I was WRONG about the Galaxy Z Fold 3

[@PhoneBuff]

It's going to be hard to go back to a "normal" phone.

[@dominoreaction2564]

Let's try the Samsung Galaxy s21 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy s22 Ultra 5G drop test from 1 ft

[@justkesku]

You have tried a split keyboard on the Fold3, right?

[@thunderboltskyy8083]

I Be Watching your videos And I wonder Where the hell do you put all this tech stuff at ???!!!!.

[@mikldude9376]

A couple of things that would piss me off , the crease , I don't have to put up with that on a slab phone. Also the narrow form factor which for some one with big fingers and large ish hands makes typing on the front narrow screen unbearable meaning the device nearly always has to be opened up. Also, no S pen function on the front screen. As for durability , i don't mean to be argumentative, but 6 months is still nearly new , i'm still rocking my S8+ at 5 years old and it is still pristine and works like a beauty , also my note 9, Also pristine and looks like it will see 5 years out also no worries. seeing the screen protector on the fold failing at 6 months , how much longer will the bending screen last ? I would not be optimistic it would last a year or 1.5 years out , and these things cost a small fortune. You couldn't pay me to own a fold.

[@FR_LIEM]

true

[@thatsanaurnaur]

This type of video is refreshing even though I subbed for the speed, battery and drop tests. Keep them coming I enjoyed it a lot!

[@dominoreaction2564]

I love you so much!

[@scottwatson6053]

This phone has replaced my laptop in my office entirely. Being able to have a PDF or an email shrunk down to one side of the screen while inputting on a form on the other side has been a game changer. The app pairs have been such a huge help

[@scottwatson6053]

@Nxshl🤨📸 my workflow has become more streamlined, I don't need to wait until I'm at the office

[@KingThabiso]

@Nxshl🤨📸 dont buy it🤣🤣. Laptops still have their place. I mean these days you get 13/14inch laptops.

[@jeffreyhill1589]

@Nxshl🤨📸 quotation marks. Apostrophe is what you place in a contraction like don't or can't

[@RealLifeTech187]

There are settings for the keyboard and you can have a split layout on the inner screen which makes typing much easier & better. Great video 👍 I basically felt the same after using my Fold2 for a while. The main cam is actually really good as it's the same as on the S21 only tele and ultra-wide are subpar.

[@TravisCartland222]

I came to comment about the split keyboard too, so much better for sure!

[@ibrahimkhatib6191]

What about a one sided keyboard? Any options you know of?

[@OM1EZ]

I have a z fold as well and i can say i aggrissively agree with every word he says . I might say the keyboard is very annoying at beggining but its so good after getting used to it tho

[@wailfaridi2070]

Why not use split keyboard?

[@OM1EZ]

@@wailfaridi2070 split is way harder to get used to , and its not comfortable if u have a big hands

[@computerman9971]

Yeah same here. For me I prefer the split keyboard for some reason.

[@johandavid9774]

Totally agree with you

[@bilalahmedsiddiqui9639]

@@wailfaridi2070 I have long fingers and it's really hard to get used to.

[@noelarnigo6761]

When I had my Z fold 3, I started not using my iPad Mini 5. It gave me freedom of using a phone and a tablet comfortably. I love reading epub and note taking in my fold 3.

[@AbysmalEnd]

I have the ZFold3 and I don't think I could ever go back to a normal phone

[@AllenE1968]

Thanks for the video. Just bought the Fold yesterday. :D

[@AllenE1968]

Over a year later and the fold is still going strong.

[@luisfredz6451]

I agree with everything mentioned in the video. I use my fold 3 for note taking with the spen as well and oh boy the phone is literally a mini notebook. Only scary point I get everything is if I'm putting too much pressure while writing. I have both the s22 ultra and fold 3 and I have to say, the ultra has it beat on camera and included spen, but the fold is still my go to for everything else.

[@psaunder1975]

Do you have a case to hold the s pen? I'm an s21 Ultra user and use the araree case to hold the pen works well.

[@yurii222]

I don't know what to buy. S22u or fold 3

[@myfakeguuglaccount8307]

I finally saw my first two in the wild, within two weeks of each other. Went to a local store and played with one. I actually thought the smaller outside keyboard was better. I quickly typed out a sentence without a single mistake. The Fold 4 shall be mine unless the Xperia 1 IV blows me away.

