50, almost a week and honestly ive been loving it, and going back to a normal flat phone seems absurd as of now
Here's hoping the Z Flip 7 FE comes with only a 50mp camera and no internal one. Since most people won't use the internal one on a flip 6 (or a wide lens). And make it cheaper
I've noticed after a month of usage that if the phone is tilted slightly downwards when viewing, the crease itself displays a line of shadow and a line that is brighter than the rest of the display on white or light backgrounds. Has anyone else noticed this?
Is it possible to use the cover screen at the same time of the main screen to mirror what the main screen is seeing? I was watching reels the other night facing my gf, and I was thinking, is there a way that she could see what I'm seeing from the cover screen??? Googling and even Gemini has not provided answers. Why has this not been exploited yet?!?!
I'd love Samsung not to abandon Messages and just update RCS features in it and use Jibe instead of relying on carriers. Instead of just pushing everyone to Google 😒
The cumulative bugs on my poorly supported Rog phone 5 turned it into a paperweight 2 weeks ago. So I searched the internet for a device that was 512 GB and would receive major software updates at least until 2027 and security patches for longer. Turns out the cheapest option was a refurbished Z flip 5.
@@AosmoYT By how, what do you mean? How expensive? What state is it now? Which version? I mean... "how was it?" is a really broad question. And you have the answer to your second question if you read it properly.
Personally foldables still dont offer me anything i cant achieve for $200 with a cheap tablet and keyboard. People can try to force me to like foldables all they want but it's a form factor with a price tag that I just dont think justifies itself outside the realm of "lol isnt this a cool gimmick though?" I also think its funny Denki says this is a good place to get into z flips when moments earlier he says he hopes the next iteration fixes the weird screen dip/ QC issues. We get a new phone every five seconds from the big companies and phones might as well be cars, instantly depreciateing the moment they touch your hand. Youll always have the "worse" model when the cycle for new phones just keeps getting shorter and shorter. I buy a budget decent phone instead if chasing the flagship high because im not into leasing out a pocket device thats outdated by the time you pay it off and generating mountains of e-waste chaseing specs.
@@XennialTV thing is many people already own those two devices. I have multiple tablets laying around from over the years and you can get a good one second hand for sub $200. I just don't think the advantage of having an unfolding phone is worth blowing a grand over. If I'm heavily working outside the house I don't want to be running the battery down on my phone and useing a touch screen to type. If I'm already carrying a 40% mechanical keyboard why not save money and carry my tablet? I'm a woman so half my pants dont have pockets anyway so I already have a bag on hand. It just makes no sense to consolidate my devices into one that's more delicate, super expensive, and offers me little to no advantage over devices i already have.
got one of these as a work phone a few weeks ago (my work has a good relationship with samsung and get a free phone every year) and the only real complaint i have is the front screen being 60 hz
I've had couple Z Flips and each time I wanted to like it, but opening it every single time you want to do about anything got annoying fast. I had a Motorola Razr 2020 with the bigger front screen and got tired of that also so guess this form factor just isnt for me..The folds on the other hand I enjoy a ton.
This is why I ditched your boss. Pre-release your video (where you had not seen the phone) made it feel like the best thing ever made. You get hold and it's broken. Just no integrity.
Didn't aim to have a Z Flip 5 but it was the cheapest refurbished deal I found at 512 GB, with 3 years left of major Android updates, when my old phone hit the can. Took me two days of using it to fully understand why Austin is gushing about it so much, and I don't think I'll go back to a normal slab.
I’ve had my phone for two weeks and I’ve been babying it HARD and it just started making that weird hinge sticker sound 🥺. Do you recommend we return them or just keep using it as normal since nothing else seems to be wrong, and I’m weirdly attached now.
My feeling on this is that folding phones are a money pit and only excusable for people who can trade in phones every 2 years The only budget new folding phones are the 2023 Motorola Razr models for $399 and $599. The 2024 model isn't ridiculous at $699 and Cricket is selling one for $250. Don't know if that's unlocked.
Naa dude, too many compromises. I love me some iPhone mini but could never make it my main/only phone. I noticed I was liking it more after using my z fold 6 a lot out and about when I wasn't unfolding it much. Makes sense because the mini has the exact same screen width, just a lot lighter and pocketable. The z flip 6 is a nice middle ground because it's the first fold that feels so close to a slab phone when open that you basically forget most of the time
Don't expect flagship camera lol on a 1100 quid phone? Well i would want their top phone camera if i paid that price? Noisy hinge after 2 months that's scary too.
