I doesnt feel good seeing Samsung release this phone only in Korea and Chine just a few months after releasing the fold 6, as the SE is what we wanted 😢
This should've been the z fold 6. The fact that samsung released it in korea only is a slap to our face here in north america and other countries as well. Smh.
@@michaelbarber8388 SPen support and a hidden front facing camera on the inner screen are two massive ones. I wouldn't trade those for the slightly bigger screen.
A couple of consumer questions: How about the compatibility with Aussie telcos especially with the 3G shutdown? And is warranty still 24 months, with support from Samsung Australia? Hope you can cover that in your review.
It gains a larger internal display but also acquires a black hole punch. I wish the next version would stick to an under-screen camera. Also, it would be great to have a set of quad speakers for left-right stereo in any orientation.
It's wild seeing how many people think this should have been the 6 ignoring all the pitfalls. -It still has a garbage battery trying to run even larger screens. -It's clearly dimmer than the regular six, probably to make up for the garbage battery. -inner hole punch is almost completely useless, the UDC is much more aesthetically pleasing for a camera that people almost never use. -S-Pen support obviously depends on the user, I rarely use it but when I do I really like the fact that it's available. I don't like losing functionality that we already have. Yes the bigger size and better camera should be implemented, I'd like better secondary cameras also. But we need much bigger batteries, bring back S-pen support and give me back the UDC. If anything they could try to upgrade it, look at how far ZTE has come with theirs.
I'm a Samsung guy and have been waiting for Samsung to bring a device like this to the US. The regular z folds are too small for my taste. I currently have a Pixel 9 pro fold and Honor Magic V3. Is it worth selling both of them and getting this device?
I definitely think it's better than the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. But I have no experience with the Honor one. But I'm probably biased towards the Samsung anyway 😅
@SamMobileTV fair enough. Thank you for the reply. You think it's worth saving some money and just getting the W25? It's a little cheaper for me to get the W25 imported to the US than the special edition.
Regular Fold7? It won't look like SE, as confirmed by Ross Young, only Fold7 SE will looks like current Fold SE. But I think they will launch it together with regular Fold7 (and maybe release it later).
@@SamMobileTVagree, it's good to have options, they should keep the normal Fold and make it the regular version, reduce the price down allowing for better entries. While having a ultra/special edition for those who have the money or the need to use a better hardware.
The Chinese or the only manufacturers that are currently innovating in the foldable market, Samsung has pretty much given up but in saying that the XT is a very flimsy product and way to expense if but it shows what is possible.
Ya'll are proper consumers. The Z Fold 6 is fine, The SE does not even have S Pen support. Stop bugging people, lol. Just shows how easy it is for corps to lure you in with 'new' releases.
Just got the W25 here in the US. All I can say is wow. The crease implementation is the best of any foldable and I've had almost every one. Love the device but kind of wondering if I should of gotten the Special Edition instead due to the Chinese rom. I have T-Mobile in the US and service seems really good. I get 5G but not ultra wideband
I'm excited about Fold 7/7 Ultra/7 SE, whatever we may get (could we get two different versions?) 1. Yes, Samsung still believes in the narrow format; you even proved their point - you said you didn't feel like opening it up as much as you do the Fold 6. Exactly Sammy's point; while most of us nerds prefer the wider display and ask for it, maybe they're onto something. 2. UDC - I wish they would remove it or keep it UDC. I hope Fold 7 won't have the actual cutout. It's not huge and I'm sure I'd get used to it, but I love the uninterrupted inside screen. 3. S Pen support - I'm torn; I really don't use it; I would be fine without it. Now, I'd love to see digitizer added to front display too; I'd probably use it more there; I miss the Note for that reason - quick notes without unlocking it... Great device for sure. I have nice expectations for the next one. We shall see...
I wonder what ever happened to the samsung white knights saying the candybar shaped form was the best form, having no stylus is a deal breaker, and or having no wireless charging in the case of that 1% your charging port breaks is a big deal.
I definitely prefer the bigger size of this SE. As the Z folds cover so far was just too narrow for me personally. I really do hope SAMSUNG will move over to this display size in future Z folds i.e. Z fold 7
samsung made one big mistake! should have released this version worldwide instead of the version now. it will probably sells lot more. sometimes just couldn't understand what samsung is thinking. now there the rumors is 25 series will use a older screen which has lot of issues instead of newer screen that pixel & iphone is using.
