No for now, I am using S24+ because I like the screen ratio, I am not a fan of the screen ratio they had with Fold 5/6 And I would suggest getting rip of the front camera in the inner display
I held it at the store today, its really tiny when folded and when unfolded - no meaningful apps utilise the full screen.. so I really struggle to imagine why someone would buy this... no use case for me..
I went back and forth for months trying to decide on staying with Samsung or trying out OnePlus Open. At the end of the day, because of the overall experience, the software, the ecosystem, the customer service, I decided to get the Fold 6. Is it the best in terms of outer screen size? No. Does it have the best cameras? No. Does it have the longest lasting battery? No. Is it the best overall device (in my opinion) and a joy to daily use? Yes! I'm very happy with it.
Best? Please don't lie to yourself. You just admitted it doesn't have the best cameras or best battery...it's not even a leader in performance. You paid almost $2,000 for device that's not a good smartphone or tablet lol
just look after it, get SAMSUNG CARE+. with folds they the hinge is likely to fail at some point, or screen cracks, if you have scratches on the outside or lens cracks then your warranty is void, as it's a replaceable unit, read the fine print. Samsung are notoriously bad when it comes to warranty repair.
I've got the fold 4. Considering the price increase, the 6 should have s pen capability on the front screen, ultra cameras and bigger batteries. Ideally with a built in SPen too 😅
If you're paying full price, you really need to look for discounts. Just paid 699 with trade in. Comes with 512gb. Samsung had a ton of pre order deals. For 699 it's a beast of a phone.
@@Saroeumyim its not available in Korea, its still just a rumour. They are supposed to release in only in both South Korea and China in October this year
they don't use these phones for practical features, they just try out the new and fun gimmicky features or run some benchmarks and then continue on with their lives, just using insta and youtube or something. I'd say they don't even care about cameras, if it weren't for them basically working as youtubers who compare cameras, I doubt they'd complain about a Galaxy A55. Credit where credit is due Tom is a mostly real one and instead of thinking of his actions as malicious I think he just makes some errors or has some quirks. 95% of reviewers on the net I just can't trust anymore, trying to please the companies with positive reviews. Think about it, if some of the cons include something so minor as table wobble, that'll for sure be fixed with a case, would you care? Nope, companies want that, they want you to think the only problems are those minor ones that you don't care about. Not the fact that if you got the Z Fold3 you'd have gotten 95% of the experience.
As someone who likes the compact phone segment, I actually appreciate the size of the fold6 cover screen. The only improvements that I want from future Zfolds form factor is thinner, lighter, creasless.
Going from a 4 to a 6 i can say it is definitely worth it. I can actually type on the front screen as it's bigger, and it slimmed down the bulk so much compared to the 4 that I no longer feel like I'm smuggling a literal brick in my pocket it's way closer to the size of a normal smart phone and I would say with a thin case possibly slimmer than some normal phones with those rugged cases
I was ready to pull the trigger on a pre-order, but it would be over a month before it could be delivered! I'll wait and see if there are problems with it.
I just saw in person at Best buy here in Austin. I actually really liked how it felt in hand. Have not considered or held a fold since the 3. I have a Note 20 ultra, ans the fold 6 was smaller, thinner, and little lighter I believe. I get emails from Samsung because I like buying unlocked and direct from manufacturer. Checked on Samsung, got 650.00 trade in on my note 20Ultra, and 20% on a watch 7...killer deal. Ordered direct. Will be in my hands next Tuesday..and have 15days to try it, before I have to send prepaid return of Note. Think was a great option, and best buy store guy said he could not come close to matching. Gonna try it. Thanks for the great video.❤
@kavinab6629 exactly my opinion, brother! So, there is a premium feeling I've noticed.. and the 5 was great, not 1 problem.. I kinda feel wasteful trading it in.. take it to the PO Monday morning..
If you're considering purchasing a Samsung Galaxy Flip or Fold phone, I strongly suggest you think twice. As a loyal Samsung user, I bought a Galaxy Flip 5 less than a year ago, and it already has two pink lines and a black dot on the screen. After a lot of back-and-forth with customer service, they finally asked me to reset the phone yesterday, Friday, August 9, 2024. Today, I went to the Samsung store at Westfield Stratford, where I was informed that I would need to pay £340 to repair it because of a small dent, which apparently voids my two-year warranty. Given my long relationship with Samsung, I can no longer recommend their Flip or Fold phones. I've been a Samsung user since 2013, starting with the Galaxy Note 3. I still own a Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy Note 9, and a Galaxy S24 Plus, along with a Galaxy Watch 4 Classic and Galaxy Buds Live. I had been considering upgrading to the Galaxy Fold 6, but this experience has completely turned me off Samsung. Even though I’ve been satisfied with their products in the past, I now find their two-year warranty untrustworthy. Goodbye, Samsung. I have photos of the damage that voided my warranty.
I've had mine a week now, it has its flaws for sure. Battery and camera is a kick in the teeth when you compare to s24. However, the trade off of multitasking, gaming, streaming, its not even comparable to anything else. It really does depend on what you want or importantly how you use your phone. My phone is a work device too and with all the note taking and Excel functions its perfect for me.
