Michael, you are the classiest tech UA-camr, period. Nobody else ever shouts out other channels, that I have seen. And if they do, they don't shout out as many people as well, as frequently, and as consistently. I really appreciate it - it helps me get ideas of other places to check for more info on products, aside from it just being classy AF!
yup🙂🙃 many of us have said so on previous uploads too. good that Micheal bhai wikipedia.org/wiki/bhai acknowledged your comment. . his "human"ness and (as you put it) class are so unlike what most of tge online people are nowadays
Getting the z flip was one of the best decisions I've made. It definitely takes me back to when phones were fun. I love flipping it open with one hand and having friends and colleagues look in amazement and confusion when I fold it open and closed. Plus the practicality of using the split screen feature is great. Like you mention in the video it doesn't have the latest and best specs but its also not needed. It does everything its suppose to do and does it well with added bonus of being cool
Saying "it does everything it's supposed to do is WAY more subjective than you would like, I'm afraid. LOL Due to the form factor there are some very big things it cannot do.
@@SirLoinOfHamalot I upgraded from an S9 to a Z flip and it was well worth it. If you told me that I could notice the s9's screen being NOTICABLY worse I wouldn't have believed you but it really is. I returned my first used z flip to buy new instead and switching back to my s9 inbetween was odd. I think it still has better ppi but the z flip is so much brighter and clearer, I think its because the screen doesn't have a thick glass between the pixels and your eyes
Honestly I'd have sent the 5G back already were it not for the satin finish. So nice to use a phone that doesn't throw itself off countertops! But I guess you're dbranding, right?
MrMobile [Michael Fisher] actually Samsung leather case. I found it to be the most comfortable during use. Makes it a little thick but I like the leather feel.
@@dannywinget Oh yeah! Jaime loved that one too. I remember it being hard to find at first. Definitely completes that "early-2000s clamshell" look and feel.
I got one only because I saw your review, isn't my primary device but the day isn't far when I get rid of my note8.....Thanks Quinn love your work pal.....
@2good2be4gotten well, I bought a Z flip a month ago, so it's still kinda new. I haven't made it my main device since, I'm still afraid of typing furiously on the screen or playing a game say COD where I have to constantly press on a particular part of the screen, so that's that. I have found it to be durable enough though, the screen isn't like jelly (something reviewers convey), its hard enough. The display is brilliant, the camera sucks in low light, so I use Gcam instead and it performs better than a pixel in some cases. Performance, as expected isn't a problem. Not that it was on my 3 yr old Note8, so maybe my needs aren't that large. The WOW factor is real !!!!!! The outside screen is a bit more useful than what people say and I'm satisfied with the hinge and the overall quality. Doesn't feel like a second gen device tbf and content consumption is a joy ! Would have loved a high refresh rate though. No cons as such up and until now. Would probably learn more about it as I gain more confidence and use it as a daily driver. Quinn is spot on for once when he says that the display is something that only Iphones have been since the Iphone 6. It literally feels like things are painted on the screen and the effect is especially apparent on the homescreen with a good inky wallpaper. The haptic feedback is ok, and the crease is as bothersome as an iphone notch. Totally worth the price, I got it for 1300$ roughly in Europe.
@2good2be4gotten when you talk about the viewing quality it is top notch. On the go it holds up well in terms of battery. I don't use the stock you tube app, so can't really talk about what optimisations has the app undergone for folds yet, but I suppose that the 'laptop mode' is supported.
@2good2be4gotten Additionally, I have binged on the Premiere League matchdays which means 5-6 hours of continuous live streaming and not once have I been worried about the phone dying on me. For me it is a one and a half day battery life with normal use.
The most interesting thing about the flip for me is that it feels normal and reliable. When I got it I was worried the phone would feel weird/inconsistent, but after the newness went away, it just faded into the background as my phone. Nothing special about it, no worry about whether or not it will break. Just normal use like any other phone.
@@derekisthematrix honestly yes! I personally don't recommend the flip rn to people only because the outer display is so small its nearly useless. Foldables, when executed right and prices come down, are going to be the future for sure. There really isn't a downside to the flip besides price, outer display, and battery life just because its a small device. I would be the Fold 2 will be a killer device since it has a great cover display and internal display, plus good battery life
@@OreKehStrah Man when the displays reach a point where they can have full S-Pen support, I'm going all in on the Z Fold series! See yall in like 3-5 phone gens later because that might take awhile lol
@@Spearra it probably won't be as long as you think. If I remember right the main problem is getting the digitizer layer for the s pen to fold. I think that if they make some kind of rubber tip, scratches wouldn't really be much of a worry
@@OreKehStrah Alternatively they could also "bridge it" via having support for just the outer display and sell the pen separately until they can have a full set up going. Eitherway Samsung seems to have a lot of wriggle room to play around with for the future!
Wish the flip had that big screen the Moto has. I'm a Motorola fan and it took some getting used to, not being able to chop chop or twist to get apps to open.
I really love long-term reviews and so appreciate you for doing this one! You're slowly moving the needle on my desire for a foldable, so, while I thank you, my wallet does not :) Thanks again for a thoughtful review!