I remembered someone who posted the Prototype of this device, when Z Fold 5 released, and it looks exactly like the Z Fold SE 😅 This is like Chinese brands that maybe they know the weakness side of Samsung 😅. Just my thought btw
Samsung the apple of android . Just get a honor magic v3 way cheaper and still thinner. That actually feels like a standard smartphone and you get s pen support on all screens. The SE has removed all s pen function.
I'm so pissed off that this could have been the Fold 6. I have a Fold 6 coming from a Fold 3 and won't be able to upgrade anytime soon. Next year or the year after next, we will be getting the SE's form factor and I won't be able to have that because I bought the Fold 6 this year. Smh
If I can get he Z Fold 6 for cheap, I'll maybe get it. I'm looking forward for the Z Fold 7 now that I seen this FE. But most likely I'm for sure getting the S25 Ultra.
Its wayyyyyyyy better than the awfully narrow Z-Fold 6 / the SE is what the Z-Fold 6 should have been in size wise in fact I would like a bigger sized samsung foldable ie a S24 ultra X2 in outer display unfolded X2 S24 ultra screen size at last samsung has put the charger in the box where it belongs and let's hope they do this for the S25 ultra but let's hope samsung do this size for the Z-Fold 7 but with S-Pen support and a 5,000mah battery and use the snapdragon gen 8 elite chipset and put the charger in the box where it and at £2,000 and i would buy it
Samsung basically just spitting in our faces at this point smh . No shame.. They literally CAN make the phone but choose not to and when they do make it they charge 3k gtfoh.
Zed is widely known to be used in British English. But it's also used in almost every English-speaking country. In England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Australia, India, Canada (usually), and New Zealand, Z is pronounced as zed
i am still on my S23 ULTRA.. I don't like the fold 6 because the screen is not wide enough. The crease, the price and the lousy camera.. ONE UI also has problems that no one talk about..I bought it because of the S PEN..
I doesnt feel good seeing Samsung release this phone only in Korea and Chine just a few months after releasing the fold 6, as the SE is what we wanted 😢
@@in-xm1py the heck are you on about? This is basically a larger gold 6. Wth do they need to beta test?
They are racist pretty much that's how i see it
@@in-xm1pyI don't think that's how beta testing works... Anywhere
But it's like 30pencents more expensive than fold6
Tough decision for me because of no s-pen, so i feel also a bit cheated but unsure what i want😅
This should've been the z fold 6. The fact that samsung released it in korea only is a slap to our face here in north america and other countries as well. Smh.
Having both now, I still think the Fold 6 has advantages.
But there's no reason why we couldn't have at least got the lesser crease and better cameras
What advantages @@SamMobileTV
@@michaelbarber8388 SPen support and a hidden front facing camera on the inner screen are two massive ones. I wouldn't trade those for the slightly bigger screen.
I think Sam mobile means is that you get the advantage of getting annoyed with the tiny cover screen of the ZF6
spen not supported in SE @@michaelbarber8388
This is the Z fold 6 they should've released Globally
This makes the 3 month old Z fold6 obselete, genuinely dissapointed in samsung for not just releasing this as the 6
I don't think the Fold 6 is obsolete. It has its strengths still
Obsolete 😂🙈🙉
A couple of consumer questions: How about the compatibility with Aussie telcos especially with the 3G shutdown? And is warranty still 24 months, with support from Samsung Australia? Hope you can cover that in your review.
It gains a larger internal display but also acquires a black hole punch. I wish the next version would stick to an under-screen camera.
Also, it would be great to have a set of quad speakers for left-right stereo in any orientation.
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Well I am happy with my Fold 6 & fingers crossed the Fold 7 will be the one with all the new SE features and more 😊
Great video mate. I am loving my SE
It's wild seeing how many people think this should have been the 6 ignoring all the pitfalls.
-It still has a garbage battery trying to run even larger screens.
-It's clearly dimmer than the regular six, probably to make up for the garbage battery.
-inner hole punch is almost completely useless, the UDC is much more aesthetically pleasing for a camera that people almost never use.
-S-Pen support obviously depends on the user, I rarely use it but when I do I really like the fact that it's available. I don't like losing functionality that we already have.
Yes the bigger size and better camera should be implemented, I'd like better secondary cameras also.
But we need much bigger batteries, bring back S-pen support and give me back the UDC. If anything they could try to upgrade it, look at how far ZTE has come with theirs.
