Pixel Fold Review 6Months Later

6 months of using the Google Pixel Fold and I'm confident in saying that It'll be hard for me to switch back to a standard phone any time soon.

[@renasreda]

Good job with the video!

[@swesproductions]

😭 Thank you so much! You're my first Super. 🙏🏽❤️

[@robcrichlow7287]

Just a note that the December update allows for full screen mode on apps not optimized for the inner screen. Great feature! Good review and appreciate your thoughts on the device. It is my favorite device I have used. I was a fan of the Surface Duo 2, and the Pixel Fold gives me the features for multitasking that I use frequently on the inner display with two apps side by side. Thanks for the 6 month review!

[@swesproductions]

Yes! I noticed that after uploading this video and it has changed how often I use the inner display and I love it! 🔥 Thank you for the feedback. I appreciate hearing others opinions on the device. 😁

[@CarlosFontes]

I'm so glad I found your channel! I love your energy, your perspective, and this video has such great production values, it was so nice to look at and really complimented your commentary. I have a Pixel Fold, too. I love this thing.

[@swesproductions]

Man that's so awesome to hear! Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback. 😁🙏🏽❤️

[@corbingerald4057]

Great review! Thanks for taking the time to make a update video. Pretty cool seeing Hajime No Ippo on that screen!

[@swesproductions]

Thank you for leaving feedback! 😁 Means a lot. And yes!!! Glad someone finally picked up on some anime within my video. 🔥😁🔥

[@Cjohnsonmuisc]

Bro I'm subbing lol youre already one of my favorite reviewers, lets gooo!!!

[@swesproductions]

I appreciate that! 🙏🏽❤️ Means a lot.

[@cestgum7672]

I love the small front screen. I also like the bezels too

[@swesproductions]

I do love it but wish it were just a tad bit bigger. 😅

[@JamesJonesTech]

Hope to see more content from you bro. Subscribing. From a creator and enthusiast perspective, the work you put in on shows clearly. 🔥

[@swesproductions]

😭 I appreciate that bro. 🙏🏼❤️

[@joshuabergeman354]

I probably would have bought the Pixel fold if they had dropped it at 1,500 but I ended up getting the OnePlus Open. And that led to the Zfold 5. And yes the cover screen is narrow but I actually like it. The ability to type one handed easily is super nice.

[@JamaltlLee]

The one hand experience on the fold 5 is unmatched

[@swesproductions]

Oh I understand 😅 The fact that I was able to get the device for half the price with my carrier made the Pixel Fold and easy choice. 😌👌🏼 But I am curious about the OnePlus Open. Been seeing lots of promo around it.

[@swesproductions]

@JamaltlLee I figured it would be the best considering its form factor. 😌👌🏼

[@joshuabergeman354]

@@swesproductions the thing was that I wasn't really sold on the whole foldable thing. I thought they would be too fragile and I work in a kind of rough environment so paying $1,800 for a phone that might break seemed to risky to me. But then I watched a KZbinr drop his OnePlus Open off his bicycle crossing a bridge and the only thing that was damaged was the frame rail. And at $1,500 after trade-in of literally anything that could make a phone call I was sold 🙃 And once I got it I was hooked on the form factor. The only thing I was missing was OneUI. Which of course led to me buying the Zfold 5😅 The OP Open is a great device. It's pretty thin for a foldable and lightweight. The camera hardware is impressive and the software isn't bad. It doesn't do processing as well as a Pixel but it's still very good for a foldable. And multitasking is 🔥 But it's just a little bit too square for media consumption. And so far software support is a bit behind.

[@dk91charlie]

I'm about to get one now at best buy outlet for 1500

[@azhartalpur]

I really don't understand whybthis channel has so less subscribers. The quality of videos, the audio, the content, the reviews, all are upto the mark in comparison with any other million subs tech channels. I liked your content and support your channel. Will share as much as I can. Best of luck. Stay blessed...👍

[@swesproductions]

I genuinely appreciate comments like this. These are the ones that push me to keep going. 😭🙏🏽❤️ Thank you so much.

