Don't Buy A Folding Phone Until You Watch This - The Folding Phone Gimmick

Here is the real issue with folding technology.
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[@mirkopacchioni4158]

Certainly in a time like ours, where we try to reduce the environmental impact, produce devices that last less than others and the cheapest solution is not to repair them but to replace them is a beautiful contradiction. We hope this technology improves fast. Nice video as always.

[@divineantiwokegangster]

it is not just about the environment, people need to save money and invest it on equity like housing etc. not on repairing their smartphones every year

[@Akotski-ys9rr]

Companies don’t care a single bit about the environment. They just pretend they do

[@dbsirius]

"Science cannot move forward without heaps!"

[@jeremym8748]

Not cheaper. More profitable.

[@Ayasegaki]

@@Bobspineable Ultra luxury doesn't mean best quality, and cheap doesn't mean worst quality either.

[@MdotAmaan]

it's astonishing how many reviewers failed to mention the god awful design of that huawei foldable. Glad to see someone finally mentioned it.

[@zakkart]

Because the big youtube reviewers are just marketing guys for these OEMS.

[@Sunny-hc1bf]

A significant amount of reviewers did mention the durability problem of Huawei Mate X. Also Huawei Mate X is an experimental phone, not a phone in mass production.

[@itsmilan4069]

Fail to mention? Lmao instead they praise those shortcomings Just take early mrwhostheboss reviews of them

[@Yakuzaka1412]

I mean it is VERY obvious....

[@user-kr8tp3ko8z]

@@Sunny-hc1bf lol it is mass produced there are also 2 generations of this prohne, you can go and buy it from tech store or mobile operator....

[@wildcatlh]

This has been why I've steered clear of foldable phones. I do think the technology with thinner displays will get there eventually. And the current generation of Samsung foldables is way ahead of the first. But it has a long way to go.

[@huskers1278]

I've had the Fold 3 for over 1 year now and work construction. It's been covered in about everything you can imagine and it's fine. People are just dramatic and aren't careful with their belongings

[@bigmaxcc]

Laughs while typing on my fold 2 😂😄😎

[@GlennTillema]

I'm in the same boat, I've steered clear of them as although I could afford one the damage repair seems to make it prohibitive.

[@FaresDjebbar]

@@huskers1278 Wait, so your phone has been covered in anything in a construction site, and then you say people aren't careful with their belongings? Seems to me that you are the "not careful with his belongings"

[@TheRealGigaCat]

@@FaresDjebbar haha..... Gotem....

[@user-bp8yg3ko1r]

When even today's phones don't last long enough because of planned obsolescence, lack of repairability and upgradeability, it's clear that avoiding very fragile foldables is the better decision. Great video!

[@Welovedaxies]

Phones and small electronics have never been upgradeable apart from storage!! Even then, OS changes make devices unusable after a few years. Plus, changing network tech makes devices unusable, it’s not just the phone manufacturers problem!

[@RolandKoller90]

Planned obsolescence? Lol say that to the people still using iPhone 7’s and below. I repair phones daily. An iPhone 7 is 7 years old. Doesn’t sound like planned obsolescence to me. Sure it may not run like an iPhone 14, but that goes with anything tech when you keep updating it with newer software on old hardware.

[@weird-guy]

I still use an iPhone 6s, the appears with newer phone no headphone jack,expandable storage,everything glued instead of screws,now they are trying to get rid of SIM cards, some high end phones removed features that low to mid range still have but I think is not for long because even thoses phones have also glued backs, when before they were still removable. Also on windows when need a new update and I don’t do it, I noticed that it becomes slower when I do the update it go’s back to normal, but maybe it only happens with me idk.

[@stormrider01]

Unless you have an iPhone, which can be repaired easily in an Apple Store.

[@HeadRealThin]

At RoRo no that is still planned obsolescence. You go and swap your phone for an iPhone 7 for a month, sure it will make a call, send text messages and a few other things, but most apps you try will not work.

[@erlienfrommars]

0:53 You nailed it, Phones today are designed to fall apart way too easily and if they don't, the software that runs under the hood will become obsolete in few years without software support, I despise this trend.

[@megimargareth4015]

My friend that use his lenovo K4 note from 2016 using it without software suport without any problem for 5 years, and just change it last year : weak software support dependant

[@Welovedaxies]

Been that way for decades, it’s not a modern problem, in fact, it’s not a problem.

[@seitakikindadumb]

That's a plus on iPhone devices. I'm an android fan but you can't disagree that iphone's software support are the best imo my sister still has her iphone 6s as her secondary phone and it still works flawlessly

[@nanonymous9139]

To be fair, vast majority of Google apps support Android 7.0 nougat today. Devices from around 2017 are still competent.

[@cheewana.7343]

Tbh old phones have a worse software support than today. you just didn't care back then.

[@jayringo77]

I've always tried to hold onto my phones as long as possible and appreciate your perspective on how current models are becoming increasingly 'disposable.' Keep up the amazing work!

[@sigalroman8547]

But he literally forgot to mention the huaweip50 pocket

[@MrMsedek]

Yeah I currently have a motorola that was like 100$, bought 3 years ago and the battery still goes for 5 days no charge and running latest android.. Hope the phone goes for 3 more years.. 6 years seems a good períod to use one of these devices.. Not giving my hard earned money to greed corps looking to sqeeze every penny from people

[@dr00g35]

I love the flip gimmick, but I always make sure to keep my phones as long as they are able to function. Also, I am waiting for this technology to be perfected.

