A couple of things that would piss me off , the crease , I don't have to put up with that on a slab phone. Also the narrow form factor which for some one with big fingers and large ish hands makes typing on the front narrow screen unbearable meaning the device nearly always has to be opened up. Also, no S pen function on the front screen. As for durability , i don't mean to be argumentative, but 6 months is still nearly new , i'm still rocking my S8+ at 5 years old and it is still pristine and works like a beauty , also my note 9, Also pristine and looks like it will see 5 years out also no worries. seeing the screen protector on the fold failing at 6 months , how much longer will the bending screen last ? I would not be optimistic it would last a year or 1.5 years out , and these things cost a small fortune. You couldn't pay me to own a fold.
I have a z fold as well and i can say i aggrissively agree with every word he says . I might say the keyboard is very annoying at beggining but its so good after getting used to it tho
There are settings for the keyboard and you can have a split layout on the inner screen which makes typing much easier & better. Great video 👍 I basically felt the same after using my Fold2 for a while. The main cam is actually really good as it's the same as on the S21 only tele and ultra-wide are subpar.
This phone has replaced my laptop in my office entirely. Being able to have a PDF or an email shrunk down to one side of the screen while inputting on a form on the other side has been a game changer. The app pairs have been such a huge help
I agree with everything mentioned in the video. I use my fold 3 for note taking with the spen as well and oh boy the phone is literally a mini notebook. Only scary point I get everything is if I'm putting too much pressure while writing. I have both the s22 ultra and fold 3 and I have to say, the ultra has it beat on camera and included spen, but the fold is still my go to for everything else.
When I had my Z fold 3, I started not using my iPad Mini 5. It gave me freedom of using a phone and a tablet comfortably. I love reading epub and note taking in my fold 3.
I finally saw my first two in the wild, within two weeks of each other. Went to a local store and played with one. I actually thought the smaller outside keyboard was better. I quickly typed out a sentence without a single mistake. The Fold 4 shall be mine unless the Xperia 1 IV blows me away.
I got the Fold 3 when it came out and I was so excited. After using it not so much. The top screen is so small and acts like it's own phone. Apps run differently on the top vs the bigger screen. The aspect ratio on both screens are horrible. Not worth paying for to have black bars while watching anything. Yes you can expand the picture but then you lose some of the screen. You chop peoples heads off or you cant see whats going on the sides of the screen. Plus there are apps that don't like the screen ratio and don't run right. Over all it's nice 3 out of 5 stars.I went and got the S22 Ultra and I'm very happy.
@@leonfrancis3418 he's a little slow. He doesn't knoe what he's talking about. Theres black bars on tablets, tvs, and any other phone. He just expects every video, show, movie, app to all fit the phone perfectly. Without realizing samsungs work around that since no other display has these 2 screen ratios
i have been using this phone as daily driver for 8 months now, and seriously can not go back to another form factor. Loving this phone. Battery live is ok, not great, but also not as bad as some people make you think. the crease, well, there is no crease, or at least you dont notice it while using the phone. i completely agree with the keyboard, but for me its stil faster than using any another phone ( using 2 thumb typing)
I've been using the Fold3 for over 6 months, It's so good that I can't go back to a normal phone, EVER again. My screen protector never peeled tho (Environment prolly have something to do with it, I'm in Australia) I've dropped it many times, from my shorts, more than my S10+ (my last phone) probably because it's heavy and thin. Edit: Yes, the keyboard is a nightmare because GBoard doesn't support split keyboard yet and I don't want to use the Samsung keyboard, it works fine, has a great split mode and no typos with it, I just want to use GBoard for some reason
Will you be doing a review of Z fold 4? My installments for my S21 Ultra will be finished by March '23, so am anxious to switch. Maybe do a Z3 vs Z4 UA-cam?
The problem I'm having is that after 6 months use the screen protector is breaking up. Samsung have told me it will take 10 days to repair and I can't take off the screen protector because it will invalidate my guarantee
Thank you. Finally a reviewer makes an honest review of the phone instead of nitpicking the smallest of issues. The terrible, lazy reviews of this phone more than likely ruined the progress the Fold 4 was supposed to make. Instead, Samsung has to worry about making the phone lighter due to the soy boys complaining about 30 grams of extra weight🤦🏼♂️ GRAMS bro 🤦🏼♂️
That video was perfect. I've had this phone since the day it came out and I agree with everything you said. Love this phone. Don't think I can go back to a smaller phone.
0:44 So much this. Overblown massively. People see a piece of tech they desperately want. They see it's new, their lizard brain craves it. But they can't afford it, or it doesn't fit into the budget, or it's not a responsible purchase, or their partner would never let them. So to kill the FOMO, and kill the craving, they start talking about a crease they've never seen in person, durability that has been tested by Zach's channel and this one, and is better than many glass slabs, aspect ratio, and whatever other bull they can pull from their rear. These aren't real meaningful concerns. They're someone trying to mitigate their FOMO and lack of access by claiming they don't want it. "I never wanted those grapes anyway. They're likely sour." This thing is the future of mobile phones, the same way the glass slab became the de facto form factor.
everything you said is right until you said the iphone is the closest thing to a perfect phone umm yeah right. my favorite phone was the note series and when I got the fold 3 it totally made me not wanna go back to a regular note phone
Six months in with my Z-Fold 3 and I'm loving it so far. My main gripe is not being able to use the S-Pen Fold Edition on the outer screen. The battery life for me has been okay. Not the best, not the worst. The camera is decent. It's not great, but it's not terrible. Overall, I think this phone is great.
For 3 years, I rocked the Huawei Mate 20x, a 7.2 inch device with a beast of a battery. Unfortunately, my carrier forced me 2 switch my phone on March 25th. At 1st, I was so unsure abt this device but now, I like it so much. The battery is not as strong as the Huawei but it's still good. I didn't realize this was the 3rd gen until after buying it lol and I'm glad this one is my 1st experience w/a foldable..so many ppl ask me what is it lol. Yes, it feels like a kinda heavy tank & I don't mind at all. Since I don't have a need for super expensive Fort Knox cases, I invested in beautiful, well made Burga cases which are currently buy 2, get 2 free which equates to 50% off each case (check em out). I hope everyone enjoys their Z Fold 3 as well.
this is literally my situation. the 20x was an awesome phone. one of the best I've owned. best battery ever. fast charging. still think huawei makes the best phones in terms of hardware. fold 3 charging is poor by comparison, battery bit sucky as well but power saving mode helps. but big beautiful screen. decent enough camera. I also got the burga cases but slippery compared to Samsung silicon cases...prettier. loving my fold 3 still. it's all about the screen size.
I mean there's Microsoft OneDrive backup and Google drive instead of iCloud. There's also 'quick share' in the slide down notification panel. If it ain't there, press the three dots top corner and 'edit buttons'. It's basically the equivalent to airdrop. I hope that's helpful :)
I've had my fold 3 for a year now. Agree with everything said in this video. I love the small screen size. One handed use is perfect with this size. Absolutely solid phone and the screen protector is barely pealing at the crease. Won't hurt to peal it off or replace!