The bezel is still much thicker on the outer display than on the S24 lineup. But I guess Samsung purposely did not make it as small so they can shave of another millimeter for fold 7...
@@snowyfall753if they made the bezel any smaller they wouldn't be able to put a front case on it without covering the screen. That's how small the bezel is.
For the owner of S24 Ultra 0.8 inch bigger screen don't justify the lack of battery, charging and cameras. Specially when competition proves that it can be done.
Received my preorder last Friday. It looks and feels fantastic! The refinement is absolutely on point on every angle. The built feels so robust! I upgraded from my current Z Flip 5 and had the best trade in discount deals. Samsung really take good care of their customers!
I done had mines for a week upgraded from z fold 3. Worth the upgrade better cameras, way brighter screen, battery life is way better and 7 yrs of support.
Great video, I hope you’ll do a comparison with the honor magic v3. I’ve actually got a question.. it seems you own a tons of z folds, did you ever had any inner screen issue, and if so would that be under warranty? Would you have to spend additional money? I want to buy a foldable phone within the next two months, at the moment I am undecided between this and the v3, any suggestion?
I got this coming from the Fold 5 (because of a big trade in deal) and find it a much more balanced phone. It actually feels like an upgrade. I do like the Chinese folables more hardware wise (specifically cameras and thin profile), but trust Samsung more if something goes wrong. I got Samsung Care included in my trade in, not sure if the Chinese folds offer the same... Furthermore, I have grown to love the smaller front display, because I have access to the inner screen (I am not lying). The front display has grown just enough for me and find it to be perfect. I have, however, noticed that I open my fold a lot less with this phone. I now force myself to keep my phone open because I have this fear that the crease will increase or screen protector come loose if I keep it folded. So when I am at home or office, I keep my phone open. With the Fold 6 I need to force myself because the small screen is now a perfectly usable screen for me and feels akin to an iPhone mini.
If you use the previous z folds regularly then youll notice the difference 3ml makes. The front screen now feels like a proper handset. With the gap less hinge makes it flatter to hold and not bulky. All these tech guys are proving that they do not use fold phones on a regular basis.
This is the great thing about having o2 switch up In the UK. Can just sw phones every 3 months. I've used all the folds and there great. The reason I went for the 6 was that cover screen. The slight bit of width makes all the difference
i had the Fold 5, and it was causing me too much anxiety of breaking it dropping it so i switched to the Ultra24. Much happier with my choice, especially with the camera
Chinese fold phones are just good on paper but does not have good quality, support, after sales, etc. Just like Chinese branded cars. There is a reason why their products are cheaper.
I love you Mr tech chap, but is there a way in the settings that we can watch movies in full screen mode because the reason we want a big screen is partly content consumption
What I would love to know it did Samsung say anything unofficial about the fold ultra? The leaks (limited accuracy) imply a very interesting new phone, probably everything I would like the fold to be except maybe a matte screen option
I don't think you'll ever buy it then. Your expectations will grow every year as other phones get a new and improved feature. 😢 Sammy can't compete with the govt of China.
Honestly, Imo I think the 200mp sensor is garbage. I have had s23u,s24u,fold 5 and fold 6 as my last 4 phones. The fold 5 and now 6 took better point and shoot photos then either of the ultras. People get so caught up in numbers and social media telling them "this is the best!" I personally will take the 50mp sensor over the 200mp sensor any day. What hurts the folds is no decent telephoto or macro. In a phone this price its inexcusable. As for Chinese phones, I will never buy one after the Huawei incident. You are kidding yourself if you think they were and are the only ones doing it.
I will be buying this from my current one plus 6😅. Not a big user of cameras and recording so i really won't miss that powerful camera on s24 ultra. So i decided to go with this instead. This will be my personal phone and its exciting for me to upgrade from one plus to samsung.
Been a iPhone user for 10 years and getting bored of the same design, thinking of upgrading to the z fold 6 how is battery for a heavy user social media TH-cam and music ect without gaming and using the big screen much
I have upgraded from fold 4 to 6. Finally, i dont have to blow the dust every time i open the big screen. It is much cleaner now. Also, I can see so much better under the sun now, which i struggle on fold 4 on max brightness. The sound is so much better, even when connected to bluetooth. Unfortunately, as with all samsung phones, they dont support anything higher than standard aptx codecs. NO adaptive aptx nor the HD version. They seem to promote their own sbc codecs. IF you want high-quality wireless sound, you need either samsung Own Codecs or LDAC. How i wish Samsung would include all codecs since we are spending so much money. It is really unfortunate in Australia there are not many choices available other than to go Samsung. Unless if you import them... which can be a hassle if you are unlucky and need warranty service.
@123looneygan i won't say battery life awesome, but definitely improvement over the fold 4. Brightness though is super on 6, and you don't even need to max it. How I wish they would increase the battery to 5000 like the 24 ultra.
