Samsung Galaxy Fold Review: The Future is ALMOST here?!

[@Felipaugustoex2612]

Production level: Excellent

[@Pocketnow]

Thanks dude!

[@matthewgill8586]

Pocketnow check out my unboxing video of it i did an unboxing video same day

[@big-hot-men]

Production level: yes

[@asmitchatterjee7986]

@@Pocketnow I'm a sick fan of your explanation that clicks every elegance/cons of the device. Fantastic work man..!! it really gets incomplete without Pocketnow. Cheers..!! and oh man.. that music..

[@carlosrgonzalezc529]

All I know I'm getting one and don't care about the price

[@matthewgill8586]

I love the galaxy fold I've had mine for 6 days now

[@MyYYttbbShorts]

Lucky u 😔😔

[@matthewgill8586]

Yassine yassine i was the firt person to get one from the Samsung store at marion South Australia

[@MyYYttbbShorts]

Again LUCKY u 😔😔😔

[@matthewgill8586]

One punch King. Ok it launched on 30 oct in Australia

[@matthewgill8586]

One punch King. True that i sold my galaxy note 9 to get this phone

[@chm2]

"Who doesn't remember the BSOD of the launch event of Windows 95?" Jaime, what's the average age of the audience for your videos?

[@papigrande4378]

I’m 54 and I watch. The BSOD was a very real thing.

[@neilt]

I built my own CP/M computer before the Microsoft PC arrived, but enjoy watching Pocketnow videos - once a geek, always a geek 😊

[@user10476]

I'm old enough to remember that it was actually Windows 98 that blue screened during the demo of USB.

[@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784]

Im 39 and work in IT and i remember it ?

[@thbabni]

@@papigrande4378 I mean, i may still be a thing. I just havent had in a while on Windows 10 Pro (Granted im on Bootcamp)

[@shubhamspatil]

2011: note 1 is too big with 5.3" 2019: 6" phones are normal size phones

[@gregd6022]

Only in the west was that said about the Note 1, Asia lead the large screen movement, as usual (was living there when it hit).

[@papigrande4378]

Greg D Those were the Apple sheep listening to Steve Jobs.

[@experiment54]

2025: why do I have a 25" tv in my pocket

[@tincan500iiz]

@@experiment54 will be alright though because it will fold

[@experiment54]

@@tincan500iiz 2026: users complain it takes too long to unfold their pocket tvs I mean smart phones 😂

[@armandorivera7809]

I have had my fold for a month also and I love it. Keeping this phone till the next big thing comes out

[@Deveal2014]

Love mine too

[@chm2]

3:30 The price tag is what really leads to massive discomfort in my pocket

[@chillwithphill1976]

AGREED

[@sonicsnobody]

So all that hurts is the money in your pocket leaving you and replaced by a galaxy fold

[@32poppasavage28]

Had mines for 2 weeks now. I love it. Front Screen could be a little bit longer and wider but it gets the job done.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

Agreed. The front screen isn't perfect but it's plenty fine for ONE-HANDED USAGE which many people seem to forget that THAT'S what Samsung intended. They even said it at the keynote.

[@rcrd8]

This is one of your best reviews I have seen from you Jaime. Keep up the good work 👍

[@Pocketnow]

Thanks dude!

[@1Marasa]

I remember when Nokia phones were weird but very innovative. Now all phones trying to be the same. Till the fold. Im happy for innovation

[@kenbee1957]

"I DO believe in Foldables...." Wow, Jaime If I had two pennies for every time you said, "A solution looking for a problem" last year, I'd afford to buy TWO Galaxy Folds It's an amazing device if it has changed your mind this drastically already

[@riccardo4134]

Got into a samsung store just to have a look. I wasn't there to buy it. The staff put the phone in my hands while saying: This is the future! I couldn't believe how beautiful the device was. I ended up walking out the shop with the phone in my pocket with the awarenes I purchased something special and unique of it's kind.

[@kumaradhyan6968]

Mr. Mobile: Future imperfect!!! Pocket Now: Future is almost here!!! . . . Me: You never know, what the future unfolds!!!

[@kikyou759]

Pun intended 🤣

[@StephenNellas]

i think you're the best reviewer in my opinion... very classy and great opinion on this new device. well rounded review with good and bad and then making a home run with a great point: "I'm not gonna bash it because, really, what am I gonna compare this product to?" really great point.

[@Ciprianmcucu2]

I love my Fold. Not as fragile as some people might think. I don't carry it in a "special sock" and I'm using it just like I use any other phone. I use the front screen a lot, more than I thought I would. Love it!!!