100% agree with the typing experience. Took a couple of months to fully embrace the Sammy split keyboard. After resizing multiple times, I'm finally a decent speller again.
Swyping on the front screen helps a lot, and with the larger screen instead of the full keyboard, resize it to about half size but a little wider than the cover screen makes it so you can type/swype with one hand with even better accuracy than on the cover screen. Then for more typing intensive episodes I use a bt keyboard
I love my fold 3. It's not heavy to imo. I went to best buy and held iPhone 13 pro max an it felt lite and kinda small. I have average size fat fingers. The front display can be a bit small for less than a handful of apps. The typing experience is a bit problematic because of the fact I have a case on it. But, otherwise it's the best phablet I've ever owned. PS, I could care less about the cameras, I only use them for taking upclose pictures of my dispatch info for the shipper since I'm a truck driver. If need something better to take pictures with, then I'll grab my s21 ultra.
@@MrPipsqueak-oq9kw most likely he did and probably didn't end up liking it. If he tried bunch of keyboards as he mentioned, I'd be surprised if he doesn't know about the split keyboard feature.
4 hours screen on time is really bad. I have a ZF3 and I consistently get 6+ hours with 120hz on and power saving off. Usage is mostly browser, texting, and UA-cam.
People DONT worry about the Fold breaking when dropped. People worry about longevity. There are tons of reports about the display breaking after as soon as less than a year. And THIS is just unacceptable for such high price tags. A phone this price should last a long time but with these screens it's impossible to buy them used or sell them because there's a high chance of the screen breaking soon. On a normal phone this just isn't an issue. And seriously, 4h SoT with 15% left is RIDICULOUSLY BAD. This is on par or even worse than the iPhone 12 mini and people complained about this a LOT.
Dude you act like cars dont have recalls or warranty fixes, you act like tvs or monitors dont have dead pixels sometimes, you act like some phone dont have internal problems sometimes. You act like playstation and xbox dont have problems with their consoles, IT HAPPENS nothing being manufactured is perfect, theres gonna be some defects and sometimes people have a bad experience, not the same for everyone
Only deal breaker I had with mine was samsung the company itself. Sent mine in for repairs and they wanted to charge 520 bucks usd for a small spot on the screen so I told them to send it back as is. They sent it back with the original screen protector heavily damaged.
I was really satisfied with my fold and I totally agree with everything you stated in this video. However I returned my fold. Why you may ask? Because I noticed after a few weeks that I wasn’t really using the fold in the way that you should. I didn’t use the main screen, instead for the most part I used the cover screen.
Completely agree. Would just add launcher options as another disadvantage. As someone who loves to create personal layouts and designs, its a shame that custom launchers like Nova aren't properly supported (more an issue with the third party launchers than it is a Samsung one though). Other than that, using the Z Fold 3 has really raised the bar in terms of the user experience and usability.
Z Fold 3 hasn't raised the bar. My Galaxy S22 Ultra can literally see more content during web browsing, gaming, and watching movies. Samsung keeps using garbage aspect ratios on both displays of the Z Fold 2 and 3. At least the 1st gen Galaxy Fold's 4.6-inch outer display had a 21:9 aspect ratio just like the Huawei Mate X2. Such a step backwards with the Z Fold series having 5:4 aspect ratio while the Galaxy Tab S7 and S8 series all have 16:10 aspect ratio. Makes no sense. The Galaxy Flex S should come out and hopefully it'll take a shit all over the Z Fold series.
@@PSYCHOV3N0M when it comes to video consumption, I'd understand that the additional height on the S22 would fill out the screen a lot better. Especially, with the odd aspect ratio of the z fold 3 as you mentioned. But it's hard to believe that the z fold 3 wouldn't have more real estate for things like Web browsing, gaming, and especially multitasking. That being said, I haven't personally tried the S22, but coming from the S21 ultra, I definitely feel like I'm benefitting from the extra real estate. In terms of the bar that is being raised, I'm speaking more in terms of pushing the limits for general consumer electronics. I think it's important for companies to continue to innovate and compete with designs and technologies. The galaxy s flex is just another example of that. I feel like because of how well received the z fold 3 was, companies have this new baseline to look at and continue to explore and push the limits.
Maybe try split Mode on samsung keyboard? It's a beast Mode for that. Just try it and You will Love it after few minutes. Also I would recommend GoodLock apps (or FineLock if the first one is not available for You). After You DL it try to change navigation buttons inside of it putting check mark near Z Fold option :)
4:20 - had a look on your websites "rankings", the Samsung A72 is not on there yet this phone actually has one of the longest battery life out of any other smart phone, its a whopping 5000 Mah battery, more then the iPhone 13 Pro Max. I've used the A72 for more then 2 days without charge and still at 13% battery! (The fastest phone, is not always the most efficient on battery efficiency.) I laugh at people charging their phones after a days use, while this A72 is still at 86%
I don’t have one but my girlfriend does . The phone is amazing and I can’t imagine what it will take to impress the coming generations of phone users. There is one super issue with this phone, she has replaced 3 screens because they split. First screen SAMSUNG will deny there is a problem and give you grief but the second and 3rd screen they just send you a new phone. FACT!
My Z Fold 3 dropped out of my pocket as I was getting out of a van. It dropped onto concrete and my life flashed before my eyes. I picked it up fearing the worst, and honestly, there's one very tiny faint dent (very very faint) on the left bezel of the cover screen, and you would only ever notice it if I pointed it out to you and you held it at the right angle in the right light.
I've had Fold 3 since it came out. I LOVE it & Can't go back, Won't go back to a regular phone! Everythg you said is spot on. It being narrow means less drops for me. First phone Ive not used a popsocket to keep from dropping it. Battery life is not an issue for me. Considering I use it to work on & instead of grabing my surface or going to my desktop, it shocks me battery last at least 14 to 16 hrs before charging. Like you, I open & shut it so many times a day and I'm not doing it with kit gloves. The Fold crease has not increased over the past year like I thgt it might. Screen protector is like the day I got it. My ONLY issue is- I do wish it would hold the SPen. Thanks for a great video. You nailed it! 👏
Exactly my thoughts except for keyboard. Samsung kb has an option to use as normal keyboard when closed and change to one handed or split screen when openend automatically. Multitasking on this is a dream. Sold my iPad too. Great video and to the point.