It's NOT a 1mm wider screen. It's actually 3mm wider. Still completely unusable for me (tried it in the store and compared with my Fold 4 and the Honor V2 next to it). In the end, I canceled my Fold 6 pre-order and ordered an Honor Magic V3 instead (6.6cm front screen width vs 6cm on the Fold 6). Also the Honor is better in every single hardware spec ex. bigger battery, faster charging, wider screen, thinnest fold ever (9.2mm vs 12.2mm on Fold 6), better cameras, 4000 pwm low eye strain OLEDs, a Pen that works on the outside and inner display, 226 grams vs 239, IR blaster, etc. The software is also getting really good since Magic OS 8, and they keep improving it. I already have most of Samsung's AI gimmicks and barely use any of them. This is coming from someone who has been using the Fold 4 for a year (had to replace the screen but Samsung rejected warranty even though it was due to a well known issue with the brushes, they made me pay $500!! to fix it, after saying it would cost only $330) The Fold 6 is not enough of a jump to warrant the massive price. Goodbye Samsung until you go back to innovating like you used to.
If you're heading out for the day, and you're not in the middle of a phone review, which phone do you reach for most often? That's probably going to give us a better idea of which phone to get than the individual reviews.
I like the squared off edges. Samsungs slide out of the pocket and hands far too easily. I even go as far as to add adhesive grips to keep it from doing so.
I have an iPhone 14 Pro Max right now but I have also used Samsung phones in the past and I really like both iOS and Samsung's version of Android I have been waiting for thee iPhone 16 range but I like the look of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 too what would you recommend in my situation
For me the size is a big plus...live that it feels smaller in my hand and in pocket...easily typing with one hand..and i have a big hand....also Samsung has Dex thats super handy....the software and ecosystem is also a big plus.....yes they need to work on the hinge also it could be thiner like the competiotion...and give it a magsafe magnet in. I dont find myself using the pen that much but it shoud be an option aswell.
Outer screen is almost 2mm wider. Yes, it’s only 6.3 inches versus 6.2 of the previous… But it’s 1.85mm wider. Which is where the inner screen being 2.7mm wider comes into play.
anti reflective screen actually doesn't mean much as soon as you put a protective glass that isn't anti-reflective .. and none of them are less or equally reflective as s24u
i have one but sending it back as it's just too narrow, the real issue is that this is going to be out of date in a year, Samsung will switch to a wider front screen in the next fold (maybe before with the rumoured fold Ultra) and this profile will looked as a quirky design as the fold market developed. There is a reason that no other companies making folding phones go down this narrow route, they could all make narrow phones, but they don't as they know what the market wants - strange Samsung stuck with this and anyone buying this will have to move to a wider fold at some point anyway as these narrow ones won't exist
Crease and black bars made it annoying for me to use (fold 4). Glad i traded up to a 24 ultra. One day i will likely come back to a fold phone, when they have properly upgraded it.
I sticking with my Fold 5. The 6 is better, but only slightly. I'm guessing the Fold 7 or 8 will be my next upgrade, and in my case the cost is pocket change, but the hassle of migration to a different device has to justify hours of my time.
At least in my country you can get a Galaxy S24 + Galaxy Tab S9 for almost HALF the price of the Fold 6. While I found it interesting, this price kinda defeats the purpose for me. Also I would still want the screens to be a bit wider and to have more battery life.
*Let's pray Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be 1mm wider!* 👏 Come on Samsung this is what we all really want.. Galaxy Z Fold vs One Plus Open: *One Plus Open* 👑 *Here is the reason why:* Price is a lot too high I'd rather buy One Plus Open with 512GB and since it comes with 16GB RAM. I'm afraid going for Fold 6 with slightly better chip, isn't enough especially for multitasking 16GB>12GB. Plus the screen body ratio is more on One Plus Open, meaning the resolution is also higher and peak brightness. Samsung made the Z Fold 6 almost exactly like 1 Plus Open. The length and thickness and weight is almost the same. Except for the width.. which we all can agree it's still narrow.
The fold 6 needed a bigger front screen, bigger battery , the dark corning non reflective glass, s pen outer screen, it was alright but incremental and I might wait until fold 7 or fold 6 slim. The software is excellent but the hardware needs work . I might get the book 4 pro 360 laptop or tab s10 instead. Its true Honor is winning w Huawei, Xiaomi , One Plus and Vivo in hardware. Its strange because the s24 ultra has good hardware. For me I'd rather buy the pro 360 4 laptop since I need a new laptop after my surface book 2 died and even despite wanting a foldable I will wait for fold 6 slim or fold 7 ultra until I get sufficient hardware simultaneously
All 2024 flagship phones have fast performance. That is not an advantage over any other recent phone release. I would also expect year-on-year improvements. As it is passively cooled, as we have seen with most 2024 phones, the headline numbers are only part of the truth, as the Fold6 will throttle fast and perform lower (60% in some tests I have seen) in intensive usage. Not that most of us push that hard, so the uptick in single-core will give it a snappier feel than older Folds but no more than other 2024 phones. Some improvements would obviously make the Fold6 better, from a larger battery to a broader front display, to s-pen silo and front display support, to more RAM options, and more modern cameras. Still, the absolute deal-breaker is the price, close to £2000 for 512GB with case and s-pen. I can't comprehend paying that amount of money for a phone. The trade-in says it will be worth only £550 after a year (i.e. pre-order special trade-in price for Fold5)! So, it is an easy pass. I got the Honor Magic V2 for £1200 on pre-order with a free gift of headphones (retail £350)--no trade-ins needed. I would not in any multiverse believe the Fold6 is worth more, especially as the V2 came with 512GB/16GB, a free case, charger, and insurance. So wait for the cheaper pricing as paying circa £2000 is not recommended unless you have high disposable income.