[@helldogas2]

They never will be as them breaking is a good thing for the makers of such a device.

[@rokko_hates_japan]

maybe they should make a razr with two screens instead of one. like a surface duo but in razr design.

[@Sheenifier]

For the most part it's just the flexible glass and since glass by nature is meant to be rigid, adding flexibility consequently adds extreme fragility.

[@DashzRight]

it is not about technology being perfected this is about a flawed concept. Engineering is not magic, engineering solves problems with limited resources, foldables are just a gimmick and don't solve any problem.

[@Boogie_the_cat]

There is also another thing to consider when having to send in a phone for repair: the inconvenience of not having a phone to use for X number of weeks. For people who use their phone for business, this is not an option. Another great video. I shared it on my (dumb cat stuff) channel in a post.

[@traveller23e]

Or for people who need their phone for MFA. Which is virtually everyone. The main reason I got a smartphone was because I could no longer do without some of the MFA apps; I'd used a samsung flip phone for years prior to that, and I still have that old samsung. Chances are it'll still be in good condition when I'm on my third smartphone. And the old beauty only cost thirty euros.

[@smartphonefan5226]

I have been using the Z Fold4 for six months and and it has been fantastic. I like the ability to use my device as a phone and a tablet. I agree with you when it comes to the durability of foldable phones. While the durability has gotten better, foldables still have ways to go in order to match that of a traditional phone and tablet. When it comes to harsher environments such as extreme weather, I am more cautious with my Z Fold4. In these types of situations, I use a rugged phone or a tablet that is rugged or with a rugged case.

[@kabosumamadoge1818]

Same here mate. I usually use my Z Fold 3 when i go to parties and dates, and just go back to my trusty Note 10 plus on everyday work

[@2intheampm512]

​@@jnavafb Completely agree! Absolutely love the device

[@DragonOfTheMortalKombat]

Everybody says that screens are fragile and all,but in drop tests ( the most common way of damaging screens) foldables are actually winning because of the protective lip bumper at the edges. Even screen protector for foldables are a thing now, so use it.

[@joshjohnson2753]

​@@DragonOfTheMortalKombat100%. I thought the screen would be soft because it's plastic, but when I got the fold 4 in January, I was shocked at how near to glass it feels, it's very sturdy. Dropped it a few weeks ago while open, face down about 2-3 feet and it was fine, no issues anywhere. The fragility is a bit overplayed

[@captainkuijt]

Doesn't matter, even with careful use the crease *will* develop a crack, albeit a microscopic one to begin with. This happens because the screen is really just a thin layer of plastic no matter how many times Samsung claims it to be "bendable glassTM" , and bending it over and over ends up stressing the material. It happened to my Flip 3 after about 8 months, the crack was only a teeny tiny line in the crease. I couldn't even see it at first, but could feel it when I swiped my finger across the screen. Slowly the crack grew, then another small crack began forming. Eventually more than half the crease had a pretty noticeable crack formed. The only way to truly avoid this is by not folding the phone at all, but in that case you might as well go for a non-foldable.

[@CommodoreFan64]

Well said, this is why I'll keep buying a slab phone for sometime to come, as i refuse to spend more than about $300 USD on my phone.

[@Tommy-qe6fh]

slay. I spoil myself with the flagships because carrier deals.

[@ad_fletch]

@@Tommy-qe6fh In Australia the carrier deals suck, so we're acutely aware of the ever-increasing MSRPs/RRPs. A Z Fold 4 is $2499 on the Samsung AU site!

[@dyip-vb1wl]

ur cheap

[@CommodoreFan64]

@@Tommy-qe6fh Well when you are on a 4 line family plan at $25 a line trying to save some money, your carrier(Cricket Wireless) charges you a stupid upgrade fee to get a new phone from them on top of the price they are asking, then not really having a phone you want,(mostly generic bottom tier OEM, Samsung, and iPhones) you go out looking for deals like I did on my unlocked Nokia G50 directly from Nokia's website at $240 USD shipped to my door, and I swap my SIM card from my old phone with no upgrade fee.

[@Tommy-qe6fh]

@@CommodoreFan64 why do u pay 25$ for 4 people Google Fi is 20$ for unlimited when u have 4 people

[@StevenRogers268]

I have an iPhone currently, having been a part of the Samsung ecosystem for many years (Note 4 was my first, and a broken S22 Ultra was the final straw for me). I can tell you that these phones are all basically the same thing. I was obsessive with upgrading every year (sometimes multiple times a year). I bought into the marketing so hard. But ultimately what I’ve learned is that a phone just doesn’t improve much from year to year, and the marketing is a lie. I plan to keep this phone for many years, and I’ll only upgrade it when it becomes absolutely obsolete

[@MrMsedek]

Poor soul, I have a 100$ motorola thats been serving me for the past 3 years, the battery still goes for 5 days no charge and running latest version of vainilla android, gonna hold to it for 3 more years.. Then will see what would 100$ more gets me by then

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

I held on to my first iPhone for seven (7) years. I’ve been using my second iPhone (Xr) since 2019. Buy a solid, reliable phone, and stay off the merry go round of new devices for at least half a decade. Otherwise you’re throwing money out the window

[@OhHeyItIsNano]

"I stand corrected" That one caught me off guard and gave me a good laugh. 🤣

[@moe_1886]

$820 to repair a Fold 4 screen!? Ouch! That's not far off from getting a Pixel 7 instead!! For a device that costs over $2k, you'd expect the screen to last a minimum of 2yrs! Well it really should last 3-4yrs minimum! I'm just glad I no longer want to get the latest and greatest device every year... dropping over $2-3k each year sounds crazy to me now! Thanks Hugh!