[@shomari17]

Pixel Fold is the most exciting phone ive ever used. That says alot. It's my primary phone and the s23 is my secondary phone

[@swesproductions]

I'm with you in that! And I still have my s22 ultra as a back up. 👌🏼🔥

[@KubikRabik]

Man your channel is a gem! Keep going bro! 👌

[@swesproductions]

Thank you so much! I'm trying man. 👌

[@edalvut2846]

Oh My GOD! YOU are going to be HUGE on KZbin! Your editing is FANTASTIC!! As an added bonus (and it will catapult you to the top)... YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!! And don't get me going on your awesome voice, Damn boy.....

[@swesproductions]

😁 thank you for that. It's enough to make a grown man cry 😭🙏🏽❤️

[@caseybrown5949]

Great video. I have always been a Pixel user anyway, but I just ordered one of these today. I got a great deal and I'm excited to get it. Watching your video makes me happy. Thanks!

[@swesproductions]

Thanks! That's great to hear! 😁 How have you felt Pixel has improved since you bought your first one?

[@caseybrown5949]

@@swesproductions They all just keep getting better. I think iOS is great too, but honestly it's the small things with Google. Down to simple things like being able to clear background apps and gestures. I am a huge voice dictation fan. It doesn't get better than Pixel and I think regardless of specs and speed the Tensor chip is a beast. I have a Pixel 8 Pro and an iPhone 15 pro and I would choose the Pixel every time.

[@swesproductions]

I love to see that. I appreciate you for sharing that with me. Gives me even more confidence in the future of this device. 👌🏼

[@carterfortune3572]

Great review, I'm glad you talked about the dust- it's windy in SD so the dust gets everywhere in the dry season.

[@swesproductions]

Thank you so much. 🙏🏽 That's great to know since that isn't something we really deal with here in Indiana. Definitely something to keep into consideration for the peeps out there. 😌👌🏼

[@roydowling646]

M mi so

[@swesproductions]

🙃🤔🙃

[@CynicalJustin]

Been on the fence on picking this device up since its gone on discount and this video is really pushing me towards the answer being yes. Thanks for the great video!

[@swesproductions]

Absolutely worth every penny! 😁 And thank you for the feedback. I appreciate it. 🙏🏼

[@CynicalJustin]

@@swesproductions You got it! Keep up the great work!

[@davidt7609]

Awesome review! Quick question, how do you clean the inner display of the phone? Do you think Lysol wipes are safe to use on it ? And your video editing is definitely among the best. I actually had to pause mid video to check how many subs you had and was shocked. I thought you would have been in the 100k +

[@swesproductions]

Thanks! I typically try to just wipe it down with a microfiber cloth dry. But if it's in need of a good cleaning I'll just use lens cleaner that you would use on your lenses or glasses. I don't recommend using Lysol wipes at all. Especially with inner displays. I've noticed how sensitive they can be. They're more prone to scratches. And again thank you for the feedback! It inspires me to keep going and let's me know I'm on the right path. 😁🙏🏽❤️

[@kaboon11]

This is a good review., I could tell, you were not repeating the same BS of the major reviewers.

[@swesproductions]

I appreciate the feedback. 🙏🏽 Thank you very much.

[@bkeaver644]

I absolutely love my pixel fold. I am one of those people that have multiple phones, this one has my sim in it mostly. I keep trying to use one of my other phones but at most I only last a day before I just move back to my pixel fold. Good review, enjoyed it immensely!

[@swesproductions]

I'm the same way and people think I'm weird for having multiple phones. But I just like having options. 🤷🏽‍♂️😌 So I can relate. Thank you for the feedback. 🙏🏽❤️

[@jinvid]

Of all the foldables, the Pixel's Passport Size is incredibly appealing to me.

[@swesproductions]

It definitely is a preferable size, I do however wish it was just slightly taller and slightly wider. For me personally, I seem to have a big more errors typing on this keyboard vs the iPhone 13 pro max I had and the Samsung s23 ultra. Minor inconvenience In the grand scheme of things but one worth mentioning.

[@Vss077]

one reason why i switched to the pixel lineup is that it feels like 95% of the users are happy long term by reading other user experiences & their phones getting better over time while on other brands, others and me included had issues - software "bugs" coming up, slow performance etc. from Midrange / Budget to Flagship devices all had long term issues for me, pixel so far didnt had any issue but im not 3+ years in compared to other brands.