Stopped using folds since the fold 3. The most annoying thing about them is after a period of time the folds do not fold out completely flat which is so annoying. Plus the prices on these folds should have decreased not increased! In my personal opinion the original fold was the best by the way.
If they made this similar to the magic v3 dimensions, and added an s-pen in it, it would sell out overnight. But they just keep the weird dimensions and no one … wtf
I think Samsung can do a much better job, especially for the price. With that said, if they want to put many of these in the wild, they need to keep those "deals" alive permanently. No one is crazy enough to pay full asking price for this.
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Hey Chaps! Would you ever switch to a Fold?? 🤔
No for now, I am using S24+ because I like the screen ratio, I am not a fan of the screen ratio they had with Fold 5/6
And I would suggest getting rip of the front camera in the inner display
No, and the marketing push through youtube tech shills for this crap is insane. They even gave you guys the same talking points.
Not at all
I held it at the store today, its really tiny when folded and when unfolded - no meaningful apps utilise the full screen.. so I really struggle to imagine why someone would buy this... no use case for me..
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If you're someone who reads, watches a lot, then z fold 6 is better than the other regular phones and its predecessor In my opinion.
I went back and forth for months trying to decide on staying with Samsung or trying out OnePlus Open. At the end of the day, because of the overall experience, the software, the ecosystem, the customer service, I decided to get the Fold 6. Is it the best in terms of outer screen size? No. Does it have the best cameras? No. Does it have the longest lasting battery? No. Is it the best overall device (in my opinion) and a joy to daily use? Yes! I'm very happy with it.
This sums up the fold pretty well!
I concur.
same couldnt leave ultimately
Best? Please don't lie to yourself. You just admitted it doesn't have the best cameras or best battery...it's not even a leader in performance. You paid almost $2,000 for device that's not a good smartphone or tablet lol
God you're boring
8:44 I really appreciate the shoutout mate 🙌🏿 means a lot. Thank you 🎉
My favorite phone so far. Traded my s23 ultra and I'm not going back
Me too brother!
just look after it, get SAMSUNG CARE+. with folds they the hinge is likely to fail at some point, or screen cracks, if you have scratches on the outside or lens cracks then your warranty is void, as it's a replaceable unit, read the fine print. Samsung are notoriously bad when it comes to warranty repair.
me too i gave my s23ultra.getting my fold tomorrow in the mail hopefully
Same
I've got the fold 4. Considering the price increase, the 6 should have s pen capability on the front screen, ultra cameras and bigger batteries. Ideally with a built in SPen too 😅
Same here, couldn't agree more.
If you're paying full price, you really need to look for discounts. Just paid 699 with trade in. Comes with 512gb. Samsung had a ton of pre order deals. For 699 it's a beast of a phone.
@@kevinerosa🔥🥵
Wait for the fold 6 ultra. Currently available in Korea, but maybe they'll release for US carriers (hopefully soon).
@@Saroeumyim its not available in Korea, its still just a rumour. They are supposed to release in only in both South Korea and China in October this year
why do tech reviewers even mention that phones wobble on a desk, no one on Earth uses their phones that way
That bothers me all the time. I'm guessing office and remote workers do it often.
they don't use these phones for practical features, they just try out the new and fun gimmicky features or run some benchmarks and then continue on with their lives, just using insta and youtube or something. I'd say they don't even care about cameras, if it weren't for them basically working as youtubers who compare cameras, I doubt they'd complain about a Galaxy A55.
Credit where credit is due Tom is a mostly real one and instead of thinking of his actions as malicious I think he just makes some errors or has some quirks.
95% of reviewers on the net I just can't trust anymore, trying to please the companies with positive reviews. Think about it, if some of the cons include something so minor as table wobble, that'll for sure be fixed with a case, would you care? Nope, companies want that, they want you to think the only problems are those minor ones that you don't care about. Not the fact that if you got the Z Fold3 you'd have gotten 95% of the experience.
I have wondered the same exact thing. Every single one does it. Couldn't care less 😅
If you actually are going to draw on it with the s pen, then you might want to lay it down on a table.
I use it all the time. May be am in minority, but it is easy to game that way. Especially if you use bigger phone
As someone who likes the compact phone segment, I actually appreciate the size of the fold6 cover screen.
The only improvements that I want from future Zfolds form factor is thinner, lighter, creasless.
FWIW the dust resistance should have a large caveat as it only protects for dust over 1mm and nearly all dust is less than that.
When they put the S-pen inside, I'll switch from the ultras... I don't want to be obliged to use just one type of case just to carry the pen.
Going from a 4 to a 6 i can say it is definitely worth it. I can actually type on the front screen as it's bigger, and it slimmed down the bulk so much compared to the 4 that I no longer feel like I'm smuggling a literal brick in my pocket it's way closer to the size of a normal smart phone and I would say with a thin case possibly slimmer than some normal phones with those rugged cases
As long as they are still more expensive than a decent computer (or a tablet), none of these foldable will made it into my wishlist.
