Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Review: This is Why I Am Not Keeping It

[@RickysTechTalk]

If there was an Ultra version of the Fold, what one feature would you choose?

[@vernonleewarren280]

@@RickysTechTalk a headphone jack and SD card support

[@rdszone5069]

Its my only choice for 2024,loving my crafted black😉

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hey, that is awesome, I love the foldable but would choose the Ultra.

[@rohiin]

Just picked my crafted black fold6 up today, love it so much already.. Sold my fold5 a couple of months ago and regretted, got the s24+ as well.. May sell that one. Z fold6 ❤

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, thanks for your comment, I love the larger display but wish the cover display to be slightly wider, which I know they have improved on, but maybe the next generation will suit me.I hope you enjoy Fold 6

[@rohiin]

@@RickysTechTalk i like that they don't make it wider, form favor is perfect. And with SwiftKey keyboard it's no problem typing. I also like oneplus and Google having wider screens, so people who prefer that got options. Love unfolding it at night, everyone should try a foldable.

[@taavikopli]

Love my blue 512gb... using gray spen cover because I didn't like the blue cover's spen colour 😂

[@348frank348]

They will never add all the features that you want. Because then how will they sell you the Fold 7 and Fold 8. and 9 and 10

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, this is very true, what feature would you like to see on the next Fold?

[@348frank348]

@@RickysTechTalk damn it would be nice if the screen resisted scratches like Gorilla glass 5

[@dd-di3mz]

@@348frank348 it's the outside display that's more likely to scratch. Even tho it scratches at level 6 with deeper grooves at level 7 compared to scratches at level 2 with deeper grooves at level 3 I think, it's more prone to damage since it's always exposed, and you can just change the screen protector on the inner display.

[@RickysTechTalk]

Yes, that would be great to have.

[@tarekziad9647]

@@RickysTechTalk we want no crease only and I'm sticking to z fold forever

[@wingid]

I have fold 3, its still work, the inner display still good, no damage. Plan to upgrade to fold 6. I think 3 years update is better

[@movingman07]

@wingid That's exactly what I did! 💼📈 Moved to a 3-year trade cycle. Let's see how it goes! #NewStrategy #LongTermGoals #TradingJourney

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, I think we starting to see a cycle of three year upgrades, as devices are designed to last longer and no need to update every year.

[@RickysTechTalk]

Agree, a three cycle will become the new way.

[@MrVG86]

dude, i have my fold 3. too. however my wifi failed me twice. hinge problem broke my wifi module twice. kinda give up on fold phone. no issue on your fold 3?

[@wingid]

​@@MrVG86No I don't have any issue, must be got a good batch.

[@DELLB93]

Just upgraded to iPhone 16 Pro Max from iPhone 15 Pro Max, very underwhelming thinking about returning and getting ZFold6

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, as an Apple owner for many years, I am unsure what they are doing with the 16 series so little new features and can see many people returning them and opting for S24 Ultra or choosing a foldable device.

[@whatsupfoo4592]

@@DELLB93 been an apple user for since the first iphone. Two months ago. I switched to sumsumg. I'm absolutely loving it.

[@fotoelba]

I think should be correct to say that no foldable has an internal slot for the stylus. With Z fold 6 at least it's possible to buy a cover with an external housing for the S-Pen. There are no competitors with something similar.

[@RickysTechTalk]

I agree, Samsung is pushing the limits and possibilities of their Z Fold series but feel they make the case just to sell you another accessory.

[@fiziedon]

Fold 4 user here.. What fold 4 have is same Bateri size Ram size Storage size Wireless charging speed Wired charging speed Reverse Wireless charging speed Screen size Network 5g/wife/Bluetooth /nfc bla bla bla Same Speaker Same Camera all 5 Hinge folding count 200k Cover scteen dont support spen Spen doesn't come together DEX What fold 6 don't have Swipe power button to bring notification bar down What fold 6 is better at 8 gen 3 Brighter screen Ip48 Usb 4.0 AI Lightweight 😂 Tell me if im wrong 😊

[@RickysTechTalk]

Not wrong at all, its minor tweaks made plus new processors to say they have a new model to sell.