[@swesproductions]

That awesome and I've heard the same. So we'll see how the rest of the year and more go. I've got high hopes for this phone to do well. The only thing I'm somewhat concerned about is the folding display.

[@JamaltlLee]

Good video bro 🙏🏿. As a fellow small tech youtuber, you're off to a really good start, and 2024 will be your year 💪🏿. Your lighting, video quality, audio, and scripting are all really good and smooth.

[@swesproductions]

Thanks. I really appreciate that. I'm looking forward to 2024. 🔥🔥🔥

[@mrJay2533]

Great review!

[@swesproductions]

Thank you! 😁🙏🏽

[@fletch369]

Good review. You got my sub 😊

[@swesproductions]

Aye! 😁 Glad to hear that. 🙏🏽

[@BowmanEsquire]

I have just got mine. Very late to the party and have been wanting to go foldable for years and took the plunge with this. I love it. It took me some time to adjust and get over how precious it is, but I don't think I want to go back to the slab.

[@swesproductions]

100% in the same boat. I still treat this thing with extra care and the thought of going back to a slab just seems like a step down in excitement. I love when people see a foldable for the first time and I get to see their excitement on their face from holding my phone. 😌👌🏼

[@BowmanEsquire]

@@swesproductions yes, it's a good talking point when out and about! I've enjoyed pixels for a while now, and this phone got a lot negatives to begin with but when you own one you just get it. The front screen is perfect and I'm a person that goes for the biggest screened phones usually, find myself using it more than I thought, there's no drawbacks at all, plus I know I have massive screen inside if I want one 😂

[@BowmanEsquire]

Apart from the weight, my pinky resting finger has had to bulk up. 😂

[@swesproductions]

😂 Same. Only buff Pinky's over here. 💪🏽

[@limkeaheng5520]

really love your video. please making more contents about smartphones.

[@swesproductions]

Thank you! I'm working on another video right now. And the minute I get my hands on a new phone best believe I'll be reviewing it. 😁

[@limkeaheng5520]

@@swesproductions hope it doesn't take another 5months

[@swesproductions]

Same 😅 but I'll see what I can do. 😌👌🏼

[@wantedx575]

For a KZbinr with not even 1k subscribers this is a pretty solid video 👍

[@swesproductions]

Thank you. 🙏🏽❤️ I appreciate the feedback.

[@shomari17]

Good to hear that you are switching over to Android Full Time. You just gained a subscriber.I do believe it wasn't for imessage more ppl would prefer Android phones.

[@swesproductions]

I appreciate that. And yes, I believe imessage is one of the reasons most here in the States won't change. 😌

[@delgadoj11]

What video editor are you using. I finally found another great use for for the Fold. I can use it to edit videos and pics. Meanwhile, my Windows 10 laptop gathers dust. I use a Chromebook, tablets and cell phones. The current Fold 1 has Android updates until 2026 and security updates until 2028, this is not good, especially for the price. I'm waiting for the Fold 2 (due around June 2024).

[@swesproductions]

I bounce back and forth between "VLLO" and the "KZbin Create" mainly using the first. Both pretty good. 😌👌🏼

[@marioherrerajr5293]

I pray they go for the G4 tensor on the next fold.

[@swesproductions]

Same. It'll only make this phone better. 👌🏼🔥

[@marlonjenkins7447]

This is by far the best review of this device I've seen. Pixel fold is my daily as well and I'm loving it. I also have the z fold 5 but I find myself using the pixel fold the most.

[@swesproductions]

Aye thank you, I appreciate that. 🙏🏽 But did I read that right? You own 2 foldables? 😮

[@GeetMadan]

If you can check this for me please. Is the minimum dpi for internal display and external display the same in the developer options? On oneplus open, the value can be set for each state depending on what state are you accessing it in. This would allow to force apps to behave like tablet apps with a higher minimum dpi.

