I want to justify the price - Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

[@Stauntxn]

Remember when the Z Fold 1 released and was very expensive, but we thought as more generations of folding phones come out the tech will become easier to produce and cheaper... A near 2k device not even including a charger is a disgrace.

[@HerrGrimmigerPetz]

Well, I ordered the global Honor V3 a couple of days ago. 1614,00 EUR using a coupon and Honor points. Included where a Honor Watch 4 (retail 129,00), a fastcharger wireless stand (retail 99,00), Honor wirless buds (retail 50,00) and a 66w supercharger (retail 29,00). So you get nice deals, just not with Google or Samsung.

[@pyroneutral]

@@HerrGrimmigerPetz and also probably wont work on a lot of american brands i wanted some of xiaomi phones but realized i really wont get the same coverage as i could with a samsung, sony or oneplus phone

[@NyteStalker89]

If only there were a reason why the prices haven’t come down. Oh. There is. Low adoption rate. Folding phones only sell enough to justify a new model every year, but not in the quantity to bring costs down. Because the prices stay high, the average phone owner won’t justify the spend and because they won’t the prices don’t budge

[@Necromas]

@@NyteStalker89 It might just be one of those things that is demonstrably really fucking cool but doesn't need to be anything more than a niche product. Can't wait for Apple to put out a fold though for $3k and see if they can manage to make one sell in large numbers.

[@MrDLJ5]

They are literally never that much after trade in and deals. Can get one anywhere between $1100 and $1500. Value is subjective. I'll take a phone and tablet that fit together in my pocket any day. Can't see myself going back to a regular phone. They're literally a joy to use imo. Pay for what makes you happy. We're all different.

[@Xiph1980]

There's no "justifying" flagship phone prices. It's a phone. By all means, if you have more than enough money to spend on gadgets, go for it, but don't try to pretend over-$600 phone prices are "justified". Heck, it's nigh-impossible to do so for phones of over $400. Don't normalize these prices.

[@noseboop4354]

People can justify these prices, just as people can justify Lamborghini prices.

[@Red_Hydrangea]

iPhones have been at the same price for like 7 years, even after the crazy inflation they can have enough profits from them. so I believe flagship phones are more expensive than they need to be

[@Xiph1980]

@noseboop4354 like I said, if you have the money for gadgets, go for it. That doesn't make it neither a justified price for the product, nor a justified price for the features.

[@deRykcihC]

Prices are just another way to represent value, some people value certain features over another, while some do not. Say like a Framework laptop has modularity feature but a 3x cheaper doesn't.

[@JerziTBoss]

A 400$ phone can do everything people need. Outside of gaming but if you have so over 1800$ to spend on a phone then you have no problem buying gaming laptop or handheld PC. There is no way you can justify the price. It's cool if somebody wants it and can afford it but there is nothing about the phone that is worth a price. So, I agree let's not normalize the prices.

[@berrysmirnov1672]

"pretty big sound for such a skinny thing - that's what I tell my wife" LMAO

[@grimzkunk]

I really enjoy that we are still able to have these kind of jokes! Sadly, the feminism sensor is probably ringing loud when the word "thing" is used for a woman...

[@gonzalez8juan]

How's the couch treating you, pal?

[@sharpcircle6875]

​​@@grimzkunkI thought the "thing" was about the well-used sausage ಠ⁠_⁠ʖ⁠ಠ

[@piusdoe8984]

​@grimzkunk you ok?

[@grimzkunk]

@@piusdoe8984 anything weird with my comment? 🤔

[@Nimrawid]

7:00 - the progressing "not bending flat" is caused by accumulation of dirt inside the mechanism casing, especially on the edges. I managed to fix that by cleaning out the hinge with post it notes xD It was LITERALLY a handful of lint in there packed tight as rock.

[@MythicalEnt12]

I work in sports media for a local media outlet in my area. Prior to that I worked in tech support. A little over 6 months ago I got a Pixel Fold. I, in both cases, have absolutely loved it. When doing tech it is awesome for remoting into devices, working on a ticket on my phone while being on Outlook and so much more. While on the media side, it is amazing for post game interviews where you can split a notes page, that has your questions on it, and the camera section for recording the interview. Haven't invested in the Pixel Pro 9 Fold but it is very tempting.

[@dhvcc8182]

If Google gives a hefty trade in for previous gen, I think that would be a great upgrade

[@rmp5s]

Sports media? Where at?

[@myaccount__7269]

Fold 6 is better in every way

[@rmp5s]

@@myaccount__7269 The stupid skinny outer screen is the hard suck.

[@myaccount__7269]

@@rmp5s I like it tbh. Makes holding the phone way easier

[@Veroxblast]

Minecraft zombies outside ur door like 3:51

[@iswordlogici7760]

Looool

[@CrispyChicken44]

Underrated comment lmao

[@electrifiedspam]

Took me a bit to get it but LOL!!