Just got my Z Flip- this video actually dropped right when I got home from ordering it so it was really great timing and held me over for a couple of days of waiting- and I actually discovered something on accident! You *can* see your signal strength on the outer display! It's just a bit counterintuitive but you have to swipe up or down on the time/battery display and there it is! Thought I'd comment since it seems no one has mentioned this anywhere and Michael specifically desired it in the video. Great video as always, by the way. Only helped reaffirm my love for this device and now that it's in my hands at last I can definitely say I have no regrets- foldables aren't just the future, they're straight-up cool. Stay classy as always, Mr. Mobile!
@Jimmy Duong When you're on the main screen that shows the time, battery, and date, you swipe vertically for it. Might require a software update, since I know the Z Flip 5G comes with the newer version of One UI installed, but idk if you have the original model. Lemme know if it works!
Needed a phone suddenly after I dropped my Pixel. Came here and re-reviewed, you convinced me. Galaxy Flip 3Z thingie, on the way, and bonus, work is paying. Also watched the Unlockr day trip. Thanks for all you do, Michael.
As a country blumpkin i can personally attest too the durability of these phones. Mine has bein tossed around inside my truck 4wheeling, fallen out of my pocket quading and has fallen on gravel or on rocks you name it. Having the screen inside the phone is a far better design. Just the whole gimmicky concept of using the phone as a trypod works ridiculously well in real life. With a smart watch iv stuck this thing on the tongue of my horse trailer and look through my watch too line up the hitch and receiver. Using equipment in close quarters you can use this too watch a wall. Heck iv even gone inside too the bathroom and left my phone outside too watch my dogs. It really does come in handy. Only worry about how cold will effect the screen and water damage but i am very hopeful all things considered.
Watching from my Z Flip. Absolutely love this thing. Tougher than I would have thought, too. When I had the case that it came with it was slippery like soap and I dropped this phone more times than my last 3 phones combined. It's held up like a champ. I was wrong about its durability (though I wanted one anyway because I am an early adopter). Truly reliable. Not for everyone, but I'm also not so excessively on my phone anymore because of the extra step to open it. It's honestly been great, a good fit for me, and I'm absolutely happy with this phone! Great long-term review!
@@jenmessier2195 I’ve not had any issues. The hinge is still good, although, the screen has some faint scratches that you can only see with the screen off and certain angles. No noticeable sluggishness over a year, and I can’t honestly complain. Still get compliments on it too! Gonna keep using it and wait out for the next generation (Z Flip 4?) because it’s still an amazing daily driver of a phone. Oh and one last thing: the battery wasn’t amazing before but it also hasn’t lost much charge time. Still lasts safely through the day. There are definitely better cameras but I’ve found myself using a lot of the split screen features unique to Samsung foldables. It’s not the best in any one category but my goodness has it not let me down!
@@jenmessier2195 no cracks whatsoever. Only superficial scratches as I’ve never had a screen protector on it (1st generation didn’t come with it). The hinge is over-engineered. Probably the strongest part of the phone. You also have to understand that the screen is protected when it’s closed. So many people criticized it without trying and here I am enjoying this phone for like 2 years now. Never any real issue (obviously any phone can have issues of some sort) and anything that did happen couldn’t be fixed without a restart.
SAME! Infact he actually liked one of my memes I made on my Star Trek IG account (note my profile pic) about how the Razr is so expensive in Australian dollars, you can check it out here: instagram.com/p/CAFyM3jFWBI/?igshid=1uaxbk277w8t1
Must admit that your writing is top notch. The intro you give, the way you end adds so much weight to what you want to convey. Your literature game is strong. Love it!
Still loving my galazy z flip, i also treat it like a regular phone (i have the included "case" and thats it), no scratches or damage to the screen, the folding system works like day 1 and it still is a really fast phone with virtually no lag! I love it.
Still use my fold everyday and I work on building sites dusty dirty environments and its still perfect cant wait for the z fold 2 the flip is cool just to small now i couldn't go back to a regular phone.
Congrats on reaching 1 million subs man!! It's beyond well deserved. Been following you since 2013 (nearly a third of my life...) and still enjoy every second. The way you speak is very captivating. Hope you have a great day!
I think another +1 for the Z flip (and other folding phones) is that their screens are nearly impervious to large cracks like a conventional phone. Sure, the display is physically softer, but at the end of the day, I would rather have a few nicks and scratches than a shattered display.
@@awesomeferret My Google pixel 3 xl that I love is terribly cracked at the moment. There are even some spaces on the screen where the pixels have given out
Lol this aged SOOOO bad. 🤣 Those first generation UTG ("Ultra Thin Glass") foldables (Flip, Flip 5G, Fold 2) shattered down the fold line like fucking CRAZY!!! In cold weather they would shatter if you even just looked at them funny! UTG didn't get ok until the 2nd Gen w/ Fold/Flip 3 and didn't get REALLY good until the latest 3rd Gen that launched w/ the Fold/Flip 4.
It warms my heart to see this channel grow! I absolutely melt when I get a notification that you've released a new video. Your class and style are like no other, congratulations on the 1 mil! 😉
@The Vindicator I am producing a review film for this phone and would like to speak to you about licensing your comment to appear in the film. Please let me know if you’re interested and what is the best way of contacting you. Thank you
Wow, Samsung didn't bother responding to a tech review UA-camr with 1 million subscribers (congrats btw)? WTF? Really poor show on the part of Samsung's marketing and PR team.
You represent the best of UA-cam, richness of content, style of presentation, ethical uprighteousness. I think you are destined to be the biggest tech UA-camr. But Wonder if I can see your content on a regular basis, at least on a predictable schedule.