[@tylern6420]

If you still want a foldable that doesnt explode, get the one that has 2 seperate screens. Yes there is a little bit of a gap but like the screens can use actual glass because they themselves dont flex

[@ctrlcf]

7 Pro*

[@ad_fletch]

@@tylern6420 Can you still get those? Last one I can remember was LG V60 with 2nd screen....

[@bokie2461]

Just get insurance its like $90 or so for replacement. Same thing for like apple care for a macbook or iPhone. It gonna cost a lot either way out of warranty

[@bokie2461]

And if you actually use them they aren't gonna just spontaneously break on you. I've used my fold 3 since 2021 no issues my end.

[@levanceland]

I appreciate channels like you and Louis Ross. You guys are real critics of tech while channels like Unbox and MKBHD are just hype trains feigning to be critical.

[@coleyu772]

i agree mkbhd fell off massively the past few years.

[@psycho3324]

@@coleyu772 i disagree. Mkbhd has never ever been a good souce of information. He and his team just lack the in-depth knowledge and expertise to properly tackle electronics and mobile devices. All show, no go.

[@SianaGearz]

@@stonefist worse, UT Lew is a repeat scammer.

[@Suzumi-kun]

mkbhd is such an apple shill, when the 16 inch macbook pro came out he called doubling the price of the entire laptop for an 8tb ssd a "good value"

[@hugowells3052]

@@Suzumi-kun The guy that always carries an android phone with him, declared the S22 ultra as the best big phone of 2022 and made a video called what I really think of the iPhone is an Apple shill? What are you smoking dude? If you think shill means occasionally gives apple credit for something, you need to go back to school

[@jozsefizsak]

I have to imagine that non technical people accept folding screens as mature technology simply by virtue of them being on the market. After reading about units failing during reviews, the reality is pretty clear. They're as ridiculous as I expected.

[@Rivenworld]

You are voicing concerns I had when these first came out, after more than 30 years in engineering i could see the potential issues straight away but thanks for bringing this to everyone's attention.

[@joeyjoey7972]

What potential problems did you see with plastic screens in your 30 years of engineering ?

[@Hirens.]

This is what I was trying to explain to everyone who wanted to buy into this gimmick. Great job with the video!

[@agyo9708]

So my question is have you ever seen a vig??

[@JonnoAndrews]

The voice of reason. Thank you, love your channel. Recently saw a video on the mountains of e-waste in Ghana and China; poisoning the public when burnt for tiny precious metals. Gross.

[@wordsmith451]

My Fold 3 lasted a year and a half. After about a year, the plastic protector started cracking, but I removed it against all advice and found it to be perfectly fine. What did it in was the speakers stopped working. I completely reset the device and the problem was still there, so I figure it was a hardware issue. I am violent with my devices and find most concerns over durability overblown - a user like me should've destroyed my phone in the first month going by popular and critical opinion. I now have a fold 4 and in spite of my concerns with my last device, I simply can't go back to a smaller form factor. It should be quite clear that this is a new product category and not suited for a budget market. Buy a Pixel or Oppo and you'll be more than okay, or a Redmagic if you want top tier performance. You don't buy the foldable in spite of its weaknesses - you buy it because it folds and are prepared to pay a premium. The concerns you raised are valid but I feel like you're missing the point.

[@zUltraXO]

I saw a folding phone in a carrier store on display and I still think that folding phones are cool until like 2 weeks later when you forget about the gimmick and just becomes a fragile phone

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

1. Folding phones like the Z Fold are NOT gimmicks. They provide a tablet in your pocket. 2. The only thing that truly makes a foldable phone fragile is if it's using Ultra Thin Glass. THAT'S the problem. My friend's Motorola Razr 5G with its PLASTIC foldable display is STILL working flawlessly since launch day. Plastic > Ultra Thin Glass.

[@zUltraXO]

@@PSYCHOV3N0M still doesn't change the lack of durability and price of replacement

[@domm6812]

Well said. Thank you for the consumer advocacy. We need more proper analysis and examination, instead of pure excited hype.

[@mateuszptaszynski5377]

For me, the only concern with folding phones is with damages that happens to screens just with wear, without and drops out something. Still if manufacturer covers it then it's a no problem, but I've heard different stories. To be sure if I bought a foldable I would also purchase a extended warranty just to be sure

[@xt6997]

I dont really think folding phones are a gimmick, the biggest turn off for people getting tablets is the fact that you cant put them in your pockets. Now most people should wait until they come up with a folding material that is stronger then plastic.

[@xt6997]

The problem could be solved in the mean time, if manufactures making folding phones would include a case that can protect the phone while its in your pocket.

