I have been using Fold 6, coming from S23U for almost a month. Narrow screen size is what I love the most. It's so easy to hold with one hand compared with S23U. Unfold if I want to read texts and watch videos etc. I'd say about 60% on outer screen and 40% unfolded. For the outer screen, I used anti-reflective screen protector from Samsung, so it doesn't really matter if the screen is not from the latest gorilla victus. I do miss cameras from S23U and spen though. Wish for larger battery but it's enough to last for one day use for normal consumption. I do agree with the charging speed, Samsung should bump to at least 45W, it's kinda slow compared to what I used to charge on S23U. This phone is worth the price IF you make use the trade-in offer by Samsung, otherwise I wouldn't recommend to buy at full price.
@@user-cr6ki4qs4y obviously, yes. Which is what I've always wanted until now with 6. I love the form factor now for the first time. They can widen it like a quarter inch, about 6mm. Fit the s pen and still have the space on the other side to go 5000mah. Keep the same shape and design with the extra width, s pen, and larger battery. Add the gorilla glass armor, and that would be a sweet zfold7.
I love the one-handed capability of the outer screen. When I want more I just unfold. I’ve had a new iPhone every year since they came out in 2007. Great phones but I love my Z Fold 6!
Same! All the wish list stuff makes it a $2500 phone. It is best foldable with best build quality and ecosystem. I personally love the cover screen. Most of the complaints is people that don't want to pay the money. I am OK with, since a upgrade annually anyway.
I like the Fold6 form factor. I think if they had a 4800mah battery, 5x/10x telephoto lens, and gorilla armor cover screen, it should have been screeming success. At this point, samsung seems to be waiting for Apple to make its move and playing the waiting game, unfortunately.
I'm still on the fold2 and couldn't agree more. They are resting on the early success they had with foldables for 4 years now, to the point where they now have to catch up significantly if they want to stay competitive in that space
I just went from my Z Fold 3 to the Z fold 6 yesterday. So smooth, beautiful, WAY wider front and inner screen. I love it and I will never stop messing the the Z Fold series but may wait until the Z Fold 9 or 10 😅 any Z Fold 3 users the upgrade DEFINITELY feels like an upgrade loving it all so far.
I love samsung fold. It feels premium with solid build quality. Problem is I feel like Samsung is consciously withholding improvement they could have made, maybe for cost reason. First, camera module unchanged for 3 generations, not acceptable. Then the screens, should have covered them with anti glare coating just like the s25 ultra. Also the crease, when competitors like OnePlus and Xiaomi is getting thr crease down to also nothing, can't see why Samsung can't do it. Lastly the battery, maybe Samsung is traumatized from the note 7 saga, but and 4400mAh battery just doesn't cut it for a 1600 dollar foldable phone.
People complain about everything, lol. Comparing it with the ultra makes no sense. They are obviously different phones. This is the first folding phone I have had, and I absolutely love it. Listen, if you know how to take care of your stuff, then it will last.
I've come from F4 to F5, but after a while Ive gone back to S24U, why in terms of General usage the fold series are still babies in the industry while the s series are already a legend in the user experience.
I have also been using the Fold 6 for 4 weeks… I stretch the screen on UA-cam I put a cover on the screen and find myself using the open screen. I use the outer display for quick things. This is coming from an IPhone for 15 years… I LOVE THIS PHONE.
For me I'm waiting for fold 6 slim or fold 7 until we get better specs and things like the corning dark glass and larger battery, 45 to 65 watt charging , s pen capabilities on both screens , 5 x zoom , etc. Also I agree sketch to image is genius
Disagree. The external screen size is perfect. Every time I pick up this device I am reminded how amazingly well it sits on my hand, despite being thicker than say, my Pixel 8. When they make a device that is as thick as the Pixel 8, I think they can make it a little wider. Until then, thank you Samsung for not ruining this form factor. The best thing tho is that we have options! If you want a wider phone, you have the 9 fold :)
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I get that the external screen feels good in hand for you, but for me, I’m really missing a wider cover screen. I find it a bit of a hassle to open the phone for the bigger display sometimes. I’m really hoping the Z Fold 6 Ultra rumors are true, with a cover screen as wide as the S24 Ultra. It would be a nice change. Thanks again for your perspective!
@@TechTalkTV yeah the z fold is really built around the mentality of opening it whenever you want to do something for more than a few seconds. The first time I got a foldable I was very hesitant to open it all the time, and I think I was a bit more like you. This time I've decided to go all in, and I use the z open way more than closed. It's helped a lot. Thank you for your videos, perspective and willingness to discuss. Even if we don't agree, I appreciate that you spent some time with the device, then came back to share your thoughts :)
I rather like the front screen its big enogh to thoe normally and brose content with. Its way more usable than the older z folds. I paused today as i noticed hiw much more i naturally use the front screen now.
S24 Ultra was my love too until I got ahold of the fold 6. I traded my S24 Ultra and got 1050.00 from Samsung for it...and I'm glad I did. I LOVE the fold 6. I don't miss the S24 Ultra size at all. It was a very nice phone ...but hard on your pockets. If your pants didn't have deep pockets...then the phone was always sticking out or falling out of your pocket...especially when you sit down in the car. This is why foldable and flip phones are going to put slab phones to rest. ....they are more pocket friendly! Samsung has a great product. But people are bashing foldable because Apple has yet to jump on the band wagon. But trust me they will. And once they do, people (especially Apple heads) are going to act as if it's the best thing since slice bread. By that time Samsung will have phone that can fold 3 times! LOL! Samsung are INNOVATORS!!! and Apple is NOT! All Apple does is wait and copy what's already there.
Have to agree with you Sal. Cover screen on my Fold 6 is a bit wider than my Fold 5 but still not wide enough. Samsung need an Ultra version with bigger screens among other improvements.
I’m really hoping those rumors about the Z Fold 6 Ultra being as wide as the S24 Ultra turn out to be true. Even if it doesn’t launch worldwide, there’s a good chance we’ll see something similar with the Z Fold 7.