[@TrackerRox]

HAHAHAHAH

[@DefianceOrDeath]

Took me a second, but I hear it now.

[@annekedebruyn7797]

25+ dollars a month for AI features is insanity. That's more than my actual mobile plan which includes my current phone.

[@mr.Arsene]

And also just to have your phone spy on you on a more advanced level😂😂😂

[@Hhhh22222-w]

apple's one is free but ofc it sucks for now

[@enderspider5001]

My big question with these foldables is always ″how long will that hinge last?″ I personally use phones for 4-5 years. I do t like to upgrade so i only do when my phone is about to actually die. Foldables sound like a nightmare for me idk...

[@ghajik.]

considering they cost so much, i'd only consider if i get a 50% deal

[@CanIHasThisName]

Right now, you should pretty much expect a foldable to have a lifespan of about 2 years before it starts to get worn.

[@General_M]

My big question is "how long will the glass along the hinge last" since we've seen the micro cracks in Samsung fold every year. And seeing the teardown for all these foldable phones we know the inner screen repair is a nightmare. Add to it that Google and Samsung both have some of the worst tech support I've ever had the displeasure of using, big pass... I'd only get a foldable once the hinge cracks are permanently solved, or I can walk in and out with a new screen at little to no cost in 30 minutes.

[@Jere776]

im using the fold 4 for 2 years now its still in perfekt shape

[@IngwiePhoenix_nb]

Roughly a year and I can't complain. Not exactly as stiff as when I received it, but it is super stiff and stable still. If I had to put it into a percentage, I'd say... it lost like 10% ... ish? I do fold it very often, to be fair.

[@5LostExplorers]

It only charges at 21w, Google was pretty misleading with the charging speed.

[@jakesinclair69420]

Are you using the right cable, as cables have different ratings

[@ThomasTheTankEngine22]

​@@jakesinclair69420 Doesn't matter. It caps out at 21w

[@KilerChese]

Google pixels 8 and 9 need a google charger to go over 20w. I have a 100w non-google charger and the phone will only take 15-18w when using a 240w capable cable. Google is using a different charging standard that isnt PD

[@abhisheksakpal484]

I returned my pro fold for this exact reason. The charging was just too slow on a phone with 2 screens and battery isn't great either. for power users this is laughable in 2024!!

[@5LostExplorers]

@@jakesinclair69420 Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Up to 21 watts (wired charging) with the Google 45W USB-C® Charger (sold separately) plugged into a wall outlet. Actual results may be slower. Taken directly from googles comparison page

[@jiubboatman9352]

People rant and rave about thinness and just accpet camera bumps. Why not make the phone as thick as the bump, and add durabilty, battery and stuff I can't think off?

[@AnticipatedHedgehog]

Agreed, do you think the weight be an issue at that point? Id have to test one out to feel the weight in person. A 2 plus day battery would be a killer sell for power users

[@mximus862]

It will weight like a brick 😅

[@SaHaRaSquad]

​@@mximus862 They could use the increased space for lightweight stuff like a headphone jack, or a second USB port, or more/better speakers, or a larger camera sensor, or anything that makes the phone actually feel like a premium product.

[@mximus862]

@SaHaRaSquad yes they can actually add a headphone jack, but they chose not to because they want to sell their premium Bluetooth headphones while Sony is still keeping the jack it proves that there is always space for innovation

[@theledman]

It's weight. Batteries are heavy.

[@inoob26]

0:42 "They say its the thinnest foldable phone!" As long as you pretend China didn't exist, then yeah

[@bezrodnyigor]

I might be mistaken, but I believe in the keynote they specifically said "thinnest foldable phone in US", and they have similar note on the site.

[@eulehund99]

​@@bezrodnyigoryea they said that. Linus said it wrong.

[@NedFOSS]

Lol

[@andytlwang]

I believe the correct terminology you are looking for is 'thinnest foldable phone available in US and Canada'.

[@halfblood_drag0n]

werent the chinese ones exploding or was that a different Chinese phone

[@Eazon_]

Surface duo, Honor magic v3 (launched in july) are both thinner than this, both folded and unfolded. wild claim google.

[@adriano760]

wouldn't count the surface duo since the display itself doesn't fold but yeah, google is just lying when the honor magic v3 exists

[@HerrGrimmigerPetz]

Guess they meant in US. Then its true as none of the global Chinese foldables are sold there by normal retailers with warantees and stuff.

[@bandito241]

But the software is already better than the Surface Duo ever was.

[@deRykcihC]

they * only in US 😂

[@NyteStalker89]

@@adriano760”thinnest folding phone in the us and Canada”. Nice reading comprehension there bud.