[@Etechtroniks]

Lol nice. Its a fun phone

[@jackyank2874]

I got the Fold 3 when it came out and I was so excited. After using it not so much. The top screen is so small and acts like it's own phone. Apps run differently on the top vs the bigger screen. The aspect ratio on both screens are horrible. Not worth paying for to have black bars while watching anything. Yes you can expand the picture but then you lose some of the screen. You chop peoples heads off or you cant see whats going on the sides of the screen. Plus there are apps that don't like the screen ratio and don't run right. Over all it's nice 3 out of 5 stars.I went and got the S22 Ultra and I'm very happy.

[@leonfrancis3418]

@@jackyank2874There's a single feature in Labs that addresses all of that.

[@marksanford6534]

@@leonfrancis3418 Shhh, don't give away valuable insider information like that. Let them think they know all of what their phone can do.

[@crown_vic3759]

@@leonfrancis3418 he's a little slow. He doesn't knoe what he's talking about. Theres black bars on tablets, tvs, and any other phone. He just expects every video, show, movie, app to all fit the phone perfectly. Without realizing samsungs work around that since no other display has these 2 screen ratios

[@JamesFreeman1]

Start using speech to text! No more typing problems.

[@riv1447]

I appreciate your positive review despite the negative ones. I bought a Z fold 2, after owning it for a while due to my fault I severely damaged it. Life has been depressing ASF without my z fold. So I decided to buy a Z fold 3 last night, despite all the negative backlashes there's just way too many postive attributes to the z folds, I don't care what anyone says Im a tech geek for these phones.

[@edgecrush3r]

i have been using this phone as daily driver for 8 months now, and seriously can not go back to another form factor. Loving this phone. Battery live is ok, not great, but also not as bad as some people make you think. the crease, well, there is no crease, or at least you dont notice it while using the phone. i completely agree with the keyboard, but for me its stil faster than using any another phone ( using 2 thumb typing)

[@yurii222]

Fold3 or s22u?

[@CrappyEntertainment]

Thanks for making an interesting quick video that summarises everything

[@halaboly8915]

I've had my fold 3 for a year now. Agree with everything said in this video. I love the small screen size. One handed use is perfect with this size. Absolutely solid phone and the screen protector is barely pealing at the crease. Won't hurt to peal it off or replace!

[@lowballa]

100% agree with the typing experience. Took a couple of months to fully embrace the Sammy split keyboard. After resizing multiple times, I'm finally a decent speller again.

[@jiayaw]

Swyping on the front screen helps a lot, and with the larger screen instead of the full keyboard, resize it to about half size but a little wider than the cover screen makes it so you can type/swype with one hand with even better accuracy than on the cover screen. Then for more typing intensive episodes I use a bt keyboard

[@_lonath_]

I've been using the Fold3 for over 6 months, It's so good that I can't go back to a normal phone, EVER again. My screen protector never peeled tho (Environment prolly have something to do with it, I'm in Australia) I've dropped it many times, from my shorts, more than my S10+ (my last phone) probably because it's heavy and thin. Edit: Yes, the keyboard is a nightmare because GBoard doesn't support split keyboard yet and I don't want to use the Samsung keyboard, it works fine, has a great split mode and no typos with it, I just want to use GBoard for some reason

[@meltdownblitz]

That video was perfect. I've had this phone since the day it came out and I agree with everything you said. Love this phone. Don't think I can go back to a smaller phone.

[@christineaustin5878]

I've had Fold 3 since it came out. I LOVE it & Can't go back, Won't go back to a regular phone! Everythg you said is spot on. It being narrow means less drops for me. First phone Ive not used a popsocket to keep from dropping it. Battery life is not an issue for me. Considering I use it to work on & instead of grabing my surface or going to my desktop, it shocks me battery last at least 14 to 16 hrs before charging. Like you, I open & shut it so many times a day and I'm not doing it with kit gloves. The Fold crease has not increased over the past year like I thgt it might. Screen protector is like the day I got it. My ONLY issue is- I do wish it would hold the SPen. Thanks for a great video. You nailed it! 👏

[@MasonTorrey]

My Z Fold 3 dropped out of my pocket as I was getting out of a van. It dropped onto concrete and my life flashed before my eyes. I picked it up fearing the worst, and honestly, there's one very tiny faint dent (very very faint) on the left bezel of the cover screen, and you would only ever notice it if I pointed it out to you and you held it at the right angle in the right light.

