Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold - Will It Replace My iPhone? First Impressions

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Desmond Wong

Desmond Wong

Күн бұрын

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@ItsDesmond
@ItsDesmond 2 ай бұрын
What are your thoughts on the latest Pixel 9 Pro Fold? How do you think this stacks up against the newly announced iPhone 16? FlexiSpot is having an anniversary sale up to 65% off now and a chance to win free orders!Use my exclusive code 'C530' to purchase C5 now FlexiSpot Ergonomic Chair C5:bbit.ly/4ekPHjP
@redstang70
@redstang70 2 ай бұрын
Well considering how much apple stinks I would say pixel all the way, especially since the iPhone doesn't even fold lol
@manojprajapati1915
@manojprajapati1915 2 ай бұрын
आएइ
@kritan84
@kritan84 Ай бұрын
Bit late to the comment section, but I'e used my 9 pro fold now for a month or so and it is just simply amazing, by virtue of being what i expected. No niggles, it just works. I got my phone for phoning, and the "pad" for media, news and multitasking. Slam it shut and it is just a phone again. Simply brilliant.
@alexcummings779
@alexcummings779 2 ай бұрын
I appreciate yiur honesty in just saying that your current setup is a pixel fold for business and use your iPhone for personal use. I no longer take those yiu tubers seriously when they label their videos for clickbait stating that im changing from ios to android everytime a device comes out. I currently use a zfold 6 and also have an iphone pro max. However, i do this because i love the ios ecosystem however i get bored with ios. Android can be a breath of fresh air with customizations. However every year i look forward to both ios and android updates and refreshes.
@LivingLifeAt40
@LivingLifeAt40 2 ай бұрын
True that!!
@jesuscervantesj82
@jesuscervantesj82 Ай бұрын
True that. However, to be honest with you, I gave up on Samsung. The Z Fold 6, it's amazing, but I throw mine in its box and it's put away till next year when I can upgrade, I will get rid of it and get the Google Pixel fold, that will be in his third generation, or should I say the pixel 10 pro fold, which is what Google might call it? Sure, it doesn't have the same polishness. S1 UI over Android, and the software could need and use a bit of work, but with the same thing. Design language and the fact that you got Samsung is accompany. Losing sales every year because they haven't brought anything exciting to the table. What are foldables? Then I won't go back to Samsung until they make something in the foldable space that attracts my attention. And makes me want to come back to them
@HudsonBrownie
@HudsonBrownie 2 ай бұрын
I'm currently a two phone Andy with the fold and 15 pro. The form factor of the fold is so perfect and works so well for what I use my phone for, but damn, I am having a hard time giving up the iconic iOS features/ecosystems.
@Technosolv
@Technosolv 2 ай бұрын
Seriously how to keep using apple watch with pixel now thts d only worry I have
@HudsonBrownie
@HudsonBrownie 2 ай бұрын
@@Technosolv the answer to that question is that you don’t. Apple Watch is hard locked to the Apple ecosystem. That’s another thing I had not thought about until your comment. AirPods as well. Those are less of an issue since they will still technically work on the pixel.
@bigdrews4360
@bigdrews4360 2 ай бұрын
If I can do it then you can 😂. I’ve had every iPhone. Now have pixel 9 pro fold and iPhone 15 pro max. Just picked up my pixel watch 3 today and I love it. I thought it would be har dot switch but it wasn’t. With iPhone 16 debut is trash it’s easy for me to switch. I also have Z fold 6 and Samsung galaxy watch which is shelved. Pixel lineup is🔥
@tspirate
@tspirate 2 ай бұрын
I just made the switch from iphone 13 to pixel 9 fold. First impressions , I do miss iPhone as "everything just works seamlessly" android or pixel feels buggy tbh. But am persistent to make this change successful thus getting the pixel watch and buds to complete the ecosystem !
@ahmedrahim7250
@ahmedrahim7250 2 ай бұрын
@@bigdrews4360agreed. Have 15pm in drawer. Using 9 pro xl with pixel watch 3…getting fold tomorrow. Pixel 9 line up is unreal
@kennypistol
@kennypistol 2 ай бұрын
i always have both and iPhone and an Android. the Apple ecosystem is just too damn solid for me to ever leave. however… i’ve been tempted to switch solely to Android recently by all these folding devices. they just seem like productivity monsters!