Hello Mike, this probably is not important to you because your review of of the z flip phones but I had to tell you that if you click on the time on tiny screen once it shows you your signal strength. Have a good week!
@@athish-REAL I'm currently on a BlackBerry Key2. I kinda wanna buy a F(X)Tec Pro1. I backed the AstroGlide. Please tell me more about how useless the not most recent chipset is. Also, I typed this without looking at my keyboard. Cuz physical keys Edit: it's almost I care more about features/gadgetiness than silicon.
@@EmeraldLavigne It still doesn't change the FACT that the Z Flip is more powerful with a flagship processor, has a bigger battery/better battery life, superior cameras AT A CHEAPER PRICE than the 2020 Razr. You're obviously free to purchase whatever you want but if you buy the 2020 Razr instead of the Z Flip, you're a fool who's giving Motorola the OK to release a weak overpriced phone. Nostalgia isn't worth $1,500+Tax. You'd literally be paying MORE for LESS. Even if the Razr was $1,300+Tax instead, you'd be wise to spend the extra $100 for the Z Flip for the much better specs it brings.
Been waiting for this for days, ever since you mentioned the upcoming Into The Fold episode a few videos back! Not that I'd have the money to get the next iteration in of the flip without winning the lottery, but, it's my favorite phone in YEARS and by far THE BEST reviewer ever, what's not to love!
I regret so much that I sent mine back as I was worried how it would last over time, I have the note 20 ultra now but would give anything to have my z flip back
I daily a Z Flip. Durability wise it seems pretty great. It's incredibly durable as you say. I treat it like all my previous phones. I had dirt get into the hinge (yardwork, dirt got Into pocket somehow). The dirt after brushed off and folded like 2 times was removed.
I would hope when my contract ends on my phone theres a new zflip out, if so I'll be picking it up definitely, its the way forward. However, it needs a headphone jack.
I love the idea of foldable phones, and I've already reserved the Z Fold 2, but I find the Z flip to be a bit... Reckless, maybe? The downsides to a folding phone (fragile soft inner screen, increased price tag, etc) should come with major improvements that benefit me every time I use the phone. The Z flip folds to be easier to store, which isn't something I've ever needed improvement in. The Z fold, on the other hand, creates more usable space when you want it, and the familiar phablet form factor when you don't. Until we get to a point where we end up with foldable phones that you wear like a watch when not in use or something like that. I can't imagine the future of foldables being anything other than "tablet when you want it, phone when you don't"
I know this is old, but clamshell foldables aren't for people like you. They're for people like basically all women, whose clothes' pockets don't fit literally any normal sized phone but CAN fit a clamshell foldable. Or for people who just really appreciate the extra space in their pocket and the extra features it provides like Flex Mode for taking photos. Sure, I'm not one of those people, you're not one of those people, but TRUUUUUST ME they most DEFINITELY exist! AND not only that, but they outnumber us "tablet style foldable people" like ≈5:1! 🤷 (The Z Flip & RAZR outsell the Fold & Open by many, MANY orders of magnitude.)
Neither do 98+ percent of people out there in the real world. I'm fascinated by the bubble of people who truly believe that foldables are the future. The'es so much more evidence to suggest that they WON'T be.
One of the biggest things I noticed going from my old resistive touchscreen dumb phone to a smartphone was how nice the glass screen felt in comparison. It was such a big deal to me that it was more prominent than the fact it was a smartphone. I think the mushy, sticky, nasty feeling of soft plastic would be enough to drive me away from any foldable by itself.
@@tech4days162 note 20 ultra is the only phone that I'm happy with this year s20 series wasn't good can't wait to play xbox on my phone on September 15th
Yeah I’m gonna give a big “X to doubt” on how well it holds up when treated like in your example videos from other people. Something tells me they are making their test results show what they want them to show. I’m sure the phone can handle some immediate abuse and still work. What I’m not sure of is how much of that abuse that phone can take over 3-5 years or whether I would actually want to use it after it had been through anything remotely as crazy as some of the shown abuse. Just because it technically still works doesn’t mean I want to use it anymore. A normal smartphone with a cracked screen can still work, but I’ll be damned if I’m going to use a phone with a cracked screen for more than a few days without doing something about it
🤦 ... Snazzy Labs used that OG Z Flip he threw around in that infamous video as his daily driver for literally like two years before upgrading to a Flip 3. Sure, spontaneous cracking down the fold-line from normal folding/unfolding after a decent amount of time (usually ≈1-2 years) was a really big problem with those first generation of UTG folding glass foldables, but they were already SHOCKINGLY resistant to things like general drops and smacks, and light-moderate scratches really weren't a major issue either. 🤷 (The protective PET plastic layer could get permanently gouged/indented with enough pressure like say pushing down with a nail and dragging it across, but it was actually surprisingly resistant to general surface level scratches from things like accidental nail contact and general wear & tear). Aka, turns out they were actually shockingly & surprisingly durable!.... Until all the sudden they weren't... 🤷 But not from any external damage, but rather just opening up the phone one day. And while definitely improved w/ the Fold/Flip 3, this problem wouldn't REALLY get solved until the 2nd generation of Schott's UTG folding glass that debuted on the Fold/Flip 4.
thank you so, so, much for making this video!! i've been really hesitant about buying this phone because i've been so worried about the scratches and durability, but this video completely helped ease my worries lol!! i'm 100% going to try to buy this phone, i just love it so much! what a wonderful review!!