It is plenty wide enough. If it was as wide as the S24Ultra screen then it would not be useable with one hand and it will defeat the purpose. If you want more screen...that's when you unfold. That's why it's called a foldable. if not then stay with the Slab phones that's getting bigger and bigger. It won't be long before you won't be able to put them in your pockets. Ever tried working out with the S24 Ultra in your pocket? I have and it was a pain. Always falling out or I had the lay it on the floor until I finish.
The constant comparison with Ultra is not fair. Obviously the Ultra has "everything". But Fold you don't pay for 30x zoom and best battery life, you pay for a thin but foldable phone. Ultra is absolute too large for me using a S23 currently but will switch to a Fold 6 soon to have a smaller phone (closed) AND open up to a full tablet all in one.
I get that the Fold has its own cool design, but comparing it to the Ultra still makes sense. Since both are high-end phones from Samsung and the Fold is priced higher, it’s fair to look at how it stacks up against the Ultra. The Ultra’s features like better zoom and great battery life that are hard to ignore. The Fold’s design is awesome, but it comes with different trade-offs. It’s all about what fits your needs best, so it’s good to weigh both sides.
I have the OnePlus Open, and it is the best phone I've ever had, even closed with a normal aspect ratio, not even opening the phone is an awesome experience. I don't think I'd want to switch to Samsung at all. Highly recommend The Open if you want a foldable!
Nice review Sal, honest and to the point. F6 is amazing, coming from F3 this is a huge upgrade even if it doesn't look it. as you said, it just feels right!
Why cant they fix the crease considering they are the largest suppliers of Oled panels. If Apple made foldables would Samsung be selling Oled screen which would leave a crease? I think not. Yes it may be more technical after 6 years Samsung would have a solution.
They will do none of that. If they integrate the pen it might harm s24 ultra sales. There is no reason a $2,000 phone does not house the s-pen or has the equivalent of 3 screens compared to the s24 ultras one but has 4400 battery vs. 5000 found in the s24 ultra. Also....very intentional. Basically they overcharged because it's a foldable BUT took out essentials that might harm the flagship top selling s24 ultra phone. So it's make money with a unique foldable but overcharging but also protect the star seller. ITS ALL ABOUT MONEY AND SALES. Don't get me started on SD card slot. Same thing. It's not coming back. Too much money being made on monthly subscriptions to cloud storage. There was no reason for them to remove the SD cards across the board 4 years ago. Then when you protest and hang onto your phone too long what do they do? They send an "upgrade" to kill that sucker off. All this is what keeps me from giving me up my Note 20 Ultra phone. It really was Samsung's ultimate perfect phone. Nothing since has met the perfection of it.
I got the Z Fold 6 1TB Navy and can honestly say it's the best device I have had to date. I've come to accept that what I really would like to see in any foldable device and smart phone, is still a short time away down the line and I'm becoming fed-up of waiting. The features I'm waiting for are two-fold (excuse the pun) and can't happen for me soon enough. 1st stage feature set:- I was really hoping for with the new Z Fold 6; this was to have a 'Titanium' metal frame/enclosure. A camera system at the ery least to match the S24 Ultra (what a dissappinment). A front screen size and aspect matching the S24 Ultra. Slightly better battery life. In fact, it should've been a foldable S24 Ultra... however there is also an advantage to having a slightly smaller/narrow device when folder, which makes it much more pocket friendly. 2nd stage feature set:- What cannot come soon enough, is solid state batteries for days of usage between charges and considerably longer overall battery life (no 'dendrites' problem). Also micro-LED, not mini-LED which is completely different, for making the elephant in the room of screen burn a thing of the past, as well as infinitly higher quality display.
The Fold 6 is a "fairly" decent update, but, in my opinion, Samsung should have released 2 Folds: This Fold 6 (even if 3mm more in width wouldn't hurt it, it would be the same width as an iPhone X, neither too wide nor too narrow, and no one will be able to complain about it 🤷🏽♂️), a battery 🔋 of 4700-5000mAh, but cheaper, like $1500-$1600. And a Fold Ultra in the same format as the S24 Ultra (if possible with 1.5-2cm more in height, to have an internal screen more rectangular than square) and with the same cameras as the S24 Ultra, if not at least better photo sensors with a good zoom and especially 5500mAh of battery 🔋, at $2000 at most. Ps: both should have had a maximum thickness of 10mm. 🙏🏽
Coming from someone owning the fold 3, and went back to my s22 ultra then coming back to the fold, I'd say that the I'd choose the fold 6 over the s24U. Better cameras??? The z fold 6 is more than OK. I don't need high resolution images large enough to print over a billboard. TBH, those people asking for the 200mp actually don't realize that they do not use it really that often. I'd pick the bigger inner screen over the camera anytime. Want professional photography quuality cameras? Go get an SLR. Heck my 16mp DSLR still beats my friend's Iphone 15 pro max and my other friend's s23 ultra. My only initial concern was the s-pen. This is coming from an s-pen heavy user since the NOTE 5. What was the "saving factor" for the fold IS that the external spen feels like an actual pen because of the size. The fold edition spen reminded me how good it feels to be writing with an actual pen instead of a slim matchstick that I have been using for 8 years on all of my Notes up to the s22U. As an architect it felt like a breath of fresh air. If the fold 6 really stands up to the "better durability" than my fold 3 long term, I'll be upgrading without any second thought. (I did had my fold 3 fixed because of the flex -something that was the actual killer of the fold) The folding phones may have a niche following but I'm sure those people made a careful decision to go there, just like me.
@@TechTalkTV ur content is worth tuning into. U have credible sources and an awesome track record. Proud of you. I look forward to the next S25 ultra update.
3 things would have made this phone great 1. The cover screen should be the same size of the s24 ultra 2. S pen should be included and storage in the phone and allowed to be used on the cover screen 3. The fingerprint sensor should be located in the power button
The front screen size is the whole reason I'm going with a Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Hopefully I'll enjoy it as my first foldable phone after 10+ years of iPhones with Pro Max's as the last few generations
I'd be in pain using that phone for 40days honestly.. give me S25U. And then.. use that S25U design, boxy with small curves on the corners. Wider screen, better camera's and bam, 100% buy.
