Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold First Impressions & 1st Week Review | Samsung S24U + Fold 4 Comparison

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  • Опубліковано 18 лис 2024

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  • @jineshudani401
    @jineshudani401 2 місяці тому +17

    How does this have not more views? This is probably the most comprehensive review and comparison video with a lot of in-depth points made. Kudos.

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  2 місяці тому +1

      Wow, thanks so much for the kind words 🙃. I am planning a full longer-term review, but I did try to throw a lot of information in this video to provide as much value as I could with the limited time I had it. So glad it helped. Have an awesome day, cheers 🙂

    • @vincemc2259
      @vincemc2259 2 місяці тому

      Facts. Great review. Best review!!

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you! Appreciated 😄

  • @212helpdesk
    @212helpdesk Місяць тому +1

    this was a fantastic review. I look forward to the full review. Also I’m seriously interested in the galaxy buds 3 I’ve been considering that too. I presently own the pixel pro full two but I’ve only had it for maybe a week or two I’ve lost track and it’s really good so thank you

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  Місяць тому

      Thank you, appreciated 🙃 Yea, I was looking at the other Pixel stuff that came out, but I haven't jumped on anything yet. The Buds look good, and I'm glad the watch has a larger offering now too. Have a good week!

  • @RenageTV
    @RenageTV 2 місяці тому +4

    This is literally the only review I trust for this phone.

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  2 місяці тому +1

      🤣 That was funny yet also true, and thank you. In all seriousness, I'm pretty non-biased because I just want the best experience possible, for myself and everyone else on my channel. I don't mind which company provides. Granted, we all want different things in our phones, but so far this seems to be a really good folding option for Americans. I'll update with more pros and cons as soon as I can. Thanks for watching, have a good rest of your day 🙃

  • @mnadel1226
    @mnadel1226 2 місяці тому +1

    Great review Colton. I just subscribed. Definitely looking forward to your future post & reviews.

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much, and welcome! Have an awesome rest of your weekend 🙃

  • @phillewis437
    @phillewis437 Місяць тому +1

    As others have said before, thank you for such a comprehensive initial review. It's very relevant to my situation as a long-time Samsung user, I'd be looking to upgrade from my Fold 3. Sadly the inner screen failed after 3 years of fault free usage.
    Are you still enjoying and pleased with the Pixel?
    I understand the limitations with vanilla Android, the biggest issue for me is no shortcut to switch data between 2 sims.
    However, my biggest concern that I keep reading online is the lumps appearing along the fold crease after a few days usage. Have you had this problem? Thank you!

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  Місяць тому +1

      Hey thanks for watching. I've not needed that feature personally, so I don't have experience in it. I would assume that something like a tasking app could help with this, maybe some slightly deeper setup, but I see it being possible to swap sims with a shortcut. As far as the lumps, I've not heard of that, but I'm sure there are defects in many products that come out, lol. It may just be a certain batch that was miscalculated in the factory, etc. I have not had that issue at all. I've found it to be pretty tough so far. I've definitely put some gritty/oily hands on the internal screen (working on a car) and haven't been overly cautious with it (other than not dropping it). I haven't even had a scratch that I can see. Hope that helps, cheers 🙃

    • @phillewis437
      @phillewis437 Місяць тому

      @ColtonJ thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I'm going to go ahead and order one! We've got a few birthday offers in the UK from the Google Store today. So now seems like the best time to take the plunge. Also, I can't live with no inner screen on my fold 3 anymore!

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  Місяць тому

      Yeah, no problem. I couldn't live without an inner screen either 🤣. Hopefully it works out well for you, and happy birthday (early or late). Cheers 🙃

  • @RichEmbury
    @RichEmbury 16 днів тому +1

    I have the fold 4 too, and my 2yr contract is up, so I de ided to go with the P9PF from Google this time. It's en route as we speak. I will be sad to lose all the tweaking options and multitasking awesomeness of the fold 4/one ui & the great Good lock app, but i won't miss the F4 front screen that I literally only used for phone calls.
    Not sure if others saw this, but my crease actually decreased over time (probably from having it open mostly)? I woulda bought the Fold 6 SE if available here, as it woulda gave me the only things I was missing or didn't like about my 2-year experience with fold 4.
    I'm excited to try a pixel for the 1st time and give stock android a go. I just hope Google improves multitasking on P9PF via a pixel drop or something, I liked using 3 apps at once or 2 side x side with the popup, which I used a lot.