[@Allcutup]

Love my fold! Best phone I have ever used.

[@Deveal2014]

Agreed. It's a beast

[@note9isboss767]

Easily the best new technology ever. I'll be buying the GalaxyFold2 in April 2020 definitely.

[@diegoryna]

Failed technology that is useless

[@note9isboss767]

@@diegoryna Your financial situation is useless. Stop living a sad worthless life get a job bum ass loser so you can enjoy quality products for a change.

[@Oystein87]

@@diegoryna That's so wrong that it's funny

[@wahahah]

@@diegoryna blind hate won't get you anywhere buddy

[@calvingreen7197]

This is the nonsense iPhone users get accused of...”You can’t afford it!” If a “sheep” says it everyone’s hind parts get all chapped, but if an Android user indulges in that tomfoolery, then it’s somehow funny? All of us in the “tech world” need to grow up...albeit to varying degrees. Not liking something equates to being destitute? Yeah, hilarious...some people have 4-5 phones 50-60+/- years old, but don’t own a house. That’s a sad worthless life and financial situation...stop projecting.

[@jj-rx2xh]

Fold 2 with an S-pen

[@marashah.ibrahim]

Bruh. You can damage the screen with your fingertips, an S-pen would F it in the first second.

[@SJF15]

@@marashah.ibrahim hopefully the screen will be stronger.

[@ArchJJanes]

Whatever Fold brings an S-pen will be an instant buy for me

[@dinohable]

Or rather note fold .

[@jj-rx2xh]

Ibrahim Mohsin not on the fold 2

[@Jesssunlim33]

I know this comment is old, but love the way he says: I'm Jaime Rivera 😂

[@victororo462]

His parents would whip his rear for not pronouncing it in proper Spanish. LOL. My last name is Oropeza, and if I didn't roll that "r" my family elders would disown me. LOL

[@ismathem]

@@victororo462 LOL Good one

[@mikem3614]

Glad You Took Extra Time With This Review A+

[@DrRDW]

I think the galaxy fold is the best smart phone I've used in the last 10 years. I love mine and consider it a great purchase for someone that is accustomed to treating electronics with care. As my daily driver since launch, I cannot imagine having to go back to a slab phone for daily use any longer. Of course, as with all smart phones since the original iphone, screen durability will always be something to add to the improvements lists for successive versions.

[@TechDove]

People are hating on this thing like it isn't a first gen product, like Samsung could learn how to increase durability for the average consumers life outside of a factory\lab type setting, like Samsung could improve it without feedback from consumers whom actually have it in their hands, and if you're complaining about the price, it's a first gen product and probably not for you if you cannot pay to play.

[@JRBowling1997]

I like the device. I think it’s cool. Is there ups and downs for it? Yup but does it make it the worse device ever? Nope. I have a galaxy s10 plus and a iPad Air 2 I got my s10 plus for my birthday in June for the bigger battery. Love the phone. I even like the altra wide angel lens.But now I really want the galaxy fold!!!! Might have to wait till next June. I will admit. The main front display is gonna take time gettin used to. I’m so used to big phone displays. But it’ll be easier typing with the tablet opened. Just might take time for it closed when typing. The device is really interesting.

[@TechDove]

jordan rausch I'm a big fan of it, I was going to buy one back in April to review on my channel but that obviously got botched and I ended up needing to spend the money elsewhere, so I'll probably review gen 2.

[@JRBowling1997]

@@TechDove nice. Isn't gen 2 only the new flip phobe thing. That folds like the old school phones?

[@dave05honduras]

Best review I've seen so far on the Galaxy Fold. Awesome work! Orgullo Catracho🇭🇳

[@Pocketnow]

Gracias Gustavo!

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

Watching this on my Galaxy A10e while I save up for the Galaxy Fold before 2019 is over.

[@BigBladeFan]

This really is the future the fact that people think it's not I am gonna laugh straight at them in about a year and half lol.

[@joshuagilman8594]

You're 100% right. After using my Fold for a week and taking it on a road trip....I don't need to pull out my Surface Book...even for work. This is amazing. Could it use improvement? Yes...the front screen should be 6" as well. Other than that, love this phone.

[@BigBladeFan]

@@joshuagilman8594 yup i get what Samsung tried to do and this is still a good product and luckily for the next fold they build on what they did and improve it as well.

[@madhatr02]

I have had every version of the iPhone and got this a little over a month ago. While I do still have an iPhone because you know “ecosystem” I also have the fold as my company phone and just can’t put it down. I catch myself putting down the iPhone and forgetting about because I can just do so much more on the fold. It is now my daily driver and I love it. Multitasking is the absolute bomb!!! Great honest review of a first generation product.