Next we need an upgrade to the crease and the spen slot. Otherwise everything else is already perfect now. I know some people mentioned the camera is so so, but actually it is very good. I have tested it, it still looks better than an iphone
I looked into it briefly at Best Buy. The front screen is completely useless, the large screen is nice, but paying $1.9K is out of the question for me. S24 ultra is much better and more useful. I would say is very fast and snappy phone, making the iPhone 16Pro look slow 😂😂.
Agree its the best, ive had one for sometime myself and its really come a long way but i believe the s pen wont be inside the phone until apple release their foldable and them boom samsung will hit a home run!
I charged my Z Fold 6 from 0 to 84% in about 45 minutes, using my 45w charger, even tho it doesn't support 45w charging. Better than I expected, actually.
TRADED MY S23 ULTRA FOR THE FOLD 6. LOVE THE BIG SCREEN FOR VIDEO RECORDING. USE FOR SHOPPING. USE FOR EMAIL. USE FOR WATCHUNG MOVIES. LOVE PLAYING VIDEO GAMES. SPEND A LOT OF TIME ON THE FOLD 6 COMPARE TO MY S23 ULTRA.
Mine coming next week best looking folding phone and small enough to pocket unlike my s24 ultra I like that theres no punch hole camera on the main screen
I talked about this in the video, but after a month of using it, I definitely want a wider screen. Sometimes, I don’t feel like unfolding the phone just to get the bigger display, especially since it needs both hands. In those moments, I really wish the cover screen was as wide as the S24 Ultra’s.
My whole issue is, I want a bigger screen to replace my content viewing experience from grabbing a tablet. I'd pay 2k for a flipphone but when I try viewing context on it the aspect ratio is the same as a regular S24 ultra.... hugeeeee deal breaker
I don’t keep the Always On Display active all the time. Instead, I’ve set it to show only when tapped. Other than that, I’ve got almost every setting enabled, and I’m using the phone at QHD+.
The next Z fold 7 should be as big as the S24 ultra w the same or better camera and I'll buy it. If these folds stay the way they are I'll stick w the ultras.
They better not change the outer display. It's perfect as is. People want a bigger display, then get a bigger phone... give me a better camera and a housed s pen.
dont know which phone your using my 6 overheats constantly nothing fits properly on either screen and the front is still way to thin, even the 5 overheated less
I have the z fold 4. No issues with the outer screen being narrow. I mainly use the inner screen otherwise I would have saved £1,700.00 and bought a regular phone
I upgraded from the samsung galaxy z fold 5 to Google pixel 9 pro fold instead just because of the bigger screen , better design and better software, I wished samsung stepped up the game with foldables this year but is the same like z fold 5 , looking forward for next year foldables and wish samsung will comeback with better foldables
I had the Z Fold 3 and 4 and I had zero interest in the 5 or 6. Sure the power behind the CPU is nice. But that’s just the only thing I like so it’s a useless upgrade in my opinion. I’m considering the pixel 9 pro fold due to the aspect ratio. The front screen I use a lot for quick replies or just waiting around for something it’s more convenient. I use the main display when I actually have time to sit and relax. I understand it’s no where near as powerful as the Z fold 6.
For UA-cam or Netflix you can zoom to fill but it's not true zoom to fill because it cuts into the video but it's a way to remove the bars they should make it a true zoom to fill without cutting out half the video
If this is the same display as the s24ultra why don't you touch on all the issues that the s24 ultra has like screen grain, colour banding and the poor 8bit panel ? Do your job
First off, this review is coming from the perspective of an average consumer, not a tech nerd. Second, I haven’t experienced any screen grain or color banding issues on my S24 Ultra. Like I said in the video-and I’ll say it again here-it’s ridiculous how people stress over minor things that 99.9% of folks wouldn’t even notice or care about.
That's your problem with YOUR PHONE do YOUR JOB and speak for yourself. Dal reports on HIS EXPERIENCE I speak from mine. You spoke from yours GET A NEW PHONE THEN smh🤦🏾♂️
@@TechTalkTVpay him no attention he loves don't realize you work for yourself and not samsung.😂. Dang idiots on here talking like he knows something. Sal keep doing your thing man
1:31 Hey, I gotta know if the z fold works with pure tuber app and if u can use the fill screen mode so that u don't get black bars when watching a video. Thank you.
So many complaints on different things and still saying it's a beast sounds like compromising. That's a constant on every ZF6 user, I didn't want to be one and returned mine.
Hey Sal. What do you think I should do? I preordered the Samsung Galaxy Z fold 4 when it came out. After a year. It won’t open all the way flat. So when it opens it still folded a little bit. That has caused a a gap between the screen and the the oem screen protector. From the top to the bottom. I was fine with that until out of nowhere I couldn’t connect to the Wi-Fi. When I go to the wi if no Wi-Fi show up. I took care of the phone. I contacted Samsung about the and I took it to a Samsung shop. They want to charge me $500 because it out of warranty. It wasn’t my fault. Any advice 😊
Hey! That sounds really frustrating. If you’re out of warranty and Samsung is charging a steep price for repairs, here are a few options you could consider: 1. Check for Warranty Extensions: Sometimes, extended warranty or protection plans can cover issues like these. Double-check if you might be eligible for any. 2. Repair Shops: Consider getting quotes from third-party repair shops. They might offer a more affordable solution compared to the $500 Samsung is charging. 3. Samsung Support Again: Contact Samsung support again, explain the situation in detail, and see if they can offer any goodwill assistance or a discount. I hope you find a solution that works for you!
My only issue with my fold 6 is the predictive text messes up when typing and sometimes the cursor will end up in the middle of a previous word and insert half the word you're typing, or it will double up a word. I think a new one ui update could fix issue, but it's really annoying.
Galaxy Fold 6 is still too narrow when folded and does not have a built-in S Pen. Waiting for the next Fold 7; I hope Samsung will do something about pleasing customers.
But those blackbars been on every phone since FOREVER. It really never bothered me much since i knew I was getting the same aspect ratio instead of the picture getting cut off. If u still have not gotten used to those blackbars by now, thats ur problem.