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  14 днів тому

      I saw the Fold 6 SE, and I think it looks promising. I wonder if we'll ever see it here, lol. It's still hit or miss using stock Android, for me. I'm working on doing a longer term update asap. I think it's a slow process to see all that I was missing, because I don't use certain things that often. This P9PPF is still proving to be awesome for me, and I hope you enjoy yours. Cheers 🙃

  • @ultravioletkids
    @ultravioletkids Місяць тому +1

    Google is the top company in the world 🌍 ❤ so understand that the phones and their features will also be top class(Made by Google)we trust Google phones and you guys should also use the next generation phone(Google pixel 9 pro fold) i like this Heart Touching Look ❤❤🎉🎉

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  Місяць тому

      Yeah, agreed. Google is definitely starting to become a top competitor in the phone market. I really am surprised over how nice this phone is. Thanks for watching, and have a great rest of your week. 🙃

  • @Gregory077
    @Gregory077 Місяць тому

    Excellent review! Do you plan on doing a follow up review on your usage?

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  Місяць тому

      Hey, thanks so much! Yes, I planned on doing it sooner. Life is currently getting in my way, haha. I've been compiling little user notes on it for weeks now. I will be working on the longer-term video very soon. I'm still enjoying it. Cheers 🙃

  • @antonioenrico
    @antonioenrico Місяць тому

    Ohhh. Thanks for doing a side by side size comparison with the S24U. I have an S23U and looking at getting the 9ProFold, and wanted to see how they compared!
    I have the OF PixFold and its so heavy and chunky.

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah, glad it helped! It's amazingly thin and pocketable feeling. It is taller though. It feels a good amount better to hold than the Pixel Fold 1, but that is just my opinion. Have a good one 🙃

    • @antonioenrico
      @antonioenrico Місяць тому

      @@ColtonJ :) i like how the original pixfold feels in hand actually. However, after a while Ive found the cover screen cramped, and slightly too small. My needs are "phone first, tablet second", so I want to have max usability while closed.
      Its also why I don't feel like getting the ZFold, I feel the narrow aspect ratio will give me the same issues of feeling cramped.
      Thanks again for this excellent video! Subbed!

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  Місяць тому +1

      I agree, the Fold 1 was still pretty awesome, just really heavy... and I don't normally care about weight of phones lol. I also agree on the screen size, I find myself using it so much closed now. Thanks for chatting, cheers 🙂

  • @abrahamroberts2040
    @abrahamroberts2040 16 днів тому

    Great video! I would love to see your updated review.

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  14 днів тому +1

      Thanks Abraham! I'm trying to get it done asap. Have an awesome week! 🙃

  • @jesuscervantesj82
    @jesuscervantesj82 Місяць тому

    What a long video but very detailed and amazing about Google's new foldable. I have both the Z fold six and the Google pixel 9 Pro fold in the porcelain color and to share my thoughts about both devices. I have put my Z fold 6 aside for now until I'm able to process my jump upgrade because my 15-day return window faded before this phone was released. Although Samsung does have everything you want from a foldable floating windows multitasking and all the good stuff you can do with the S-Pen. The deciding factor for me was a cover display. The one Samsung offers is just too narrow and I stand to my point which most people will not agree with but when it comes to foldables it is the cover display that is and forever will be your daily driver when you step outside of your house to do your personal stuff or just go to work the cover display is what you're going to use on majority of the time now when you are home, you pop your foldable open and consume content or do multitasking Etc on the inter display and Google is offering you a cover display that's normal makes it easy for you to type on and even twist the phone sideways and consume content when you're out of your house and you can be using the large 8 inch display, but thank you for uploading such a comprehensive video with so much detail that explains the differences between foldables. I really enjoyed watching it.

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  Місяць тому

      Thanks so much for the kind words. I also agree fully with your perspective, as I feel very similar. I cannot ever go back to the narrow screen now 🤣. I find myself using this phone closed FAR more than my Z Fold, so it really has become beneficial to choose this, in my case. Hopefully you can sell your other phone and break even. Good luck! Have a great weekend 🙃

  • @radiohedd
    @radiohedd 2 місяці тому +1

    Gread vid! Looking forward to mine coming in a few weeks.