[@darrylwoodbury]

Six months in with my Z-Fold 3 and I'm loving it so far. My main gripe is not being able to use the S-Pen Fold Edition on the outer screen. The battery life for me has been okay. Not the best, not the worst. The camera is decent. It's not great, but it's not terrible. Overall, I think this phone is great.

[@antdog8888]

I found on my folds 3 the auto dim was killing my battery so I turned it off. Since then I have had way better life.

[@Ali_amin88]

I have a fold 3, and using the split keyboard is truly the solution. When you get used to which letters are where you don’t have to go across the screen to reach a letter

[@kyhassen]

I've had mine since September. I'm still in love with the novelty of this. Battery is rough yes. However if I know I'm not using it heavily I keep mine in power saving mode and it lasts longer.

[@vinny4th]

I thought I would hate the narrow front screen but have learned to love it. it's great for one hand checking notifications and scrolling anything more I need to do I open it

[@IdontspeakBro.]

I don’t have one but my girlfriend does . The phone is amazing and I can’t imagine what it will take to impress the coming generations of phone users. There is one super issue with this phone, she has replaced 3 screens because they split. First screen SAMSUNG will deny there is a problem and give you grief but the second and 3rd screen they just send you a new phone. FACT!

[@kevmack101]

I have this phone and i can tell you after 6 months it work perfectly fine and since the fold 4 came out I just bought a new case and it seems brand new. Even has a spen holder in the hinge love it

[@TezShaw]

love the fold 3 it's been my daily driver since November 2021, will definitely be upgrading to the fold 4, I've had 1/2/3 now and cannot see myself going back to normal candy bar devices now. my main gripe is the lack of optimisation on Instagram stories and other social media apps, other than that I love it.

[@all4ndee]

Completely agree. Would just add launcher options as another disadvantage. As someone who loves to create personal layouts and designs, its a shame that custom launchers like Nova aren't properly supported (more an issue with the third party launchers than it is a Samsung one though). Other than that, using the Z Fold 3 has really raised the bar in terms of the user experience and usability.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

Z Fold 3 hasn't raised the bar. My Galaxy S22 Ultra can literally see more content during web browsing, gaming, and watching movies. Samsung keeps using garbage aspect ratios on both displays of the Z Fold 2 and 3. At least the 1st gen Galaxy Fold's 4.6-inch outer display had a 21:9 aspect ratio just like the Huawei Mate X2. Such a step backwards with the Z Fold series having 5:4 aspect ratio while the Galaxy Tab S7 and S8 series all have 16:10 aspect ratio. Makes no sense. The Galaxy Flex S should come out and hopefully it'll take a shit all over the Z Fold series.

[@all4ndee]

@@PSYCHOV3N0M when it comes to video consumption, I'd understand that the additional height on the S22 would fill out the screen a lot better. Especially, with the odd aspect ratio of the z fold 3 as you mentioned. But it's hard to believe that the z fold 3 wouldn't have more real estate for things like Web browsing, gaming, and especially multitasking. That being said, I haven't personally tried the S22, but coming from the S21 ultra, I definitely feel like I'm benefitting from the extra real estate. In terms of the bar that is being raised, I'm speaking more in terms of pushing the limits for general consumer electronics. I think it's important for companies to continue to innovate and compete with designs and technologies. The galaxy s flex is just another example of that. I feel like because of how well received the z fold 3 was, companies have this new baseline to look at and continue to explore and push the limits.

[@Arting-Sir]

You can try zooming in the ratio for better keyboard controls, but for my big hands this is a blessing

[@alexjones4701]

Dude, i see the fold line mid screen really easy... Its likebthe first real scratch on your phone. Its the end of the world but then you seem to focus less and less on it. Is the quality worth the money? NO WAY. I regret going to FOLD.