[@traveller23e]

I didn't realise until I watched this video that the screens actually bent. I always just assumed they'd been engineered with two screens that met without a visible gap.

[@Gojira_Wins]

After watching this on my Z Flip 4, I must agree on some things. The phone screen is not nearly as durable but the biggest problem is that people don't treat their phones with caution. I've had my Z Flip 4 for 2 months now and it's been fine. If I worked in more demanding places like construction or similar, then yeah, I could see it breaking but the most damage my Flip 4 gets are cracks on the screen protector from being used in the same room as a hot shower. Be careful with your stuff and it will last a long time.

[@Yutiradon]

I've had my Z Flip 3 for over a year now, and the only problem was the screen protector came off on the bend, so I bought a new screen protector off amazon for like 9 bucks, and haven't had any issues since. Some people are just not that careful with their devices.

[@strayiggytv]

I don't want to pay a grand for a device I have to be incredibly careful with. What's the point of that? I'd rather just buy a durable non foldable phone and carry a durable non foldable tablet. A gimmick isn't worth buying a less durable substitute for two devices we already have.

[@Yutiradon]

@strayiggyTV I wouldn't say you have to be "incredibly careful" just keep sharp things and hard things (in normal use my fingernails have left exactly 0 scratches) away from the screen, and don't put it in sand. A better criticism would be the lackluster battery life and poor thermal performance. Which is a little disappointing for a 1000 buck device (though with trade in it could be way cheaper), but I bought it cause it's a phone that can become tiny to fit in pockets better. And for that, i am very satisfied, plus it has gotten so many looks from coworkers and friends

[@strayiggytv]

@@Yutiradon yeah I don't buy electronics to get looks from coworkers and friends lol no shade but if I wanted to flex on people a worse quality phone for more money isn't how I'd go about it.

[@albinvega7008]

2 months 🤣

[@ianwiltdotcom]

That's why I'll always recommend, if you get a foldable phone, always get it with an added protection plan or extended warranty. I've had my Z Fold4 since August, had no issues, but I know that with that protection plan, I'll be fine if anything happens to it

[@Skylancer727]

But now that's an added cost on top of the existing exceedingly expensive device. Unless you have truly bad vision needing a bigger screen or have really big hands, I really don't see it as a good idea.

[@ianwiltdotcom]

@@Skylancer727 honestly it comes down to preference. I don't NEED the tablet but I've always had a thing for, well, gimmicky phones. I had the OnePlus 7 Pro with the popup camera, the Z Flip3 and now Z Fold4. I just like weird, cool phones and I get it's not for everyone

[@NiSE_Rafter]

@@Skylancer727 Honestly if people can afford it and want the novelty then why not? It's their money.

[@Skylancer727]

@@NiSE_Rafter oh I don't care what people do with their money. But I do care when brands take away the older options as they're seen as more valuable or when they take features away from older designs keeping them only on the "flagship" model. Like how many galaxies no longer even have a 1440p screen even though it was standard back to the S3. It actually matters more now with the era of bigger screens.

[@NiSE_Rafter]

@@Skylancer727 Fair point, but that's a different discussion from your original reply's focus on price and practicality of foldables. We already saw this feature removal happening with the introduction of "Ultra" phones and loss of the Note line, a change that had nothing to do with foldables.

[@ArmanRiforgeur]

I love this kind of videos from your channel. Keep up the good work

[@damienlobb85]

I've seen quite a few folding phones out in the wild, a few of them were over 2 years old, and they're still in working order.

[@verzehren3290]

Bought a foldable phone for the sake of enjoying it. Been using it for months and I realized that these are the same flip phones from the past all over again wherein I needed repairs or replacement after some time. The basic form factor still wins. Still, I have enjoyed using the flip phone and will be using it until it breaks.

[@TheTimPilot]

Bought a secondhand Z Flip3 that's now almost two years old for $350. Only had to replace the protective film on the screen. Very happy with the phone and the size is perfect.

[@mufasaiam7794]

What a missed opportunity to end the video with "and I'll catch you guys, on the flip side"

[@mateuszmarciniak1957]

You're doing great work. I'm a big advocate of customer awareness, hardware longevity and right to repair. Greetings from Poland. 👍

[@handmade_videos]

Good video, I like the enlightment aspect . If someone repairs so many devices like you there is an expertise one can trust. I didn‘t have confidence in foldables, now I will tell everybody not to buy one if they don‘t want to throw money out of the window and into the climate crisis. Greetings

[@bremsberg]

I had an experience of a flip 3 phone. With the constant fear of having a dent in the middle, you also have a crappy battery life. Sold it and bought a regular pixel 6a brick and very happy with it.

[@jayd8743]

Get two days from my Fold 3... Battery life is stellar, even with heavy use.

[@nafe65]

Wouldn't get rid if mine for a pixel , talk about a downgrade, certainly don't appreciate phones, you'de probably get rid of a ferrari cos you wouldn't get the milage.... prat!!!

[@dan98996]

@@jayd8743 that guy must be a liar. I get awesome battery life from mine

[@bremsberg]

@@dan98996 don't call a person a liar w/o knowing him, I used my phone to play YT vids in the background (both screen on and off), and with Flip 3 the battery barely lived from 7 am to 2-3 pm. Having no problems with P6A living to the evening. I'm happy about your and Jay's experience but this phone was definitely not for me.