The cameras seem prwtry freaking great. On most occasions, i chose the Fold 6.
I was ready to pull the trigger on a pre-order, but it would be over a month before it could be delivered! I'll wait and see if there are problems with it.
Not sure what country your from but I just walked into Samsung and bought it. Had them all in stock to choose from.
I have a s21 ultra I just got the fold 6 it will be here by next week I'm so excited
I just saw in person at Best buy here in Austin. I actually really liked how it felt in hand. Have not considered or held a fold since the 3. I have a Note 20 ultra, ans the fold 6 was smaller, thinner, and little lighter I believe. I get emails from Samsung because I like buying unlocked and direct from manufacturer. Checked on Samsung, got 650.00 trade in on my note 20Ultra, and 20% on a watch 7...killer deal. Ordered direct. Will be in my hands next Tuesday..and have 15days to try it, before I have to send prepaid return of Note. Think was a great option, and best buy store guy said he could not come close to matching. Gonna try it. Thanks for the great video.❤
I'm on it now, and I LOVE it! I have fold 5 in my room, and I had the fold 4, and the 6 is MUCH better! They're really refining the fold well!
Same. I've had the 4 and the 5 and the 6 is a massive step up compared to those 2. Absolutely love it
@kavinab6629 exactly my opinion, brother! So, there is a premium feeling I've noticed.. and the 5 was great, not 1 problem.. I kinda feel wasteful trading it in.. take it to the PO Monday morning..
If you're considering purchasing a Samsung Galaxy Flip or Fold phone, I strongly suggest you think twice. As a loyal Samsung user, I bought a Galaxy Flip 5 less than a year ago, and it already has two pink lines and a black dot on the screen. After a lot of back-and-forth with customer service, they finally asked me to reset the phone yesterday, Friday, August 9, 2024. Today, I went to the Samsung store at Westfield Stratford, where I was informed that I would need to pay £340 to repair it because of a small dent, which apparently voids my two-year warranty.
Given my long relationship with Samsung, I can no longer recommend their Flip or Fold phones. I've been a Samsung user since 2013, starting with the Galaxy Note 3. I still own a Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy Note 9, and a Galaxy S24 Plus, along with a Galaxy Watch 4 Classic and Galaxy Buds Live. I had been considering upgrading to the Galaxy Fold 6, but this experience has completely turned me off Samsung. Even though I’ve been satisfied with their products in the past, I now find their two-year warranty untrustworthy. Goodbye, Samsung. I have photos of the damage that voided my warranty.
Traded s24u to fold 6, trust me, the best 21st phone. U will not regret! And the bad side is, that u will love it, two in one phone and a tablet!
i watch alot of youtube videos , so the fold is the best for me. also i like that it's narrow when it's close. easier to use with one hand !
I've had mine a week now, it has its flaws for sure. Battery and camera is a kick in the teeth when you compare to s24. However, the trade off of multitasking, gaming, streaming, its not even comparable to anything else. It really does depend on what you want or importantly how you use your phone. My phone is a work device too and with all the note taking and Excel functions its perfect for me.
Waiting for the outter screen reach 21:9, slightly faster charging and built-in spen and I am all for it.
Well you will probably never buy it then
The bezel is still much thicker on the outer display than on the S24 lineup. But I guess Samsung purposely did not make it as small so they can shave of another millimeter for fold 7...
@@snowyfall753if they made the bezel any smaller they wouldn't be able to put a front case on it without covering the screen. That's how small the bezel is.
Vivo's hardware + Samsung's software would be ❤
Except for the speakers. The ones in the Vivo are literally trash and ear cancer… 😢
It made a difference to me and noticeably lighter, i do not regret upgrading 😊
For the owner of S24 Ultra 0.8 inch bigger screen don't justify the lack of battery, charging and cameras. Specially when competition proves that it can be done.
Fold 4 owner here, and if I had to swap, I'd rather choose the S24 Ultra as well at this point.
I have a Samsung S21 Ultra, 3 years and jus purchased the Z Fold 6. I receive it in a few days.
Received my preorder last Friday. It looks and feels fantastic! The refinement is absolutely on point on every angle. The built feels so robust! I upgraded from my current Z Flip 5 and had the best trade in discount deals. Samsung really take good care of their customers!
I done had mines for a week upgraded from z fold 3. Worth the upgrade better cameras, way brighter screen, battery life is way better and 7 yrs of support.
Great video, I hope you’ll do a comparison with the honor magic v3. I’ve actually got a question.. it seems you own a tons of z folds, did you ever had any inner screen issue, and if so would that be under warranty? Would you have to spend additional money? I want to buy a foldable phone within the next two months, at the moment I am undecided between this and the v3, any suggestion?