Have had my phone since release date. The hinge crunch is definitely due to the screen protector. If you have the phone wide open and press pretty hard on the screen protector at the hinge, you can hear the crunchy noises too.
@@chm2 hmm if you get the screen protector changed by Samsung will that fix it
Its not the protector, I removed mine and the noise is still there. Its the adhesion between the screen and the body of the phone failing.
@@stephencohen6337 Would you send it back for repair?
I have mine with the protector and I don't have the noiceses
Keep in mind if you get Samsung Care Plus and that factory applied screen protector goes like mine, they won't cover it. Basically you can smash the phone against the desk and crack the screen and they'll cover... They won't. Good way to piss people off Samsung!
A whole day to charge?!?!?!!? What did you do?? It takes me like 45 minutes for full charge.
Razr 2024 base model seems like a s24 compared to the flip... The base model 😂
@@FastGojira the moto razor also has crap software and less durable
@@devilkazumi578 I've dropped mine a million times with no case, also screen issues were addressed on 24 model's, so I definitely open and close mine trying to see how long it last. I've also fallen asleep on the phone open several times, full body weight and no screen damage or screen protector issues. The software sucks, because there's not a power hungry skin like ONE UI. My base model is quicker than some s24s I've seen in use. SO HUSH WOMAN 👠
Same. I have no idea why ppl keep saying it takes long to charge. I don't even have it on fast charging mode and it takes 90mins to go from less than 30% to 100%.
Probably a type a to type c from a non- fast charging adapter, if you bust out and older type c cables and plug it i to the cheapest brick you can find and pop that straight into the wall your phone will probably only stay at the same charge level and never actually increase charge
Love my ZFlip 6. I moved from a Fold 4 when my contract ran out on that and I do not regret a single thing about that. Slowly learning all the tricks for using the camera, particularly whith group selfies etc. The learning curve can be steep but the results are great.
i don't think i could go back to a regular phone after living with my flip 5 for a few months now, it's just so pocketable
6:57 I'm glad people are realizing that not everyone gives a damn about selfies
I don't know why this phone doesn't have dex yet.
It has a desktop mode hidden in the developer options, but is no DeX mode
I would have said overheating, but it has a vapour chamber now...
@@eyb0ss it literally is, it's just the so-called "New DeX" mode that's also found on Tabs.
I didn’t know that. That’s completely unacceptable from Samsung $1000 device missing features that a $600 phone has
I was thinking the same thing.
I had a zflip 3 and after almost 1.5 years the screen broke. I then got a refurbished zflip 4 and the screen lasted a little over 1 year…
I switched from my fold 4 to a flip 6. I liked my Fold 4 but the battery life was a day tops with no use and was having to charge it when I got home even with battery save. the Flip 6 with battery save on is giving me about a say and a half even with use for podcast, youtube and social media scrolling. good Lock was not that great to figure out but once I did I am enjoying it and even watch most of my videos on it. speakers a little bit tiny compared to the fold 4 but are usable. I did put a black and gold case on it and add a Star trek tos communicator graphic to the top and lock screens with some special notification and ring tones.
i want a flip6 reaaaaaallly badly, but im just not convinced of the longevity of the hinge and screen yet. i have an iphone 14 pro max that i would have to trade in to get the flip 6 and that just doesn't seem like a good idea, as much as i want to do it. i'm probably just going to wait for the flip 7.
@@DeannaRose1213 I am in the exact same scenario as you. I also have the 14 pro max and I’m getting sick of how big and heavy it is, the flip seems like perfect solution to the size issue, my only big gripe is the camera and switching to android is scary. Did you make the switch?
@@sammywiener for me the back cameras on the flip are plenty good enough and I actually have an adroid tablet and had a couple of android phones in the past so I’m not super worried. And no I didn’t switch yet, I’m definitely going to wait for the flip 7 next year.
I have a flip 6. Got it 2.5 months ago. Love it but it's not for everyone. Going into getting it I was fully aware that its not going to be as durable as a slab. But I didn't care. I wanted the form factor and versatile. I got insurance and will see how it goes. If your going to be stressed out and worried don't get it. Pretty simple.
Hi, I also have a flip6, got it on release, I have no issue with the hinge and the screen as of yet, the fact that is so small it makes it so much less prone to dropping, I have small hands and it's the best decision I ever made switching to it. I also take care of it and I clean it on the regular. It's my first foldable phone and tbh I m not sure I ll ever go back to regular phones.
The Z Flip 6 crease is fine. Hardly notice it.