If you really wonna know how good or bad this phone's camera is... Go watch it's blind comparison on *MaxTech* vs the iphone 13 pro max and the S22 Ultra
I've had since launch day. Other than having to send it back because of the A12 breaking LTE connectivity, it's been great. I write notes, play games, do work, etc. and it handles everything without issue. Heck, I even record my kids basketball games and then go edit them for just their highlights. In terms of durability, I once slipped on some ice on my driveway, with phone in hand, landed on it with my hand, and nothing. It was fine and I'm 6'3", 200lbs+ so to say this thing ISN'T durable is hard to swallow. Just peeled of the screen protector as I'm waiting for my Whitestone to come in (the middle of the factory one was peeling top middle). Yeah...it's great. I can't say enough good things about it and it's hard to use a "normal" phone after having this for a few months.
what about software issues? i use 3rd party/"cracked" stuff like youtube vanced, youtube pro A LOT, so i afraid these or even just the normal youtube is buggy. oh spotify, instagram & facebook; those are like my main 4 most used apps. i heard about other system bugs on the initial launch reviews as well, but i trust that samsung might have those ironed out already. what's your experience on matter? really looking forward to hear an insight of a long time user on this one.
@@vuxluongw Honestly, what device doesn't have software issues? I never saw the point of Vanced so I don't use it. I rarely look at Facebook but it works fine when I do use it. Insta works fine even if it's stretched. I use YT Music and it works fine everywhere. A lot of the issues will come down to the developers of said software, and not Samsung, to fix. Mileage will vary. I love it and it works great for me and my needs.
Dude, i see the fold line mid screen really easy... Its likebthe first real scratch on your phone. Its the end of the world but then you seem to focus less and less on it. Is the quality worth the money? NO WAY. I regret going to FOLD.
The display of a phone is actually one of the most important things to me (Size and refresh rate, but not resolution as I dont even see a difference between 1440p and 1080p on a 32" screen) and so I'm gonna buy a folding phone if I get my hands on the money.
The only thing I disagree with you when you said the Apple 13 pro max is close the a perfect phone. The iphone pro max is actually garbage compare to any Samsung flagship phone
Good video. I agree. My only issue is the screen protectors coming off. Just started coming off over the last couple of weeks. Would buy the Fold again and would hate to give up the large display.
after having the phone the phone eventually cracks right down the middle , im saying this with it cracked down the middle . i can no longer unfold and use it .
I'm riding with my galaxy note10+ until it dies. I just feel no motivation to upgrade. I'm constantly complimented for the pictures i take with it and it does everything i need so 🤷♀️ Weren't people saying that you couldn't/shouldn't remove the screen protector? Seems like a thing people were saying. That's good news if it's easily replaceable though
I had a Note10+, and I know this is subjective, but I honestly think that phone may have been the closest thing to a perfect phone (for the time) to come out. Even my S22 Ultra, which I do love, doesn't consistently wow me in the same way the Note10+ did. I STILL can't believe I would go a full 24 hour cycle of moderate-heavy use without a proper charge at 1440p resolution. It just doesn't seem possible.
I've been using a fold 3 as well since early December and I fully agree with all of your points, it's not at all annoying to use and my friends always tell me your list of deal breakers and none of them are nearly as bad as they seem. I do disagree with your opinion on the keyboard, personally I love it. Closed phone is great for one handed quick texts and open phone 2 handed is great for long texts. However, I make monster and bang cans look like normal cans (when I'm holding them). Great video 👍
Yeah this is true. Most people hate on this phone so they speak on facts the do not know, like the crease. Samsung had the consumer in mind, thats why THEY cant see the crease straight on, only the clowns looking from the outside perspective see that crease, cause, who cares about them💀🤣
love the fold 3 it's been my daily driver since November 2021, will definitely be upgrading to the fold 4, I've had 1/2/3 now and cannot see myself going back to normal candy bar devices now. my main gripe is the lack of optimisation on Instagram stories and other social media apps, other than that I love it.
I feel like if Sammy can make the fold 4 a bit wider for that cover screen so it's easier for typing quick text replies and such, they'll have a winner.
Thank you for this video. I like that you tackle many of the first impressions on a foldable, especially the crease and durability. For everything else, I'm ok with. I'm definitely getting this.
I had mine also since launch. The best phone I've had BY far. Cannot go back now lol. My screen protector is still there perfectly fine lol. I thought it wasn't even removable till now lol. Edit: Yes about the keyboard. It is insane how many errors I've made with it
5:06 Have tried split keyboard mode? Whenever I put my Samsung phone in landscape mode it goes to split keyboard mode with a gap in between the keyboard.
I own both a Z Fold 3 and a 13 Pro Max and the battery did end up being an issue for me :(. Maybe it is just because I'm using the phone more but that's still kind of part of the overall UX.
@@sanichyper7742 Even though you were joking it’s facts though. Maybe the battery isn’t that bad after all. It can help you to be more productive than being on your phone 24/7.
I have this phone and i can tell you after 6 months it work perfectly fine and since the fold 4 came out I just bought a new case and it seems brand new. Even has a spen holder in the hinge love it
To me! I love this phone but I just wish I could use it with my Apple Watch.😞 I really hope apple releases a folding phone as I’m to fare into the apple echo system. If only Samsung and apple products would work together.
I have an iPhone 13 pro and considering switching when the fold 4 comes out since I’m visually disabled so hopefully it’s a bit better and actually includes the s pen for the 4th gen fold.
I would rate this phone as the most well executed design any technology company has ever released including the original iPhone. I get about 6.5 hours screen on time which is fine. I wouldn't complain. The screen quality is easily the best of any device. Mr. JWW has a video of the new yellow Porsche GT3. The Fold 3 is my only device including my iPhone 12, Galaxy Tab 7+ and OLED laptop where I can see clearly the orange undertones in the signal yellow paint color. On all other devices its just yellow. Pro tip: a phone holster is a must have for this phone. The one where the phone sids sideways and just slides in and out. It's too heavy for your pants pockets so it will fall out. I have the holsters for the Fold 2 and Fold 3. The Fold 2 holster is slightly larger which gives you a little more room for the case and makes to easier to slide in and out. The best case I have is the official Samsung case made of Aramid composite. It's the strongest and lightest. For the spine I made scratch protector hack and added a holder for fold pen by cutting it off another case and attaching it to the camera side of the case. This allows it to double as a grip where I can hold phone more securely. I like the S Fold Pen because its more like a full sized pen and not a Galaxy Note pen that's like a toothpick in my hands. I also added the UV glued tempered glass screen protector for the outside display. The screen protector for the main screen is still spotless. No air bubble or scratches. I've dropped this phone a few times not a scratch and I agree it's more durable than a regular slab phone because the main screen is always protected when folded. But you really need something as high quality as the Aramid case with screen protector because getting this phone repaired is a hassle. Based on the only tear down video I've seen you really have to be a very experienced tech to take this phone apart without screwing something else up. And how many of these techs even have time with this phone if all they fix is iPhone. My favorite use for the Fold 3 is in the car on the special phone mount that charges wirelessly. It's basically like having a media console in your car. I insert it into the holder upside down to avoid wireless charging (camera side on the top) and just plug in with one of those type c cables with the green LED so I can see its fast charging without needlessly heating up the battery. With a fast charge cigarette plug it charges very quickly. Cables make a difference I've seen some charge only 700 ma while the green get 2400 ma's.