I'm a Samsung guy and have been waiting for Samsung to bring a device like this to the US. The regular z folds are too small for my taste. I currently have a Pixel 9 pro fold and Honor Magic V3. Is it worth selling both of them and getting this device?
I definitely think it's better than the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. But I have no experience with the Honor one. But I'm probably biased towards the Samsung anyway 😅
@SamMobileTV fair enough. Thank you for the reply. You think it's worth saving some money and just getting the W25? It's a little cheaper for me to get the W25 imported to the US than the special edition.
Hell yeah you should go for the w25. If they are the same device specs wise, and it'll work for you. W25 is beautiful.
😊@@SamMobileTV
@@joshslaw2203 do it W25 is the same just ceramic back and heavier.
The screen on the SE it's the same as in the fold 6?
This phone is what the Fold 6 should've been, I'm sure the Fold 7 will follow this design
Fingers crossed 🤞
I hope we get both versions to be honest 😅
Regular Fold7? It won't look like SE, as confirmed by Ross Young, only Fold7 SE will looks like current Fold SE. But I think they will launch it together with regular Fold7 (and maybe release it later).
@@SamMobileTVagree, it's good to have options, they should keep the normal Fold and make it the regular version, reduce the price down allowing for better entries. While having a ultra/special edition for those who have the money or the need to use a better hardware.
Almost 3k €. Bro, this is pure madness.
Somehow I can't do without the spen.. Hopefully zf7 is slimmer with s pen support
What site can I use to buy this to send to the US?
See the link in the description!
Thanks for the reply
I have bought 3 phones from AD and I highly recommend it.
I think you should have done a size comparison between the SE and the S24 Ultra and the regular Fold 6.
Watching this video on my best fold Honor Magic V3😂😂
Stop drinking so early haha.
that is a very FIRM "in your opinion"
And Honor V3 has pen support for both screens while being much thinner.
How do you get the transparent status bar on the youtube app? Mine is just black
Does the regular fold 6 camera zoom to 5x?
No only 3
Great review. Gave me all the details I was curious about in 10 mins thanks
The Chinese or the only manufacturers that are currently innovating in the foldable market, Samsung has pretty much given up but in saying that the XT is a very flimsy product and way to expense if but it shows what is possible.
Ya'll are proper consumers. The Z Fold 6 is fine, The SE does not even have S Pen support. Stop bugging people, lol. Just shows how easy it is for corps to lure you in with 'new' releases.
Just got the W25 here in the US. All I can say is wow. The crease implementation is the best of any foldable and I've had almost every one. Love the device but kind of wondering if I should of gotten the Special Edition instead due to the Chinese rom. I have T-Mobile in the US and service seems really good. I get 5G but not ultra wideband
I'm excited about Fold 7/7 Ultra/7 SE, whatever we may get (could we get two different versions?)
1. Yes, Samsung still believes in the narrow format; you even proved their point - you said you didn't feel like opening it up as much as you do the Fold 6. Exactly Sammy's point; while most of us nerds prefer the wider display and ask for it, maybe they're onto something.
2. UDC - I wish they would remove it or keep it UDC. I hope Fold 7 won't have the actual cutout. It's not huge and I'm sure I'd get used to it, but I love the uninterrupted inside screen.
3. S Pen support - I'm torn; I really don't use it; I would be fine without it. Now, I'd love to see digitizer added to front display too; I'd probably use it more there; I miss the Note for that reason - quick notes without unlocking it...
Great device for sure. I have nice expectations for the next one. We shall see...
If you don't feel the urge or the need to open it, then maybe we don't really need a foldable 😂😂😂
I sincerely hope this SE version is the ZF7 but with spen support on inner and outer display.
Great follow up video!
The inner sceen has a lifespan for number of folds, so not opening it is good when you can avoid it.
Thanks for the video, I have the fold 6, love it totally, great to see an Australian review this phone. Great video 😊
I wonder what ever happened to the samsung white knights saying the candybar shaped form was the best form, having no stylus is a deal breaker, and or having no wireless charging in the case of that 1% your charging port breaks is a big deal.
Looks like Average Dad is an average rip off. He's selling it for $4580 when it retails for $3000
Guys off his rocker too.
Go read his replies to his videos. I wouldn't be giving him a penny of my cash, that's for sure.
I thought retail was around 2k, and 3k was the resale cost to have it imported.