[@kemakolamegere18]

Thank you for your sincere comments. Very useful. I have used all the flagships of both Samsung and apple and I am still back to fold 3 😁

[@vVDrewciferVv]

Thank you. Finally a reviewer makes an honest review of the phone instead of nitpicking the smallest of issues. The terrible, lazy reviews of this phone more than likely ruined the progress the Fold 4 was supposed to make. Instead, Samsung has to worry about making the phone lighter due to the soy boys complaining about 30 grams of extra weight🤦🏼‍♂️ GRAMS bro 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@krugmeup2162]

Soy boys lol

[@AL1KRYS1]

The problem I'm having is that after 6 months use the screen protector is breaking up. Samsung have told me it will take 10 days to repair and I can't take off the screen protector because it will invalidate my guarantee

[@MrSupercar55]

I don’t get why people say the Z Fold 3 is heavy. It’s a phone! How much could it possibly weigh? Are you a man or a mouse?

[@Unknownuserhtps]

Wow, not even 5 hour battery life is absolutely horrible ☹️ samsumg needs to add a 7,500mah BARE MINIMUM to compete with the iphone 14 pro max soon

[@batchboy999]

Will you be doing a review of Z fold 4? My installments for my S21 Ultra will be finished by March '23, so am anxious to switch. Maybe do a Z3 vs Z4 KZbin?

[@skrum699]

It passed the hot day fan test, I'm sold. Thanks for the review

[@Kymfucius]

For 3 years, I rocked the Huawei Mate 20x, a 7.2 inch device with a beast of a battery. Unfortunately, my carrier forced me 2 switch my phone on March 25th. At 1st, I was so unsure abt this device but now, I like it so much. The battery is not as strong as the Huawei but it's still good. I didn't realize this was the 3rd gen until after buying it lol and I'm glad this one is my 1st experience w/a foldable..so many ppl ask me what is it lol. Yes, it feels like a kinda heavy tank & I don't mind at all. Since I don't have a need for super expensive Fort Knox cases, I invested in beautiful, well made Burga cases which are currently buy 2, get 2 free which equates to 50% off each case (check em out). I hope everyone enjoys their Z Fold 3 as well.

[@hoic8768]

this is literally my situation. the 20x was an awesome phone. one of the best I've owned. best battery ever. fast charging. still think huawei makes the best phones in terms of hardware. fold 3 charging is poor by comparison, battery bit sucky as well but power saving mode helps. but big beautiful screen. decent enough camera. I also got the burga cases but slippery compared to Samsung silicon cases...prettier. loving my fold 3 still. it's all about the screen size.

[@Kymfucius]

@@hoic8768 yes, I agree, Huawei makes awesome phones.

[@Ameelith]

The display of a phone is actually one of the most important things to me (Size and refresh rate, but not resolution as I dont even see a difference between 1440p and 1080p on a 32" screen) and so I'm gonna buy a folding phone if I get my hands on the money.

[@CrunchyTire]

If you have an eye doctor, fire him. If you wear glasses, get new ones. If you dont have eyes.....gets some. Because you need them

[@guy7622]

Good video. I agree. My only issue is the screen protectors coming off. Just started coming off over the last couple of weeks. Would buy the Fold again and would hate to give up the large display.

[@adityanarayansreejith9362]

I’ve never watched a review by Phonebuff and I kinda like the type of brief reviews

[@Prince_Sidon]

Thank you for this video. I like that you tackle many of the first impressions on a foldable, especially the crease and durability. For everything else, I'm ok with. I'm definitely getting this.

[@tonyhamilton7785]

6:04 You're missing a good amount of the video with full screen. KZbin needs a 'zoom to fit' option, I stead of 'zoom to fill'. One time, I was watching a Netflix video with full screen. The guy was talking, so I'm like "Who is he talking to?". I get out of full screen and see that he was talking to someone that was cutoff due to fullscreen

[@crown_vic3759]

Dude its square, put yourself in the engineers shoes about why he designed it this way. The aspect ratio from a rectangle turns into a square when unfolded. Do people not have common sense??

[@tonyhamilton7785]

@@crown_vic3759 What the actual fck are you talking about? Do people not read anymore?? I'm talking about a 'Zoom to fit' option so the screen doesn't get cutoff when it's zoomed when viewing a video. It changes the aspect ratio so everything could be seen when zoomed.

[@crown_vic3759]

@@tonyhamilton7785 you sound like a stupid ass, asking how to do something a 4 year can even do. You're a dumb ass porch monkey, thats what you are

[@akim0346]

2:28 the part where he's flapping the z fold 3 had me crushing inside

[@unknown3158]

I like this take, and MrMobile's take on Foldable phones. Most people, as used, complain about this phone without having even used one at all, but you guys just showed us that they might actually be worth it, and that there isn't much to worry about. Also, big thumbs up for this video, most reviewers are just doing like "initial impressions" videos, but this one took time and dedication and is actually very informative and useful.