[@RedneckRedemption1]

The problem is the technology of foldable phones get older but the prices go higher

[@KilerChese]

I think it sgould be pointed out that Google is kind of using their own charging standard on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 phones. So you have to buy a Google charger to get the max charging rates. I have 100w chargers and my pixel 8 pro only will request 20w max, usually hovers around 15-18w.

[@bfdia51]

Pixel 9 fold literally only reaches 21w max. Literally no more.

[@mephistovonfaust]

I own the original Pixel Fold. I love it. It's way too expensive for what it is but man is it ever nice to read or watch things on or work in split screen or just the fact you can take selfies with the good camera. It's just something I don't want to miss again.

[@wethepeoplearethegovernmen8032]

I love Ferrari, same arguments

[@mephistovonfaust]

@@wethepeoplearethegovernmen8032 similar argument yes and also a similar answer. If you can afford it you have to decide if it's worth it for you. I would love to own a Ferrari but to get one I would need a massive loan which makes it not worth for me. A Fold I can afford so I bought it. Simple as that really

[@RedneckRedemption1]

I just hope the prices go down for foldable phones in the future. They cannot sell u foldable phones over $1.500 in 10 years

[@Shrinkzzz]

Im sure they can and willl... plus inflation i guess we are gonna be at 2k for sure if you want a device for enthusiasts. Tell me one reason, why in 10 years they should not be able to do what they do today? ​@@RedneckRedemption1

[@dazzledave]

Money definitely buys happiness

[@josuad6890]

As someone with a foldable, my biggest gripe is that ultra thin glass NEED a plastic screen protector. And that protector SUCKS. It didn't even last 3 days without micro scratches, and you still need to bloody change the protector every year or so because it bubbles eventually. And it also really boggles my mind how Samsung still haven't managed to effing fix their crease while basically every other Chinese phone maker already did it LAST GEN, WITH Samsung's own display.

[@TetraSky]

For a hot second, I thought the title was refering to the PS5 pro's pricing in Canada. For the digital only version, in Canada, it's $949.99, before tax. Can actually build a decent PC for that price... Even more so if you add a controller, the external disc drive and PSnetwork subscription pricing into it.

[@Leffrey]

I know CAD isn’t as high, but 950 is _insane_

[@heroninja1125]

You can almost buy two steamdeck OLED's for that price. Which in my opinion is already a way better device than a playstation or xbox ever will be.

[@DefianceOrDeath]

I get that it's ridiculous, and I wouldn't buy one, but it's not the standard PS5. I'm into PCs, and I don't really get the outrage about Sony releasing a better spec'd PS5 for more money. As if PCs don't have price ranges as well? I mean, I dunno. Like I said I wouldn't buy one but generally speaking more options for consumers is a good thing. If it's too expensive and no one buys it, that'll send a message to them.

[@joshuamethven]

You are using the 3 button navigation which might be why you cant get out of camera inside open faced mode without unlocking first? Split keyboard the unfolded can be changed to single handed size if you prefer.

[@igotlotiononit]

9:00 how you didn't drop it is beyond me

[@merritts3515]

Had a fold 5 for a year now, hinge still feels just as good as the first day. I too am curious to see how reliable these are, I'll find out first hand.

[@timkeklinker]

Same here!

[@Psythik]

My Fold 3's hinge worked perfectly until I got caught in a dust storm. Now it only opens about 98% of the way unless I forceably hold it open. Still the best phone I've ever owned.

[@kylespevak6781]

Same

[@Milkdromida]

You can't charge at 45w on the 9 Pro Fold. Not even close.

[@DAMfoxygrampa]

?

[@Milkdromida]

@@DAMfoxygrampa it only charges at about 21 watts. 7.5 watts when wirelessly charged.

[@myaccount__7269]

Fold 6 is better in every way

[@Milkdromida]

@@myaccount__7269 Maybe to some. Not to all.

[@DudeWazap103]

@@myaccount__7269 Except in the AI stuff like now playing, hold for me, call screening. as well as cameras.

[@randomvideogenerator5560]

Someone should make a supercut of linus joking about his wife

[@Joshpods]

He once called her "excellent breeding stock" lmao

[@CricketEngland]

iPhone 16 Pro max 1TB - £1599 Pixel 9 Pro XL 1TB - £1549 Pixel Pro 9 Fold 512GB - £1869 Galaxy Z Fold 6 1TB - £2099 Galaxy Z Flip 6 512GB - £1149 OnePlus Open 1TB - £1499 Ridiculous…

[@pkbeast]

It'll be many many years and much inflation before I even consider a phone that is in the 4 figures. Spent £290 for a 2nd hand Galaxy S8+ in early 2019 and that lasted me until early 2023. She completely died on me just after a hearty pay rise so I thought I'd treat myself to a 2nd hand Pixel 7 Pro at £680 and I'll run that right into the ground before getting a new one. I swear, especially with these kind of prices, top end phones are being used more as a fashion statement or status symbol than the functionality of an actual phone.