[@iAxianguy]

After using the fold, its hard for me to go back to the normal phone. I just wished it had a s-pen or I am able to use it on the fold.

[@RandyWHorton]

I bought the fold and love it. Yes it's strangely great.

[@GanDtech]

6:11 That meme though

[@vmahajan29]

Watching this on my fold !!

[@Knightstorm12]

It is the future and pathway of tech and innovation that will hopefully lead to more innovations and thinking outside the box

[@anupamyedida5484]

Man, Jaime you make one of the best tech reviews on youtube

[@Pocketnow]

Thanks dude!

[@merson812]

@@Pocketnow I would agree.

[@ianbladuell2694]

@@merson812 not better than Flossy Carter

[@themollymachine]

Real talk... The only reason people are hating on this... Is becuz they can't buy one. This phone is really cool

[@GinaZalner]

Respectfully disagree. I’m fortunate in many ways and could buy it if I chose but there’s many reasons I wouldn’t not limited to-plastic screen, no S pen, limiting outer screen just to name a few. I buy my phones outright and just wouldn’t spend the money on this. I’d rather see where the technology is in a few years. Symbolic status isn’t going to cut it.

[@dottod952]

6:11 nice to see how professionaly the pocketnow crew treat his communication lines

[@rszanger]

The future has begun, and Samsung leads, and will lead in the future as well.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

Agreed.

[@shaundasheepmurphy1589]

It is an amazing phone and I love mine, so glad im one of the first to be a part of the foldable experience/experiment 😉

[@Deveal2014]

This past weekend everyone was literally asking about my Fold. " Wow what's that" Oh can I hold it etc etc. People were thrilled. It's my daily driver now

[@hackdaddy8258]

Same bro. Just like he said when u go out and put it down people immediately ask about it haha

[@FernandoRamos-zh7uj]

Galaxy Flex

[@giocoby]

Props to Samsung for pushing the boundaries of innovation.

[@poikatiikeri]

Thank you for saying it needs a larger screen when closed to be used as a normal phone!

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

You're completely missing the point of the outer screen. It's supposed to be narrow so it can be used ONE-HANDED. Samsung intended it to be like this. I'm guessing you've never used an iPhone 5S or earlier 4-inch phone model??? They're narrow and excellent for one-handed typing. Yes I wish the outer screen on the Fold didn't have chunky bezels BUT the current width of the outer screen is nowhere near as bad as some people make it out to be. Samsung should make a Note 10+ sized outer screen for a future Galaxy Fold 3 or something to cater to people who DO NOT like using phones one-handed.

[@sloppynyuszi]

This has been a complaint by every single reviewer.

[@joshuagilman8594]

@@PSYCHOV3N0M It doesn't matter what was 'intended'; what matters is usability and what people want. I want a larger screen on the front...other than that, like this phone a lot and people are surprised when I unfold mine.

[@semirhuskic8028]

Even if the other reviewers reviewed it, i waited for you 👌

[@Pocketnow]

Thanks dude! Durability was important. We prefer to take our time

[@johnbamber7374]

I didn't know the the launcher didn't sync up between the screens, but I actually love that since they're such different sizes. It sounds amazing for them to not to sync up so that they can be more personalized for one's use cases. It would be nice if you could turn on a toggle for them to sync with each other though, but I definitely don't want them to force it. I quite like the aspect ratio of my Note10, it's just so much nicer for me than Apple's wider, shorter approach.

[@TheMadmax0609]

I've had my fold since the day it was released, no regrets at all.

[@kara366]

Love Rivera's reviews. Keep up the great work!

[@reivaj1769]

I love how it looks and how it works

[@UpperMidnight]

finally someone ran Kindle in their review.. THANK YOU!

[@plushbabyyoda1787]

I can't wait until the cameras are underneath the screens, then I'm going back to the Note series from my current S10+.

[@cadenchurchill4296]

That phone is so insanely cool and I’d love to be able to try one! Still love my iPhone 11 though, and actually don’t have to worry about that one in my pocket - or the rain.

[@ZaneBlalock]

I... actually like the idea of the smaller screen being completely independent of the inner one. I'd rather not have my layout for a wide screen be copied over to a very small one-handed one.