[@unknown3158]

You feared you would get a dent in the middle; you didn't actually get one, did you? I would say the problem was with you, not the phone.

[@stlrsfan27]

Good afternoon,just wanted to stop in and say that i really like your videos.They are fun,entertaining and you have a good presence about you.Keep up the Awesome job my friend.😎

[@syedrehanfida]

Thank you for this eye-opener that many of us needed!

[@MagnaLynx21]

I didn't see many, if any at all, listings for Z Flip 4 on the scrolls through eBay. I am glad I waited until Samsung had taken more time to improve on the new technology and so far, four months in, I have had no issues with the Z Flip 4 and have found the quality of life improvements from the design well worth the cost.

[@phoenixosprey7455]

I've read that Apple is going to implement the USB C port in the new iPhones, but they will require a cable with special certificate to charge the device. This is crazy. This company should be getting lawsuits every year and paying out billions of dollars already for coming up with such foolish ideas.

[@peterthepanda]

I heard that one already. But coming from an unverified leakster with zero reputation, I’d take that rumor with a gigantic grain of salt. Although, I wouldn’t be surprised if Apple did that since they’re greedy a$$holes.

[@ad_fletch]

I mean I wouldn't put it past them, but the iPads with USB-C charge with regular cables don't they? So might be FUD.

[@cfromnowhere]

At least I won't be outraged by my coworker's iPhone lightning cables when my Android phone goes out of power.😓

[@leebeeskee]

So no official word from Apple. You've read some rumours and then you started thinking of it as facts??!

[@StolenJoker84]

@@cfromnowhere Why would you get “outraged” by the fact that you didn’t come to work prepared?

[@summerforever6736]

This companies should be taken to court! !

[@33arpitarpit33]

always look forward to a Hugh Jeffrey's video 😀

[@user-bu5qi9sp3j]

from BC & Lory!

[@user-iq8xj1eb6w]

沒吃過鮑魚應該也看過鮑魚吧

[@SeansCafe]

Your video is sure spot on. I purchased a Samsung Z Flip 4 back in August of 2022. The screen began "blacking out" as the dislodging from the hinge area expanded two months ago. It's been a challenge trying to get it fixed. Multiple phone calls to customer service. Of course I could probably be assertive. I just feel like they don't want to deal with this. Can't blame them the repair shops I guess. I thought about trying my hand at it. I just subscribed. Thanks for your frankness on these issues. Be well.

[@spencerc.3473]

Was thinking of getting a flip4. Thank you for bringing me to my senses

[@gamingwithme6005]

bro If you want to buy a fun and different kind of smartphone pls buy the flip4 if you want to use the same type of candy bar phones buy a normal phone but you will never really feel a new phone because it will be similar to your old phone

[@BritishPlebness]

I got myself a fold 3 when that phone launched, I'm currently over a year and a half into ownership and my display has held up absolutely perfectly. Personally, I think foldables are only really worth the risk if you're hyper careful with any technical device like myself. I'm not saying the tech is perfect because no technology is, but I do think they suit what I'm looking for right now.

[@summerforever6736]

If you never use the phone...

[@ElectricC0mpany]

It's so funny, you see all these negative opinions about folding phones except from people who actually use them on a regular basis. My Fold 2 is in great condition still. And like you said, you simply treat it like a more expensive object. Because it is one. If you break your iPhone every year maybe don't buy a folding screen.

[@bigmaxcc]

Laughs while typing on my fold 2 😂😄😎

[@summerforever6736]

@@bigmaxcc for how longer is the question

[@ElectricC0mpany]

@@summerforever6736 his phone is already 2 years old. People like Hugh saying you'll scratch it with your fingernail are acting dramatic for effect. My Fold 2 will probably last another 2 years.

[@garyarmstrong2190]

I was quite cautious when I bought my fold 4, so I forked out the option to refresh the phone for 2 years if the device fails. I've gotten a lot of use out of the folding option so it was worth for me. Hopefully I can do a swap atthe 2 year mark and continue to use it for more years to come

[@tvsony8929]

Thank you very much more advocating this notion, Hugh, amidst the barrages of vendors upon vendors trying to convince us that foldable is the ultimate future

[@HappyMerchant]

Eye opening video. Thank you!

[@stoojinator]

I haven't even watched this video, but there's no way I'll be buying foldable for a long time.

[@yjk_ch]

This is the exact reason why I'm not excited about foldable phones. Other than "Wow, that's cool," it just doesn't seem to add a lot to existing experience, and it is much more fragile and expensive to repair.

[@Brisco_County_Jr]

Adds quite a bit if you watch KZbin. Nice large picture. Games? Oh yeah. Plenty of advantages.

​@@Brisco_County_Jr Buy a tablet

[@Brisco_County_Jr]

@ why would I want something that I can't fit in my pocket? Had it for over a year. It's been flawless. 100% worth it.

[@narutobroken]

This is why Apple hasn’t messed with foldable phones. They are a joke currently.

[@RollerCoasters62719]

Yes. This technology is in very early stages, and every time i see that phone in a commercial or something i think of how easily it could break, especially at the folding part.