I got this coming from the Fold 5 (because of a big trade in deal) and find it a much more balanced phone. It actually feels like an upgrade. I do like the Chinese folables more hardware wise (specifically cameras and thin profile), but trust Samsung more if something goes wrong. I got Samsung Care included in my trade in, not sure if the Chinese folds offer the same... Furthermore, I have grown to love the smaller front display, because I have access to the inner screen (I am not lying). The front display has grown just enough for me and find it to be perfect. I have, however, noticed that I open my fold a lot less with this phone. I now force myself to keep my phone open because I have this fear that the crease will increase or screen protector come loose if I keep it folded. So when I am at home or office, I keep my phone open. With the Fold 6 I need to force myself because the small screen is now a perfectly usable screen for me and feels akin to an iPhone mini.
If you use the previous z folds regularly then youll notice the difference 3ml makes. The front screen now feels like a proper handset. With the gap less hinge makes it flatter to hold and not bulky. All these tech guys are proving that they do not use fold phones on a regular basis.
This is the great thing about having o2 switch up In the UK. Can just sw phones every 3 months. I've used all the folds and there great. The reason I went for the 6 was that cover screen. The slight bit of width makes all the difference
Honor magic V3, Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, or Xiaomi mix fold 4. Which is the better fold?? That's what we want to know.
OnePlus fold
i had the Fold 5, and it was causing me too much anxiety of breaking it dropping it so i switched to the Ultra24. Much happier with my choice, especially with the camera
I did as well...but then I made the mistake of picking up the Fold 6......got a great deal and I'm still in love❤
That was impressive making the blue bin vanish from the photo.
Should compare with other competitors. Samsung has fallen behind the competitors.
Way, way behind and thats me saying this having a fold 6
Chinese fold phones are just good on paper but does not have good quality, support, after sales, etc. Just like Chinese branded cars. There is a reason why their products are cheaper.
@@Gurenn83 and they're ugly as fuccc. That vivo camera bump, lol
The Koreans know what they're doing
@redstang70 sorry to burst your bubble but i know you don't own fold 6 coz you can't afford.
gotta appreciate the crisp quality videos from this channel and ofcos the good reviews...👏👏👏👏👏👏
Do your screen open all the way up? if so is it flat? Mine do not seems to open all the way.
I have been Note since Note2, on S22U now and nearly went Fold3. Glad I went S22U for travel, though I am thinking Fold6 soon and with more reviews
I love you Mr tech chap, but is there a way in the settings that we can watch movies in full screen mode because the reason we want a big screen is partly content consumption
The pixel fold 2 is the format I’ve wanted Samsung to do.
Thank you, this was very helpful!!!
if you had to choose between the fold and the ultra what would be your choice?
Hi Tom. Maybe you coudd tell us more about your new router wifi 7. How's its speed, range, performance, new features, etc. etc.?
Thanks for the review may i know what's the camera you used to create this video please?
Great & honest review, covered everything in a high quality video ! You got a new subscriber :)
Wtf at $1899 ,we still have to pay extra for the pen and even the charging brick.
Yes, get over it, just like chargers in the box. I know blame apple they started this crap!
Well they can make it $2050 and include them...would that make you happy?
What I would love to know it did Samsung say anything unofficial about the fold ultra? The leaks (limited accuracy) imply a very interesting new phone, probably everything I would like the fold to be except maybe a matte screen option
Waiting for 5500mah and 200mp
Vivo x fold 3
I don't think you'll ever buy it then. Your expectations will grow every year as other phones get a new and improved feature. 😢 Sammy can't compete with the govt of China.
@@alphaspartanyeah I agree. Plus in theUS Chinese phones are a non starter here. Apple and Samsung reign supreme.
Honestly, Imo I think the 200mp sensor is garbage. I have had s23u,s24u,fold 5 and fold 6 as my last 4 phones. The fold 5 and now 6 took better point and shoot photos then either of the ultras. People get so caught up in numbers and social media telling them "this is the best!" I personally will take the 50mp sensor over the 200mp sensor any day. What hurts the folds is no decent telephoto or macro. In a phone this price its inexcusable.
As for Chinese phones, I will never buy one after the Huawei incident. You are kidding yourself if you think they were and are the only ones doing it.
@@fboost no one cares what you think lil bro
Would the Fold6 be worth it if one can get it for half the price?
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I will be buying this from my current one plus 6😅.
Not a big user of cameras and recording so i really won't miss that powerful camera on s24 ultra.
So i decided to go with this instead.
This will be my personal phone and its exciting for me to upgrade from one plus to samsung.
Been a iPhone user for 10 years and getting bored of the same design, thinking of upgrading to the z fold 6 how is battery for a heavy user social media TH-cam and music ect without gaming and using the big screen much
Appreciated overview ^^ Though, why futureproof if the understood goal is planned obsolescence within a shifting margin of market tolerability?
I have upgraded from fold 4 to 6. Finally, i dont have to blow the dust every time i open the big screen. It is much cleaner now. Also, I can see so much better under the sun now, which i struggle on fold 4 on max brightness. The sound is so much better, even when connected to bluetooth. Unfortunately, as with all samsung phones, they dont support anything higher than standard aptx codecs. NO adaptive aptx nor the HD version. They seem to promote their own sbc codecs. IF you want high-quality wireless sound, you need either samsung Own Codecs or LDAC. How i wish Samsung would include all codecs since we are spending so much money. It is really unfortunate in Australia there are not many choices available other than to go Samsung. Unless if you import them... which can be a hassle if you are unlucky and need warranty service.
how’s the battery on the 6? I’ve had the 4 but sold it due to bad battery life (6 hours SOT max, (80% wifi, 20% data use)
@123looneygan i won't say battery life awesome, but definitely improvement over the fold 4. Brightness though is super on 6, and you don't even need to max it. How I wish they would increase the battery to 5000 like the 24 ultra.