Man, that front screen on the Razr is still calling my name. The ability to text and see full notifications without needing to flip it open is soooo tempting. I’m hoping for another Razr into the fold.
Ive had my zflip since launch. I dnt baby it, no scratches on the screen, no visible dust etc getting under the screen. With the screen bended, its good for watching/listening to youtube while cooking.
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Michael, you are the classiest tech UA-camr, period.
Nobody else ever shouts out other channels, that I have seen. And if they do, they don't shout out as many people as well, as frequently, and as consistently.
I really appreciate it - it helps me get ideas of other places to check for more info on products, aside from it just being classy AF!
I completely agree, and really appreciate the shout out!
Exactly
Agree
Man, the storyline is EPIC, no kidding! It just keeps you pulled into it until the end... Love it, keep it up.
I suggest write a book
yup🙂🙃
many of us have said so on previous uploads too.
good that Micheal bhai wikipedia.org/wiki/bhai acknowledged your comment.
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his "human"ness and (as you put it) class are so unlike what most of tge online people are nowadays
Getting the z flip was one of the best decisions I've made. It definitely takes me back to when phones were fun. I love flipping it open with one hand and having friends and colleagues look in amazement and confusion when I fold it open and closed. Plus the practicality of using the split screen feature is great. Like you mention in the video it doesn't have the latest and best specs but its also not needed. It does everything its suppose to do and does it well with added bonus of being cool
Absolutely. 100% to all this.
Well said you took the words right out of my mouth
Better than the S9 or Note 10 Plus? I've had both, on a OnePlus 8 right now. Wondering it the switch is worthwhile or not.
Saying "it does everything it's supposed to do is WAY more subjective than you would like, I'm afraid. LOL Due to the form factor there are some very big things it cannot do.
@@SirLoinOfHamalot I upgraded from an S9 to a Z flip and it was well worth it. If you told me that I could notice the s9's screen being NOTICABLY worse I wouldn't have believed you but it really is. I returned my first used z flip to buy new instead and switching back to my s9 inbetween was odd. I think it still has better ppi but the z flip is so much brighter and clearer, I think its because the screen doesn't have a thick glass between the pixels and your eyes
Congratulations on 1 mil! Truly well deserved
1 million special episode should come now.
One of the most HONEST reviewers.What I care about
I agree he's the best of the best when it comes to reviews hands down 😁
Absolutely
Same findings here sir. Mine still good after all this time. I skipped the 5G model.
Honestly I'd have sent the 5G back already were it not for the satin finish. So nice to use a phone that doesn't throw itself off countertops! But I guess you're dbranding, right?
MrMobile [Michael Fisher] actually Samsung leather case. I found it to be the most comfortable during use. Makes it a little thick but I like the leather feel.
@@dannywinget Oh yeah! Jaime loved that one too. I remember it being hard to find at first. Definitely completes that "early-2000s clamshell" look and feel.
@@TheMrMobilepå p
I really hope more phones get that matte finish....it's so annoying to wipe the back of my phone every time i touch it
Hate to be the bearer of bad news.
But you still have to wipe fingerprints off of certain frosted glass finishes.
Use a case or skin. They're not going anywhere
Looks like ocd
Don’t worry. Everyone copies apple. Iphone 11 pro starts this matte frosted trend, soon others will follow.
@@Takuma_Sakazaki yea, like u are blind towards pixel!!
Z FLIP GANG
I think the z flip is really cool too
I got one only because I saw your review, isn't my primary device but the day isn't far when I get rid of my note8.....Thanks Quinn love your work pal.....
@2good2be4gotten well, I bought a Z flip a month ago, so it's still kinda new. I haven't made it my main device since, I'm still afraid of typing furiously on the screen or playing a game say COD where I have to constantly press on a particular part of the screen, so that's that. I have found it to be durable enough though, the screen isn't like jelly (something reviewers convey), its hard enough. The display is brilliant, the camera sucks in low light, so I use Gcam instead and it performs better than a pixel in some cases. Performance, as expected isn't a problem. Not that it was on my 3 yr old Note8, so maybe my needs aren't that large. The WOW factor is real !!!!!! The outside screen is a bit more useful than what people say and I'm satisfied with the hinge and the overall quality. Doesn't feel like a second gen device tbf and content consumption is a joy !
Would have loved a high refresh rate though. No cons as such up and until now. Would probably learn more about it as I gain more confidence and use it as a daily driver. Quinn is spot on for once when he says that the display is something that only Iphones have been since the Iphone 6. It literally feels like things are painted on the screen and the effect is especially apparent on the homescreen with a good inky wallpaper. The haptic feedback is ok, and the crease is as bothersome as an iphone notch.
Totally worth the price, I got it for 1300$ roughly in Europe.
@2good2be4gotten when you talk about the viewing quality it is top notch. On the go it holds up well in terms of battery. I don't use the stock you tube app, so can't really talk about what optimisations has the app undergone for folds yet, but I suppose that the 'laptop mode' is supported.
@2good2be4gotten Additionally, I have binged on the Premiere League matchdays which means 5-6 hours of continuous live streaming and not once have I been worried about the phone dying on me. For me it is a one and a half day battery life with normal use.
The most interesting thing about the flip for me is that it feels normal and reliable. When I got it I was worried the phone would feel weird/inconsistent, but after the newness went away, it just faded into the background as my phone. Nothing special about it, no worry about whether or not it will break. Just normal use like any other phone.