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! Yeah, I know the waiting feeling, lol. In my opinion so far, it's worth the wait! 🙃

  • @NizarNoor
    @NizarNoor 2 місяці тому +3

    Pixel for me. One UI feels like a constant clutter.

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  2 місяці тому

      Yea haha, I kind of hear that too. If you don't need the customization, Samsung has a lot of bloatware. I'm still learning the differences as I go, so time will tell. 🙃

  • @AdamLowe91
    @AdamLowe91 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic review, I can’t believe that you don’t have more subs.

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  2 місяці тому

      Hey, thank you very much, it's appreciated. It's been quite a few months now, but I hope to grow, lol. Glad it helped you out, cheers 🙃

  • @DreamMaker_23
    @DreamMaker_23 Місяць тому +1

    Yeah z fold 6 is definitely for sale, only wished this $2000 phone had at least a real fast charge not 21 watts and a 1tb option, only reason i bought the z fold 6! Oneplus open even after a year is stil a top contender!

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  Місяць тому

      You and me both, lol. Yeah, 1tb should be standard in these devices. I'm still sorting out if the charging is good enough for me 🤣. Have a good one, thanks for chatting 🙃

  • @HN-sk2lr
    @HN-sk2lr 2 місяці тому

    Keep going on, I like your review 👏👏

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! 🙃 Have a great rest of your week

  • @thechinshorts
    @thechinshorts Місяць тому

    Does your pixel 9 fold make a odd sound when you open it ? The z6 is silent but the pixel almost sounds like somethings wrong

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  Місяць тому +1

      All my folds have made that very subtle creak sound when unfolding. I think it's the screen flex. My Z Folds have all done it too. The Pixel is about half as loud as my Z Fold, but really you have to listen intently to hear it.

    • @thechinshorts
      @thechinshorts Місяць тому +1

      @@ColtonJ I agree. Thanks for the reassurance lol

  • @samfoxton
    @samfoxton 2 місяці тому

    I found it interesting watching the feedback. It's clear there hasn't been much in the way of Android options in the US market.
    Samsung holding on to button navigation is annoying, seems to hold the rest of the world back as it's regressive watching people go back to it.
    Gesture navigation even has a preview of where you're going from Android 15 onwards, please switch for your own benefit.
    The data transfer to a PC for backup is also interesting, any reason you're not just wirelessly transferring files or using Phone Link?

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  2 місяці тому +1

      I have to respectfully disagree with the buttons. I too have preferences that others may have varying opinions of, but it doesn't mean my way is better. I also think forcing things isn't the way. There are benefits for many with using button navigation. I like gestures, and I don't mind the current navigation as gesture, I've used it plenty. I just prefer solid buttons slightly. I don't use gesture navigation because it ends up interfering with my custom gestures that I use on custom launchers and tasking apps. I also like having the physical buttons on all screens for speed. Sometimes the gestures just don't recognize over certain apps, etc. To each their own, but I think the ideal solution is options, and I've always said this. Options are the best for end users and consumers. Samsung creates options and expands them, Google seems to dictate their methodology, and that's not a win for anyone. I love innovation, and new ways of doing things or optimizing, but we should still have options because no two people are alike.
      I use a cable because it's the fastest and most stable on very large transfers and ensures no errors halfway through (which happens). I also like browsing my files on a large screen, reminiscent of Windows File Explorer views. I don't want to sit on a small phone and copy/paste/drag, it's very tedious, and I only resort to that when traveling light. Wireless transfer usually has a slower speed and capacity limit, and unless you're on your home wifi, it's not safe or even viable. I use Phone Link all the time, and I wirelessly transfer smaller files. For larger backups, this also will not be ideal. Again, to each their own. I respect that you have your ways, and many others have different ones from both of us. The best someone can do is provide insight, and allow people to develop their own methods because each situation is different. Hopefully that clarifies.
      Expansive Android options are hit or miss with Google, and I have yet to continue researching, as I'm fairly new to this basic Android experience on Pixels. Samsung Android experience has an answer for almost any sort of scenario, no matter how unusual, you contemplate. Google has workarounds so far that I'm creating. Google also has a few really unique features, some of which are probably very cool. I have found a few, but for basic functionality and fundamental tailoring aspects of what you want, yep, it's limited... so far, lol. I'm going to keep playing with this for a while before posting up all these results that I'm redefining daily. Cheers