[@Screact]

​@@pkbeastI agree I have never gotten a phone worth more then 400 quid

[@pkbeast]

@@Screact Same mate. Splurging almost £700 was my reward for working so hard to get that pay rise so I got the phone I wanted rather than one that fits my base needs. Next phone will most likely be back down in the £350-£500 range. The sweet spot for phone longevity imo.

[@ishurwillknott8058]

I have a pixel fold & I love it.. It's for power users. Most ppl don't explore all the capabilities of their phone.

[@smokemyjohnson6755]

Yep

[@pixel690]

one thing ive learned with google. ALWAYS buy last generation. they consistently lower the price to funny amounts of the originals

[@hilmyakatsuki1665]

But the last gen fold is not better than this! Both specs, modem and battery backup are better on 9 pro fold

[@pixel690]

@@hilmyakatsuki1665 well, wait for this to become the last generation then

[@hilmyakatsuki1665]

@@pixel690 lol yeah

[@Ace28233]

I bought this phone simply to have a small tablet with me at all times for work. Its so nice to be able to open it up and look at spread sheets without having to zoom in or carry around a second bigger device just for that. Price is high, but if I had to buy a new phone and tablet separate, it would be comparable.

[@ragepoweredgamer]

WHAT IS WITH THE BLURRED OUT OVAL IN THE FIRST THREE SECONDS OF THE VIDEO?! IT IS NOT THERE IN THE FLOATPLANE VERSION OF THE VIDEO.

[@timberw1lly]

I'm going on a week with my 9 pro fold and love it so far. First foldable device I've ever owned.

[@stephanschamp6473]

Go with the OnePlus Open. It's more powerful, and after using it for 270 days, it's still performing as day 1. Using the app Unfolded I got these specs for you: Hinge Angle: 179° (with case on, without should be 180°) Unfolds: 3446 Average per day: 12 It's really fast (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2), and reliable. OxygenOS is also one of the better Android flavours, I prefer it over Samsung One UI. No fluff, just useful extra's on top of AOSP.

[@AuraMaster_7]

Plus the Open's multitasking is just hands down way better than the Pixel's. Google has some serious catching up to do to match Samsung and OnePlus in foldable multitasking. Open also has the better front screen as well at 1440p 120Hz LTPO3. (Plus the Open doesn't have that weird chunk of no-screen phone next to the hinge) And the better inner screen with the anti-reflective coating and *muuuch* flatter hinge crease, which is unchanged even after a year of use. And the better camera system, because it shares OnePlus's flagship cameras, instead of downgrading the foldable cameras like Google and Samsung do. And better charging with 67W charging.

[@Swaggon]

Got the 9 Pro XL and another 9 Pro Fold in the household. I'm super jealous after using it a bit. It's actually amazing

[@DiedLiu]

Please unbox tri-fold phone if can.

[@Joshpods]

I wanna see Jerry rig everything bend test it lol

[@what_the_fff]

I signed up for google fi, financed the phone for 24 months, got 800 bucks off all said and done with their promotion, about 100 bucks a month between phone/and plan. So far I love this phone! Also don't forget, you can have 2 separate apps open on the front screen too.

[@jg8263]

I feel attacked, as I am in fact watching this on a surface duo.

[@linus11vf1j]

I'm still rocking ol LG G8X dual screen and LG V60 dual screen. Gonna keep using these as far as they'll go!

[@Muu_69]

For now the Foldable king stays the Oneplus Open. Best software with hardware combined. The best hardware has the Honor Magic V3 but the software lacks behind.

[@kevintappminville195]

Makes sense that the foldable screen would display slightly larger 16:9 video while being rotated. Because of the way the hinge works, the phone is not exactly double it's width when unfolded, it's effectively 4mm narrower that double it's folded width. So by rotating the phone, you get those milimeters back...

[@Non4x0st4nt]

is honor a no-go for the channel? I thought linus as the folding phone lover would check out the magic V(insert version here)

[@mrkring1526]

It's a non event for alot of people

[@NomstersoN]

Isn't honor a huawei brand? Y'know, the one that's banned in the US over chinese spying and stuff? LMG is a canadian company, but southern neighbour dictates a lot not only in terms of the local market, but also audience. ZTE is also banned in the US, and you don't get to see it on video either.

[@aleccino]

​@@NomstersoNHuawei don't own Honor anymore.