I like the device but i wonder if foldables are even worth the miney in my opinion. Im considering back to samsung because they have been stepping it up recently
I still feel the same way about the outer screen, that is, it's too small for regular use. Some people feel that it's good for 1 handed use. Though my hand is hardly big, I find using the outer screens of the other foldables like vivo xfold 2 and mi mix fold 3 a much more pleasant experience. When people pay that much money for these zfolds, samsung should try to satisfy users with what they want. If not, Sal won't complain about the high price with the less-than-desirable features now, will he? That's why I switched from using zfolds to vivo and xiaomi foldables eventually. They may not be as good in some aspects, but they fit my needs with both the bigger inner and outer screens and a cheaper price tag. Plus, I'm so used to having a much faster charging speed than what samsung has offered. Don't think I can go back to the slower charging speed now. I would charge my phone when I get up in the morning while I wash up before leaving the house with 80% charges on my devices. When I need to juice up at work, a short 10 to 20 minutes is good enough. I'm not going to even mention the crease.
I might get the Z Fold6 only because of the insane trade in value for my Z Fold4. Here in the U.S., the Z Fold6 has the best software, while the OnePlus Open has the best hardware. I have been using the OnePlus Open for over a month and I enjoy having a wider cover display and an IR blaster. However, this phone is not perfect either.
@thenry3600 I already have the Tab S9 and it ia a great tablet. The Tab S9+ is too big. Plus, I would get $1,000 off if I trade in my Z Fold4. Also, my Z Fold4 battery has started to show its age.
That UA-cam black bars thing is def a thing..for Example on my fold 4 I'm watching this video and I zoom in to the picture to take advantage of the full screen..cuts off the sides but this type of video has every thing centered so it works but for other videos it wouldn't
it's not often that I disagree with Sal but this time I definitely do NOT agree with this vid let's break it down the Fold 6 costs around 2k the camera hardware IS THE SAME as on the previous Fold 5 - and btw are outdated all that the AI features that the Fold 6 has right now will come to the Fold 5 or S24 Ultra too I had the luck to test the Fold 6 and I didn't really like the speakers but that's a personal prefference so should you buy the Fold 6? Hell NO! why would you waste 2k on a phone that has such minor upgrades? if you want a fold and it has to be Samsung , then go for the Fold 5 if you don't care about OneUI/Samsung, then definitely go for the Oneplus Open or wait a few months till the OnePlus Open 2 will be available
I am disappointed in the speakers. IPhone 14 Max Pro speakers slaughter the sounds from zfold 6. I love this galaxy but bummed they're not a little better.
I have been using Fold 6, coming from S23U for almost a month. Narrow screen size is what I love the most. It's so easy to hold with one hand compared with S23U. Unfold if I want to read texts and watch videos etc. I'd say about 60% on outer screen and 40% unfolded.
For the outer screen, I used anti-reflective screen protector from Samsung, so it doesn't really matter if the screen is not from the latest gorilla victus. I do miss cameras from S23U and spen though. Wish for larger battery but it's enough to last for one day use for normal consumption. I do agree with the charging speed, Samsung should bump to at least 45W, it's kinda slow compared to what I used to charge on S23U.
This phone is worth the price IF you make use the trade-in offer by Samsung, otherwise I wouldn't recommend to buy at full price.
Spot on review!
@@ahmadadam7593s23 ultra here as well and watching to see if I should pull the trigger and try a fold 6 as well
I completely agree with you. It's not the best in some areas but it's the best overall. Amazing device and a joy to daily use.
I love the Ultra/Note. But I just got tired of a huge slab. The Fold series fits perfectly in the hand, open or closed.
You made me think and realize I use the phone one handed a lot. It's useful
You made me think of how handy the slim profile is. I don't think of it but I use it one handed a lot.
@CastroJordan a built in S-Pen will only be possible if they enlarge to phone. I'm all for that though 😊
@@user-cr6ki4qs4y obviously, yes. Which is what I've always wanted until now with 6. I love the form factor now for the first time. They can widen it like a quarter inch, about 6mm. Fit the s pen and still have the space on the other side to go 5000mah. Keep the same shape and design with the extra width, s pen, and larger battery. Add the gorilla glass armor, and that would be a sweet zfold7.
I love the one-handed capability of the outer screen. When I want more I just unfold. I’ve had a new iPhone every year since they came out in 2007. Great phones but I love my Z Fold 6!
Same! All the wish list stuff makes it a $2500 phone. It is best foldable with best build quality and ecosystem. I personally love the cover screen. Most of the complaints is people that don't want to pay the money. I am OK with, since a upgrade annually anyway.
I got rid of my 15 pro max for the z fold 6 I love this thing. Samsung took my apple watch too to put towards the galaxy watch
I don't get this one handed "feature"lol c'mon man you can't use a normal phone with one hand 🤣
Lmao a new iPhone every year?
I like the Fold6 form factor. I think if they had a 4800mah battery, 5x/10x telephoto lens, and gorilla armor cover screen, it should have been screeming success. At this point, samsung seems to be waiting for Apple to make its move and playing the waiting game, unfortunately.
With those specs, it would’ve been pretty much a perfect phone.
@@reilly-vc1rm razr competes with Flip, not Fold.
I'm still on the fold2 and couldn't agree more. They are resting on the early success they had with foldables for 4 years now, to the point where they now have to catch up significantly if they want to stay competitive in that space
I won't buy a the Samsung fold until they have better cameras like the 24U, more ram, bigger screen, and integrated Spen.
Bigger battery too
SAME!!!
Same ❤
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Outside of zoom, the Fold 6 has better cameras than the S24 Ultra and this is coming from someone who owns both
I just went from my Z Fold 3 to the Z fold 6 yesterday. So smooth, beautiful, WAY wider front and inner screen. I love it and I will never stop messing the the Z Fold series but may wait until the Z Fold 9 or 10 😅 any Z Fold 3 users the upgrade DEFINITELY feels like an upgrade loving it all so far.
I'm zfold4 rn. Been thinking about upgrading to the 6. Great phone, but it does run slow sometimes.