[@MadisOtenurm]

How come Fold 4 allows swiping the fingerprint scanner and 6 doesn't? Did they change the fingerprint scanner hardware?

[@fiziedon]

@MadisOtenurm hardware. Samsung explained for safety and accurate security systems ( payment/ authorised ) purposes

[@racea.t6531]

I would choose the z fold any day of the week. Now, if the s ultra models had everything in it like sd card support, ect, like samsung used to do, that would be a different story. I have a z fold and a moto g stylus 5g 2022 or 23. Motorola offers so much in their mid range phones. I had to get it. They offer micro s.d card support from 1TB to 2TB depending on the model, headphone jack, big display, good battery life, good cameras , stylus features for the built-in stylus plus N.F.C ect... That's everything i need, so if I'm putting down my z fold, it's for my moto g stylus 5g 2022 and up. I know it sounds crazy to some, but i like a phone i can get the most out of, like when LG was still making phones and when samsung used to have every feature imaginable.

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, thanks for your comment, I agree there are so many people I know have one or two phones because of features and options that one provides and the other doesn't but that is ok, I would take the Fold with the power and performance paired with my iPhone as I like the iCloud service.

[@vernonleewarren280]

I'll have my Vivo X-Fold 3 in a few days and I'm so excited!

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, thanks for your comment, why did you go for the Vivo?

[@vernonleewarren280]

@@RickysTechTalk bigger outer and inner display. Faster battery charging speeds. I R blaster, bigger battery, alert slider, in- display finger sensor on outer and inner display , charger and a case in the box. Better face unlock. Smoother performance.

[@VlEWR]

It doesn't get hot when gaming?

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, there is an increase in the heat of the back cover but didn't game that much to cause it to the point I couldn't hold it any longer.

[@ekamsingh_realestate]

@VlEWR my z fold 6 gaming experience was same as my s ultra series phone. ( Same.amount of heating, which i would say is good enough )

[@movingman07]

People who are buying a folding phone are no longer worried about the crease in the middle. It's a folding phone, and no matter what they do, there's always going to be a crease there. The crease isn't going anywhere.

[@bartsimpson7424]

Honor magic V3 has the smallest crease . It's like 5 generations above Samsung.

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, this is very true and I agree with your point, this is why I mentioned in the video that it is noticeable to start off but after a minimum of 3hrs usage forget about it.

[@RickysTechTalk]

I agree its ahead of Samsung, however people will choose Smsung over Honor due to brand I believe.

[@GAMIR_SFM]

I do use reverse wireless charging, specially to share charge to iPhone users 😁

[@RickysTechTalk]

Yes, this is the most used reason for it.

[@jasedogz9080]

I would like to get another fold again but my z fold 4 the screens suddenly stopped work just after the warranty expired. So I'm not sure if i want to get one because of that. I loved the folds so much though that just made me disappointed.

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, thanks for your comment, oh that is really annoying and see why you would choose to be careful when buying Z Fold in the future.

[@brendanfogel4573]

KZbin premium gives you better controls for foldables?

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, when testing I did have KZbin Premium which allows for continued playback on home screen and allowed me to change the window size also.

[@SingkitVloggers]

Omgeeeeee watching this on my fold 6 and loving it

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hey, that is awesome, what is the one feature you love the most?

[@mohimrahman2889]

Things we wanna see in Z fold 7. Better Durability and Dust Resistance is a must, S pen silo and outer display s pen support Better battery life and faster charging. Better and usable inner display camera for video calls and stuffs. Slightly, just slightly wider cover display and reduced bezels. These are the bare minimum essentials of a merely flagship phone in 2024.

[@RickysTechTalk]

Agree with all your points and if Samsung just select a few of these, like wide cover display and silo for S pen plus be able to use it on the cover display it would make customers think I want that Z Fold 7.

[@mohimrahman2889]

@@RickysTechTalk They must emphasize on durability too. Thats like the primary concern, others are just inconveniences

[@jctoyou]

Why mention no sd card? No top phone has had them for years now same as a headphone jack

[@NostGold]

Exactly, how I see it, the OneDrive cloud storage to me is an sd card. From phone to phone you can jump without losing any of your data.