I've just recently bought a near mint condition Flip 3 and I'm loving it. Part of that is oddly that the outer screen isn't just a smaller version of the inner one. It has all the features I need when not actively using my phone from quickly seeing the time to skipping music tracks while working.
I've been a Flip user since the 3 and I carry an iPhone as my daily. I can confidently say this device is 100% worth the investment. It has become my daily driver.
My z flip 6 is also 2 months old, and I'm also noticing a weird sound when I fold it open.
@@amanguver Yeah me too i'm scared of it
Unfortunately that might be the back screen.
@@amanguver mine makes a cracking sound when I close it . Not all the time but is there
My wife and I got new phones a couple of months ago. I got the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and she got the z flip 6. I'm pretty rough on phones, but she is very very gentle on phones. The main screen on her z flip 6 just went out, and the place in my town that fixes them said that it's a very common issue for the main screen to go out, and that the parts are like a month out. I tried to dissuade her from getting the folding phone, but she had to have it.
I hope they make budget-friendly versions. My grandma always complains about how her phone is too big, and she likes these foldable ones because of how small they are.
You could just get something like the S10e. It's like 5.8 inches.
Buy a moto foldable. 499.00
@@hibikiholmes2867why would you buy a s10e in 2024?
They're not even small, though. It's still a 6.7" display, which means it's comically wide.
I had my flip 6 since release date (it's been 4 months now), I also hear crunches when I open it. But I realized that hinge crunches are normal because it is the way for the phone to hold up to different degrees when the phone is on flex mode.
With iPhone 3,4,5 I would be so excited and I havent felt that in 10 years I might be about the flip life.
I am just waiting for the foldable be less you know broken? For the price I just don’t feel safe buying one knowing it could crack one day
@@Zero I used to think the same but last week i decided it's time to support this form factor and bot a razr 50, almost a week and honestly ive been loving it, and going back to a normal flat phone seems absurd as of now
@@emanueleperagallo9864 again I don’t think a week is long enough to make the claim that the device won’t break randomly with use
@@Zero I...I never claimed that?
@@Zero $13 bucks a month for device protection. We'll worth it . Covers any screen issues.
@@Adam-jx7eqid much rather just buy a regular phone and not have to deal with that at all
Love my z flip 6. Never going back to a slab. Even if durability isn't near as good as a slab Ill deal. Its just such a fantastic form factor.
got the fold 6 this year its fantastic especially for power users
you can zoom out on the display cover to jump to another page
Here's hoping the Z Flip 7 FE comes with only a 50mp camera and no internal one. Since most people won't use the internal one on a flip 6 (or a wide lens). And make it cheaper
I've noticed after a month of usage that if the phone is tilted slightly downwards when viewing, the crease itself displays a line of shadow and a line that is brighter than the rest of the display on white or light backgrounds. Has anyone else noticed this?
I leave mine open unless I am pocketing the phone, rarely use the outside screen as its too small
@@spede1 pretty pointless getting one then
Nice review 🔥
My Flip 3 had the same noise, once I took off the screen protector it was gone
Is it possible to use the cover screen at the same time of the main screen to mirror what the main screen is seeing? I was watching reels the other night facing my gf, and I was thinking, is there a way that she could see what I'm seeing from the cover screen??? Googling and even Gemini has not provided answers. Why has this not been exploited yet?!?!
Personally prefer the razr compared to it especially for the price makes it slightly more worth it
I'd love Samsung not to abandon Messages and just update RCS features in it and use Jibe instead of relying on carriers. Instead of just pushing everyone to Google 😒
I love that Sakura Theme on your Frontdisplay....where did you got that from? :)
Not me screaming out "GAKUMAS" when you scroll on the app drawer
Sounds like you should tryout the razr.
How do i get the same lock screen cover as u have
Watching on- 2024 Razr 🎉
Nothing is guaranteed though 😂 silent hinge so far, with sand and water exposure
Hope you compare the foldables from Google and Motorola in a future video
my hiNGE on screen hs a bit of a creek also. It annoys mw...
How do you fix charging issue
I have the flip6
The cumulative bugs on my poorly supported Rog phone 5 turned it into a paperweight 2 weeks ago. So I searched the internet for a device that was 512 GB and would receive major software updates at least until 2027 and security patches for longer. Turns out the cheapest option was a refurbished Z flip 5.
Motherboard issue?
@@AosmoYT
...yeah
@@gabrielgingras814 damm how was the rog phone 5 and which z fold did u buy
@@AosmoYT
By how, what do you mean? How expensive? What state is it now? Which version? I mean... "how was it?" is a really broad question. And you have the answer to your second question if you read it properly.