Once the novelty wore off, do you see the folding nature as a must-have feature going forward?
@@derekisthematrix honestly yes! I personally don't recommend the flip rn to people only because the outer display is so small its nearly useless. Foldables, when executed right and prices come down, are going to be the future for sure. There really isn't a downside to the flip besides price, outer display, and battery life just because its a small device. I would be the Fold 2 will be a killer device since it has a great cover display and internal display, plus good battery life
@@OreKehStrah Man when the displays reach a point where they can have full S-Pen support, I'm going all in on the Z Fold series!
See yall in like 3-5 phone gens later because that might take awhile lol
@@Spearra it probably won't be as long as you think. If I remember right the main problem is getting the digitizer layer for the s pen to fold. I think that if they make some kind of rubber tip, scratches wouldn't really be much of a worry
@@OreKehStrah Alternatively they could also "bridge it" via having support for just the outer display and sell the pen separately until they can have a full set up going. Eitherway Samsung seems to have a lot of wriggle room to play around with for the future!
I'm currently trying to convince my best friend to join my z flip journey so this video couldnt be better timing 😂
This should provide some ammo. :)
you and your friend must be rich
@@definitelynotclickbait8283 or up to their eyeballs in debt.
It is, after all, the American way.
Surface Duo?
Wish the flip had that big screen the Moto has. I'm a Motorola fan and it took some getting used to, not being able to chop chop or twist to get apps to open.
Finally. Missed you mate
it was a week since his last 🤦😂
Thanks! Good to be back.
I’m subscribed but it’s been a month since a video from him popped up
@@short_bar try hitting the bell icon next to the subscribe button and make it ring
I really love long-term reviews and so appreciate you for doing this one! You're slowly moving the needle on my desire for a foldable, so, while I thank you, my wallet does not :) Thanks again for a thoughtful review!
When you can't play a Mr. Mobile Video at 1080p or higher, you know that you are at the Premier.
yeah, added to watch later
Watching in 240p, cheers from the 3rd world country
lol south east asia here
Watching in 144p with a lot of buffering.
I'm watching at 360p
Because of my internet
Just got my Z Flip- this video actually dropped right when I got home from ordering it so it was really great timing and held me over for a couple of days of waiting- and I actually discovered something on accident! You *can* see your signal strength on the outer display!
It's just a bit counterintuitive but you have to swipe up or down on the time/battery display and there it is! Thought I'd comment since it seems no one has mentioned this anywhere and Michael specifically desired it in the video.
Great video as always, by the way. Only helped reaffirm my love for this device and now that it's in my hands at last I can definitely say I have no regrets- foldables aren't just the future, they're straight-up cool. Stay classy as always, Mr. Mobile!
@Jimmy Duong When you're on the main screen that shows the time, battery, and date, you swipe vertically for it. Might require a software update, since I know the Z Flip 5G comes with the newer version of One UI installed, but idk if you have the original model. Lemme know if it works!
My heartbeat increased immediately when he smashed that phone onto the wheel 💀
Needed a phone suddenly after I dropped my Pixel. Came here and re-reviewed, you convinced me. Galaxy Flip 3Z thingie, on the way, and bonus, work is paying. Also watched the Unlockr day trip. Thanks for all you do, Michael.
4:20 man that scene gave me a good laugh
LMAO
I was like BRUH WHATCHA DOING LMAO
As a country blumpkin i can personally attest too the durability of these phones.
Mine has bein tossed around inside my truck 4wheeling, fallen out of my pocket quading and has fallen on gravel or on rocks you name it. Having the screen inside the phone is a far better design.
Just the whole gimmicky concept of using the phone as a trypod works ridiculously well in real life.
With a smart watch iv stuck this thing on the tongue of my horse trailer and look through my watch too line up the hitch and receiver.
Using equipment in close quarters you can use this too watch a wall. Heck iv even gone inside too the bathroom and left my phone outside too watch my dogs. It really does come in handy. Only worry about how cold will effect the screen and water damage but i am very hopeful all things considered.
"Conspired to compound a competitive edge..." Beautiful, beautiful writing as always.
4:22 - Made me laugh and cry at the same time 😂
Same
Me too 😭
Watching from my Z Flip. Absolutely love this thing. Tougher than I would have thought, too. When I had the case that it came with it was slippery like soap and I dropped this phone more times than my last 3 phones combined. It's held up like a champ. I was wrong about its durability (though I wanted one anyway because I am an early adopter). Truly reliable. Not for everyone, but I'm also not so excessively on my phone anymore because of the extra step to open it. It's honestly been great, a good fit for me, and I'm absolutely happy with this phone!
Great long-term review!
What case do you recommend? I just ordered one, but don't know what case to buy. Every case seems to have some kind of complaint.
How is it after a year
@@jenmessier2195 I’ve not had any issues. The hinge is still good, although, the screen has some faint scratches that you can only see with the screen off and certain angles. No noticeable sluggishness over a year, and I can’t honestly complain. Still get compliments on it too! Gonna keep using it and wait out for the next generation (Z Flip 4?) because it’s still an amazing daily driver of a phone. Oh and one last thing: the battery wasn’t amazing before but it also hasn’t lost much charge time. Still lasts safely through the day. There are definitely better cameras but I’ve found myself using a lot of the split screen features unique to Samsung foldables. It’s not the best in any one category but my goodness has it not let me down!