[@swesproductions]

Alright. So I wasn't too sure how to check at first but I think I figured it out. When I go into the developer settings what I find is "dp" as supposed to dpi but I assume it's the same. If so, when the phone is closed it says the "smallest width" is 411. Opened it says 420. Does that answer your question? 😅

[@GeetMadan]

@swesproductions yes. Thank you so much for checking. Just a tip if you wanna try it, you can increase that number to scale down your content. It might ne helpful to have a higher dpi for the internal display and lower for external display. I asked because similar to the pixel, it is decoupled on the oneplus open, but it is coupled for the zfold devices

[@swesproductions]

@GeetMadan that makes sense. Thank you for the tip. 😌🙏🏽

[@Nithlus]

I work construction and renovation so I'm in the dust almost every day. I have also had the pixel fold since launch and so far it is fine. I keep it in a little fabric zip pouch in my pocket but I do still get it out with dirty hands and dust in the air. I think so long as you don't intentionally get it covered in dust or sand you'll be fine. Mines still great

[@swesproductions]

Oh that makes me so freaking happy to hear. 😁👌🏼 I didn't want to test it for myself so I figured Id wait for a comment like yours to show up. Thank you for sharing that. That's valuable info. 🙏🏽🔥

[@Vincent_Koech]

Awesome!

[@swesproductions]

Thank you. 😎🙏🏽❤️

[@anitahall2618]

I like this review, but honestly this is the only review that actually praised all that google has to offer with this phone. Many of the other reviews on this phone are upset with the chip being a model older than the Pixel 8pro. So I really don't understand this review and why he loves it so much. I am glad he does. He's almost making me want to get it over the Samsung Fold 5 (or fold 4) not sure which one yet. Or Maybe I would wait for the fold 6 to come out and get the fold 5 when it comes down in price. I have also been trying to wait for a new pixel fold to come out and I have not seen one anywhere. Any ideas on that yet?

[@swesproductions]

A lot of the love and excitement comes from the fact that this is my first foldable phone. As I type this I still can't help but to cherish this phone for its foldability. I'm aware of the older chipset but with it not really hindering any of my actions on this phone, I don't see any reason to count it against the phone. 🤷🏽‍♂️ As for the NEXT Pixel fold, I believe the rumors are for it to release sometime this year. But I guess we'll have to wait and see. 😌

[@azayn2434]

Great review. I love the size and aspect ratio of the Pixel Fold but wish it had the premium features of the OnePlus Open. Hopefully Samsung fixes the outer display on the Fold 6 and brings the camera up to par with their flagship devices.

[@swesproductions]

Thank you ! 🙏🏽 And I agree. Samsung doesn't have any reason to not bring higher quality cameras to their Fold line. 👌🏼

[@rich1223]

Thought you could force the apps to open in full screen now?

[@swesproductions]

Yes you can now. By the time I finished uploading this video I had just realized they updated the phone to be able to force app aspect ratios to the inner display. 😅

[@hometownherotv]

Well done. I said it once and I'll say it again. We are being gaslit by the OnePlus Open. I've tried it on two different occasions before returning them both. Once at launch and once after a few months of updates. It's still terrible. There's some cool things that did with the software absolutely. However I would need to sit down and show people how many strange bugs are in the software that just don't make sense. And if they aren't bugs they are bizarre behaviors. There's so many things that I feel are obvious oddities and yet no one talks about them. Maybe they have a higher tolerance for sloppy software than I do.... But I just can't deal with it. Z Fold is pretty good and has really good software for the most part but that form factor gets old. Samsung hasn't been pushed in this regard and I will give credit to OnePlus for that aspect. They shown what you can do with foldable hardware so that should move the whole industry forward. The pixel fold like most pixels is a software phone. If you give a damn about software that's the phone you want. If you're down with slop you'll take any of the others. If you hold the pixel fold at launch next to a pixel fold with the latest software it's a stark difference. THAT is why you would want to go Google.

[@swesproductions]

Wow! Thank you for that info. 🙏🏼 I've never heard that side of OnePlus from other reviews I've seen so it's nice to get some transparency. But yes, software on this device has been improved tremendously and is definitely at the core of why I chose this foldable over others. Again, thank you for the feedback. It's greatly appreciated 🙏🏼😁

[@hometownherotv]

No problem! Did you get the latest update that it has the app expansion feature? Basically works like Samsung where all the apps can fit the full screen despite being optimized.