[@RickysTechTalk]

I know that they don't, which then forces people to buy the next level of storage at a higher cost than the SD card, which I think is wrong, yes you can have cloud storage options too, but that is tieing you to a subscription for the term you need that storage were as an SD card is a one of payment.

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, I agree with cloud storage, it can be downloaded to any device but does come with another subscription payment. An SD card is fixed one-off payment.

[@NostGold]

@@RickysTechTalk I'd rather pay the subscription than worry about losing my SD card, i.e., in a fire, house move, etc. It's just easier for me

[@RickysTechTalk]

You have to go with what works for you, plus the other benefit is that you can purchase more data at larger amounts than you can currently fit on an SD Card.

[@MrPoliarinis]

Shitty camera kills fold in general.. its very good phone for productivity, but not having top notch camara in this price range is a crime... That nonsense of paying for R&D makes no real sense. They are selling same phone for 3 years ( same cameras, same body etc) and still they manage somehow to make it more expensive...

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, I agree with your points and why I would opt for the Ultra as they add new features and make sure to add enough to make it worth while to purchase. For the Fold they need to add those key features that would make the price tag ok, but at the moment its not.

[@jermainemouzon4909]

The cameras aren't even that bad if we are being honest.Also, most people aren't buying any folds regardless of brand because of the cameras.

[@MrPoliarinis]

@jermainemouzon4909 you don't know what you're talking about. Yes many people don't get foldable just because of shitty cameras. So foldable for most is second phone... and it too darn expensive to be a second phone...event you can get ideal photos using s23u which is 1000 euros cheaper

[@kartiksood1854]

This is not flagship, its ultra flagship based on the price. Therefore it should have ultra flagship features and specifications.

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, I would say still in devolpement stages still but agree the price point needs to come down.

[@dstarr069]

Loving my gf6 keeping it until it doesn't turn on

[@RickysTechTalk]

Awesome, thanks for your comment 😊

[@baylor3894]

I like mine too

[@connordavis2142]

I just placed an order last night for a Z Fold 6 for 985 USD without a trade-in. Would you say that it is worth that price?

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, that is a great price, where did you get it from?

[@connordavis2142]

@@RickysTechTalk I actually ordered it in the ShopSamsung app. The phone was $300 off for the Crafted Black, then an additional $450 off because I didn't trade anything in, and then I got an additional discount because I ordered in the app and it was my first purchase through Samsung.

[@craigcyphers4226]

Did you get the 256GB? I placed my order last night too. Got the crafted black 512 without trade for 1100USD

[@connordavis2142]

@@craigcyphers4226 yep, I chose the 256 GB- that’s what I have on my iPhone right now and I don’t have any issues with it so I think it should be plenty! 👍

[@alirana6862]

I love the recording with an iPhone for the Samsung review anddd before anyone starts firing at me I have a Samsung

[@RickysTechTalk]

I was waiting for this comment, in the process of buying a new camera still unsure what to get as need as large of a screen as possible.

[@jayteknica1175]

@@RickysTechTalk get the camera you want and run a monitor while shooting.

[@RickysTechTalk]

That is the plan, need to choose between Canon or Sony.

[@jesuscervantesj82]

What an awesome phone if you love the hardware Samsung offers I had this phone. Well, I still have it my 15-day return window expired. So I just got the pixel 9 Pro fold unlocked and I got to be honest with you. I've been playing with both of them and I do like Samsung's Hardware is more polish than refined. But every time I pick it up, it just makes me miss the cover screen of Google's foldable because it's the same screen as a pixel 9. Yes Samsung added 1 mm, but it's still not enough and Samsung's design language has gotten boring and their cameras are just being recycled and they need to implement at least Flagship style cameras, because that 50 megapixel sensor is just getting old even Google's camera is not big on the pixels, but an occasions it takes better photos than the Z fold six.

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, thanks for your comment, I agree its the cover display that still bugs me, compared to the Pixel Fold it is so small and with my eyesight condition that I know not everyone has I found keyboard small and just always opted for the larger display that impacted on portable usage and battery performance.