I love samsung fold. It feels premium with solid build quality. Problem is I feel like Samsung is consciously withholding improvement they could have made, maybe for cost reason. First, camera module unchanged for 3 generations, not acceptable. Then the screens, should have covered them with anti glare coating just like the s25 ultra. Also the crease, when competitors like OnePlus and Xiaomi is getting thr crease down to also nothing, can't see why Samsung can't do it. Lastly the battery, maybe Samsung is traumatized from the note 7 saga, but and 4400mAh battery just doesn't cut it for a 1600 dollar foldable phone.
People complain about everything, lol. Comparing it with the ultra makes no sense. They are obviously different phones. This is the first folding phone I have had, and I absolutely love it. Listen, if you know how to take care of your stuff, then it will last.
I've owned all Notes and all Folds from Fold3 onwards. The ergonomics of the Fold6 is superb.
I've come from F4 to F5, but after a while Ive gone back to S24U, why in terms of General usage the fold series are still babies in the industry while the s series are already a legend in the user experience.
It's not the slimmest foldable, but the software, durability, and features are top-notch.
I've had the fold 4 for 2 years and am about to get the fold 6. I've had no issues and my fold 4 still looks brand new
I have also been using the Fold 6 for 4 weeks… I stretch the screen on UA-cam I put a cover on the screen and find myself using the open screen. I use the outer display for quick things. This is coming from an IPhone for 15 years… I LOVE THIS PHONE.
This fold6 should be the ultra that they are planning with this kind of price
For me I'm waiting for fold 6 slim or fold 7 until we get better specs and things like the corning dark glass and larger battery, 45 to 65 watt charging , s pen capabilities on both screens , 5 x zoom , etc. Also I agree sketch to image is genius
Disagree. The external screen size is perfect. Every time I pick up this device I am reminded how amazingly well it sits on my hand, despite being thicker than say, my Pixel 8.
When they make a device that is as thick as the Pixel 8, I think they can make it a little wider. Until then, thank you Samsung for not ruining this form factor.
The best thing tho is that we have options! If you want a wider phone, you have the 9 fold :)
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I get that the external screen feels good in hand for you, but for me, I’m really missing a wider cover screen. I find it a bit of a hassle to open the phone for the bigger display sometimes. I’m really hoping the Z Fold 6 Ultra rumors are true, with a cover screen as wide as the S24 Ultra. It would be a nice change. Thanks again for your perspective!
@@TechTalkTV yeah the z fold is really built around the mentality of opening it whenever you want to do something for more than a few seconds.
The first time I got a foldable I was very hesitant to open it all the time, and I think I was a bit more like you. This time I've decided to go all in, and I use the z open way more than closed. It's helped a lot.
Thank you for your videos, perspective and willingness to discuss. Even if we don't agree, I appreciate that you spent some time with the device, then came back to share your thoughts :)
A couple of millimeters wider wouldn't hurt for the majority who thinks the outer screen is too narrow
I have to agree on Sal on this one. The outer display is still a bit too narrow. I like the one on the OnePlus Open better.
Na the perfect size outer display is the pixel 9 fold. Samsung is still too narrow
I rather like the front screen its big enogh to thoe normally and brose content with. Its way more usable than the older z folds. I paused today as i noticed hiw much more i naturally use the front screen now.
I prefer the 24 ultra over any folding phone. I'm looking forward to the 25 ultra
S24 Ultra was my love too until I got ahold of the fold 6. I traded my S24 Ultra and got 1050.00 from Samsung for it...and I'm glad I did. I LOVE the fold 6. I don't miss the S24 Ultra size at all. It was a very nice phone ...but hard on your pockets. If your pants didn't have deep pockets...then the phone was always sticking out or falling out of your pocket...especially when you sit down in the car. This is why foldable and flip phones are going to put slab phones to rest. ....they are more pocket friendly! Samsung has a great product. But people are bashing foldable because Apple has yet to jump on the band wagon. But trust me they will. And once they do, people (especially Apple heads) are going to act as if it's the best thing since slice bread. By that time Samsung will have phone that can fold 3 times! LOL! Samsung are INNOVATORS!!! and Apple is NOT! All Apple does is wait and copy what's already there.
Have to agree with you Sal. Cover screen on my Fold 6 is a bit wider than my Fold 5 but still not wide enough. Samsung need an Ultra version with bigger screens among other improvements.
I’m really hoping those rumors about the Z Fold 6 Ultra being as wide as the S24 Ultra turn out to be true. Even if it doesn’t launch worldwide, there’s a good chance we’ll see something similar with the Z Fold 7.
Hopefully that also means S-Pen capabilities on the front screen as a result
It is plenty wide enough. If it was as wide as the S24Ultra screen then it would not be useable with one hand and it will defeat the purpose. If you want more screen...that's when you unfold. That's why it's called a foldable. if not then stay with the Slab phones that's getting bigger and bigger. It won't be long before you won't be able to put them in your pockets. Ever tried working out with the S24 Ultra in your pocket? I have and it was a pain. Always falling out or I had the lay it on the floor until I finish.
Does Corning have trouble making enough Gorilla Glass Armour sheets to give to phones other than the S24 Ultra?
It seems like it.
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He said "It seems like it." :)
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I really miss your old intro song 🎵 😂
Thanks for playing it again after a long time
That intro song is from MMA World
Quite innovative! However, I still hesitated as many reviewers showed broken hinges after a year of use.
If the cover screen is as wide a an s24.......then why have a foldable phone???
The constant comparison with Ultra is not fair. Obviously the Ultra has "everything". But Fold you don't pay for 30x zoom and best battery life, you pay for a thin but foldable phone. Ultra is absolute too large for me using a S23 currently but will switch to a Fold 6 soon to have a smaller phone (closed) AND open up to a full tablet all in one.
I get that the Fold has its own cool design, but comparing it to the Ultra still makes sense. Since both are high-end phones from Samsung and the Fold is priced higher, it’s fair to look at how it stacks up against the Ultra. The Ultra’s features like better zoom and great battery life that are hard to ignore. The Fold’s design is awesome, but it comes with different trade-offs. It’s all about what fits your needs best, so it’s good to weigh both sides.