[@wwllsswtrustong]

I guess honor only launch their product in eu

[@Non4x0st4nt]

@@NomstersoN yeah, as someone that really liked huawei ui and shi, and was dailying a p30 pro for the last few years honor is a very comfortable ux to me, it is basically huawei ux with google being fully usable, while the whole spying controversy happened it looked a lot more like competition elimination to me, but yeah, the western user's trust might be gone, it's just that honor is very reasonably priced where I'm at, at like 1000$ for a pretty slick foldable, though I'm torn on whether I should actually be getting it, with the lack of reviews on them, and the whole spy-ware controversy

[@RizviRab]

7:55 They should make a version of split keyboard where it includes buttons from the other side, so it’s more like two keyboards side by side so each thumb has access to all the keys

[@iosdeals]

You can make a custom keyboard on samsung devices with goodlock keys cafe.

[@Woodman3]

Phone repair guru built his own iPhone 13 for around $300. What about we just start building our own phones? Definitely could make for a fun project if you are dedicated enough.

[@Domfootstitch]

I have been using a folding phone for a few years and multitasking isn't even a big deal for me - I'll use teams and outlook side by side sometimes but the best parts for me is how much nicer it is to type and how much nicer reading is on it - most of what I use my phone for is quick research googling at work and I prefer desktop version of websites, rather than mobile which the large screen absolutely excels at. That's the focus and huge advantage for me and why I'd have trouble going back from a folder.

[@_Sigfried_]

13:35 Gotta love that oleophobic coating

[@erikmolina]

Finally! been waiting for your video since launch:)

[@macccu]

Is it me or is there more echo in ShortCircuit audio recently? Super noticeable on headphones.

[@rouvey]

Yeah it's weird, makes the audio kind of shouty. Wanted to reduce the volume but still felt like I was being yelled at a bit (a lot more than in other LMG videos).

[@tomferguson3363]

noticed this as well - a lot of echo in this video

[@Rayxer]

Lol I thought it was my phone's speakers dying when I turned up the volume

[@UncleChopChop22]

Yeah, really bad.

[@deacon1991tw]

Definitely sticking with Samaung for another 10 years ! 🤷🏾‍♀️💯✨️

[@SalTeeVee]

I'll just leave this here. If you guys are considering a foldable phone, do have a look at the Honor Magic V3. That thing absolutely crushes anything that the western market has to offer, and I'm pretty sure it also supports all of Google's services and whatever else you might need.

[@rickgao9573]

The vivo x fold 3 pro too

[@Vss077]

there is no pro version of the honor magic v3. but ur right it currently crushes very other foldable. unless u dont compare it to the huawei mate xt triple foldable but that doesnt offer any google service & ur stuck with their harmony OS & their (soc) hardware.

[@alexjohnson1869]

Why do people keep mentioning the honor V3? the only reason that thing is so thin is cuz the processor is half as good and the phone itself can't do as much, as smoothly as the pixel, you also get stock Android actual infrastructure in Western countries like Canada where I live, meaning proper customer care and replacements /repairs readily available Also good luck getting a case for that thing in any storefronts in Canada or the US. This is a classic debate that we seem to have every year. Yes, the Chinese , Taiwanese and Korean manufacturers will often have insanely faster charging, sometimes better hardware and specific points, but will always lack in terms of customer service and infrastructure as well a clean optimized ecosystem which I will always opt for over super duper ultra mega supreme charging speeds and unnecessarily thin designs

[@SalTeeVee]

@@Vss077 you're right, edited my comment. But the V3 is what I'm referring to, bought it myself and can't wait to try it out

[@ademiravdic]

Aliexpress has joined lol​@@alexjohnson1869

[@deathofthemagi]

I had a fold four for about a year before i broke the outer screen pretty good and got a new less breakable phone. I know Linus said he did not use the bigger screen much but I used nothing but the bigger screen. If you have big hands the big screen feels amazing, you can still one hand it but when you want to two hand it your hands are not super cramped plus tick tock's are great on the bigger screen because all the text and icons are moved off of the video and over to the side. You can also use that bigger screen pretty well for sculpting in nomad sculpt if you get the sPen, also note taking at work is really nice on it. Drawing kind of not the best because of the crease.

[@gogon8973]

its very disappointing that reviewers are ignoring the Honor magic v3

[@omriel]

To whoever did the color grading in this video, thank you! My eyes can finally rest watch it side to side with another short circuit for the difference, very apparent on the LTT mat for example

[@genkidama4675]

0:45 Not anymore cause the Honor Magic v3 Just launched

[@FreedomEagle0]

And the huawei tri mate xt ( a tri fold) takes the title as of today.

[@namelessxsilent]

it's not even the thinness minus that phone. its thinnest available in the US

[@5LostExplorers]

What he said​@@namelessxsilent

[@genkidama4675]

@@FreedomEagle0 but you can't buy it yet right?

[@FreedomEagle0]

@@genkidama4675 its already up for preorders since saturday

[@notice_fpv]

I use a fold for work. Lots of PowerBI, e-mail and teams, video calls, product photos and video (making and watching. If it's not in my pocket (and sometimes when it is), I have the screen open more than 70% of the time. - I'm sure you know: Word on the street is that Fold 10 is complete google processing power (hardware and software). That's the one I'm really excited for.