@@NoelKunz thank you. So no really cracks just scratches
@@jenmessier2195 no cracks whatsoever. Only superficial scratches as I’ve never had a screen protector on it (1st generation didn’t come with it). The hinge is over-engineered. Probably the strongest part of the phone. You also have to understand that the screen is protected when it’s closed. So many people criticized it without trying and here I am enjoying this phone for like 2 years now. Never any real issue (obviously any phone can have issues of some sort) and anything that did happen couldn’t be fixed without a restart.
After so many years my friend. Finally reached a million subscribers. Congrats.
When he slapped the Flip against the steering wheel, I felt faint. I wouldn't do that even with something with an otterbox.
4:21 WTF Mr. Mobile LoL please include this as one of your testing metrics.
that wasn't him who did it
Your love for trek is one of the many reasons why I love your content. And somewhat ashamed of how high that is on the.
SAME! Infact he actually liked one of my memes I made on my Star Trek IG account (note my profile pic) about how the Razr is so expensive in Australian dollars, you can check it out here: instagram.com/p/CAFyM3jFWBI/?igshid=1uaxbk277w8t1
@@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621 thats funny
@@BrowncoatInABox Thanks, I'm glad you like my meme :) Nearly all of the memes on my ST IG are made by me
Must admit that your writing is top notch. The intro you give, the way you end adds so much weight to what you want to convey. Your literature game is strong. Love it!
Still loving my galazy z flip, i also treat it like a regular phone (i have the included "case" and thats it), no scratches or damage to the screen, the folding system works like day 1 and it still is a really fast phone with virtually no lag!
I love it.
#1 reason why I love Mr.Mobile: the transparency at the end of every video. Very well deserved 1 million subs!!
0:52 What's the name of the theme you are using
wondering the same
i wanna know too
i think it's linex
Congratulations on reaching 1 million subscribers. It's about bloody time... You're easily the best tech UA-camrs.
Still use my fold everyday and I work on building sites dusty dirty environments and its still perfect cant wait for the z fold 2 the flip is cool just to small now i couldn't go back to a regular phone.
Congrats on reaching 1 million subs man!! It's beyond well deserved.
Been following you since 2013 (nearly a third of my life...) and still enjoy every second. The way you speak is very captivating.
Hope you have a great day!
Isa!!!!!!! 😍😍😍
I'm always pleasantly surprised by how interconnected the UA-cam tech world is
Have mine since launch and still lovin' it. I do believe they are the future and can't wait to get the Z Fold 2 as well.
I've had one of these for about two weeks now, and I love it
I love how Michael takes every opportunity to mention or show his love of the Star Trek fandom.
I think another +1 for the Z flip (and other folding phones) is that their screens are nearly impervious to large cracks like a conventional phone. Sure, the display is physically softer, but at the end of the day, I would rather have a few nicks and scratches than a shattered display.
How often do you see a shattered display these days though, it's quite rare, scratches are more common in my experience.
@@awesomeferret My Google pixel 3 xl that I love is terribly cracked at the moment. There are even some spaces on the screen where the pixels have given out
@@awesomeferret how often? Like, always? It's the main cause of people buying new phones!
Lol this aged SOOOO bad. 🤣 Those first generation UTG ("Ultra Thin Glass") foldables (Flip, Flip 5G, Fold 2) shattered down the fold line like fucking CRAZY!!! In cold weather they would shatter if you even just looked at them funny! UTG didn't get ok until the 2nd Gen w/ Fold/Flip 3 and didn't get REALLY good until the latest 3rd Gen that launched w/ the Fold/Flip 4.
It warms my heart to see this channel grow! I absolutely melt when I get a notification that you've released a new video. Your class and style are like no other, congratulations on the 1 mil! 😉
As someone who works in construction this is the folding phone for me. Now to convince my boss....
It's 1 Million. You deserve much much more and soon all to come. Congratulations my man!
Is it weird that I felt satisfying on watching Quinn abusing his Z Flip?
Sadist!
@@TheMrMobile Watching Zack's videos might've been a bad idea after all
Yes, it actually gave me anxiety watching it
Find a man that treats you like he treats his z flip
i love ur honest disclosures at the end of the video, ur a community reviewer and not just a tech reviewer 👌🏽
God, the Tricorder UI skin adds so much to the dark gray version. I'm willing to be a lot that there's more than a few Trekkies on their design team.
What’s that skin called in the Play store? I so want it!
The SmartPhone of the Future but also brings Nostalgia!
Stream ‘Future Nostalgia’ by Dua Lipa on Spotify and Apple Music.
@The Vindicator I am producing a review film for this phone and would like to speak to you about licensing your comment to appear in the film. Please let me know if you’re interested and what is the best way of contacting you. Thank you
I've had my Z Flip for 4 months and still love it. The only thing it is missing is Samsung Dex. I have no idea why they removed that..
Mine broke :(
Wow, Samsung didn't bother responding to a tech review UA-camr with 1 million subscribers (congrats btw)? WTF? Really poor show on the part of Samsung's marketing and PR team.
Congrats on 1million! You deserve it!
Hey Jibo! Glad to know he's still with you Michael.
Yeah I saw him in the background too
Your transparency is only second to the content you produce. Thank you.
Quark would cry if he heard how much latinum you spent
"bid early, bid often"
@@TheMrMobile Rule of Acquisition 184
You represent the best of UA-cam, richness of content, style of presentation, ethical uprighteousness. I think you are destined to be the biggest tech UA-camr. But Wonder if I can see your content on a regular basis, at least on a predictable schedule.