  • @Kennyzhope
    @Kennyzhope 2 місяці тому

    ❤from Nigeria
    Wish I had one or any good phone to replace my faulty phone am using to watch this

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  2 місяці тому

      Hey it's great to see people from lands far and away watching. I hope a better phone finds its way to you soon! I wish you luck. Have an awesome day 🙃

  • @ryuGracie
    @ryuGracie 2 місяці тому

    I returned mine today

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  2 місяці тому +1

      Different strokes for different folks, no worries. What was the determining factor for you? Did you go with the Fold 6?

    • @ryuGracie
      @ryuGracie 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@ColtonJ I've already got the z-fold 6 Pixel is still far behind. On the pixel 9 pro, something that was irritating me was the little bumps starting to form in the middle of the screen when unfolded. And also the white balance is terrible on the pixel 9 pro fold. The whites looked yellow and almost comical like a comic book color. Another thing is I still don't trust tensor G4 chip. Samsung just has had so much experience in the fold industry and they just do what they do right. My z fold 6 just works great. All of its software is amazing in a folding experience. I like the fact that with the UI on the z fold 6, both the outer screen and inner screen are separate. And they both can look different according to how you want your phone set up. With the pixel 9 pro fold it's kind of forcing you just to have one type of screen sucks. I don't want to download launchers just to make the phone comfortable for myself. Samsung just offers a better experience when it comes to the foldable phones. I love their software experience. Also, I really enjoy Samsung's vibrant screen colors and tones and I never have to adjust the brightness just so I could see the screen. With the pixel 9 pro fold you almost have to have it at 100% every time just to be able to enjoy the screen on a day-to-day basis.

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah, I have felt and agree with much of this. I wouldn't say it's far behind, in my opinion since using it, but I need more time with it, lol. I agree that Samsung's software is loads better in many areas. I am compiling a list of things missing, and most of them have ways around so far. That's the good news. I would say that many users don't really go that deep into things, and we may be in the smaller margin. I agree though, it's been an entire learning curve to adapt to the way this phone works vs my many years with Samsung and their much better customization methods. The bumps sound like you may have received a defective device? 🫤. The brightness is more finicky, yep... haha, I sense this one daily. It does seem to bump up to plenty bright enough when needed, but it's nearly automated beyond our control sometimes. I was also in that boat of not trusting the G4 chip. I'm still questioning, but it has been really good so far. Granted, I haven't played games yet or done anything heavy. It's definitely not heating up like I thought it would, so I'm happy with that, and the modem seems to be improved and error free so far. I will update my opinions after some more time though, and hopefully nothing gets worse 🤣. Thanks for the info and sharing. I'm on the same page, and I'm trying to remain optimistic because I just adore this hardware build. I fully agree that the Fold 6 is an awesome phone as well, so I'm glad it worked out for you. Have a good one! 🙃

    • @ryuGracie
      @ryuGracie 2 місяці тому

      @@ColtonJ also forgot to mention the inner screen on the Pixel 9 pro fold is extremely delicate fragile being it's fully plastic it's no glass and the z-fold 6 inner screen feels a lot stronger and more premium. It just the z-fold six has a more premium everything compared to the pixel 9 pro fold. They shouldn't have ever used the pro name in their phone there's nothing pro about it

    • @ColtonJ
      @ColtonJ  2 місяці тому +2

      Hey, the inner screen of this model is "ultra thin glass," so it is glass. The foreign phones use a plastic, and that's likely why their crease increases over time. I made sure this phone had UTG before buying, lol. It feels identical to my Samsung Fold, so I have to respectfully disagree. I've even worked on a car yesterday and got dirty, gritty fingers all over it, it's pretty tough so far.
      I agree the cameras aren't "pro," hardware, and that is something that I didn't like at all. However, the feature set, and some of the hardware construction is only on the phones labeled "pro," so that's likely why they did it. I think the phone feels extremely premium. We all have our opinions though, no worries. I'm going to continue experimenting with it. Have a good one 🙃