@grimer1805
@grimer1805 Ай бұрын
I do love iOS but if apple don’t make a foldable I’m likely to bounce as well lol this is my dream device
@RedLeo-pf9yo
@RedLeo-pf9yo Ай бұрын
Yeah, I always have an iPhone and a foldable phone on me
@AlanAustin-h5x
@AlanAustin-h5x 2 ай бұрын
I'm quite happy to see a smartphone from a youtube channel like this, even though I know I won't be able to own one.
@RedLeo-pf9yo
@RedLeo-pf9yo Ай бұрын
You can finance this phone for 24-36 months. With no interest.
@ZYusoff11
@ZYusoff11 Ай бұрын
Looking to swap from iPhone to Android and I’ve watched many videos but this settled it for me. Great content keep it up. Subbed for more!
@jesuscervantesj82
@jesuscervantesj82 Ай бұрын
At the moment my Galaxy Z fold 6 is sitting in a shelf inside the box that came in as my 15-day return window expired and there's nothing I can do till next September when I can upgrade to the pixel 10 Pro fold when it releases for now, I did order their current released pixel fold from their website for delivery as I live 5 hours away from Mountain View and I have loved it very much we get an amazing regular candy bar sized cover display and you have an 8 inch display when you need it to consume content and do whatever you need to do on the inside. The 9 Pro fold has made me love foldables again, and I just want to thank you for dropping and honest amazing review of the phone. That doesn't focus on a selling point. Do you have earned a new subscriber?
@EnricoAprico-y4c
@EnricoAprico-y4c 26 күн бұрын
Hi Desmond, I completely agree with your experience! I too have been thrilled by the innovation in foldable Android devices. It's incredible how they continue to excite tech enthusiasts like us even after several years. Meanwhile, it feels like Apple is still where they were five years ago without any significant advancements in this area.
@powethpala2087
@powethpala2087 2 ай бұрын
Selfie with the main camera is such an underrated feature
@angellamberto471
@angellamberto471 2 ай бұрын
I've been a pixel gladiator since day one, Nexus days 😅 love you're video. Regardless of the outcome please give us a review after a couple of weeks. Notification is on lol thanks.
@SAdamKessler
@SAdamKessler 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the review. Currently have the iPhone 12 Pro Max and due for an upgrade. Doesn't seem the iPhone 16 is much of an upgrade, so finally making the switch.
@LeJunny
@LeJunny 2 ай бұрын
you mentioned you didn’t get any issue with brightness, but I’ve noticed the front display is brighter and sharper than the opened form… is this something you’ve noticed as well or is it just me or potential a “faulty” display, it’s not drastically worse but you can definitely tell the front display has a sharper image. Is this something because of the “foldable” display.
@tspirate
@tspirate Ай бұрын
In this video, Desmond Wong, a tech KZbinr who usually focuses on travel gear and the latest tech, is sharing his first impressions of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold which he recently purchased. He has been an iPhone user for a long time and this is the first Android phone he has used in over a decade. Overall, Desmond likes the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold so far. He finds the form factor to be useful, especially when multitasking such as browsing the web and watching KZbin at the same time. He also likes the camera, including the ability to use the front screen as a monitor for filming. Another interesting feature he mentioned is Google Gemini, a new advanced AI assistant that is built into this phone. Desmond will be keeping both the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and his iPhone. He says that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be the device he uses to run his KZbin business because of the integrated tools and productivity benefits. He will keep using his iPhone for personal use. He mentioned that he will likely do a longer term review in the future to compare Android and iPhone.
@chamaldealwis9
@chamaldealwis9 Ай бұрын
Thanks Gemini
@RedLeo-pf9yo
@RedLeo-pf9yo Ай бұрын
Thank u.
@ultravioletkids
@ultravioletkids Ай бұрын
Brother this video is very good Google's phone is very good in the coming time it will be sold the most in the market (Google pixel 9 pro fold ) I love it ❤
@Tazzfalcon
@Tazzfalcon 2 ай бұрын
Where can we get that stunning wallpaper!?