Can someone please tell me what icon pack he uses and where to get it??
It looks mesmerising.
You need nova launcher plus icon X
Its LineX IconPack
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jndapp.line.x.iconpack
In case you meant this one, it's the ✦ TREK ✦ Total Interface
You'll find it here: play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=NSTEnterprises
@@bigmaxcc Thanks for the reply
@@Junedmaknojiya Thanks for the reply
Yayyy. Dude you totally deserved one million subs. Your hard work is appreciated
seeing Jibo in the background knowing he's never getting any more updates makes me sad :(
Hello Mike, this probably is not important to you because your review of of the z flip phones but I had to tell you that if you click on the time on tiny screen once it shows you your signal strength. Have a good week!
Yeah, I probably would have bought the Razr, but it's on Verizon& I don't have Verizon& I'm not gonna switch for a phone. [Cool as it is.]
But It Only Snapdragon 710 Processor Which Is 2 Years Old And A Semi Mediocre Chipset For 1300 Bucks
@@athish-REAL I'm currently on a BlackBerry Key2. I kinda wanna buy a F(X)Tec Pro1. I backed the AstroGlide.
Please tell me more about how useless the not most recent chipset is.
Also, I typed this without looking at my keyboard.
Cuz physical keys
Edit: it's almost I care more about features/gadgetiness than silicon.
@@EmeraldLavigne It still doesn't change the FACT that the Z Flip is more powerful with a flagship processor, has a bigger battery/better battery life, superior cameras AT A CHEAPER PRICE than the 2020 Razr.
You're obviously free to purchase whatever you want but if you buy the 2020 Razr instead of the Z Flip, you're a fool who's giving Motorola the OK to release a weak overpriced phone. Nostalgia isn't worth $1,500+Tax. You'd literally be paying MORE for LESS.
Even if the Razr was $1,300+Tax instead, you'd be wise to spend the extra $100 for the Z Flip for the much better specs it brings.
So happy to see you reach 1 million subs, you truly deserve it. Been a long time fan of yours. I am really looking forward to your ZF2 impressions.
9:12 something weird in the video when the car drives behind the phone?
Most likely the focus going in and out
Been waiting for this for days, ever since you mentioned the upcoming Into The Fold episode a few videos back! Not that I'd have the money to get the next iteration in of the flip without winning the lottery, but, it's my favorite phone in YEARS and by far THE BEST reviewer ever, what's not to love!
I regret so much that I sent mine back as I was worried how it would last over time, I have the note 20 ultra now but would give anything to have my z flip back
Daniel Ager just return the note n get a z flip again
If it makes you feel better, I'd personally take the Note 20 Ultra any day.
@@MrGurpro I wanted to get it originally but my carrier in the UK doesn't stock it and its a big bit of change to drop on one
@@CockatooDude tbh the note is great, just lacking that uniqueness
I daily a Z Flip. Durability wise it seems pretty great.
It's incredibly durable as you say. I treat it like all my previous phones. I had dirt get into the hinge (yardwork, dirt got Into pocket somehow). The dirt after brushed off and folded like 2 times was removed.
This is my first reveal video. I'm a nervous virgin now
The last part 🤣😂 made me laugh you think that's hard try been a dad of 4 than you see
I'll be honest, your videos are impressive...
Thank you for your honesty
Thank you for your efforts
So this is what you meant by 'partially' (to me guessing the videos topic), great coverage yet again :)
Z Flip 5G review and Z Flip long-term review - two videos in one!
@@TheMrMobile Two birds with one stone, nice!
Finally 1 mil! Congrats! The quality of your videos and it's contents deserve more!
I would hope when my contract ends on my phone theres a new zflip out, if so I'll be picking it up definitely, its the way forward.
However, it needs a headphone jack.
Eyyyy Congrats on 1M!!! Love your reviews!🙂
The Z flip is my favorite phone of the year
for me Z fold 2
Yes this is the old school review format I love even more! Please keep it coming Mr Fisher !
The phone is only 6 months old and the next gen is already available. Manufacturers release phones too frequently...
Exactly
Samsung always had six months refresh cycle
@@Matanumi Not for the Galaxy S line... very. VERY Obviously...
It isn’t exactly next gen, it simply has 5G and a faster SoC, so people won’t complain about it having last year’s SoC.
On the bright side you can pick up a phones that's basically the same at half or even a 3rd of the price that's fully supported with high end specs
Flip 3 is even better. 🔥
~ Tommy from the future.
I love the idea of foldable phones, and I've already reserved the Z Fold 2, but I find the Z flip to be a bit... Reckless, maybe? The downsides to a folding phone (fragile soft inner screen, increased price tag, etc) should come with major improvements that benefit me every time I use the phone. The Z flip folds to be easier to store, which isn't something I've ever needed improvement in. The Z fold, on the other hand, creates more usable space when you want it, and the familiar phablet form factor when you don't.
Until we get to a point where we end up with foldable phones that you wear like a watch when not in use or something like that. I can't imagine the future of foldables being anything other than "tablet when you want it, phone when you don't"
I know this is old, but clamshell foldables aren't for people like you. They're for people like basically all women, whose clothes' pockets don't fit literally any normal sized phone but CAN fit a clamshell foldable. Or for people who just really appreciate the extra space in their pocket and the extra features it provides like Flex Mode for taking photos.