[@csksample]

my personal points ( had it since last September) sketchy sounds when unfolding but not issues at all, just started getting the protector popping off now. big tip for me is remembering that unfolded is the main way it was built and only having it folded on travel and quick responses. Gboard is updating for foldable phones and tablets for split keyboard. so I'm very excited for. Great review and glad to see someone with the same mindset

[@homeworld1031tx]

Totally agreed. I have had the Fold3 since launch and I love everything about it, but typing on it is definitely more difficult than I remember from prior slab phones. You just have to pace yourself and more intentionally type and hit characters to maintain the same level of accuracy.

[@TheManm333]

LOOOOOL the checking out the crease part.

[@TheSonicFan4]

Ever since the first folding phone, my concern was the typing. I'm glad I was right in worrying about it. Obviously it will be different and uncomfortable, not sure why more people don't bring it up.

[@wailfaridi2070]

I don't get how that's a problem? Just use split keyboard

[@s0s_c0okies23]

It's not even something you think about after a couple days.

[@dylanwhisnant6772]

It was rough for like a month but now I type just as fast as on my pixel, or any other candy bar phone

[@TheSonicFan4]

@@wailfaridi2070 I mean, tell that to phonebuff, not me. I've never tried a folding phone.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

@@wailfaridi2070 Not everyone has small hands. Split keyboard isn't great for people with large hands.

[@pavelpalazkov1410]

The best thing to do is to purchase a case with a hinge protector. It helps a lot to protect the hinge from sand and dust in your pocket. One-handed opening and holding the phone when unfolded will be much more comfortable

[@canad-ian]

I've had since launch day. Other than having to send it back because of the A12 breaking LTE connectivity, it's been great. I write notes, play games, do work, etc. and it handles everything without issue. Heck, I even record my kids basketball games and then go edit them for just their highlights. In terms of durability, I once slipped on some ice on my driveway, with phone in hand, landed on it with my hand, and nothing. It was fine and I'm 6'3", 200lbs+ so to say this thing ISN'T durable is hard to swallow. Just peeled of the screen protector as I'm waiting for my Whitestone to come in (the middle of the factory one was peeling top middle). Yeah...it's great. I can't say enough good things about it and it's hard to use a "normal" phone after having this for a few months.

[@davidstarboo2468]

Think you just helped me to make my mind up. Cheers . Getting my fold 3 next week

[@vuxluongw]

what about software issues? i use 3rd party/"cracked" stuff like youtube vanced, youtube pro A LOT, so i afraid these or even just the normal youtube is buggy. oh spotify, instagram & facebook; those are like my main 4 most used apps. i heard about other system bugs on the initial launch reviews as well, but i trust that samsung might have those ironed out already. what's your experience on matter? really looking forward to hear an insight of a long time user on this one.

[@canad-ian]

@@vuxluongw Honestly, what device doesn't have software issues? I never saw the point of Vanced so I don't use it. I rarely look at Facebook but it works fine when I do use it. Insta works fine even if it's stretched. I use YT Music and it works fine everywhere. A lot of the issues will come down to the developers of said software, and not Samsung, to fix. Mileage will vary. I love it and it works great for me and my needs.

[@srsgonu]

Exactly my thoughts except for keyboard. Samsung kb has an option to use as normal keyboard when closed and change to one handed or split screen when openend automatically. Multitasking on this is a dream. Sold my iPad too. Great video and to the point.

[@tmblighty917]

A solid and trustworthy feedback. PhoneBuff, thank you for being to the point 👏

[@TheNaveedhaq]

i just recently buy this phone & I'm loving it day by day

[@creatingptsd7855]

I was working at Lowes. I was on an order picker grabbing something from top stock. And I dropped my fold from the top. Much to my surprise the phone didn't break. It is built like a tank.

[@Raja995mh33]

People DONT worry about the Fold breaking when dropped. People worry about longevity. There are tons of reports about the display breaking after as soon as less than a year. And THIS is just unacceptable for such high price tags. A phone this price should last a long time but with these screens it's impossible to buy them used or sell them because there's a high chance of the screen breaking soon. On a normal phone this just isn't an issue. And seriously, 4h SoT with 15% left is RIDICULOUSLY BAD. This is on par or even worse than the iPhone 12 mini and people complained about this a LOT.