I like this take, and MrMobile's take on Foldable phones. Most people, as used, complain about this phone without having even used one at all, but you guys just showed us that they might actually be worth it, and that there isn't much to worry about. Also, big thumbs up for this video, most reviewers are just doing like "initial impressions" videos, but this one took time and dedication and is actually very informative and useful.
fold 3 is the perfect phone...you have a decent camera smartphone, an awesome small light and easy to handle tablet for couch surfing and gaming, and with dex you turn any smart tv to an android desktop...it is beautiful, powerful, very durable and with the recent price drops, easily the best value for money on high end smartphones. OneUI is above all competition making multitasking effortless. I have it more than 6 months now and never had a single issue with it. Samsung nailed it with the 3 can't wait to see what the future generations will have
Finally another reviewer understand why samsung make outer screen of Z Fold 3 so narrow 👍👍 I don't say the complain about outer screen being too narrow is invalid (and samsung must find a new balance to tackle this issue). But samsung isn't stupid to make outer screen narrow in the first place.
When the fild is open it is being held in portrait mode, if the cover screen was thicker then the inside screen would be even thicker to the point where that's the default horizontal orientation. And LTT made a video about a horizontal folding phone, and the experience was terrible, in order to view vertical content you have to hold it sideways, the opposite of any other phone. So this was probably the best size samsung came up with after testing a few.
I think you give 2 options. You have the standard size and then a plus model. That way for people like myself who after nearly 2 years of the fold can get a wider screen as I really don't like the narrow
@@dylanwhisnant6772 The 25:9 aspect ratio is garbage BUT you are aware that Samsung's intended vision with the outer display is for ONE-HANDED usage for quick tasks right?? They literally mentioned this during the demo keynote of the 1st gen Galaxy Fold which was live streamed for everyone. Most of their users would prefer a Z Fold that's the size of the S22 Ultra when folded shut but Samsung isn't listening. Perhaps the Galaxy Flex S will solve the problem.
I've had mine since September. I'm still in love with the novelty of this. Battery is rough yes. However if I know I'm not using it heavily I keep mine in power saving mode and it lasts longer.
Finally somebodymade a real review after really using the phone. 110% perfect! I have had the last 2 folds and the only bad thing is the service of Samsung!!
If you buy at launch you got0 up 900.00 of with trade in plus 200.00 off the phone only cost me 850.00 got plus 512gb model and 200.00 store credit only on preorder. Had since launch still like new since last update 7 hours on screen time. Use for work with the spen PDFs and docs plus games and videos. The best gaming and work phone ever.
6:04 You're missing a good amount of the video with full screen. UA-cam needs a 'zoom to fit' option, I stead of 'zoom to fill'. One time, I was watching a Netflix video with full screen. The guy was talking, so I'm like "Who is he talking to?". I get out of full screen and see that he was talking to someone that was cutoff due to fullscreen
Dude its square, put yourself in the engineers shoes about why he designed it this way. The aspect ratio from a rectangle turns into a square when unfolded. Do people not have common sense??
@@crown_vic3759 What the actual fck are you talking about? Do people not read anymore?? I'm talking about a 'Zoom to fit' option so the screen doesn't get cutoff when it's zoomed when viewing a video. It changes the aspect ratio so everything could be seen when zoomed.
Ever since the first folding phone, my concern was the typing. I'm glad I was right in worrying about it. Obviously it will be different and uncomfortable, not sure why more people don't bring it up.
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It's going to be hard to go back to a "normal" phone.
Let's try the Samsung Galaxy s21 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy s22 Ultra 5G drop test from 1 ft
You have tried a split keyboard on the Fold3, right?
I Be Watching your videos And I wonder Where the hell do you put all this tech stuff at ???!!!!.
A couple of things that would piss me off , the crease , I don't have to put up with that on a slab phone.
Also the narrow form factor which for some one with big fingers and large ish hands makes typing on the front narrow screen unbearable meaning the device nearly always has to be opened up.
Also, no S pen function on the front screen.
As for durability , i don't mean to be argumentative, but 6 months is still nearly new , i'm still rocking my S8+ at 5 years old and it is still pristine and works like a beauty , also my note 9, Also pristine and looks like it will see 5 years out also no worries.
seeing the screen protector on the fold failing at 6 months , how much longer will the bending screen last ?
I would not be optimistic it would last a year or 1.5 years out , and these things cost a small fortune.
You couldn't pay me to own a fold.
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This type of video is refreshing even though I subbed for the speed, battery and drop tests. Keep them coming I enjoyed it a lot!
I love you so much!
I have a z fold as well and i can say i aggrissively agree with every word he says . I might say the keyboard is very annoying at beggining but its so good after getting used to it tho
Why not use split keyboard?
@@wailfaridi2070 split is way harder to get used to , and its not comfortable if u have a big hands
Yeah same here. For me I prefer the split keyboard for some reason.
Totally agree with you
@@wailfaridi2070 I have long fingers and it's really hard to get used to.
There are settings for the keyboard and you can have a split layout on the inner screen which makes typing much easier & better.
Great video 👍 I basically felt the same after using my Fold2 for a while. The main cam is actually really good as it's the same as on the S21 only tele and ultra-wide are subpar.
I came to comment about the split keyboard too, so much better for sure!
What about a one sided keyboard? Any options you know of?
I have the ZFold3 and I don't think I could ever go back to a normal phone
This phone has replaced my laptop in my office entirely. Being able to have a PDF or an email shrunk down to one side of the screen while inputting on a form on the other side has been a game changer. The app pairs have been such a huge help
"Replaced my laptop"
cause laptops aren't only used to view PDF and mails
@@neggas- my workflow has become more streamlined, I don't need to wait until I'm at the office
@@neggas- dont buy it🤣🤣. Laptops still have their place. I mean these days you get 13/14inch laptops.
@@KingThabiso you missed the apostrophe which means I'm referring to the comment , try again
@@neggas- quotation marks. Apostrophe is what you place in a contraction like don't or can't
I agree with everything mentioned in the video. I use my fold 3 for note taking with the spen as well and oh boy the phone is literally a mini notebook. Only scary point I get everything is if I'm putting too much pressure while writing.
I have both the s22 ultra and fold 3 and I have to say, the ultra has it beat on camera and included spen, but the fold is still my go to for everything else.
Do you have a case to hold the s pen? I'm an s21 Ultra user and use the araree case to hold the pen works well.
I don't know what to buy. S22u or fold 3
When I had my Z fold 3, I started not using my iPad Mini 5. It gave me freedom of using a phone and a tablet comfortably. I love reading epub and note taking in my fold 3.
4 hours of SoT is horrendous no matter how to put it
I finally saw my first two in the wild, within two weeks of each other. Went to a local store and played with one. I actually thought the smaller outside keyboard was better. I quickly typed out a sentence without a single mistake. The Fold 4 shall be mine unless the Xperia 1 IV blows me away.