@BIGDADDY6678
@BIGDADDY6678 2 ай бұрын
Yea it is crazy
@josevelez4726
@josevelez4726 2 ай бұрын
I want to know too
@infinitexloop
@infinitexloop 2 ай бұрын
Yes, wallpaper please!
@garybien5148
@garybien5148 2 ай бұрын
ff
@mikesimonds2841
@mikesimonds2841 2 ай бұрын
I'd like it as well
@devanarayans5131
@devanarayans5131 2 ай бұрын
i was in a brightly lit samsung store and within a minute of using the zfold, i just forgot about the crease, just completely forgot about the crease till i turned off the screen, unless you are a minimalist or have been a big time tablrt user , the crease won't bother you
@bcdt1947
@bcdt1947 2 ай бұрын
This is a good, honest review. Especially, from an I-Phone user. Thanks Desmond.
@ErikMoody
@ErikMoody 2 ай бұрын
I really wanted to get the Pixel 9 fold but I just couldn't bring myself to drop 2 grand on a phone. It was in the cart and ready to go but I just couldn't 😂. I did get the Pixel 9 Pro XL with 256 storage which is an upgrade from my Pixel 6. Nice review of the fold!
@PodiumTuningRacing
@PodiumTuningRacing 2 ай бұрын
Same... I think I will hold off one more year and go for the Pixel 10 Fold, just will create a phone saving account now
@dtwomack
@dtwomack Ай бұрын
What is the Daily Dashboard? An app? Widget? Thx. Enjoyed the video.
@ItsDesmond
@ItsDesmond Ай бұрын
The widget on screen is a Notion widget for my Notion dashboard. It’s the app and service I use for productivity like daily task tracking and other planning/organizational docs I use to run my business
@dtwomack
@dtwomack Ай бұрын
@@ItsDesmond Thank you. I was going down some deep rabbit holes searching. I came across something that made me think it might be Notion. I'll check it out. I really appreciate the information.
@jnero8141
@jnero8141 2 ай бұрын
that intro though
@bradasmith
@bradasmith 2 ай бұрын
Try the new Octopi Launcher for the Fold.... best overall launcher for the inside screen and outside screen... icon folders in the app drawer, different ext vs int screen setup and stackable widgets
@justloirt2176
@justloirt2176 26 күн бұрын
Looks great! I'm an Apple user mixed with some Google services. But without s-pen/stylus support, it's a deal-breaker for me. 😞
@erichardman5458
@erichardman5458 2 ай бұрын
I have had both. OnePlus Open is impressive hardware and easier to multitask. However Dex just makes the Zfold6 superior overall for me. I used the Android desktop but somewhat limited still. I use Dex with my portable monitor and my 77 OLED screen.
@azuwhr
@azuwhr 2 ай бұрын
Where did you get that wallpaper on the pixel
@AdamWmada
@AdamWmada 2 ай бұрын
I dropped iphone for pixel 8 pro and will get s pixel 10 pro next hear. Love google phones. Theyre intuitive and smart
@BigDaddyCapo
@BigDaddyCapo 29 күн бұрын
Google just needs to make a great laptop… we need a laptop from google and this is honestly the only thing keeping me from purchasing google products because I want a fully integrated ecosystem that plays well with all its products.
@JohnTheAquaruius
@JohnTheAquaruius Ай бұрын
The build quality reminds me of a 3DS back in the day
@cptstirling8
@cptstirling8 2 ай бұрын
How are you managing messaging across the two phones?
@ItsDesmond
@ItsDesmond 2 ай бұрын
@@cptstirling8 iMessage is still my primary for all comms personally. I just use the fold for business related emails and the very rare Google message. So most of my friends and family use iPhone - and they can send things to iPhone. Of course this is a very rare use case. But I keep them very separate
@bankruptsee
@bankruptsee Ай бұрын
@@ItsDesmondhave you tried OpenBubbles yet? iMessage registration on Android by using your Mac hardware info
@juwanrobinson7709
@juwanrobinson7709 Ай бұрын
I have both and love them
@daa5014
@daa5014 Ай бұрын
Let me spare you all the suspense, no it will not replace his iPhone
@josephmessere7617
@josephmessere7617 21 күн бұрын
Yeah he will miss the bathtub in the screen
@justgregnow
@justgregnow 2 ай бұрын
Not the pixel fold but I have the samsung galaxy flip 6. Coming from the iphone 13 pro its fresh and different. So far, I'd get a folding phone over apple again. We all saw the iphone 11 event in 2024 🤦🏻‍♂️
@monneyconde2676
@monneyconde2676 Ай бұрын
Would have liked to have known how was the transfer process from iPhone to pixel
@ItsDesmond
@ItsDesmond Ай бұрын
@@monneyconde2676 I set it up basically new. Without transferring anything.