[@DrSwoose]

That looks great, but my main concern is burn in from watching KZbin videos, since 16:9 videos don’t fit the screen. I feel like the screen won’t look great after a couple years.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

Most phones out now still deal with black bars on the top or bottom of KZbin videos no matter what because it's all dependent on the aspect ratio the Uploader uses. Plenty of KZbin channels have already switched to 21:9 aspect ratio. Most phones are 16:9 which means black bars on the top and bottom anyways. Therefore, I see zero reason to be concerned with burn-in while watching KZbin videos unless the channels you watch have a logo placed at the bottom corner of every video. Black bars anywhere shouldn't cause burn-in. OLED screens by nature will all degrade over time no matter what. Peak brightness will drop little by little.

[@DrSwoose]

PSYCHO it’s not the black bars that cause the burn in. It’s more of a reverse burn in, where the inner parts of the screen appear pretty burned in, while the parts of the screen where the black bars are, appear overly bright and saturated.

[@Randisim0]

Great video, I can tell a lot of effort went into it 👏🏻💪🏼

[@atvega7]

Fold4 user. I'm glad I skipped on the first generation Fold, as polarizing as it was, it absolutely was a 1st generation device. I got in on the Fold2, then the three and now I'm here. I really enjoy the Fold line and look forward to the line further maturing.

[@manavaggarwal8374]

'Galaxy Fold' is the Innovative Phone of the Year

[@flamesword300]

I agree in a few years when all the little things about the phone can be fixed a foldable device will be nice to have.

[@bullyboy131]

How is it with games?

[@shahreiftaylor1687]

I totally agree. This is the future. Heck it's what I've always wanted really a phone that can be a tablet too. The problems for me are three though. Price , power and durability. Samsung needs to lower that price point to around 1350. If you can do that you've gained a customer in me. Second the battery life needs to last like a tablet. Almost 2 days battery life, Or a 6000mah battery. And lastly durability. Most people will agree that they don't necessarily treat their phones like newborn babies and I am no exception. They need foldable glass in the fold to create screen durability that can't be damaged by your fingernails.

[@paulmarsdensr8199]

Great video Mr Rivera. I'm so glad Samsung fixed the Galaxy folds problems. Thank you for always doing great attention to detail videos of all the tech you review.

[@Pocketnow]

Thanks dude!

[@psxnitro]

I'm still rocking my LG V10 and V20. Lots of budget phones now over power these past flagships. But they still work without a hitch. Never really understood people who keeps upgrading to the latest phones every year when they have a perfectly working phone still. I guess I just have low standards.

[@atomic6085]

Love the Pixar like lamp on the table!

[@kevinkent6351]

This is something that I want in about 3 years. I'm definitely not an early adopter--still got my iPhone SE!

[@edwinsr1908]

I would love to try the next version if it has an Spen.

[@licensedtoburn]

Concerned about the hinge... could be an ideal dust/fluff magnet (no pun intended!) Fast foward 2 years in your pocket from now - how will it be?

[@Cooe.]

... Just fine. The work they did to properly seal the hinges after the initial infamous launch was legit.

[@experiment54]

3:56 call me when that lines gone

[@Jezza_One]

experiment54 My thoughts exactly it looks awful.

[@ChristianPauchet]

I want a flip-phone the size of a Motorola StarTAC or V10 that when you open it it becomes one large screen, a 3 lens camera and a small screen for notifications and a clock on the outside. That's the kind of product that should make a comeback ASAP...

[@UnboxingTVofficial]

I'm impressed by the Screen-on-Time of the Fold. I can get up to 9+ hrs of SoT. The thing is, i mainly use the big screen on almost the full brightness. Just sick.

[@re_spawn8199]

I love the idea of the fold and I think it looks gorgeous. The only reason I dont own one is because of the front screen so I turned my attention to the Note 10. I would LOVE to try one tho.

[@addul1996]

Hey jaime, any idea when can we see you reviewing mate 30 pro?

[@Pocketnow]

Anton just reviewed it on our website! Have a read

[@rszanger]

I wonder whether you could watch youtube videos in 1080 p or 2K ....? This is the perfect combination of a phone, and a tablet PC.

[@jebaker2]

Really good video!! It’s really close for a 1st gen product!

[@alon3232]

By Far the most accurate review of the Fold

[@superboy305]

I could've but I need that water and dust resistant. South Florida rain is crazy.

[@agent1atl]

too delicate, too pricey. I agree, check back in two more generations

[@jamesjamias6796]

Great Video!

[@Adrian52483]

Nice review! 👍 If the Galaxy Fold 2 is as wide as a Note10÷ & the front display of the phone closed is the length & width of the entire front of the phone instead of the current 4.6" screen w/ an S-Pen then I'll get it..until then Note 10+ with a TAB S6 as my go to tablet. Alot of wasted space on the front of the Galaxy Fold. 🤷‍♂️

[@techmed-rainer]

A premium quality video for a premium device, thanks a lot for this excellent review! And I agree with you in almost every point you made. I for myself decided to keep my Galaxy Fold 5G (that is what we get in Germany) and use it as my primary device, because I'm so enthusiastic about it, that I take the disadvantages into account, but go with the advantages. Though I will keep my S10+ as a backup for some more time.