I got mine through AD for £2,600. If you get from eBay it will cost you around £2,900 so AD is the cheapest.
@@phehibsdidn't he rip off the everyday dads name when he started
I've bought two z fold sixes. Im upset I can't get that one.
No spen support is a killer
I definitely prefer the bigger size of this SE. As the Z folds cover so far was just too narrow for me personally.
I really do hope SAMSUNG will move over to this display size in future Z folds i.e. Z fold 7
I brought a fold 6.
now I am totally disappointed looking at the SE version.
samsung made one big mistake! should have released this version worldwide instead of the version now. it will probably sells lot more. sometimes just couldn't understand what samsung is thinking. now there the rumors is 25 series will use a older screen which has lot of issues instead of newer screen that pixel & iphone is using.
Could you please show the quality of the camera?
Tomorrow the camera comparison is out!
Love your content mate , BUT your intro music is SO LOUD !!!!!
hopefully the fold 7 will be this phone so im going to wait til july to see what happens
Helpful video, thanks, watching with my iPhone 15 pro max which is excellent but feels somewhat outdated.
Not only galaxy z fold has a special edition, the s24 and the s23has a fan edition, so why complain
I wanted to get this one but it’s not sold in the US plus it doesn’t support the S-Pen according to other reviewers. I will keep my Fold 6 instead.
sayangnya ga bisa pake S Pen
Why this is not being released worldwide is beyond me. I've been waiting for them to update the fold since I got my first Fold (Fold 3).
I remembered someone who posted the Prototype of this device, when Z Fold 5 released, and it looks exactly like the Z Fold SE 😅
This is like Chinese brands that maybe they know the weakness side of Samsung 😅. Just my thought btw
Imagine buying the 6 when u didn't have a trade in and pay full price and the better version comes out 😂😂😂
Zfold 6 is good as is
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this could be the perfect z fold except the price...
Samsung the apple of android . Just get a honor magic v3 way cheaper and still thinner. That actually feels like a standard smartphone and you get s pen support on all screens. The SE has removed all s pen function.
I hope fold 7 will have also zoom camera, if so get my money samsung 😂
I'm so pissed off that this could have been the Fold 6. I have a Fold 6 coming from a Fold 3 and won't be able to upgrade anytime soon. Next year or the year after next, we will be getting the SE's form factor and I won't be able to have that because I bought the Fold 6 this year. Smh
Without s-pen..... Nope
Average Dad is ripping people off. 😂
If I can get he Z Fold 6 for cheap, I'll maybe get it. I'm looking forward for the Z Fold 7 now that I seen this FE. But most likely I'm for sure getting the S25 Ultra.
This is basically the vivo X Fold 3, but worse. Check out the X Fold 3 or 3 Pro and you'll see what I mean.
Its wayyyyyyyy better than the awfully narrow Z-Fold 6 / the SE is what the Z-Fold 6 should have been in size wise in fact I would like a bigger sized samsung foldable ie a S24 ultra X2 in outer display unfolded X2 S24 ultra screen size at last samsung has put the charger in the box where it belongs and let's hope they do this for the S25 ultra but let's hope samsung do this size for the Z-Fold 7 but with S-Pen support and a 5,000mah battery and use the snapdragon gen 8 elite chipset and put the charger in the box where it and at £2,000 and i would buy it
I'm all in for that too, but I also like the narrower fold 6 too
Nope they need something better for me to upgrade from my zfold4
Samsung basically just spitting in our faces at this point smh . No shame.. They literally CAN make the phone but choose not to and when they do make it they charge 3k gtfoh.
It’s certainly worth 1800 bucks not $3000 lol
Zead follow 🤣🤣🤣☠️☠️☠️
lol over 3k.
Can we stop saying Zed Fold, its Z fold. And its Z Fold for a reason, so we dont sound like morons who say "Zed"
Zed is widely known to be used in British English. But it's also used in almost every English-speaking country. In England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Australia, India, Canada (usually), and New Zealand, Z is pronounced as zed
i am still on my S23 ULTRA.. I don't like the fold 6 because the screen is not wide enough. The crease, the price and the lousy camera.. ONE UI also has problems that no one talk about..I bought it because of the S PEN..
Battery....i have had it one day....i think i charged it lastnight.....today im giving a review....🥴
TF do you people say zed for z......
Because in almost every single English speaking country that is how it's pronounced