[@jausat141]

10:13 you ok?

[@69left]

?

[@sammarivoet7520]

I'd love a comparison of some open ear earbuds. I feel like both the LTT and ShortCircuit channel haven't really kept up with that type of headphones. Loving the vids btw

[@davidleon4459]

Are you guys gonna review the Honor Magic V3? The real Thinnest foldable

[@Gamer-kn7fi]

Yeah or the Huawei mate XT with 3 screens next to each other, so actually a phone with something Interesting... Not just the generic foldables

[@Derekcreeperer]

@@Gamer-kn7fi well, it is stupidly expensive and of less practical value

[@bergauk]

As someone who has daily'd both a Z Fold AND the Pixel Fold for over a year each, I can say with confidence that the only reason you'd ever need a screen as big as it is IF you need it for work. The rest of the time you will inevitably end up using it folded. The nice thing about the Pixel Fold is that they thought about this when designing it and gave you an actually usable outside screen unlike the Z Folds of yester years. I spent a lot of time working with mine, editing spreadsheets and using applications where a larger than normal screen just makes the experience better. I currently work as a rideshare driver and the amount of screen real estate a folding device gives you is just fantastic. I used to hear about drivers running iPad Minis with LTE connections to accomplish the same thing and to not have to worry about bringing a second device along is a game changer.

[@smokemyjohnson6755]

Na i love reading manga and using the internet on the big screen on my pixel fold.

[@Jonvon65]

@@smokemyjohnson6755 It's also great for simply viewing photos that you've taken with the phone, it's way better than viewing them on any regular candy-bar phone.

[@parthagarwal4872]

5:36 It's because an HDR video is playing on the bottom.

[@xen84]

I recently upgraded from a Fold 3 to a Fold 6, since T-Mobile was offering me $1,100 USD tradein on my 3 that I had paid off. I don't know what the 5 was like, but the 6 is a significantly better design than the 3 or 4 were. The thing just feels more solidly built, though some of that may be just because its new. It's a bit wider when closed, so you aren't occasionally handicapped with what you can do without unfolding it like the 3, but it's also significantly thinner overall and especially when closed, so it isn't any harder to hold. For me, the best benefit (among several) of the foldable is the big screen making a much better device for reading things (novels or comic books, for example. I will never go back to a non-foldable if I can avoid it. It's so much money, but I do get so much benefit out of it, so the math kinda balances out for me. It's the same when it comes to the other drawbacks of foldable devices.

[@KingJeffKiller]

Could you please try the honor magic v3 next ? 🥺

[@uspnightfire115]

I’ve switched from years of iPhone Pro Max phones and love the switch! It’s a great hybrid between a phone and a tablet and being able to multitask is a game changer for me. Only thing I wish was better was the camera, but it’s not as bad as it seems on paper.

[@AdryaSan]

My biggest problem with this foldable and flip phones is the fact that when i change my cellphone, every 3-5 years, i selll my old phone, with this phones that is impossible, the degradation over time is too big to make this a worth investiment for me.

[@schopra13]

In what world do you sell a 5 year old phone for 50% of the price? Even iPhones don't hold their value that strong

[@aleccino]

No phone is holding a tonne of value after 3-5 years. But I do agree a foldable would be even more difficult to get money back on. I never think about resell value honestly.

[@anynomous11111]

Resale value only matters when you're into yearly upgrades.

[@GheeFresh]

Regarding split keyboard, on my Fold 4 I instead resize the keboard to just the right side of the inner display. With a pop socket in the back I'm able to hold the phone one handed whilst open and use swipe to type. I feel this makes foldables way more useable and pretty much always use my phone open whilst at home

[@heni63]

the joke with big sound for a small thing with Yvonne was funny 😅

[@Phane02]

Still using an LG G8X, $700 and after 5 years its still going really well. Verizon puts out regular updates and with LG phone division folded it won't get "sunset" forcing a slow down. This looks impressive though if my phone dies, I could go for this as a replacement.

[@iCodeRed]

Any chance we get your take on something like the honor magic V3, seems like a crazy device

[@clownavenger0]

my father runs his business from a flip 4 so maybe this would be worth it for him. having his booking app open while texting customers could improve workflow

[@kizanko]

Now if Google finally focuses on some fun and bouncy and smooth animations already... And native icon pack support for the pixel launcher that would be great

[@mrkring1526]

Pixel is really good with animations..

[@kizanko]

@@mrkring1526 it's not I have both Iphone and a Pixel and the Iphone clears with animations. I love Android but the animations on Iphones always made me envious.

[@TheChcam]

​@@kizanko turn up refresh rate

[@kizanko]

@@TheChcam its on 120hz then animations look bland.