[@crown_vic3759]

Dude you act like cars dont have recalls or warranty fixes, you act like tvs or monitors dont have dead pixels sometimes, you act like some phone dont have internal problems sometimes. You act like playstation and xbox dont have problems with their consoles, IT HAPPENS nothing being manufactured is perfect, theres gonna be some defects and sometimes people have a bad experience, not the same for everyone

[@basboos5597]

Finally somebodymade a real review after really using the phone. 110% perfect! I have had the last 2 folds and the only bad thing is the service of Samsung!!

[@josephineoliver9499]

This has been good info for me because I'm going to be updating soon and been seriously thinking about this type of phone, thank you 👍😊

[@fadedgam3r]

If you go to the display settings then navagation bar you can put the iphone navagation bar on it and it becomes 100x better

[@anthonyborja3926]

subscribed! i love how honest your videos . thank you

[@bamnignorance]

I have phone coming in the mail next week, im stoked!

[@nathankushlan7285]

I've been using a fold 3 as well since early December and I fully agree with all of your points, it's not at all annoying to use and my friends always tell me your list of deal breakers and none of them are nearly as bad as they seem. I do disagree with your opinion on the keyboard, personally I love it. Closed phone is great for one handed quick texts and open phone 2 handed is great for long texts. However, I make monster and bang cans look like normal cans (when I'm holding them). Great video 👍

[@crown_vic3759]

Yeah this is true. Most people hate on this phone so they speak on facts the do not know, like the crease. Samsung had the consumer in mind, thats why THEY cant see the crease straight on, only the clowns looking from the outside perspective see that crease, cause, who cares about them💀🤣

[@Morfiko]

Maybe try split Mode on samsung keyboard? It's a beast Mode for that. Just try it and You will Love it after few minutes. Also I would recommend GoodLock apps (or FineLock if the first one is not available for You). After You DL it try to change navigation buttons inside of it putting check mark near Z Fold option :)

[@edwardosborne2427]

I have the z fold 2 which has been fine for nearly two years I now look forward to the zfold 4, thank you for your video.

[@MiTekneek]

6 months later and I love it! Great video I agree with everything you said. The 2 things I don't like are the keyboard which causes soooooo many typos and the screen protector is absolute trash. Mine cracked down the middle and samsung tried to say it was user caused damage smh. I've just ordered a new one off of Amazon because none of the Samsung recommended repair shops even carry one. Thank you for making a great review at just under 7 mins it was perfectly timed! Keep up the great work! I'm now a sub!

[@YamiSama77]

Been in love since the first version came out

[@kirakira9906]

You can set a split keyboard like you do when you put your Samsung phone in landscape and that does help A LOT.

[@flapidapi]

I was really satisfied with my fold and I totally agree with everything you stated in this video. However I returned my fold. Why you may ask? Because I noticed after a few weeks that I wasn’t really using the fold in the way that you should. I didn’t use the main screen, instead for the most part I used the cover screen.

[@hoddelkind]

how much SOT u got only using the cover screen? It must be a lot, right? always watned to know that :D

[@SweetLou0523]

@@hoddelkind not really. I was getting the same SOT with my zf3 front screen as I do with my s22u screen.

[@codenameenigma9922]

This is why I returned also and using now s22 ultra and very happy

[@leonfrancis3418]

The lizard brain has to he untrained, unfortunately.

[@rgassaf1]

Exactly!!! Keyboard is a MAJOR issue... you nailed it. It is also my deal breaker. Been usinf for around 8 months. Keyboard from the cover scream is annoying given is narroweness

[@deakmerrett4058]

The split keyboard fixes the typing problem.

[@macrochelys]

totally agree, the front screen is a nightmare for typing, I rather use my Note 9 also the cases for Fold are weird, especially the front side, they push the screen protector off all the time, while the hinge is completely exposed, and there are cases with hinge cover but then you can't have a flat back when you open up the phone I bought a S Pen Pro for the phone, expecting someone would make gadgets for it, but they only made phone cases for Fold S Pen, that was disappointing

[@smallzebra19]

I have the galaxy fold 3 and fold 2 and both the phones have a huge difference! The galaxy fold 3 is very well optimized and built!!