I have the OnePlus Open, and it is the best phone I've ever had, even closed with a normal aspect ratio, not even opening the phone is an awesome experience. I don't think I'd want to switch to Samsung at all. Highly recommend The Open if you want a foldable!
3:39 bro put a reverse video and thought we wouldn't notice 😏
It was obvious, though
Nice review Sal, honest and to the point. F6 is amazing, coming from F3 this is a huge upgrade even if it doesn't look it. as you said, it just feels right!
Why cant they fix the crease considering they are the largest suppliers of Oled panels. If Apple made foldables would Samsung be selling Oled screen which would leave a crease? I think not. Yes it may be more technical after 6 years Samsung would have a solution.
Spen integrated. Sd card slot. Bigger battery. Otherwise. Its a tripple major No..
They will do none of that. If they integrate the pen it might harm s24 ultra sales. There is no reason a $2,000 phone does not house the s-pen or has the equivalent of 3 screens compared to the s24 ultras one but has 4400 battery vs. 5000 found in the s24 ultra. Also....very intentional.
Basically they overcharged because it's a foldable BUT took out essentials that might harm the flagship top selling s24 ultra phone. So it's make money with a unique foldable but overcharging but also protect the star seller. ITS ALL ABOUT MONEY AND SALES.
Don't get me started on SD card slot. Same thing. It's not coming back. Too much money being made on monthly subscriptions to cloud storage. There was no reason for them to remove the SD cards across the board 4 years ago.
Then when you protest and hang onto your phone too long what do they do? They send an "upgrade" to kill that sucker off.
All this is what keeps me from giving me up my Note 20 Ultra phone. It really was Samsung's ultimate perfect phone. Nothing since has met the perfection of it.
I got the Z Fold 6 1TB Navy and can honestly say it's the best device I have had to date.
I've come to accept that what I really would like to see in any foldable device and smart phone, is still a short time away down the line and I'm becoming fed-up of waiting. The features I'm waiting for are two-fold (excuse the pun) and can't happen for me soon enough.
1st stage feature set:-
I was really hoping for with the new Z Fold 6; this was to have a 'Titanium' metal frame/enclosure. A camera system at the ery least to match the S24 Ultra (what a dissappinment). A front screen size and aspect matching the S24 Ultra. Slightly better battery life. In fact, it should've been a foldable S24 Ultra... however there is also an advantage to having a slightly smaller/narrow device when folder, which makes it much more pocket friendly.
2nd stage feature set:-
What cannot come soon enough, is solid state batteries for days of usage between charges and considerably longer overall battery life (no 'dendrites' problem). Also micro-LED, not mini-LED which is completely different, for making the elephant in the room of screen burn a thing of the past, as well as infinitly higher quality display.
I've had this phone for a while now, invest in a hydrogen matte screen protector for the inside screen, makes the experience so much better!!
The Fold 6 is a "fairly" decent update, but, in my opinion, Samsung should have released 2 Folds:
This Fold 6 (even if 3mm more in width wouldn't hurt it, it would be the same width as an iPhone X, neither too wide nor too narrow, and no one will be able to complain about it 🤷🏽♂️), a battery 🔋 of 4700-5000mAh, but cheaper, like $1500-$1600.
And a Fold Ultra in the same format as the S24 Ultra (if possible with 1.5-2cm more in height, to have an internal screen more rectangular than square) and with the same cameras as the S24 Ultra, if not at least better photo sensors with a good zoom and especially 5500mAh of battery 🔋, at $2000 at most.
Ps: both should have had a maximum thickness of 10mm.
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Hey Sal, would you be covering the Honor Magic v3 when it launches in the UK - looks far superior than the Fold 6
It’s definitely interesting. I’ll be sure to try and get that phone if it lives up to the hype.
I've had it since launch and it's been sooooo nice closed and open.
I'll wait until Samsung give us a wider outer screen and bigger Battery
Making the screen wider means even more black bar. Harder to use one hand and harder to hold.
@@jackyyo1998 Honor Magic V3 and Vivo X Fold 3 Pro. If they can do it so can Samsung.
Also faster charging
@deltaechomusicnh555 i feel like the one hand usability on fold 6 is far superior.
@jackyyo1998 Yeah because it's outer display is thinner. But Vivo and Honors phones feel like normal slab phones in the hand.
Nice Video, Keep Up The Good Work👍
Thank you! Much appreciated :)
Coming from someone owning the fold 3, and went back to my s22 ultra then coming back to the fold, I'd say that the I'd choose the fold 6 over the s24U.
Better cameras??? The z fold 6 is more than OK. I don't need high resolution images large enough to print over a billboard. TBH, those people asking for the 200mp actually don't realize that they do not use it really that often. I'd pick the bigger inner screen over the camera anytime. Want professional photography quuality cameras? Go get an SLR. Heck my 16mp DSLR still beats my friend's Iphone 15 pro max and my other friend's s23 ultra.
My only initial concern was the s-pen. This is coming from an s-pen heavy user since the NOTE 5. What was the "saving factor" for the fold IS that the external spen feels like an actual pen because of the size. The fold edition spen reminded me how good it feels to be writing with an actual pen instead of a slim matchstick that I have been using for 8 years on all of my Notes up to the s22U. As an architect it felt like a breath of fresh air.
If the fold 6 really stands up to the "better durability" than my fold 3 long term, I'll be upgrading without any second thought. (I did had my fold 3 fixed because of the flex -something that was the actual killer of the fold)
The folding phones may have a niche following but I'm sure those people made a careful decision to go there, just like me.
Thank you so much for going the extra mile to share with long term review with us. I appreciate your hardowork. Welldone🎉
Thank you for tuning in :)
@@TechTalkTV ur content is worth tuning into. U have credible sources and an awesome track record. Proud of you.
I look forward to the next S25 ultra update.
3 things would have made this phone great
1. The cover screen should be the same size of the s24 ultra
2. S pen should be included and storage in the phone and allowed to be used on the cover screen
3. The fingerprint sensor should be located in the power button
The fingerprint sensor is in the power button...