[@1Devilzay1]

Could we get a series on the main channel of people doing small daily driving challenges with phones to get a deeper look at their quirks with their OS/Hardware, especially those for more expensive/lesser known devices?

[@abdulsoleh7131]

C'mon Linus, don't join the dark side. Keep staying on Android. 😢

[@Aygross]

Why do you give a flying flip if he does or doesn't

[@samlevi4744]

We on the dark side lost our hero Mr. Earl Jones. Let us have this! 😅

[@Hmm_Nation]

Blue side *

[@drewh4911]

I'm 90% confident he'll be slowly but surely disillusioned the longer he mucks through dealing with Apple's bs. I'm 5% confident he'll actually like it long term, and 5% confident he won't care either way because he really just need a phone that works consistently, and like other phones, it will do that.

[@elijahreal32]

​@@drewh4911 "dealing with apple's bs" mind giving an example?

[@oliverdowning1543]

Honestly, folding phones depreciate massively and quickly which makes them amazing a year later on the used market so long as you make sure they're in good condition.

[@NickMitha]

You should check out the new Honor foldable Linus, I think you will find it is built better.

[@Daredevilish]

Spending this astronomical amount only to experience sub-par performance, mediocre camera, glitches in the software, not even a charger in the box, no thanks. These companies are taking consumers for a ride.

[@Ole-rt7sr]

Got my Honor Magic V3 im so hyped

[@TheRealVranesh]

For the love of god… put Linus in a room for two weeks and don’t let him out until he has his beard back…

[@MrKentoNion]

0:45 Xiaomi fold 3 is thinner

[@iAmNothingness]

It's software is also thinner.

[@william_folk]

They actually only claimed to be the thinnest foldable phone in the United States. Xiaomi is not officially sold overseas.

[@thewhitedread7572]

Xiaomis morals are thinner too

[@BenSabersTV]

And the honor magic v3 is thinner than that lol and better cameras

[@abrendan_dev]

I never wanted to spend more than 450$ on a normal phone because in my opinion that's the sweet spot. Now days I'm a sucker for foldables too and starting with the Z Flip 3 in 2021 I broke my own rule and spent 650$ on it on release. After that I went to use a Duo 1 I bought for 400$ new. Now I wanted to get a Fold 6 but that price was just too much for me. Gladly I was able to get a new last gen Fold 5 for "just" 950$ 3 weeks ago just after the Fold 6 release and I absolutely love it. The price still hurts in my wallet.

[@zackzeed]

Every time I hear the word "thinnest" I imediately think "Oh Great, can't wait to see Jerry fold that in half the not so intended way LoL!" Jokes aside, thinn is sh*t, let's be honest people (including me) want something that Doesn't easily break. That DBrand screen protector though, Nice DBrand!

[@pyroneutral]

the biggest use i have for a folding phone is something i can use as a regular phone and as a portable second monitor for a laptop, also man i would really like to see the motorized cameras come back

[@kirillkasyanov]

Honor is the thinnest foldable smartphone

[@miavelvet]

3:36 why does youtube look so bad in that mode? Is it normal? I mean why is the video so small and there are video ads on the right. Is this a new thing?

[@limkloosterboer]

For a real review, I recommend Flozzy Carter

[@freescape08]

13:30 good to see thats actually a bit, I see you've spoken with machinists before. I'd love to see a tungsten carbide drill next time though, might show us what it can really do.

[@crystallinepunk3164]

My Samsung Z Fold 4 inner screen has just recently started lifting up, I'm told it's a common issue. I think i'm blackpilled when it comes to foldables, might give in and go Apple next year.

[@The_spac3gam3r]

Nooo dont there are a lot of androids that you will never complain about. Don't yoin that side!!! BTW I also use a foldable

[@AlphaSteam2]

Comparing Iphones with foldables makes no sense.

[@General_M]

@@AlphaSteam2 They might just be tired of choosing gimmicks over something that just works.

[@AlphaSteam2]

@@General_M They are plenty of Androids that are not gimmicks and just work. Like the pixel 9, the non foldable version of the pixel fold. If he said he's blackpilled with Androids because they have been a bad experience that would make more sense. The comment implies that Androids = foldables. Which makes no sense.

[@grenskul]

@@General_M Há yes. The throttling your phone when the new one comes after a year type of experience. Just works™

[@costafilh0]

Open, it fits a 6.5" 16:9 image. Closed, it fits a 5.3" 16:9 image. Noticeable, but not the primary use. Open full-screen use is the best reason to get a foldable.

[@Uncle_Fred]

Any foldables yet configured better for 16:9 content?

[@costafilh0]

​@@Uncle_Fred No. For that, you'd basically need a nearly square phone to start with, and open it to perfect 16:9. The best you can get now are flip phones. The solution is coming, phones that trifold into a bar, and near 16:9 when open, like the Huawei Mate XT.