Lol nice. Its a fun phone
I got the Fold 3 when it came out and I was so excited. After using it not so much. The top screen is so small and acts like it's own phone. Apps run differently on the top vs the bigger screen. The aspect ratio on both screens are horrible. Not worth paying for to have black bars while watching anything. Yes you can expand the picture but then you lose some of the screen. You chop peoples heads off or you cant see whats going on the sides of the screen. Plus there are apps that don't like the screen ratio and don't run right. Over all it's nice 3 out of 5 stars.I went and got the S22 Ultra and I'm very happy.
@@jackyank2874There's a single feature in Labs that addresses all of that.
@@leonfrancis3418 Shhh, don't give away valuable insider information like that. Let them think they know all of what their phone can do.
@@leonfrancis3418 he's a little slow. He doesn't knoe what he's talking about. Theres black bars on tablets, tvs, and any other phone. He just expects every video, show, movie, app to all fit the phone perfectly. Without realizing samsungs work around that since no other display has these 2 screen ratios
Start using speech to text! No more typing problems.
i have been using this phone as daily driver for 8 months now, and seriously can not go back to another form factor. Loving this phone. Battery live is ok, not great, but also not as bad as some people make you think. the crease, well, there is no crease, or at least you dont notice it while using the phone. i completely agree with the keyboard, but for me its stil faster than using any another phone ( using 2 thumb typing)
Fold3 or s22u?
I've been using the Fold3 for over 6 months, It's so good that I can't go back to a normal phone, EVER again.
My screen protector never peeled tho (Environment prolly have something to do with it, I'm in Australia)
I've dropped it many times, from my shorts, more than my S10+ (my last phone) probably because it's heavy and thin.
Edit: Yes, the keyboard is a nightmare because GBoard doesn't support split keyboard yet and I don't want to use the Samsung keyboard, it works fine, has a great split mode and no typos with it, I just want to use GBoard for some reason
Will you be doing a review of Z fold 4? My installments for my S21 Ultra will be finished by March '23, so am anxious to switch. Maybe do a Z3 vs Z4 UA-cam?
The problem I'm having is that after 6 months use the screen protector is breaking up. Samsung have told me it will take 10 days to repair and I can't take off the screen protector because it will invalidate my guarantee
Thanks for making an interesting quick video that summarises everything
Thank you. Finally a reviewer makes an honest review of the phone instead of nitpicking the smallest of issues. The terrible, lazy reviews of this phone more than likely ruined the progress the Fold 4 was supposed to make. Instead, Samsung has to worry about making the phone lighter due to the soy boys complaining about 30 grams of extra weight🤦🏼♂️ GRAMS bro 🤦🏼♂️
Soy boys lol
That video was perfect. I've had this phone since the day it came out and I agree with everything you said. Love this phone. Don't think I can go back to a smaller phone.
You do know you can use a split keyboard right 👀that's samsungs solution.
If you don't include "THE TRUTH" in your video title is it really a phone review?
0:44 So much this. Overblown massively.
People see a piece of tech they desperately want. They see it's new, their lizard brain craves it.
But they can't afford it, or it doesn't fit into the budget, or it's not a responsible purchase, or their partner would never let them.
So to kill the FOMO, and kill the craving, they start talking about a crease they've never seen in person, durability that has been tested by Zach's channel and this one, and is better than many glass slabs, aspect ratio, and whatever other bull they can pull from their rear.
These aren't real meaningful concerns.
They're someone trying to mitigate their FOMO and lack of access by claiming they don't want it.
"I never wanted those grapes anyway. They're likely sour."
This thing is the future of mobile phones, the same way the glass slab became the de facto form factor.
Well said.
I don’t get why people say the Z Fold 3 is heavy. It’s a phone! How much could it possibly weigh? Are you a man or a mouse?
everything you said is right until you said the iphone is the closest thing to a perfect phone umm yeah right. my favorite phone was the note series and when I got the fold 3 it totally made me not wanna go back to a regular note phone
Six months in with my Z-Fold 3 and I'm loving it so far. My main gripe is not being able to use the S-Pen Fold Edition on the outer screen. The battery life for me has been okay. Not the best, not the worst. The camera is decent. It's not great, but it's not terrible. Overall, I think this phone is great.
I found on my folds 3 the auto dim was killing my battery so I turned it off. Since then I have had way better life.
For 3 years, I rocked the Huawei Mate 20x, a 7.2 inch device with a beast of a battery. Unfortunately, my carrier forced me 2 switch my phone on March 25th. At 1st, I was so unsure abt this device but now, I like it so much. The battery is not as strong as the Huawei but it's still good. I didn't realize this was the 3rd gen until after buying it lol and I'm glad this one is my 1st experience w/a foldable..so many ppl ask me what is it lol. Yes, it feels like a kinda heavy tank & I don't mind at all. Since I don't have a need for super expensive Fort Knox cases, I invested in beautiful, well made Burga cases which are currently buy 2, get 2 free which equates to 50% off each case (check em out). I hope everyone enjoys their Z Fold 3 as well.
this is literally my situation. the 20x was an awesome phone. one of the best I've owned. best battery ever. fast charging. still think huawei makes the best phones in terms of hardware. fold 3 charging is poor by comparison, battery bit sucky as well but power saving mode helps. but big beautiful screen. decent enough camera. I also got the burga cases but slippery compared to Samsung silicon cases...prettier. loving my fold 3 still. it's all about the screen size.
@@hoic8768 yes, I agree, Huawei makes awesome phones.
still using it and loving it. if only it had icloud lol and airdrop
I mean there's Microsoft OneDrive backup and Google drive instead of iCloud. There's also 'quick share' in the slide down notification panel. If it ain't there, press the three dots top corner and 'edit buttons'. It's basically the equivalent to airdrop. I hope that's helpful :)
I've had my fold 3 for a year now. Agree with everything said in this video. I love the small screen size. One handed use is perfect with this size. Absolutely solid phone and the screen protector is barely pealing at the crease. Won't hurt to peal it off or replace!
100% agree with the typing experience. Took a couple of months to fully embrace the Sammy split keyboard. After resizing multiple times, I'm finally a decent speller again.
Swyping on the front screen helps a lot, and with the larger screen instead of the full keyboard, resize it to about half size but a little wider than the cover screen makes it so you can type/swype with one hand with even better accuracy than on the cover screen.
Then for more typing intensive episodes I use a bt keyboard
I love my fold 3. It's not heavy to imo. I went to best buy and held iPhone 13 pro max an it felt lite and kinda small. I have average size fat fingers. The front display can be a bit small for less than a handful of apps. The typing experience is a bit problematic because of the fact I have a case on it. But, otherwise it's the best phablet I've ever owned. PS, I could care less about the cameras, I only use them for taking upclose pictures of my dispatch info for the shipper since I'm a truck driver. If need something better to take pictures with, then I'll grab my s21 ultra.