It's NOT a 1mm wider screen. It's actually 3mm wider. Still completely unusable for me (tried it in the store and compared with my Fold 4 and the Honor V2 next to it).
In the end, I canceled my Fold 6 pre-order and ordered an Honor Magic V3 instead (6.6cm front screen width vs 6cm on the Fold 6).
Also the Honor is better in every single hardware spec ex. bigger battery, faster charging, wider screen, thinnest fold ever (9.2mm vs 12.2mm on Fold 6), better cameras, 4000 pwm low eye strain OLEDs, a Pen that works on the outside and inner display, 226 grams vs 239, IR blaster, etc.
The software is also getting really good since Magic OS 8, and they keep improving it. I already have most of Samsung's AI gimmicks and barely use any of them.
This is coming from someone who has been using the Fold 4 for a year (had to replace the screen but Samsung rejected warranty even though it was due to a well known issue with the brushes, they made me pay $500!! to fix it, after saying it would cost only $330)
The Fold 6 is not enough of a jump to warrant the massive price. Goodbye Samsung until you go back to innovating like you used to.
Love my Fold. I'm not that bothered about having the best camera and for me the form factor is a massive win
They should make it as wide closed as the 24 Ultra, and bring the SD card slot back.
If you're heading out for the day, and you're not in the middle of a phone review, which phone do you reach for most often? That's probably going to give us a better idea of which phone to get than the individual reviews.
I like the squared off edges. Samsungs slide out of the pocket and hands far too easily. I even go as far as to add adhesive grips to keep it from doing so.
I have an iPhone 14 Pro Max right now but I have also used Samsung phones in the past and I really like both iOS and Samsung's version of Android I have been waiting for thee iPhone 16 range but I like the look of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 too what would you recommend in my situation
For me the size is a big plus...live that it feels smaller in my hand and in pocket...easily typing with one hand..and i have a big hand....also Samsung has Dex thats super handy....the software and ecosystem is also a big plus.....yes they need to work on the hinge also it could be thiner like the competiotion...and give it a magsafe magnet in. I dont find myself using the pen that much but it shoud be an option aswell.
There are not enough significant improvements to make me upgrade my Fold 4.
What do you think your next upgrade will be?
@Thetechchap I would upgrade for a built-in pen and a higher optical zoom camera. I have no problem with the screen dimensions.
I just upgraded from the Fold4 and I disagree. The Fold6 is pretty awesome.
Also,
Wish list for next year:
- Anti reflective displays
- Integrated S-Pen
- Wider outer display
- Bigger battery
The cameras are awesome coming from an s21 ultra. Also, I wanted a smaller phone but I like big screens. This device give me both
Outer screen is almost 2mm wider. Yes, it’s only 6.3 inches versus 6.2 of the previous… But it’s 1.85mm wider. Which is where the inner screen being 2.7mm wider comes into play.
anti reflective screen actually doesn't mean much as soon as you put a protective glass that isn't anti-reflective .. and none of them are less or equally reflective as s24u
Am a user of fold 5, expecting more prowess in battery life in fold 7
Hi Tom - you state that the cover screen is 6.7 inches but that can't be correct ... I'm pretty sure it's 6.3 inches
My mistake, you’re right. 6.3, up from 6.2”
Wider screen, shorter phone (less letterboxing) and longer battery life. 🎉
i have one but sending it back as it's just too narrow, the real issue is that this is going to be out of date in a year, Samsung will switch to a wider front screen in the next fold (maybe before with the rumoured fold Ultra) and this profile will looked as a quirky design as the fold market developed. There is a reason that no other companies making folding phones go down this narrow route, they could all make narrow phones, but they don't as they know what the market wants - strange Samsung stuck with this and anyone buying this will have to move to a wider fold at some point anyway as these narrow ones won't exist
Yep I think so too, good points
Crease and black bars made it annoying for me to use (fold 4). Glad i traded up to a 24 ultra. One day i will likely come back to a fold phone, when they have properly upgraded it.
What about the pen?
eh 5 for a bit and really want the 6, but the constant worry about screen failures or stuff getting into the hinge has put me off!
I personally feel like the maximum price of a phone someone should purchase, should cost is > $1000. Rest if you are buying a phone with price
I love my fold 6!
I sticking with my Fold 5. The 6 is better, but only slightly. I'm guessing the Fold 7 or 8 will be my next upgrade, and in my case the cost is pocket change, but the hassle of migration to a different device has to justify hours of my time.
why you didn't mention that samsung will release another fold 6 with wider screen and bigger battery in 3 months from now?
First time ive heard about this, mind giving a source?
Can't do it. I used the oneplus Open for a bit, but losing the ecosystem sucked. Also, oxygen os is kinda buggy. I'll just wait until it improves.