Expandable storage/SD card slot would ne nice as well
Agree on all counts. These hannges would make this the best phone on the planet by a mile
This sounds like a entire video of you trying to convince yourself they did enough of a upgrade
Look at vivo x fold 3 pro . I hold both and tried both. Which one do you think is a clear winner.
I have the fold 3, multiple problems. Sound cuts out when opened. Are these issues resolved?
The front screen size is the whole reason I'm going with a Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Hopefully I'll enjoy it as my first foldable phone after 10+ years of iPhones with Pro Max's as the last few generations
The P9 Fold's cover display is barely any bigger than the Fold 6. It's 20.2:9 compared to 22:9.
I'd be in pain using that phone for 40days honestly.. give me S25U. And then.. use that S25U design, boxy with small curves on the corners. Wider screen, better camera's and bam, 100% buy.
Great phone . But when closed the outer screen still to narrow . Hard to text /email etc , the inner screen when open is 100% love it
My question is on the inner display how do you clean it? Can you use lens cleaning wipes?
Microfiber cloth. Make it a little damp if it's really dirty.
Samsung😎
Next we need an upgrade to the crease and the spen slot. Otherwise everything else is already perfect now. I know some people mentioned the camera is so so, but actually it is very good. I have tested it, it still looks better than an iphone
Hey Sal, which weather widget are you using here?
One4KWGT Ultimate
@@TechTalkTV Thanks a million!
I have a Fold 6 and when I put the device under water for seconds, the power button stopped working as shown in the video. What is the solution?
The best and most enjoyable phone I ever had to date.
I looked into it briefly at Best Buy. The front screen is completely useless, the large screen is nice, but paying $1.9K is out of the question for me. S24 ultra is much better and more useful. I would say is very fast and snappy phone, making the iPhone 16Pro look slow 😂😂.
Agree its the best, ive had one for sometime myself and its really come a long way but i believe the s pen wont be inside the phone until apple release their foldable and them boom samsung will hit a home run!
Totally agree! They should stick the pen inside. It just makes way more sense.
@TechTalkTV then you couldn't lose it and buy another one right ... 💲💲🤑🤑
Sal and his channel NUMBER 1
Much appreciated
I charged my Z Fold 6 from 0 to 84% in about 45 minutes, using my 45w charger, even tho it doesn't support 45w charging. Better than I expected, actually.
TRADED MY S23 ULTRA FOR THE FOLD 6. LOVE THE BIG SCREEN FOR VIDEO RECORDING. USE FOR SHOPPING. USE FOR EMAIL. USE FOR WATCHUNG MOVIES. LOVE PLAYING VIDEO GAMES. SPEND A LOT OF TIME ON THE FOLD 6 COMPARE TO MY S23 ULTRA.
Mine coming next week best looking folding phone and small enough to pocket unlike my s24 ultra
I like that theres no punch hole camera on the main screen
Watch the speaker comparison part at 4:10 . Why both non Apple phones screen are having black lines moving up? 🤯😱
Hey Sal do you think the Fold should have an even wider cover screen or do you prefer the current width?
I talked about this in the video, but after a month of using it, I definitely want a wider screen. Sometimes, I don’t feel like unfolding the phone just to get the bigger display, especially since it needs both hands. In those moments, I really wish the cover screen was as wide as the S24 Ultra’s.
@@TechTalkTVyeah that's what I was thinking. I also think they should make the cover screen wider
Nah! I wouldn’t wish for it to happen tbh. Think of it as a tablet with phone capabilities instead of a phone with tablet capabilities.
My whole issue is, I want a bigger screen to replace my content viewing experience from grabbing a tablet. I'd pay 2k for a flipphone but when I try viewing context on it the aspect ratio is the same as a regular S24 ultra.... hugeeeee deal breaker
@TechTalkTv what are your settings for the best battery life on the S24 Ultra?
I don’t keep the Always On Display active all the time. Instead, I’ve set it to show only when tapped. Other than that, I’ve got almost every setting enabled, and I’m using the phone at QHD+.
The next Z fold 7 should be as big as the S24 ultra w the same or better camera and I'll buy it. If these folds stay the way they are I'll stick w the ultras.
You can make a video go full screen if you like. Pinch and zoom. Of course, alot gets cut off, but it is capable.
They better not change the outer display. It's perfect as is. People want a bigger display, then get a bigger phone... give me a better camera and a housed s pen.
dont know which phone your using my 6 overheats constantly nothing fits properly on either screen and the front is still way to thin, even the 5 overheated less
I have the z fold 4.
No issues with the outer screen being narrow.
I mainly use the inner screen otherwise I would have saved £1,700.00 and bought a regular phone
I upgraded from the samsung galaxy z fold 5 to Google pixel 9 pro fold instead just because of the bigger screen , better design and better software, I wished samsung stepped up the game with foldables this year but is the same like z fold 5 , looking forward for next year foldables and wish samsung will comeback with better foldables
Sticking to my 5 till they ACTUALLY make the upgrade worth my money
Same here
How much foldable are actually out there tho
I’m waiting on the z10, I can wait !
I had the Z Fold 3 and 4 and I had zero interest in the 5 or 6. Sure the power behind the CPU is nice. But that’s just the only thing I like so it’s a useless upgrade in my opinion. I’m considering the pixel 9 pro fold due to the aspect ratio. The front screen I use a lot for quick replies or just waiting around for something it’s more convenient. I use the main display when I actually have time to sit and relax. I understand it’s no where near as powerful as the Z fold 6.
For UA-cam or Netflix you can zoom to fill but it's not true zoom to fill because it cuts into the video but it's a way to remove the bars they should make it a true zoom to fill without cutting out half the video
If this is the same display as the s24ultra why don't you touch on all the issues that the s24 ultra has like screen grain, colour banding and the poor 8bit panel ? Do your job
First off, this review is coming from the perspective of an average consumer, not a tech nerd. Second, I haven’t experienced any screen grain or color banding issues on my S24 Ultra. Like I said in the video-and I’ll say it again here-it’s ridiculous how people stress over minor things that 99.9% of folks wouldn’t even notice or care about.