[@BrianGlaze]

Yea the durability concern can't go understated. Dope concept with some cool practical use cases for sure though

[@user-mj5dw4qv4q]

Have u ever see virgina

[@ldp1993]

Thank you very much for these advices.

[@ajsmith7619]

Thanks mate. A useful heads up.

[@Yooooooooo878]

靠邀要來就用中文讓他看不懂啦😂 用英文問他有沒有看過鮑鮑有夠機掰欸 所以你有看過鮑鮑嗎

[@miguelojera2356]

This is why I'm still holding off from buying one. I will also add that you miss some features from a regular slab phone. Even the vanilla S22 had more compelling features than the Flip 4 and you can get it for less.

[@Brisco_County_Jr]

What features exactly?

[@mozezfreek777]

I got my mom the fold 2 when it came out, and she’s still using it. She’s always emailing and texting so it’s been a real treat for her.

[@mozezfreek777]

I feel that if it only had lasted her for a year, it would have been worth it.

[@Equinox601]

“And if history is anything to go by…” hahaha you got me with that line!!

[@Michael-zf1ko]

I've had a ZFlip 3 for over a year with little issues. The stock screen protector, however, did crack and was lifting off at the seam, but there's no damage to the screen itself. I just replaced the screen protector with a more flexible, matte one and it's still going just fine.

[@tiadaid]

Yes. My sister has the same problem with her Z Flip and she did the same thing. With my two nephews handling her phones roughly, I'm surprised it's still lasting in one piece.

[@itsmoses7973]

I own a Z Flip 2 and Z Fold 2. I'd say they aren't any less durable than regular phones. I work in a construction site, yet the hinges are still smooth. I dropped them so many times, and they are still fine. However, if you unfortunately break the screen, the repair cost is a real issue.

[@SanjayFrank11]

Wait until u start to see clear crease in the middle. The build is strong and durable, the screen isnt

[@itsmoses7973]

@Jay Frank I bought them specifically to test how durable they are. I flick open my Z Flip like an old school flip phone for the past 2 years. Interestingly, the outer screen is broken, but the inner one is completely fine. Not even a scratch.

[@ligametis]

@@itsmoses7973 I don't believe when you can scratch it with your finger.

[@itsmoses7973]

@@ligametis Why would you use your fingernail to operate the phone? Besides, the screen is protected when not in use.

[@ligametis]

@@itsmoses7973 Because why not. It is pretty convenient to use fingernail. When not in use it isn't protected from dirt. There is still gap for rocks to get stuck. Also screens crack in low temperatures. And that isn't even including all problems with OLED and why it sucks. All Samsung phones I had got burn in.

[@jamescollins408]

Thank you. Brilliant summary of why to avoid foldable phones. Planned obsolescence. You said it!

[@Duderocksdj101]

I have a Z Flip 3 as a work phone that I got since Feb 2022. Been rock solid for me to the point it impressed my dad who went ahead and bought the Z Fold 4. May end up replacing my 1TB iPhone 14 Pro Max for a Z Fold down the road.

[@mightyskull]

Thank you Hugh. I was seriously considering buying a foldable phone next. Because I believed that in 4 iterations, Samsung had figured out to make a Fold/Flip last for 4-5 years without major concerns. If they'd just undo many of the recent developments & give us back an IR blaster or a 3.5mm jack, life would truly be more than satisfactory

[@davisev5225]

SD CARD SLOT! Most people nowadays can live without the 3.5mm jack (because the "dongle" exists, even if it is annoying) and the IR blaster was never anything other than a novelty. The SD card slot, however, has real utility that Samsung is deliberately withholding because they want ongoing revenue from their customers in the form of "cloud" storage.

[@user-cn8hi6ko9i]

they should consider removable batteries still an option.

[@Krokodil-vj7xq]

Those phones are still out there, look at the Gigaset GS5 for example

[@PCHelperist]

Hell yeah! That would safe a ton of e-waste. I know so many people who just upgrade their phone because the battery starts degrading. It would also have the benefit to change your backcover/backglas if broken. I think it wouldn't be necessary to make it like these crappy plastic backcovers from the past. They could easily develop a simple attachement to their glas cover which would allow the user to change it by just inserting the Sim eject tool or loosening a few screws. With a gasket it would still be waterproof

[@nanonymous9139]

Samsung Xcover - removable(!) battery, SDcard slot, rugged design, waterproof case! Best phone for today I believe.

[@mayorplayz]

I had the option to buy either an iPhone 13 or a Galaxy Flip3 back in april at about the same price, went for the iPhone without a hiccup and despite of me dropping it on hard floor a couple of times(with a case and screen protector obviously), there is no visible damage on the device, but if that were a foldable on which a proper case and screen protector can't be slapped onto, I doubt the display would be in one piece right now.

[@ExclamationMarx]

I've dropped my Fold4 several times & there isn't even so much as a scratch on the inside or outside display. Yes the failure rate is higher than slab phones but they aren't as easily broken as some people try to make out

[@ohmyboo97]

I had the Z Flip 3 for nearly a year. I noticed a small scratch in the crease show up after having it for 6 months, even though I was super careful with it. It wasn't a big deal at the time to me, the display was still responsive under it, and it wasn't actually super noticeable. However, around the one year mark of owning my phone, the crease started opening up near the edges, then in less than a weak, the crease was all raised up. I went to see how much it cost to get the screen replaced and ultimately decided it was cheaper to trade it in and get the S22... 😢

[@MrRjhyt]

Yup. This is the very concern I have regarding durability. Dropping more than a flagship sum, for a folding device, I'd want to be assured it'll last, to compensate for the extra cost. I don't have that confidence quite yet.