[@swesproductions]

Yes! I was so bummed that I realized the app expansion AFTER I finished the video. 😭 To me that add a lot more usability to the inner display and I've easily caught myself using it more now that you can stretch every app. It's definitely something I'll mention in the "1 year later" review when the time comes. 😌👌🏼

[@swaggkuconspiracies7649]

Wow, man you deserve applause.. I've had the z fold 2 and 3 and just wanted to see what the google pixel fold was about.. now I'm not a gamer or out side taking photos of everything.. but it's the ease of using this is what's so cool I'm actually enjoying this phone, and it is super fluid it reminds me of an iPhone.. I have a family plan my daughter has an iPhone and wife has galaxy s23..mom has my old lg 60.. with that being said I've had a lot of phones and this is a great phone.. got mine for 1400.. great video got a new sub.

[@swesproductions]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 And wow! That's quite the diverse family of phones. 😮 All my family has iPhones except for one cousin that has the Pixel 6. 😌 And thank you so much for the sub. It means more than you know. 🙏🏽❤️

[@laynekittelson]

I am a field mechanic looking at one of these folding phones, which would be the best for the -30 to 100F temperatures, humidity, dirt, grease, oil. Also I know how the Samsung Dex mode works well how about the other phones desktop modes? I have iphone and iPad right now for those needs as well as laptops for machine comms. Looking to see it this could replace 2 separate devices. Need something robust.

[@swesproductions]

🤔 Well first let me start by saying that Samsung I believe is the only foldable with a computer mode like Dex. The Google Pixel doesn't have any mode similar to that. As for which foldable would be best for the line of work you're in?, it's honestly hard to recommend ANY fording device considering the likelihood of dirt or grease getting within the inner display. But that's a chance we all take with these phones just living our lives. 🤷🏽‍♂️😌 So if you feel the chances of dirt or grease getting within the inner display are high, I'd recommend the least expensive of the bunch, or which ever has a sale going on. I love my Pixel Fold and haven't had any issues with sand or dirt. And it has fulfilled my need for a tablet. 👍🏼

[@fletch369]

So…. Shall I buy the fold or the 8pro? 😊

[@swesproductions]

🤔 depends on your personal wants and needs. Do you need the best cameras available? Newest processor, Tensor G3, for heavy lifting any gaming or editing you may do on your phone? Do you want to have a larger display in your pocket? Do you use your device more so to watch content? Do you spend a lot of time on the beach or in sandy/ dusty environments? What do YOU feel is worth having in your pocket at all times? 😁

[@Danilo-qk2gw]

Does it "consumes" the protection film on the inner screen over the years, just like the Fold 4?

[@swesproductions]

What do you mean by "consumes"? 🤔

[@Danilo-qk2gw]

@@swesproductions if the film degrades/gets unstuck to the point you have to change it for a new one, in orderto keep your inner screen protected

[@swesproductions]

@Danilo-qk2gw oh not at all. I haven't seen any issues with that at all. There hasn't been any part of the inner display that has started lifting. Everything looks good. 👌🏼

[@danilofratangelo3784]

That`s amazing! So pixel fold is the way to go, because the Z Fold 4 gets the inner film lifted every year average@@swesproductions

[@swesproductions]

So far so good. But I'll definitely be checking in once I hit a year to see if anything like that happens.

[@cyb3rm4x1]

Right more people should see this channel

[@swesproductions]

😭🙏🏼❤️

[@elchamber]

I think just as it is folded is a perfect new Pixel A. It's short but wide. I would get that in a heartbeat. Just make sure it has wireless charging. C'mon. Apple will suck when iOS 18 shows up.

[@swesproductions]

It definitely is a great size when folded. 👌🏼🔥

[@jebaker2]

I see this video was posted 5 days ago. You should be able to fill the inner display with any app as of early December. You may want to update your OS.

[@swesproductions]

I literally found this out right after I uploaded this video. 😭 So it's definitely going to be a big focal point on the "1 year later" review because man oh man does it make a difference in how much I use the inner display now.

[@jebaker2]

@@swesproductions nice... great video BTW! I keep flip flopping between my Fold and Open. Can't make a final decision. 😂

[@swesproductions]

Thank you. 🙏🏽 And that's what I've been hearing a lot as far as phone comparison. When you decide which one you believe is better let me know. 😁👌🏼

[@thepatrioarchy]

Are you still getting the heating issue?

[@swesproductions]

I don't get any heating issues when I use this phone. So there hasn't been a time where the device gets too hot to hold or shuts down due to over heating. Maybe in the summer that could be an issue that I just haven't seen. That'll be something to note on the next review. But as of right now I can say I haven't had any actual heating issues that are beyond the norm of the phone just getting warmer from gaming or heavy use.