I think there is an option of splitting the keyboard in Samsung device
Note : only work with Samsung keyboard
Right on the nail! I'm surprised he doesn't know about it...
@@MrPipsqueak-oq9kw most likely he did and probably didn't end up liking it. If he tried bunch of keyboards as he mentioned, I'd be surprised if he doesn't know about the split keyboard feature.
@@MrPipsqueak-oq9kw yup
@@kb24theMVP if he does then why he didn't mention anything about it?
4 hours screen on time is really bad. I have a ZF3 and I consistently get 6+ hours with 120hz on and power saving off. Usage is mostly browser, texting, and UA-cam.
People DONT worry about the Fold breaking when dropped. People worry about longevity. There are tons of reports about the display breaking after as soon as less than a year. And THIS is just unacceptable for such high price tags.
A phone this price should last a long time but with these screens it's impossible to buy them used or sell them because there's a high chance of the screen breaking soon.
On a normal phone this just isn't an issue.
And seriously, 4h SoT with 15% left is RIDICULOUSLY BAD. This is on par or even worse than the iPhone 12 mini and people complained about this a LOT.
Dude you act like cars dont have recalls or warranty fixes, you act like tvs or monitors dont have dead pixels sometimes, you act like some phone dont have internal problems sometimes. You act like playstation and xbox dont have problems with their consoles, IT HAPPENS nothing being manufactured is perfect, theres gonna be some defects and sometimes people have a bad experience, not the same for everyone
Only deal breaker I had with mine was samsung the company itself. Sent mine in for repairs and they wanted to charge 520 bucks usd for a small spot on the screen so I told them to send it back as is. They sent it back with the original screen protector heavily damaged.
Wow, not even 5 hour battery life is absolutely horrible ☹️ samsumg needs to add a 7,500mah BARE MINIMUM to compete with the iphone 14 pro max soon
I was really satisfied with my fold and I totally agree with everything you stated in this video. However I returned my fold. Why you may ask? Because I noticed after a few weeks that I wasn’t really using the fold in the way that you should. I didn’t use the main screen, instead for the most part I used the cover screen.
how much SOT u got only using the cover screen? It must be a lot, right? always watned to know that :D
@@hoddelkind not really. I was getting the same SOT with my zf3 front screen as I do with my s22u screen.
This is why I returned also and using now s22 ultra and very happy
The lizard brain has to he untrained, unfortunately.
Completely agree. Would just add launcher options as another disadvantage.
As someone who loves to create personal layouts and designs, its a shame that custom launchers like Nova aren't properly supported (more an issue with the third party launchers than it is a Samsung one though).
Other than that, using the Z Fold 3 has really raised the bar in terms of the user experience and usability.
Z Fold 3 hasn't raised the bar.
My Galaxy S22 Ultra can literally see more content during web browsing, gaming, and watching movies.
Samsung keeps using garbage aspect ratios on both displays of the Z Fold 2 and 3. At least the 1st gen Galaxy Fold's 4.6-inch outer display had a 21:9 aspect ratio just like the Huawei Mate X2.
Such a step backwards with the Z Fold series having 5:4 aspect ratio while the Galaxy Tab S7 and S8 series all have 16:10 aspect ratio.
Makes no sense. The Galaxy Flex S should come out and hopefully it'll take a shit all over the Z Fold series.
@@PSYCHOV3N0M when it comes to video consumption, I'd understand that the additional height on the S22 would fill out the screen a lot better. Especially, with the odd aspect ratio of the z fold 3 as you mentioned. But it's hard to believe that the z fold 3 wouldn't have more real estate for things like Web browsing, gaming, and especially multitasking. That being said, I haven't personally tried the S22, but coming from the S21 ultra, I definitely feel like I'm benefitting from the extra real estate.
In terms of the bar that is being raised, I'm speaking more in terms of pushing the limits for general consumer electronics. I think it's important for companies to continue to innovate and compete with designs and technologies. The galaxy s flex is just another example of that. I feel like because of how well received the z fold 3 was, companies have this new baseline to look at and continue to explore and push the limits.
Maybe try split Mode on samsung keyboard? It's a beast Mode for that.
Just try it and You will Love it after few minutes.
Also I would recommend GoodLock apps (or FineLock if the first one is not available for You). After You DL it try to change navigation buttons inside of it putting check mark near Z Fold option :)
All smartphones can be folded...the problem is that these could no longer function very well afterwards
I agree with a lot of the points but 4 hours of screen on time does seem kind of short especially it's only been used for 6 months.
4:20 - had a look on your websites "rankings", the Samsung A72 is not on there yet this phone actually has one of the longest battery life out of any other smart phone, its a whopping 5000 Mah battery, more then the iPhone 13 Pro Max. I've used the A72 for more then 2 days without charge and still at 13% battery! (The fastest phone, is not always the most efficient on battery efficiency.) I laugh at people charging their phones after a days use, while this A72 is still at 86%
I see no point of having square screen
I don’t have one but my girlfriend does . The phone is amazing and I can’t imagine what it will take to impress the coming generations of phone users. There is one super issue with this phone, she has replaced 3 screens because they split. First screen SAMSUNG will deny there is a problem and give you grief but the second and 3rd screen they just send you a new phone. FACT!
My Z Fold 3 dropped out of my pocket as I was getting out of a van. It dropped onto concrete and my life flashed before my eyes. I picked it up fearing the worst, and honestly, there's one very tiny faint dent (very very faint) on the left bezel of the cover screen, and you would only ever notice it if I pointed it out to you and you held it at the right angle in the right light.
I've had Fold 3 since it came out. I LOVE it & Can't go back, Won't go back to a regular phone! Everythg you said is spot on. It being narrow means less drops for me. First phone Ive not used a popsocket to keep from dropping it. Battery life is not an issue for me. Considering I use it to work on & instead of grabing my surface or going to my desktop, it shocks me battery last at least 14 to 16 hrs before charging. Like you, I open & shut it so many times a day and I'm not doing it with kit gloves. The Fold crease has not increased over the past year like I thgt it might. Screen protector is like the day I got it. My ONLY issue is- I do wish it would hold the SPen. Thanks for a great video. You nailed it! 👏
Exactly my thoughts except for keyboard. Samsung kb has an option to use as normal keyboard when closed and change to one handed or split screen when openend automatically. Multitasking on this is a dream. Sold my iPad too. Great video and to the point.
If you really wonna know how good or bad this phone's camera is... Go watch it's blind comparison on *MaxTech* vs the iphone 13 pro max and the S22 Ultra
If you go to the display settings then navagation bar you can put the iphone navagation bar on it and it becomes 100x better
I've had since launch day. Other than having to send it back because of the A12 breaking LTE connectivity, it's been great. I write notes, play games, do work, etc. and it handles everything without issue. Heck, I even record my kids basketball games and then go edit them for just their highlights.