[@jesuscervantesj82]

@@RickysTechTalk You are correct. While many people say foldables are meant to be used open the majority of the time most of us like yourself spend our time outside of home either at work or doing personal stuff and you're going to have the phone closed and will be using the cover display. I just got tired of Samsung's small cupboard display and giving you my daily user testimony. Every time I have used my z fold 6. It just lets me know how much I miss that big covered display.

[@johnnykeener3727]

Z FOLD 6!!

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, thanks for your comment, have a great day. 😊

[@tizben]

Great timing for me

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, thanks for your comment, what devices are you thinking of buying?

[@tizben]

@@RickysTechTalk I might try out the pixel 9 pro foldable

[@RickysTechTalk]

I really want to take a look at that too.

[@christleneguerrier2017]

I like the Galaxy S23 ultra Phone it's nice.

[@RickysTechTalk]

I agree, I would choose the Ultra over the Fold.

[@roderickjohnson8826]

This phone is awesome

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, thanks for your comment; I really enjoyed reviewing it.

[@christleneguerrier2017]

I have the Galaxy Z Fold 3. To get the Galaxy S23 ultra to upgrade. I will be Nice for me.

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, thanks for your comment, I would choose the Ultra over the Fold, however, with new generations and slight changes to the cover display I would choose the Fold in the future.

[@tony202931]

Awesome phone .. Coming from a zfold 3

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, yes, I bet it is a huge difference, especially with the cover display and improved hinge.

[@baylor3894]

Yeah But the S24 ultra doesn't fold this is a fun phone I don't really care about the cameras I don't take many pictures

[@matrix1169a]

I had to return two of them because of a loose power button. I bought them just recently because of a really good deal .. very disappointed that when I went to register my prints on the first one the power button was loose. Its rattling was very obvious. I googled loose power button on fold 6 and found others with the same issue. So I gave it a second go hoping that I'd get one without the issue. Second one arrived and I opened the box and the same thing. Put it right back in the box she returned it. Each time I called the rep offered me $20 to keep the phone.. WOW!! Thank you very much Samsung! It is bad enough my buds pro 3 have very difficult tips to remove. I had to use a razor blade to get the left one off. The right one I was barely able to do with my fingers. I haven't had issues with Samsung like this before. I hope they aren't going down the tubes.

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, thanks for your comment, I had no issue with the power button, however had seen there was an issue. I am not the biggest fan of Galaxy buds but that is annoying to hear the issues you had. Don't get me wrong I love the larger display on the Fold but i feel Samsung are loosing their grip on foldable devices.

[@franJota]

You are considering two different phones.

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, I am indeed but when speeding so much money you need to make the best selection. As the S24 Ultra has improvements that I would like to see on the Fold series, this is why I compare them.

[@longshot291981]

My OnePlus open is still better 🤷

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, thanks for your comment, can i ask what do you prefer compared to the Fold 6.

[@ubitoyschannel9943]

I'm using fold 6 .... One word PRIME

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, awesome to hear, that is the one feature that makes it prime?

[@__Peter]

It's a great phone lol 😆

[@RickysTechTalk]

It is better than that, it is awesome, I would choose a different device to this foldable.

[@lamarmc2064]

There's no way in history.I'll choose a iphone over a z fold 6😂😂😂 are you serious

[@RickysTechTalk]

I would choose the S24 Ultra over the Fold 6.

[@lamarmc2064]

@@RickysTechTalk to be honest, the only thing the ultra got over the fold is the camera in my opinion🤷🏾‍♂️

[@DispholidusTypus]

Pixel Pro and OneFoldPlus 12 or 13 are better phones! Samsung is a ripoff and boring AF...

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi, I would like to test the Pixel Pro, I am fan of pure Google, Samsung is a huge brand and draws people in with the name were as other brands have more to offer but people will go for brand sometimes.

[@Elzabeth.Scherrer]

This.good.tef.orly.price.to.moch.money

[@RickysTechTalk]

Hi , yes it is expensive, but Samsung knows it can charge this and people will pay for it.