That's your problem with YOUR PHONE do YOUR JOB and speak for yourself. Dal reports on HIS EXPERIENCE I speak from mine. You spoke from yours GET A NEW PHONE THEN smh🤦🏾♂️
@@TechTalkTVpay him no attention he loves don't realize you work for yourself and not samsung.😂. Dang idiots on here talking like he knows something. Sal keep doing your thing man
1:31 Hey, I gotta know if the z fold works with pure tuber app and if u can use the fill screen mode so that u don't get black bars when watching a video. Thank you.
So many complaints on different things and still saying it's a beast sounds like compromising. That's a constant on every ZF6 user, I didn't want to be one and returned mine.
It has been 6 generations and I'm still waiting for the integrated S Pen inside a Fold 🫠
Hey Sal. What do you think I should do? I preordered the Samsung Galaxy Z fold 4 when it came out. After a year. It won’t open all the way flat. So when it opens it still folded a little bit. That has caused a a gap between the screen and the the oem screen protector. From the top to the bottom. I was fine with that until out of nowhere I couldn’t connect to the Wi-Fi. When I go to the wi if no Wi-Fi show up. I took care of the phone. I contacted Samsung about the and I took it to a Samsung shop. They want to charge me $500 because it out of warranty. It wasn’t my fault. Any advice 😊
Hey! That sounds really frustrating. If you’re out of warranty and Samsung is charging a steep price for repairs, here are a few options you could consider:
1. Check for Warranty Extensions: Sometimes, extended warranty or protection plans can cover issues like these. Double-check if you might be eligible for any.
2. Repair Shops: Consider getting quotes from third-party repair shops. They might offer a more affordable solution compared to the $500 Samsung is charging.
3. Samsung Support Again: Contact Samsung support again, explain the situation in detail, and see if they can offer any goodwill assistance or a discount.
I hope you find a solution that works for you!
I'm thinking of trading my s24u for the fold 6 or the next one maybe. But I don't want to get rid if the s24u cameras 😢
My only issue with my fold 6 is the predictive text messes up when typing and sometimes the cursor will end up in the middle of a previous word and insert half the word you're typing, or it will double up a word. I think a new one ui update could fix issue, but it's really annoying.
but soon you will feel/hear grinding when opening the larger display. that drove me nutz
Im no longer interested in Samsung product but i will always like your video
Much appreciated :)
I love the Fold 6 but We need Ultra level Cameras, Larger Battery, Wider front Screen and Internal Spen.
I love this phone but love the stock android on the pixel phones. I’m probably gonna sell my z6 and get the pixel fold
Galaxy Fold 6 is still too narrow when folded and does not have a built-in S Pen. Waiting for the next Fold 7; I hope Samsung will do something about pleasing customers.
But those blackbars been on every phone since FOREVER. It really never bothered me much since i knew I was getting the same aspect ratio instead of the picture getting cut off.
If u still have not gotten used to those blackbars by now, thats ur problem.
The inside screen should be an option not a requirement.
I like the device but i wonder if foldables are even worth the miney in my opinion. Im considering back to samsung because they have been stepping it up recently
It looks great for me… except for the price and how delicate is the inner screen
Thank you for your video, the crease is deal breaker
I still feel the same way about the outer screen, that is, it's too small for regular use. Some people feel that it's good for 1 handed use. Though my hand is hardly big, I find using the outer screens of the other foldables like vivo xfold 2 and mi mix fold 3 a much more pleasant experience. When people pay that much money for these zfolds, samsung should try to satisfy users with what they want. If not, Sal won't complain about the high price with the less-than-desirable features now, will he? That's why I switched from using zfolds to vivo and xiaomi foldables eventually. They may not be as good in some aspects, but they fit my needs with both the bigger inner and outer screens and a cheaper price tag. Plus, I'm so used to having a much faster charging speed than what samsung has offered. Don't think I can go back to the slower charging speed now. I would charge my phone when I get up in the morning while I wash up before leaving the house with 80% charges on my devices. When I need to juice up at work, a short 10 to 20 minutes is good enough. I'm not going to even mention the crease.
That's why I switched from the Fold 4 to the S24 Ultra.
Your reason being?
I might get the Z Fold6 only because of the insane trade in value for my Z Fold4. Here in the U.S., the Z Fold6 has the best software, while the OnePlus Open has the best hardware. I have been using the OnePlus Open for over a month and I enjoy having a wider cover display and an IR blaster. However, this phone is not perfect either.
No keep your 4 buy an s9plusboff eBay for $100 and trade it in for 1100, I did it 2 weeks ago.
@thenry3600 I already have the Tab S9 and it ia a great tablet. The Tab S9+ is too big. Plus, I would get $1,000 off if I trade in my Z Fold4. Also, my Z Fold4 battery has started to show its age.
That UA-cam black bars thing is def a thing..for Example on my fold 4 I'm watching this video and I zoom in to the picture to take advantage of the full screen..cuts off the sides but this type of video has every thing centered so it works but for other videos it wouldn't
if the cover screen was even 6.3 but with OP or Pixel fold aspect ratio wud be great!
it's not often that I disagree with Sal but this time I definitely do NOT agree with this vid
let's break it down
the Fold 6 costs around 2k
the camera hardware IS THE SAME as on the previous Fold 5 - and btw are outdated
all that the AI features that the Fold 6 has right now will come to the Fold 5 or S24 Ultra too
I had the luck to test the Fold 6 and I didn't really like the speakers but that's a personal prefference
so should you buy the Fold 6? Hell NO!
why would you waste 2k on a phone that has such minor upgrades? if you want a fold and it has to be Samsung , then go for the Fold 5
if you don't care about OneUI/Samsung, then definitely go for the Oneplus Open or wait a few months till the OnePlus Open 2 will be available
Hey, what's that live water drop wallpaper you used?
It's an app called rainpaper
@@TechTalkTV thanks
I upgraded from the fold 2 😳. Wayyyyy better. Won't upgrade again until like the fold 10 LOL
I am disappointed in the speakers. IPhone 14 Max Pro speakers slaughter the sounds from zfold 6. I love this galaxy but bummed they're not a little better.
I'm holding out for a fold with a built in S-Pen. Till then loving the Fold Pixel 9 pro