@@gabrielgingras814 like the use of the ROG phone and sorry I forgot to read where u said z fold 5
2:58 Yohane spotted! 😈
Personally foldables still dont offer me anything i cant achieve for $200 with a cheap tablet and keyboard. People can try to force me to like foldables all they want but it's a form factor with a price tag that I just dont think justifies itself outside the realm of "lol isnt this a cool gimmick though?"
I also think its funny Denki says this is a good place to get into z flips when moments earlier he says he hopes the next iteration fixes the weird screen dip/ QC issues.
We get a new phone every five seconds from the big companies and phones might as well be cars, instantly depreciateing the moment they touch your hand. Youll always have the "worse" model when the cycle for new phones just keeps getting shorter and shorter.
I buy a budget decent phone instead if chasing the flagship high because im not into leasing out a pocket device thats outdated by the time you pay it off and generating mountains of e-waste chaseing specs.
@@XennialTV thing is many people already own those two devices. I have multiple tablets laying around from over the years and you can get a good one second hand for sub $200.
I just don't think the advantage of having an unfolding phone is worth blowing a grand over. If I'm heavily working outside the house I don't want to be running the battery down on my phone and useing a touch screen to type. If I'm already carrying a 40% mechanical keyboard why not save money and carry my tablet?
I'm a woman so half my pants dont have pockets anyway so I already have a bag on hand.
It just makes no sense to consolidate my devices into one that's more delicate, super expensive, and offers me little to no advantage over devices i already have.
Mine did the creaking on day 1
got one of these as a work phone a few weeks ago (my work has a good relationship with samsung and get a free phone every year) and the only real complaint i have is the front screen being 60 hz
I've had couple Z Flips and each time I wanted to like it, but opening it every single time you want to do about anything got annoying fast. I had a Motorola Razr 2020 with the bigger front screen and got tired of that also so guess this form factor just isnt for me..The folds on the other hand I enjoy a ton.
Ive had mine since before launch date as samsung shipped mine early with the ore order. I have no issues at all .and i use my phone a lot
Junki phone has black screen problems and no one especially samsung want to admit it
Hinge not good for long term
This is why I ditched your boss.
Pre-release your video (where you had not seen the phone) made it feel like the best thing ever made. You get hold and it's broken.
Just no integrity.
The phone overheats
In a case, flips and folds don't fit into jeans. Seriously fat.
@@michman2 sounds like a body type specific issue tbf
When you play ZZZ, what controller attachment is that?
By didi you leave,......?
So how much did Austin pay you to gush over the Z Flip?
shh
Didn't aim to have a Z Flip 5 but it was the cheapest refurbished deal I found at 512 GB, with 3 years left of major Android updates, when my old phone hit the can. Took me two days of using it to fully understand why Austin is gushing about it so much, and I don't think I'll go back to a normal slab.
Don’t buy this phone. Touch screens fail on some of them in 30-60 days in. And the process to replace is NOT fun.
Happens on slabs phone too. Luck of the draw
Yall are beefing over a noise when you open it...who cares?!
It's time for Apple to get on the foldable phone bandwagon! 😞
@@JenniferNg0529 they probably will eventually
I’ve had my phone for two weeks and I’ve been babying it HARD and it just started making that weird hinge sticker sound 🥺.
Do you recommend we return them or just keep using it as normal since nothing else seems to be wrong, and I’m weirdly attached now.
My feeling on this is that folding phones are a money pit and only excusable for people who can trade in phones every 2 years The only budget new folding phones are the 2023 Motorola Razr models for $399 and $599. The 2024 model isn't ridiculous at $699 and Cricket is selling one for $250. Don't know if that's unlocked.
I would buy it only to play emulators 😂
Who but children needs selfies? I wonder why this is a thing.
nice
Just get the 13 mini. This phone not worth it.
Naa dude, too many compromises. I love me some iPhone mini but could never make it my main/only phone. I noticed I was liking it more after using my z fold 6 a lot out and about when I wasn't unfolding it much. Makes sense because the mini has the exact same screen width, just a lot lighter and pocketable. The z flip 6 is a nice middle ground because it's the first fold that feels so close to a slab phone when open that you basically forget most of the time
@@gamacortes7607 its a good thing we have brains cos your advice sucks
It's taking long for u bcz ur using a 3rd party charger😅
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Don't expect flagship camera lol on a 1100 quid phone?
Well i would want their top phone camera if i paid that price?
Noisy hinge after 2 months that's scary too.