[@Uncle_Fred]

@@costafilh0 yeah, I saw that. It sounds ideal. Shame folds in Western markets remain ultra expensive.

[@costafilh0]

@@Uncle_Fred They remain expensive everywhere. China gets things cheaper because they are heavily subsidized, just like their EVs and a lot other stuff.

[@bobsworth7082]

Chinese foldables are two generations ahead of this brick.

[@alexwood1706]

I would love to see Linus test drive this for a few years or as long as it lasts. The perspective of having used a folding phone for a few years would be really nice to hear and learn from. Also Linus is the perfect "real world" durability test.

[@alumlovescake]

Wait for the price to fold then you can fold and justify the price. This joke makes no sense...............

[@lordmcdaddy7263]

I love how we're slowly getting 2010 Linus back.

[@MrDiarukia]

"Thinnest foldable" Ok, now we are just pretending the Surface Duo doesn't exist. Also ist the camera even counted?

[@MichaelAnderson-zq1wx]

Or the honor magic V3 which is actually the thinnest.

[@jaymills1111]

The Surface duo isn't the same kind of 'foldable' that is being talked about here though, is it? That is a phone with two screens that folds, not a phone with a screen that literally folds in half. That is the kind of foldable that is being talked about here. So the Surface duo doesnt qualify.

[@vaultboy1419]

@@jaymills1111 Still not the thinnest foldable.

[@franklingoodwin]

Not the thinest. Not even close

[@youramagician]

Surface duo wasn't a "foldable" in the way it's being used here. It was just a device that contained a hinge.

[@HRDSalami654]

For those that don't like the split keyboard, here's a pro tip, you can make it a floating keyboard on Gboard when in tablet/landscape mode.

[@sturdybutter]

lol imagine signing up for 36 month financing for a fucking cell phone.

[@aleccino]

Diabolical honestly. But plenty do it/will do it.

[@lozodidit]

If you get a 1000 off promo from your carrier with trade in, it ends up being 25 a month for 36 months. If you can't afford 25 a month, you shouldnt be buying top tier phones.

[@RealWorldReview]

It’s free financing. The principal, yeah, financing over 3 years is depressing. But paying $2k over 3 years is better than in a single day.

[@RealWorldReview]

@@lozodiditpeople complained about $8 twitter blue cause “some people can’t afford it” so there’s that

[@filippxx]

Someone has the balls to mention the phone is bad: bad crease, bad video, bad ratio for video

[@shApYT]

If Linus can live with a note 9 then you probably don't need anything much better.

[@quiethusky]

I'm going to be honest, as someone who was waiting for this review but decided to go ahead an order a Fold, the title was scaring me. (Yeah, it's expensive, but I really like foldables and I couldn't justify anything else. Still read other reviews on it and similar phones though.)

[@ZachDidDat]

I would really like to see Linus come back to this in say 6 - 8 months.

[@pranayagp]

7:26 "even media content I didn't always bother opening up the inner display" Legit laugh at this while watching the video with my vivo xfold 3 pro cover display. I can vouch for that 😂

[@kenneth_romero]

honestly, them charging you to use gemini in the future displays just how much power those ai datacenters use. if ai is to become viable, it needs to be able to be ran on low power systems with roughly the same amount of performance/accuracy as they do now. the image/video creation i don't really care for, but the text and reading capability definitely need this to be a useful product for all.

[@HandheldAddict]

2:35 can't close the camera app while unfolded, swipe from bottom only brings up the settings and the back gesture from the sides only goes back in modes. The app doesn't behave like this when folded, such a ridiculous bug

[@jamesm654]

I can never go back to a regular phone again.

[@kylesherling]

Please put some type treatment around the set or even above to cut down on reverb. Such high production value and work but audio falls off.

[@Svuatoslav454]

Well, I have been working in T-Mobile in NYC, for the past 10 years, and I have seen all of the foldable devices starting with all the models of Samsung Z fold and Z flip, and ending with Google Fold. One thing i should say, that i like to point out to people all the time is that whenever something is UNIVERSAL, it ends up doing everything sure, but it doesn't really excell at anything at all. Sure the foldable phones are cool, but at 1900+ US dollars you are NOT getting the best camera, built in stylus, IP68 water and dust resistance, a durable screen that can actually survive 6 years of use, and many more features. So whenever people ask me what should they get a Z fold or a S24 Ultra, i always recommend them to get S24 Ultra, and, if they need to, a tablet like a Galaxy Tab S9 FE. You get THE BEST camera phone on the market with all the latest things, you also get a media BEAST in S9 FE as a tablet, videos aren't going to be cropped and you can multitask all day long with 10000 MAH battery, and you still have 50$ left to spare to buy a case.

[@lcgluciano15]

The camera bump should count on phones thickness measurements. Makes no sense to ignore a part that is permanently attached to it.