[@yaya5tim]

So back to the question, have you seen virgina before?

[@walpoleandworcester]

These are cool and all, but I'll see how these continue to improve overtime and for any kinks to be ironed out! I tried one of these folding phones at a T-Mobile last year.

[@redstoneryhd]

Good Video, I personaly own a z fold 3 for 1 1/2 years now and had no problems with it.

[@axlcrush]

As an engineer, I have the same reaction and it was immediate when I saw these flip /fold phones. It’s a fundamental law of material fatigue.

[@kiminimuchu__]

I've had a z flip 4 for the past 5 months and I love it. I mean, yeah, I anticipate it's likely to be less durable than non-foldable phones, but it was a trade-off I was willing to make for a phone that actually fits any pockets or bags I'm wearing (the ever present issue of women's clothing), and to me it has been worth it. So far mine still looks as perfect as when I first got it, but then again I try to not be careless with my phone (had my previous phone for 4 years without a single crack) and I always have a case on. I can certainly agree this is not a phone for people that are prone for breaking phones in general.

[@edenl9975]

Women's pockets are exactly why I bought the flip 4. I've been using mine for 6 months no issues, and I love it.

[@SupernovaDragon77]

If you want a small phone get the iPhone 13 mini. As someone who refuses to buy any phone larger than 6 inches I can confirm that it is AWESOME and super compact.

[@edenl9975]

@@SupernovaDragon77 great if you actually like iOS, I prefer android by a mile.

[@CashCollecta]

I think that’s pointless it’s like a solution to a problem that never existed first u ll have to take it out then un flip it to use it . With a regular phone u just take it out and use it right away .imagine carrying bags and having and how cumbersome that would be to fiddle around tryin to unflip it

[@nanachiiiiiiii]

看過包魚嗎

[@adegbenroagoro5180]

Great video. Second one in 11 minutes. Subscribed. I dislike these devices (too thick, too heavy, too fragile and of course… too expensive

[@UltraCenterHQ]

I absolutely love the concept turning big technology into a compact size. And foldable phones is like that thing. I'll just wait till the foldable screens have the same durability as the regular ones

[@Marngel]

In my opinion, foldables make great demo devices. But as you use it in a day to day basis, you’ll likely realize that you don’t really need that bigger screen, and when that happens, you basically paid for a regular phone, but one that costs twice as much as its worth, breaks more easily, costs more to repair, and likely won’t even last for 5 years because of those aforementioned issues and shorter support compared to the iPhone. Also, I don’t think any phone, whether it be an iPhone Pro, a Samsung foldable or something else, should cost more than $1000 until they prove themselves they can last as long as traditional computers. Edit: to be clear, if you have a foldable phone and you enjoy using it, I have personally have no problem with that. I'm glad you are getting the value from what you pay for. I'm just saying that I have yet to see the value of getting a foldable based on what I've seen in reviews and what some of my friends and family who have folding phones have experienced.

[@huskers1278]

I use it every day and for content consumption the phone is so far better than the competition it's not even funny. Not to mention web browsing and even writing an email

[@bigmaxcc]

Laughs while typing on my fold 2 😂😄😎

[@Cooe.]

I had the exact OPPOSITE experience with my Fold 3, and I'm FAR from the only one (see the exponentially increasing foldable sales year over year). Shit take is shit. Maybe actually buy and use a foldable or talk directly to those who have yourself before talking out of your ass next time. Just a thought. 🤷 Also, way to tell everyone you're a brainwashed iSheep without telling everyone! 🤣 And nobody uses a phone for 5 years... Even iPhone owners don't do that. Phones are replaced every ≈2-3 years for a god damn reason. Having official software support doesn't mean old phones can actually run that new software any less dogshit slow dumbass... 😑 Freaking imbecile.

[@Marngel]

@@huskers1278 I have no problem with you enjoying your phone and getting your money's worth from it. I'm just saying that I can't justify spending so much money on a phone, folding or not, for the aforementioned reasons in the main comment. Some people can justify having a folding phone, but it's not for everyone.

[@CrimsonHiroX07]

As an informed consumer, I decided to wait before considering a foldable phone. Then when the "Living with" reviews came out, I decided to look into it, and decided against it.

[@Alxxx-gk7ee]

I haven't seen anyone in my country who has a folding phone. But whenever a new iphone comes out you can see someone holding it a soon as possible

[@albertri]

I agree, however, on the "Flip" side. If no early adapters or no one will buy the foldable phones, then the technology or innovation will be much slower.