In terms of durability, I once slipped on some ice on my driveway, with phone in hand, landed on it with my hand, and nothing. It was fine and I'm 6'3", 200lbs+ so to say this thing ISN'T durable is hard to swallow.
Just peeled of the screen protector as I'm waiting for my Whitestone to come in (the middle of the factory one was peeling top middle).
Yeah...it's great. I can't say enough good things about it and it's hard to use a "normal" phone after having this for a few months.
Think you just helped me to make my mind up. Cheers . Getting my fold 3 next week
what about software issues? i use 3rd party/"cracked" stuff like youtube vanced, youtube pro A LOT, so i afraid these or even just the normal youtube is buggy. oh spotify, instagram & facebook; those are like my main 4 most used apps. i heard about other system bugs on the initial launch reviews as well, but i trust that samsung might have those ironed out already. what's your experience on matter? really looking forward to hear an insight of a long time user on this one.
@@vuxluongw Honestly, what device doesn't have software issues? I never saw the point of Vanced so I don't use it. I rarely look at Facebook but it works fine when I do use it. Insta works fine even if it's stretched. I use YT Music and it works fine everywhere. A lot of the issues will come down to the developers of said software, and not Samsung, to fix.
Mileage will vary. I love it and it works great for me and my needs.
Now this video makes me more to switch from my iPhone 13 pro max to this phone 🤦🏻♂️
Dude, i see the fold line mid screen really easy... Its likebthe first real scratch on your phone. Its the end of the world but then you seem to focus less and less on it. Is the quality worth the money? NO WAY. I regret going to FOLD.
The display of a phone is actually one of the most important things to me (Size and refresh rate, but not resolution as I dont even see a difference between 1440p and 1080p on a 32" screen) and so I'm gonna buy a folding phone if I get my hands on the money.
If you have an eye doctor, fire him. If you wear glasses, get new ones. If you dont have eyes.....gets some. Because you need them
We are waiting for the Exynos 2200 Vs Snapdragon 8 Gen1
The only thing I disagree with you when you said the Apple 13 pro max is close the a perfect phone. The iphone pro max is actually garbage compare to any Samsung flagship phone
Good video. I agree. My only issue is the screen protectors coming off. Just started coming off over the last couple of weeks. Would buy the Fold again and would hate to give up the large display.
am i the only one who clicked this thinking it was an unbox therapy video
after having the phone the phone eventually cracks right down the middle , im saying this with it cracked down the middle . i can no longer unfold and use it .
I'm riding with my galaxy note10+ until it dies. I just feel no motivation to upgrade. I'm constantly complimented for the pictures i take with it and it does everything i need so 🤷♀️
Weren't people saying that you couldn't/shouldn't remove the screen protector? Seems like a thing people were saying. That's good news if it's easily replaceable though
The screen is thin and is mostly plastic, it will get damaged very easily. So every amount of additional protection is helping.
I had a Note10+, and I know this is subjective, but I honestly think that phone may have been the closest thing to a perfect phone (for the time) to come out. Even my S22 Ultra, which I do love, doesn't consistently wow me in the same way the Note10+ did. I STILL can't believe I would go a full 24 hour cycle of moderate-heavy use without a proper charge at 1440p resolution. It just doesn't seem possible.
the screen really isnt that big. You can just buy a pixel and an ipad mini and save money
Did you know you don't actually need a car, you can just buy 2 motorcycles and use them side by side.
You can get with trade at launch from Samsung 900 off plus 200 off I got pay only 850.00 521gb.
@@bilalrasool1 bro💀💀🤣🤣
My Zfold 3 screen protector is already cracking after 5 months of use.
To me battery is still the main issue.. im not buying the tablet phone just for call and msg..
No good phone fold
Main screen is big problem
Its coast to much fixing
That display of that Galaxy fold is like 🤌🤌🔥🔥
I've been using a fold 3 as well since early December and I fully agree with all of your points, it's not at all annoying to use and my friends always tell me your list of deal breakers and none of them are nearly as bad as they seem. I do disagree with your opinion on the keyboard, personally I love it. Closed phone is great for one handed quick texts and open phone 2 handed is great for long texts. However, I make monster and bang cans look like normal cans (when I'm holding them). Great video 👍
Yeah this is true. Most people hate on this phone so they speak on facts the do not know, like the crease. Samsung had the consumer in mind, thats why THEY cant see the crease straight on, only the clowns looking from the outside perspective see that crease, cause, who cares about them💀🤣
Just split the big keyboard in half..It gives you to option
i just recently buy this phone & I'm loving it day by day
I prefer having my s22 ultra and galaxy s8 plus tablet
love the fold 3 it's been my daily driver since November 2021, will definitely be upgrading to the fold 4, I've had 1/2/3 now and cannot see myself going back to normal candy bar devices now. my main gripe is the lack of optimisation on Instagram stories and other social media apps, other than that I love it.
When Apple will launch their foldables, crease will be called a feature
I feel like if Sammy can make the fold 4 a bit wider for that cover screen so it's easier for typing quick text replies and such, they'll have a winner.
If the front screen gets wider, the inner screen would also have to be bit wider, and that would make tipping more complicated.
The Galaxy S22 ultra IS the perfect phone. The iPhone 13 pro is the perfect backup. That's the best of both worlds to me.
No, thats the same lame concept we've been use to for years
Just a bit off duck tape on the back them, & u have the new SAM-APP
2:28 the part where he's flapping the z fold 3 had me crushing inside
Thank you for this video.
I like that you tackle many of the first impressions on a foldable, especially the crease and durability.
For everything else, I'm ok with.
I'm definitely getting this.
I had mine also since launch. The best phone I've had BY far. Cannot go back now lol. My screen protector is still there perfectly fine lol. I thought it wasn't even removable till now lol.
Edit: Yes about the keyboard. It is insane how many errors I've made with it
Man I use SwiftKey and it's great!
5:06 Have tried split keyboard mode?
Whenever I put my Samsung phone in landscape mode it goes to split keyboard mode with a gap in between the keyboard.
I own both a Z Fold 3 and a 13 Pro Max and the battery did end up being an issue for me :(. Maybe it is just because I'm using the phone more but that's still kind of part of the overall UX.
Try going outside when battery is finished, im just joking
@@sanichyper7742💀😭
@@sanichyper7742 Even though you were joking it’s facts though. Maybe the battery isn’t that bad after all. It can help you to be more productive than being on your phone 24/7.
lol same the keyboard is bad i use speech to txt like a boomer
I have this phone and i can tell you after 6 months it work perfectly fine and since the fold 4 came out I just bought a new case and it seems brand new. Even has a spen holder in the hinge love it
To me! I love this phone but I just wish I could use it with my Apple Watch.😞 I really hope apple releases a folding phone as I’m to fare into the apple echo system. If only Samsung and apple products would work together.
I have an iPhone 13 pro and considering switching when the fold 4 comes out since I’m visually disabled so hopefully it’s a bit better and actually includes the s pen for the 4th gen fold.