@mxbblife_mu
@mxbblife_mu 17 күн бұрын
I prefer the old pixel fold better because it's way wider and the price is 3 times less the price of this... With Android 15 I'm not missing a whole lot software wise.
@kafklatsch3198
@kafklatsch3198 Ай бұрын
PLEASE HELP ... Does the new phone still have this ridiculous flaw... When in widescreen orientation ( positioned for video viewing in widecreen) can the phone be rotated so the power plug is not on the bottom?.... On the original pixel fold the power is on the bottom when in widescreen mode. So instead of being able to just lean it against something and watch a movie, you now have to figure out how to accommodate a cord sticking out of the bottom... And irritatingly stupid engineering miss..my previous three Z Folds DID NOT have this issue
@bankruptsee
@bankruptsee Ай бұрын
That’s because of the aspect ratio of the original fold. The new fold is more of a square so orientation doesn’t matter and the charger can come out the side instead
@kafklatsch3198
@kafklatsch3198 Ай бұрын
@@bankruptsee thank you.. you are absolutely correct... The new 9 fold pro is less than 5mm difference H to W.... My pixel fold is 25 mm difference..... So the 9 fold pro is doable... I may upgrade now . Great reply and terrible miss on my part ... thanks
@ahmedrahim7250
@ahmedrahim7250 2 ай бұрын
Like your content and bluntness
@imp0rtt
@imp0rtt 2 ай бұрын
I like ur wallpaper where can I get it ?
@ItsDesmond
@ItsDesmond 2 ай бұрын
The wallpaper was created by @zain_halai - download link is bit.ly/zainhalai
@RichMadeKnives
@RichMadeKnives 2 ай бұрын
@@ItsDesmond That is a vertical only design, not really appropriate for the unfolded resolution.
@tpl2023
@tpl2023 2 ай бұрын
Just the video I wanted to see
@WillyToons
@WillyToons 2 ай бұрын
Are you going to eat that cookie?
@ludan830331
@ludan830331 2 ай бұрын
Could you please tell me where to download your wallpaper?
@DonaldHawk
@DonaldHawk 2 ай бұрын
I have so trouble syncing podcasts and passwords to switch
@saurabhakumbhare
@saurabhakumbhare Ай бұрын
Still like the aspect ratio of surface duo 2
@elliotbaker3757
@elliotbaker3757 2 ай бұрын
Everyone making out that its amazing you can watch youtube and do other stuff You can do this on iphone with a PiP app and its the exact same size
@ItsDesmond
@ItsDesmond 2 ай бұрын
@@elliotbaker3757 pip is about the same. Only thing I like is you can scale that window a bit large when in tablet mode.
@area_of_andy
@area_of_andy 20 күн бұрын
I wanted to see a video about the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, but instead all you talk about is Apple, Apple and Apple. How does Apple manage to manipulate the brains of so many people to such an extent? 👎
@chenxiongni
@chenxiongni 2 ай бұрын
Love the wallpaper…. If could share hehe.😅
@ItsDesmond
@ItsDesmond 2 ай бұрын
The wallpaper was created by @zain_halai - download link is bit.ly/zainhalai
@patburns64
@patburns64 2 ай бұрын
I just got mine today. So far I am enjoying it a lot. But the aspect ratio isn't my favorite with the large bars on the top and bottom of videos.
@ETTMedia3700
@ETTMedia3700 2 ай бұрын
I just got mine last night and I agree about the bars but I'm still loving it a lot. I wonder if there's anything Google can do about the bars 🤔
@Drygore
@Drygore 2 ай бұрын
@@ETTMedia3700 What could they do? A video is in a fixed aspect ratio, so you will have bars above and below no matter what. Unless the video is in 1:1 or something.. You could ofc zoom in to fill the screen, but you'll obviously cut half the video out :P The boxed format on the 9 Pro Fold is why the Z Fold 6 display videos at about the same size, despite having a smaller inner screen. The Z Fold 6's inner screen isn't as boxed. But then again, i doubt many buy these phones to get the biggest inner screen video size? If i'm honest, i like the look of the Z Fold 6 better, but i'm still buying the 9 Pro Fold, for other reasons.