[@Saki-Malo]

I don’t get why people would want to buy a folding phone, especially those book style ones, for the price of a galaxy z fold you can get the 16” MacBook Pro that’s far better for real world use and multitasking, and if you want a tablet sized display, just buy a freaking tablet

[@ishredder4006]

Well said. Keep up the good work 👏

[@Mattvweiss]

I'm watching this video on the z-fold 4 right now and have previously owned the z-fold one and fold two. There's nothing wrong with owning these phones but everyone should make sure they've got insurance. Samsung care has been fantastic and I've only ever had one phone fail me on the inner screen. That phone, was the newest four and I got it repaired at no cost

[@mediocreape]

much needed perspective

[@nolancargill]

I bought a Z Flip 3 in 2021 because it was the same price as a Galaxy S21 brand new from my carrier. It was really cool, but broke after a year and they wanted 400 dollars to fix it, which was the cost of just buying another Flip off of eBay. Tech in them is really cool but having a phone break for no reason 10 months after I bought it was a lot less cool

[@ivincetti]

no warranty? no vip service free screen change?

[@nolancargill]

Mine had a warranty, I sent it in and they wanted 400 dollars to fix it. No Samsung Care Plus or anything so they didn't really care

[@alastairmackay4589]

Very well put

[@DJIronChef]

ive had my z3 flip for about a year or so i believe. after the 6th month mark i needed to replace the protective screen on the outside, but never had the time to send it in to samsung, with no backup device. it still works fine, just the plastic is frilled up slightly in a few parts of the crease. new innovations bring new issues.

[@wertyq9092]

你有沒有看過雞拜拉？

[@raustysmith]

I personally have not been a folding phone fan since the 2000’s and as soon as I saw Samsung come out with their foldable phone all I could think of was the foldable phones of the past and how i wished it would end.

[@jsonharle]

I love the 3 Thubderbolt displays!!!

[@umbrellacorp.]

Thank you so much. I wanted to buy one but after seeing these videos I changed my mind.

[@IDaumI]

I agree. Most people should stick to normal phones. But if you know the risk and are a enthusiast, get one. You won’t go back to a slab. I’ve had my Fold 3 since launch and dropped it a few times but still works. They’re more durable than you think. Only thing I had to replace was the screen protector. I’m even going caseless now cause I love the design so much.

[@farishanafiah8461]

I'm an enthusiast, but I don't like folding screen phones. I rather get a dual display phone like the Microsoft Surface Duo/Duo 2.

[@kenbee1957]

I got brave and I've been using my Fold 4 caseless since I bought it It's a gorgeous phone Only miss not being able to take the pen around with me without a case

[@MiguelRPD]

I love my fold 3. No issues so far.

[@MadameSomnambule]

I have an iPhone and I never go caseless. But I did get a clear case with glitter inside since I love the color of my iPhone so much. And the glitter with the light blue color reminds me of Cinderella.

[@user-ll5cz6ed9p]

*Have you seen vegina*

[@Mate-vg2ft]

Never really understood why I should get anything more modern than the IPhone 5 SE that I’ve been using for several years now. Looking at reviews made by people like you I think I’ve made the right choice.

[@crawlzzz]

I adore my Z Flip. The screen protector is starting to crack a bit so I'll have to replace that, but otherwise it's incredible and so much nicer to carry.

[@Squilliam-Fancyson]

As I own a Flip 3 since it's release in August 2021, Im not so pessimistic about folding phones. In fact Im quite surprised how well it stood up the test of time. Unless the display protector foil that comes off every 6 month, there rly is no issue I can't live with. The hinge becomes a bit looser during first 3 month of using the Flip 3 , but once it "settled" there is no further "worn out effect" Still folds and unfolds very smootly. As a tech enthusiast I just felt in love with this thing from day one, and I rly do not wanna go back to a normal smartphone.(although I still use my old SD 855 device at my working place) As such Im also aware of the weak points of folding phones and so I rly handle my device with care.

[@pranshusahu8678]

What do you do after the protector foil comes off?

[@richarddcrossley]

@@pranshusahu8678 in the case of my Z Fold 2 look after it more (now you can get I think 1 free replacement in the first year via a Samsung shop) and realise just how much better the screen is to use and feel without it! To be fair the one on the Z flip 3 is much better touch and reflective wise (own both). I use my Z Fold 2 more as a tablet replacement anyway so the much better screen has been worth not having the screen protector.

[@pranshusahu8678]

@@richarddcrossley thanks for the reply! Is the screen protector different from the plastic screen protectors available for normal phones in the market? Can we replace it with these at home?

[@richarddcrossley]

@@pranshusahu8678 you can. In fact some people actually added a matte one to the Z Fold 2 but if it is in warranty I wouldn't.

[@pranshusahu8678]

@@richarddcrossley thanks brother!

[@laur6405]

Have the Z Flip 3 since launch and also removed the screen protector. Zero issues to this day and i've also got a Fold 4. No scratches on either of them at all. Just because Huawei was dumb enough to come up with such a design doesn't mean all foldables are bad. Love my Fold 4,and if i'm going to pay a big amount of money,i'd rather get a Galaxy Fold more than a Galaxy S

[@nathansodja]

Am going to hold out on this tech for as long as possible

[@Wtrxprs007able]

I thought this was everyone's first thought when they first came out. I'm more surprised by the fact Huawei thought it was a good idea to put the folding screen on the outside!

[@ataahmadi]

"It scratchs at level 6 with Dipper groves at level seven" Hugh Jefferys everyday

[@blackoes]

Huge

[@darthraider450]

"Scratches at level 7 with deeper grooves at level 8" - PBKreviews with actual Mohs tips.