Is the under display camera better hidden or same as the fold 5?
Ever so slightly better with the pro visual engine and the processing, but basically the same
I have switched from the iPhone! I am completely obsessed with my Z Fold 6, never going back to a normal phone!
I totally agree. Replied using my Z Fold 6. 😊
When the front screen's resolution of the Fold is the same as the Galaxy S line's, I'll buy it
At least in my country you can get a Galaxy S24 + Galaxy Tab S9 for almost HALF the price of the Fold 6. While I found it interesting, this price kinda defeats the purpose for me. Also I would still want the screens to be a bit wider and to have more battery life.
*Let's pray Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be 1mm wider!* 👏
Come on Samsung this is what we all really want..
Galaxy Z Fold vs One Plus Open: *One Plus Open* 👑
*Here is the reason why:*
Price is a lot too high I'd rather buy One Plus Open
with 512GB and since it comes with 16GB RAM.
I'm afraid going for Fold 6 with slightly better chip,
isn't enough especially for multitasking 16GB>12GB.
Plus the screen body ratio is more on One Plus Open,
meaning the resolution is also higher and peak brightness.
Samsung made the Z Fold 6 almost exactly like 1 Plus Open.
The length and thickness and weight is almost the same.
Except for the width.. which we all can agree it's still narrow.
The fold 6 needed a bigger front screen, bigger battery , the dark corning non reflective glass, s pen outer screen, it was alright but incremental and I might wait until fold 7 or fold 6 slim. The software is excellent but the hardware needs work . I might get the book 4 pro 360 laptop or tab s10 instead. Its true Honor is winning w Huawei, Xiaomi , One Plus and Vivo in hardware. Its strange because the s24 ultra has good hardware. For me I'd rather buy the pro 360 4 laptop since I need a new laptop after my surface book 2 died and even despite wanting a foldable I will wait for fold 6 slim or fold 7 ultra until I get sufficient hardware simultaneously
All 2024 flagship phones have fast performance. That is not an advantage over any other recent phone release. I would also expect year-on-year improvements. As it is passively cooled, as we have seen with most 2024 phones, the headline numbers are only part of the truth, as the Fold6 will throttle fast and perform lower (60% in some tests I have seen) in intensive usage. Not that most of us push that hard, so the uptick in single-core will give it a snappier feel than older Folds but no more than other 2024 phones.
Some improvements would obviously make the Fold6 better, from a larger battery to a broader front display, to s-pen silo and front display support, to more RAM options, and more modern cameras. Still, the absolute deal-breaker is the price, close to £2000 for 512GB with case and s-pen. I can't comprehend paying that amount of money for a phone. The trade-in says it will be worth only £550 after a year (i.e. pre-order special trade-in price for Fold5)! So, it is an easy pass.
I got the Honor Magic V2 for £1200 on pre-order with a free gift of headphones (retail £350)--no trade-ins needed. I would not in any multiverse believe the Fold6 is worth more, especially as the V2 came with 512GB/16GB, a free case, charger, and insurance. So wait for the cheaper pricing as paying circa £2000 is not recommended unless you have high disposable income.
I think I want to switch over from apple to test this out. Anyone got any thoughts on making the switch?
You will definitely enjoy the Z Fold 6 👌🏻
Pixel 9FOLD once released , goin smash F6 !!
Stopped using folds since the fold 3. The most annoying thing about them is after a period of time the folds do not fold out completely flat which is so annoying. Plus the prices on these folds should have decreased not increased!
In my personal opinion the original fold was the best by the way.
The 3 sucked with that big gap it have. I bet you would think differently if you tried the F5/F6.
Great review!👏👏👏
looks so amazing~
If they made this similar to the magic v3 dimensions, and added an s-pen in it, it would sell out overnight. But they just keep the weird dimensions and no one … wtf
Does angone in the comments realize there are trade in deals? Almost no one pays full.
After trading in my S23 ultra, I still paid more than what a Vivo x3 fold would have cost me.
Maybe in the US, but in the UK, trade-ins are less than the market value if you sell on eBay, so trade-in deals are moot outside the US.
@@mikethm1974maybe bcoz the Fold 6 is more expensive than chinese foldables? 😆
@@mikethm1974just curious if you’re outside the return window? Can you still get a refund and purchase the less expensive Vivo? Thanks
AT&T is giving me $1100 off with a Z Fold3 5G trade in! Heck yeah I'm upgrading!
I’ll wait for this to go on sale for $700-800 next year
On mine when I swipe up from the bottom right it goes back to the home page instead of one page like my fold 4 did
well, I don't have a fold. coming from an iPhone 14 pro max is it worth it
Cafe Nero, great taste and choice 💪
Why can't Samsung make the Z fold 6 as thin as the (honor magic v3 fold ) ??? which might be a Z fold 6 Killer ?????
I think Samsung can do a much better job, especially for the price. With that said, if they want to put many of these in the wild, they need to keep those "deals" alive permanently. No one is crazy enough to pay full asking price for this.
Gotcha. Wait for next year's Fold.
I am a tech consumer and I hate it, I spend money on all the new fancy shit despite it being okay or worse, but its fun