@grimer1805
@grimer1805 Ай бұрын
@@Drygorewhat other reasons 🤔
@h.h.1266
@h.h.1266 2 ай бұрын
If it wasn’t for the green bubble, I’d switch immediately.
@NedfreyDahmer
@NedfreyDahmer 2 ай бұрын
You can have any color bubble you want on the pixel
@h.h.1266
@h.h.1266 2 ай бұрын
@@NedfreyDahmer You funny. I checked yesterday, if one person switches to android in an iPhone group chat, it forces everyone to use SMS instead of iMessage. What a joke.
@NedfreyDahmer
@NedfreyDahmer 2 ай бұрын
@@h.h.1266 You’re the funny one lol. iOS 18 added the new standard rms which apple has lacked for years so now there is literally no difference with iMessage
@NedfreyDahmer
@NedfreyDahmer 2 ай бұрын
I just swapped from an iPhone 14 Pro to a pixel 9 pro and I had read receipts and everything with androids
@josephmessere7617
@josephmessere7617 21 күн бұрын
Why are you five years old
@brucelin5842
@brucelin5842 2 ай бұрын
Why not fold6?
@ItsDesmond
@ItsDesmond 2 ай бұрын
@@brucelin5842 I prefer pure android. But also I like the less narrow form factor better. But if I get my hands on a fold 6 - I'll be sure to see which I like better. I think Google missed an opportunity to take advantage of the larger screen size with a stylus like all the Samsungs tend to have. I like the concept of sketching and taking hand written notes and signing things on this
@cannaboy.420
@cannaboy.420 2 ай бұрын
iPhone and simplicity? They're the most confusing phones to use FYI
@rizingzun
@rizingzun Ай бұрын
He most definitely does not use the pixel phone for anything
@robbieluttrell8015
@robbieluttrell8015 2 ай бұрын
Wym there isn't anything special about your holding a folding phone and the a.i features customisation and Google is I'd say the smartest phone out there there's literally nothing new or special about an iPhone lol ever
@robbieluttrell8015
@robbieluttrell8015 2 ай бұрын
U did a better review on the danm chair than Ya did the phone bruh
@tspirate
@tspirate Ай бұрын
I dont like rhe reflection of the screen . Too much reflection!!
@shandysaada
@shandysaada 2 ай бұрын
Drop the wallpaper link please 😢
@ItsDesmond
@ItsDesmond 2 ай бұрын
The wallpaper was created by @zain_halai - download link is bit.ly/zainhalai
@shandysaada
@shandysaada 2 ай бұрын
@@ItsDesmond woow thank you soo much
@duonghuy3544
@duonghuy3544 2 ай бұрын
Let me answer your question as someone use both ip and fold 6, no you can replave it :)))
@shanehorne22
@shanehorne22 4 күн бұрын
Pixel fold is crap I've had 2
@christiana6917
@christiana6917 2 ай бұрын
Almost $2000 💀
@Jamesthor
@Jamesthor 2 ай бұрын
How do you ask a question like that, come to a conclusion like that with a first impression?
@seanjmccall9055
@seanjmccall9055 2 ай бұрын
Naw can't replace this with an iPhone maybe z fold 6 s pen capabilities etc yes but this pixel is rubbish and only comes max 512gb storage 😢 Way better options mate out there..
@bcdt1947
@bcdt1947 2 ай бұрын
An S-Pen is the difference? I'd say that's rubbish.
@WHYAREYUGAE
@WHYAREYUGAE 2 ай бұрын
This review is not great
@thatsme47
@thatsme47 Ай бұрын
Is this review about you, or the fuckin phone.
@ItsDesmond
@ItsDesmond Ай бұрын
@@thatsme47 my names on the channel…so every video is about me and how I use the products I review. thanks for watching 👌🏽
@RedLeo-pf9yo
@RedLeo-pf9yo Ай бұрын
That was rude.
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