Sure, I'm not one of those people, you're not one of those people, but TRUUUUUST ME they most DEFINITELY exist! AND not only that, but they outnumber us "tablet style foldable people" like ≈5:1! 🤷 (The Z Flip & RAZR outsell the Fold & Open by many, MANY orders of magnitude.)
The best part is the disclaimer that you didn't use the device 24hrs a day, something most reviewers ommit. Great video Michael!
I'm waiting for a better form factor foldable. The Fold does't benefit me. I don't have a problem with current phone sizes so...
Neither do 98+ percent of people out there in the real world. I'm fascinated by the bubble of people who truly believe that foldables are the future. The'es so much more evidence to suggest that they WON'T be.
Folding it around your face to talk is brilliant! It must feel like a real old school phone. I'm looking forward to the Fold 2 review
"Admiral Kirk style".....*doesn't include Star Trek clip for fear of a copyright strike*
It happens.....
One of the biggest things I noticed going from my old resistive touchscreen dumb phone to a smartphone was how nice the glass screen felt in comparison. It was such a big deal to me that it was more prominent than the fact it was a smartphone. I think the mushy, sticky, nasty feeling of soft plastic would be enough to drive me away from any foldable by itself.
I’m still so torn between the z fold 2 and the z flip
S20
@@harryfinn9420 the s20's are probably some of the worst phones this year. its basically an s10 but way more expensive and with an ugly design
@@tech4days162 note 20 ultra is the only phone that I'm happy with this year s20 series wasn't good can't wait to play xbox on my phone on September 15th
Dude, where did you get that tricorder?
If you mean on the phone, it's the ✦ TREK ✦ Total Interface
You'll find it here: play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=NSTEnterprises
As an iPhone user it makes me sad that Apple won't make these phones, I would love to have either a Z Flip or Z Fold iPhone. 😒
Mr. Mobile, what are you using on the phone when there is lcars on the screen? App, or editing? If app, what is it? Thanks!
4:22. And I gnashed my teeth tightly in fear 😳
To boldly go where no one has gone before.
🖖
Yeah I’m gonna give a big “X to doubt” on how well it holds up when treated like in your example videos from other people. Something tells me they are making their test results show what they want them to show. I’m sure the phone can handle some immediate abuse and still work. What I’m not sure of is how much of that abuse that phone can take over 3-5 years or whether I would actually want to use it after it had been through anything remotely as crazy as some of the shown abuse. Just because it technically still works doesn’t mean I want to use it anymore. A normal smartphone with a cracked screen can still work, but I’ll be damned if I’m going to use a phone with a cracked screen for more than a few days without doing something about it
🤦 ... Snazzy Labs used that OG Z Flip he threw around in that infamous video as his daily driver for literally like two years before upgrading to a Flip 3.
Sure, spontaneous cracking down the fold-line from normal folding/unfolding after a decent amount of time (usually ≈1-2 years) was a really big problem with those first generation of UTG folding glass foldables, but they were already SHOCKINGLY resistant to things like general drops and smacks, and light-moderate scratches really weren't a major issue either. 🤷
(The protective PET plastic layer could get permanently gouged/indented with enough pressure like say pushing down with a nail and dragging it across, but it was actually surprisingly resistant to general surface level scratches from things like accidental nail contact and general wear & tear).
Aka, turns out they were actually shockingly & surprisingly durable!.... Until all the sudden they weren't... 🤷 But not from any external damage, but rather just opening up the phone one day. And while definitely improved w/ the Fold/Flip 3, this problem wouldn't REALLY get solved until the 2nd generation of Schott's UTG folding glass that debuted on the Fold/Flip 4.
@Cooe. you realize my comment is 3 years old right? Why necro
Man I been watching you for a long time im glad you went out on your own. Congrats on hitting 1mill.
😭😂 A thumb nail can dent the screen. LMAO well, that pretty much sums up the durability portion.
Didn't realize I'd watched the whole thing until your outro began
Guys is youtube broken for you? The subscriber count says 1mil istead of 10 mil help idk how to fix
Admiral Kirk style,I love it!!👍😁
Uhh, first?
Yess
0:53 what theme is that? :)
Congrats for the followers and keep with the good content 👍🏻
Mr Mobile is the only UA-cam channel where I am always excited to read the description.
thank you so, so, much for making this video!! i've been really hesitant about buying this phone because i've been so worried about the scratches and durability, but this video completely helped ease my worries lol!! i'm 100% going to try to buy this phone, i just love it so much! what a wonderful review!!
Congratulation & welcome to million subscribers club. Keep this momentum!
0:45 what app is that ?
Please someone tell me the name of the skin he uses for the phone (skin or luncher) ?
Nice TNG costume! You could almost pass for Riker.
Man, that front screen on the Razr is still calling my name. The ability to text and see full notifications without needing to flip it open is soooo tempting. I’m hoping for another Razr into the fold.
My Razr 5g is the shit! I use the 2nd screen all the time. Game changer.
Ive had my zflip since launch. I dnt baby it, no scratches on the screen, no visible dust etc getting under the screen.
With the screen bended, its good for watching/listening to youtube while cooking.
Great work again. I have yet to find any reason to be dissapointed by any of your videos. Again, great work.
I'm so excited to upgrade my Galaxy S9 to the Z Flip 5G...
I can finally catch up to the future trend 😁