[@CallmeBigfat]

Mf better stay consistent cause the algo is gonna make you pop soon

[@swesproductions]

🙏🏽🔥🙏🏽 hearing nothing but facts here.

[@mrgoodfind4949]

I think this is more of a business/official use rather than social interaction tool

[@swesproductions]

I can agree with that perspective. 🤔 😌

[@heckteck]

Hajime no ippo......nice

[@swesproductions]

Supa Nice🤌🏼

[@YoungWise2011]

Oneplus open for the win

[@swesproductions]

So far that's the number 1 phone to be compared to the Google Pixel Fold. So I don't doubt that phone is 🔥🔥🔥

[@XdekHckr]

7:30 This is not true. I have Android 14 beta and it have experimental option that allows you to make any app fullscreen with inner display. Lmao, beta rulez 20:20 I don't have any of these effects because I have disabled animations in android, so it doesn't drain battery

[@swesproductions]

ACTUALLY!.. right after I published this video I realized that they updated the pixel to be able to force apps to fill the inner display. So no need for any betas at all. 🤷🏽‍♂️😌

[@JR-ed9wz]

If Apple don’t have a foldable in 2025 I’ll get the next pixel out. 🙃

[@swesproductions]

I have been seeing rumors about it, 🤔 but knowing apples history they won't have a foldable for a few more years. But I do hope I'm wrong. 😌

[@hutzdani87]

Still refuse to buy a foldable, toi many inner displays randomly crapping it. The tech is nowhere near rugged enough for everyman use, had 2 fold 2s and a fold 3 crap out on me and thats with them in cases and babied and cleaned every day. Pocket lint can kill these things ince it works its way in and the displays can straight up fail after a random amount of folds. Don't care how goid everything else is if the inner displays can fail from doing what they are meant to do = fail. Sure neglegance will will kill your device also but i have been burnt 3 times now and its not a game im willing to play anymore.

[@swesproductions]

That's an interesting experience to hear. I've definitely seen videos where people talk about getting a Foldable that stops working, but typically once they get the replacement they no longer have issues. So to have 3 back to back to back inner displays fail on you? 🤔 That just sounds like some bad luck my friend. 😅 I haven't had any issues myself. We'll see if that stays true once I've had it for a complete year. But for now, no complaints. 😌👌🏼

[@Ghostintheshell3551]

Team pixel 8 pro

[@swesproductions]

Let's gooo!!! 👌🏼🔥🔥🔥

[@Motawa88]

It's not great at all. It feels cheap. It's heavy and it doesn't fold flat. Camera is also not good. It goes back tomorrow

[@swesproductions]

I don't agree with all your points, but I respect them. 😌 We're getting close to a year and I've had some more real world testing with the cameras and I can kind of agree with you on the camera side, at least with low light. But I still love this phone. 👌🏼❤️

[@Motawa88]

@@swesproductions i like it too for what it is . Cheap I meant the inner display. It's so plasticy. Gen 2 will be better

[@swesproductions]

I can't wait to see what Gen 2 has in store for us. 😌🔥🔥🔥

[@albertmcmeen8802]

Terrible product. The large screen cracked right along the hinge 14 months (out of warranty) of regular use with no drops. $500 to repair!

[@swesproductions]

But the phone hasn't even been out for a year yet. So how did the screen crack at 14 months? 🤔

[@user-eh2sv6lt2s]

This phone +my Pixel 8 Pro finally got my out of the boring Apple eco system. My last iPhone was the 15 Pro Max and after 30 minutes I got bored with it because Apple doesn't innovate anymore and it's every year the same with some minor changes 🥲 After years I'm finally got excited again about a phone and I'm very happy that I switched 🙌🏾 Do miss the Pixel 8 Pro Ai features on my Fold, that's it

[@swesproductions]

I'm on the same boat my friend. 😌👌🏼

[@GanderBeaver]

the thing i don't understand is why it's so expensive in the US, i bought it in Russia for a bit less than a 1000(512 gigs obsidian, new) dollars, which for me worth the money

[@swesproductions]

That's a question I don't have an answer to, but man is that a good deal. 👌🏼