[@mangbecak1]

I never mocked the original note. Got the note 2 and that was a beast compared to anything else on the market at the time. The fold at 3k aud is just crazy. But if you can get it for cheap (comparatively), go for it.

[@chrishoffman8600]

I am very interested in the form factor, but not in the Fold v1, unfortunately. I do drop my phone on occasion. I do not want something that is going to be fragile. Also, I would need more real estate in phone mode (wider). I will be eager to see v2. Plus, I just got the Note 10+ not that long ago. I don't see me moving from it too quickly.

[@JhonnyFitness2NV]

Jaime after 30 days using the Fold and you couldnt use Nova Launcher? Thats the best option if you want to have the same experience in both the outside and inside display! Im happy with my Fold, using Nova, and yes the battery life is insane!

[@Pocketnow]

I have to review a product for what it is.

[@jimmyarmijo792]

I currently have the Note 10+, but I'm thinking about the Fold 4.

[@JJs_playground]

Great review and production value. Glad to see Samsung is innovating.

[@t1328]

Excellent review as always. When they figure out how to have one of these with an S-Pen, that will absolutely rock. Yeah, I know that’s not possible with a foldable screen right now. But innovation will make it possible. I love that Samsung is innovating so much.

[@Pocketnow]

I’d love an S Pen as well!

[@imsupahdave]

I’m so happy that this didn’t have mid-advertisements likes some tech youtubers. Hehehe

[@RaymondXperia]

9:40 Install Nova Launcher to have continuity of the outer and inner screen icons/folders arrangement.

[@orlandov9974]

I'm thinking of getting the escopar fold 2 :)

[@mikelnator]

I like it , to me its just missing the s-pen for me to jump in !

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

You'll have to wait for foldable glass to arrive in the Fold 2 or 3

[@papigrande4378]

mk1212wq I’ll take the s-pen and a front display that uses the entire back side. To me the latter was so much of a no brainer that I think Samsung didn’t do it on purpose.

[@joegen4577]

Makes me want this fold...

[@The72Rabbit]

Ummm ... How about the mix alpha???

[@thejackofclubs]

its funny how no reviewer will learn swipe typing. i love and its almost necessary for devices like this. you dont have to use swiftkey like its 2011.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

But swipe typing is literally slower than pressing keys. You can't tell me that swipe typing is faster at all.

[@Alex_Fung]

I think the innovation is great and we have to applaude that but its first gen. I love the idea but I'll wait for the next couple of versions before I seriously consider buying this. Can't wait to see the next versions! Great video!

[@mrmcbryde2206]

I cant wait for the fold 2. But I can only see the future devices like this rising in price not going down. It would cost more to fold glass, notchless with under screen cameras, ip68, larger front screen. I can see the mouths dropping now for that $2800 device lol. But this device the only things I would change is the notch, ip rating and add a stylus if not a s-pen. Front screen size is perfect for me. T-9 texting is back in my life lol. I'm one of those weirdos that prefer a folding tablet and not a large phone. Oh btw, the fold 2 l, as you tubers call it seem more like a Fold mini versus a Fold 2 to me. I imagined the Fold 2 to feel and look more like the original Fold and not a completely new form factor. So the fold mini is a no go for me dawg...

[@daviddeschesnes2846]

I wood love to love it , thanks Samsung Canada!!😩

[@superboy305]

Great video👏🏾

[@hackdaddy8258]

Watching this on my Fold was amazing

[@aditroitz]

I dunno, smartisan 3 pro forgot the name, it seems have smooth split screen... Please do the review of it, please please please

[@pk_sarraf]

This review was really honest and good. 🙌

[@princenemesis]

Great review, nice quote.

[@Pocketnow]

Thanks Lee!

[@alksjda]

i cant wait for version 2 but im more likely to buy version 3

[@Silent1Majority]

Great review 👏👏

[@Pocketnow]

Thanks!

[@matta6170]

This is the best review I’ve ever seen from you.

[@Pocketnow]

Thanks dude!

[@pppluronwrj]

nice review jaime!

[@frano3213]

Great idea but fold 3 or 4 could be great products for now,just great idea,awesome I would say.

[@MsSHINeeTVXQSuju]

i never mocked the note, always thought it was cool, wanted the 1st gen one at the time of its release! :D