[@porscheoscar]

I would rate this phone as the most well executed design any technology company has ever released including the original iPhone. I get about 6.5 hours screen on time which is fine. I wouldn't complain. The screen quality is easily the best of any device. Mr. JWW has a video of the new yellow Porsche GT3. The Fold 3 is my only device including my iPhone 12, Galaxy Tab 7+ and OLED laptop where I can see clearly the orange undertones in the signal yellow paint color. On all other devices its just yellow. Pro tip: a phone holster is a must have for this phone. The one where the phone sids sideways and just slides in and out. It's too heavy for your pants pockets so it will fall out. I have the holsters for the Fold 2 and Fold 3. The Fold 2 holster is slightly larger which gives you a little more room for the case and makes to easier to slide in and out. The best case I have is the official Samsung case made of Aramid composite. It's the strongest and lightest. For the spine I made scratch protector hack and added a holder for fold pen by cutting it off another case and attaching it to the camera side of the case. This allows it to double as a grip where I can hold phone more securely. I like the S Fold Pen because its more like a full sized pen and not a Galaxy Note pen that's like a toothpick in my hands. I also added the UV glued tempered glass screen protector for the outside display. The screen protector for the main screen is still spotless. No air bubble or scratches. I've dropped this phone a few times not a scratch and I agree it's more durable than a regular slab phone because the main screen is always protected when folded. But you really need something as high quality as the Aramid case with screen protector because getting this phone repaired is a hassle. Based on the only tear down video I've seen you really have to be a very experienced tech to take this phone apart without screwing something else up. And how many of these techs even have time with this phone if all they fix is iPhone. My favorite use for the Fold 3 is in the car on the special phone mount that charges wirelessly. It's basically like having a media console in your car. I insert it into the holder upside down to avoid wireless charging (camera side on the top) and just plug in with one of those type c cables with the green LED so I can see its fast charging without needlessly heating up the battery. With a fast charge cigarette plug it charges very quickly. Cables make a difference I've seen some charge only 700 ma while the green get 2400 ma's.

[@ravonos]

Had to comment on the Toast menu. That place is awesome. My wife and I go there for brunch all the time.

[@lianenewcomb7869]

Had my Z fold 3 for 14 months. It's replaced my TV, kindle, tablet. Replaced screen protector, easy. Suits me well. I'm still looking for a dependable dashboard mount for open mode when needing to use GPS.

[@VISCERALLEGION]

Hey man, you may not be using it anymore or you may have figured this out but you can resize the keyboard and move to the side of your dominant hand. Makes typing easier.

[@lukerotherham7211]

Bang on review bro!

[@osamasbasalem]

Right, I'm placing an order today! I was skeptical about it but after seeing the video, you addressed every issue I had in mind

[@cafeine]

fold 3 is the perfect phone...you have a decent camera smartphone, an awesome small light and easy to handle tablet for couch surfing and gaming, and with dex you turn any smart tv to an android desktop...it is beautiful, powerful, very durable and with the recent price drops, easily the best value for money on high end smartphones. OneUI is above all competition making multitasking effortless. I have it more than 6 months now and never had a single issue with it. Samsung nailed it with the 3 can't wait to see what the future generations will have

[@Jayjounit1]

For the keyboard in tablet mode I have the keys split. I find it very useful and I'm able to type normal speed. You should give it a try. The first day was kind of weird but then it made sense. Definitely would recommend typing that way than full screen. Keeps you from holding it a weird way trying to type full screen, when you can just have it half on the left and the other half on the right.

[@Jayjounit1]

@@jayamburn1959 hey Jay it's been awhile 🤣

[@zakmoh5808]

Agree on everything except the keyboard part. I have been using the split keyboard and it has given me a lot of accuracy than before.

[@IamN4m3l3ss]

I agree wit the crease part. My phone has 3 horrible scratches going from left to right of the screen but you only really see it when its put under a light or when you look at it from an angle.

[@JamesRussoMillas]

I feel like if Sammy can make the fold 4 a bit wider for that cover screen so it's easier for typing quick text replies and such, they'll have a winner.

[@demeick17]

If the front screen gets wider, the inner screen would also have to be bit wider, and that would make tipping more complicated.