Whomever read this I pray that everyone is having abundant health in the Lord Jesus Christ name amen!!
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I have the galaxy fold 3 and fold 2 and both the phones have a huge difference! The galaxy fold 3 is very well optimized and built!!
I would rate this phone as the most well executed design any technology company has ever released including the original iPhone.
I get about 6.5 hours screen on time which is fine. I wouldn't complain.
The screen quality is easily the best of any device. Mr. JWW has a video of the new yellow Porsche GT3. The Fold 3 is my only device including my iPhone 12, Galaxy Tab 7+ and OLED laptop where I can see clearly the orange undertones in the signal yellow paint color.
On all other devices its just yellow.
Pro tip: a phone holster is a must have for this phone. The one where the phone sids sideways and just slides in and out. It's too heavy for your pants pockets so it will fall out. I have the holsters for the Fold 2 and Fold 3. The Fold 2 holster is slightly larger which gives you a little more room for the case and makes to easier to slide in and out. The best case I have is the official Samsung case made of Aramid composite. It's the strongest and lightest. For the spine I made scratch protector hack and added a holder for fold pen by cutting it off another case and attaching it to the camera side of the case. This allows it to double as a grip where I can hold phone more securely. I like the S Fold Pen because its more like a full sized pen and not a Galaxy Note pen that's like a toothpick in my hands. I also added the UV glued tempered glass screen protector for the outside display. The screen protector for the main screen is still spotless. No air bubble or scratches. I've dropped this phone a few times not a scratch and I agree it's more durable than a regular slab phone because the main screen is always protected when folded. But you really need something as high quality as the Aramid case with screen protector because getting this phone repaired is a hassle. Based on the only tear down video I've seen you really have to be a very experienced tech to take this phone apart without screwing something else up. And how many of these techs even have time with this phone if all they fix is iPhone.
My favorite use for the Fold 3 is in the car on the special phone mount that charges wirelessly. It's basically like having a media console in your car. I insert it into the holder upside down to avoid wireless charging (camera side on the top) and just plug in with one of those type c cables with the green LED so I can see its fast charging without needlessly heating up the battery. With a fast charge cigarette plug it charges very quickly. Cables make a difference I've seen some charge only 700 ma while the green get 2400 ma's.
I use voice to text on the main screen.
Watching this on my Z Fold 3 - 512gb beast mode! 👍
I like this take, and MrMobile's take on Foldable phones. Most people, as used, complain about this phone without having even used one at all, but you guys just showed us that they might actually be worth it, and that there isn't much to worry about. Also, big thumbs up for this video, most reviewers are just doing like "initial impressions" videos, but this one took time and dedication and is actually very informative and useful.
Thank you for the great content 👍
I'm defending those deal breaker from exactly your point for several months now
Can’t wait for the Snapdragon vs Exynos test!
fold 3 is the perfect phone...you have a decent camera smartphone, an awesome small light and easy to handle tablet for couch surfing and gaming, and with dex you turn any smart tv to an android desktop...it is beautiful, powerful, very durable and with the recent price drops, easily the best value for money on high end smartphones. OneUI is above all competition making multitasking effortless. I have it more than 6 months now and never had a single issue with it. Samsung nailed it with the 3 can't wait to see what the future generations will have
Finally another reviewer understand why samsung make outer screen of Z Fold 3 so narrow 👍👍
I don't say the complain about outer screen being too narrow is invalid (and samsung must find a new balance to tackle this issue). But samsung isn't stupid to make outer screen narrow in the first place.
When the fild is open it is being held in portrait mode, if the cover screen was thicker then the inside screen would be even thicker to the point where that's the default horizontal orientation. And LTT made a video about a horizontal folding phone, and the experience was terrible, in order to view vertical content you have to hold it sideways, the opposite of any other phone. So this was probably the best size samsung came up with after testing a few.
I think you give 2 options. You have the standard size and then a plus model. That way for people like myself who after nearly 2 years of the fold can get a wider screen as I really don't like the narrow
Screen size and aspect ratio are two completely different things.
Stop confusing thin and narrow.
@@dylanwhisnant6772 The 25:9 aspect ratio is garbage BUT you are aware that Samsung's intended vision with the outer display is for ONE-HANDED usage for quick tasks right??
They literally mentioned this during the demo keynote of the 1st gen Galaxy Fold which was live streamed for everyone.
Most of their users would prefer a Z Fold that's the size of the S22 Ultra when folded shut but Samsung isn't listening.
Perhaps the Galaxy Flex S will solve the problem.
@@PSYCHOV3N0M my bad. I changed word "thin" with "narrow"
I've had mine since September. I'm still in love with the novelty of this. Battery is rough yes. However if I know I'm not using it heavily I keep mine in power saving mode and it lasts longer.
Finally somebodymade a real review after really using the phone. 110% perfect! I have had the last 2 folds and the only bad thing is the service of Samsung!!
It's just a SCAMsung, starting at $1899.
If you buy at launch you got0 up 900.00 of with trade in plus 200.00 off the phone only cost me 850.00 got plus 512gb model and 200.00 store credit only on preorder. Had since launch still like new since last update 7 hours on screen time. Use for work with the spen PDFs and docs plus games and videos. The best gaming and work phone ever.
6:04 You're missing a good amount of the video with full screen. UA-cam needs a 'zoom to fit' option, I stead of 'zoom to fill'. One time, I was watching a Netflix video with full screen. The guy was talking, so I'm like "Who is he talking to?". I get out of full screen and see that he was talking to someone that was cutoff due to fullscreen
Dude its square, put yourself in the engineers shoes about why he designed it this way. The aspect ratio from a rectangle turns into a square when unfolded. Do people not have common sense??
@@crown_vic3759 What the actual fck are you talking about? Do people not read anymore?? I'm talking about a 'Zoom to fit' option so the screen doesn't get cutoff when it's zoomed when viewing a video. It changes the aspect ratio so everything could be seen when zoomed.
@@tonyhamilton7785 you sound like a stupid ass, asking how to do something a 4 year can even do. You're a dumb ass porch monkey, thats what you are
Ever since the first folding phone, my concern was the typing. I'm glad I was right in worrying about it. Obviously it will be different and uncomfortable, not sure why more people don't bring it up.
I don't get how that's a problem? Just use split keyboard
It's not even something you think about after a couple days.
It was rough for like a month but now I type just as fast as on my pixel, or any other candy bar phone
@@wailfaridi2070 I mean, tell that to phonebuff, not me. I've never tried a folding phone.
@@wailfaridi2070 Not everyone has small hands.
Split keyboard isn't great for people with large hands.
I would like to see a drop to one corner.. its always like that that my galaxy broke in the past
13 pro closest to being perfect? That's comical.
Agree on everything except the keyboard part. I have been using the split keyboard and it has given me a lot of accuracy than before.
I find the keyboard great, i just resized it so its more narrow and in closer to the inside of the screen, its where your finger sits naturally