[@BigDaddy_BHJ1977]

I love my fold 3. It's not heavy to imo. I went to best buy and held iPhone 13 pro max an it felt lite and kinda small. I have average size fat fingers. The front display can be a bit small for less than a handful of apps. The typing experience is a bit problematic because of the fact I have a case on it. But, otherwise it's the best phablet I've ever owned. PS, I could care less about the cameras, I only use them for taking upclose pictures of my dispatch info for the shipper since I'm a truck driver. If need something better to take pictures with, then I'll grab my s21 ultra.

[@michealsmith2093]

Thank you so much for mentioning the typos w this keyboard. I thought I was just losing my "touch". But maaan the typos and reduced speed w this thing is insanely obnoxious. Not quite a deal-breaker, but if I HAD to name something, especially now knowing it's not just me, I'd say the typing is the crux to this device. And the lack of pen storage. The phone covers and accessories that attempt to solve the pen storage issue are just not there yet, and I've bought at LEAST 10 covers trying to find the perfect solution, which hasn't come to the market as far as I'm concerned. But thanks for the update and I'm hopeful future models/updates will address these annoyances.

[@elileanio1207]

after having the phone the phone eventually cracks right down the middle , im saying this with it cracked down the middle . i can no longer unfold and use it .

[@davidprodigy5833]

Thank you for the great content 👍

[@dgross2009]

Paid more for this phone last year than any other in my life, and I'm old, but no regrets at all. First of all I got great trade in values for my old phones one of which I no longer used. Secondly the screen is just unbeatable. I use my phone as a bedroom TV and reading and screen size is important. I agree with your major points that the negatives are blown way out of proportion and are easily forgiven to have all the benefits. You didn't mention the pen and for me that was the main reason I purchased this version. I use it constantly. It's a bigger pen than the Note pen and helps keep the screen clean by keeping the fingers off the screen.

[@BuckFush08]

Turn on Samsung Voice input.... Settings... General Management...Keyboard list and management... then turn on "Samsung Voice input"... allows you to long press on space bar, then speak and your voice is converted to text! Great feature and pretty much eliminates the issue of typing on a narrow screen, unless you're in a noise environment.

[@ivancomp_inside]

You're alive!

[@Zeroxx1]

You nailed everything word for word about how I feel about this phone. I could never go back to a candy bar phone and it replaces alot of other devices since this phone is Versatile. And alot of the complaints are from ppl that don't have the phone or looking for click bait. I stop using a case on my fold3 after a month of owning it and yes I've drop it but no damage. It's really built like a tank and feels (looks) very premium

[@PlayhouseRage]

Mannn I'm so relieved that I'm not the only one who has way too much sand dirt on their fold @2:13

[@jamshedirani9187]

I have been using my fold2 for a year and a half and all I wanna say is that there is no way I will ever go back to a regular phone. Its absolutely amazing. Waiting for the fold4 to upgrade.

[@eazy8592]

Keep doing these reviews 👌

[@HazNyC]

I agree with EVERYTHING on this video, except for the part about the keyboard being a deal breaker, ONLY because I switched to SwiftKey Keyboard and enabled Split Keyboard or "Thumb Mode" and been way better off since then. Less typos, more comfortable typing!

[@leonfrancis3418]

0:44 So much this. Overblown massively. People see a piece of tech they desperately want. They see it's new, their lizard brain craves it. But they can't afford it, or it doesn't fit into the budget, or it's not a responsible purchase, or their partner would never let them. So to kill the FOMO, and kill the craving, they start talking about a crease they've never seen in person, durability that has been tested by Zach's channel and this one, and is better than many glass slabs, aspect ratio, and whatever other bull they can pull from their rear. These aren't real meaningful concerns. They're someone trying to mitigate their FOMO and lack of access by claiming they don't want it. "I never wanted those grapes anyway. They're likely sour." This thing is the future of mobile phones, the same way the glass slab became the de facto form factor.

[@GoLakers3900]

Well said.

[@LesterDarioDeLaCruz]

I use the floating keyboard with swipe gestures. Makes going so fast and easy on the large phone. Works well on the front display as well to avoid typing at the bottom of the long phone

[@byram101]

I agree.. from my Note 20 Ultra which I still love.. my next handset will be the Z fold 5 when it is available.

[@bodhi962003]

I love mine too, but you're right about the keyboard. I was worried about battery life and the camera before I got it. Neither has been an issue for me. I've dropped it a few times. Not a problem after that.

[@Insorainity]

That’s it, no more doubts! Gonna get the fold once my contract ends.