Samsung Z Fold 3 Review: Let's Talk Ambition!

Samsung Z Fold 3 is the second best folding phone on earth for a reason.
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[@kaybe3044]

11:27 LOL. Never seen Marques like that tho.

[@CricketfanEnglish]

Wiggly wiggly marques

[@SAMURAI-xe6gn]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@fn-2187]

LOOOOL amazing

[@vijaykrishnan7797]

Lolol

[@RohitSenSharma]

So 3 days of work and brainstorming for a 37 sec intro. The insane amount of creativity, talent and dedication towards details. Absolutely brilliant. Thanks to the studio channel we know the amazing men behind it too

[@crabo9022]

"All phones are foldable, some only once" -a certain guy on the internet

[@xxx9543]

😅

[@recess7]

Zack?

[@2jz735]

Well, some only once to stay usable.

[@CharlesBrodheadIII]

Lmao

[@realbroadwaydre1539]

Why is this killing me right now😅😂😂😂😂

[@user-gy8uh5rq7b]

Using Fold3 without any case or protections for 2 months now.. got some serious scuffs and dints from dropping multiple times But no damages on the hinge or screen itself. Impressive!

[@michRobalino]

Did u get used to the thickness and narrow screen?

[@HairyJuan]

I still recommend getting a case for yours, I've been using my S9+ for 3 years without a case, as the phone has been advertised as pretty durable, most drops would only cause very minor damage if any at all, but throughout the past 3 years they really have added up and now every corner of my phone except for the bottom left corner is heavily damaged and cracked, the two top corners of the phone are pretty much completely missing glass. For about a month now, the top fourth of my screen has stopped responding to touch, so I have to turn my phone on its side in an app that supports horizontal orientation to read my notifications. The bottom fourth of my screen occasionally becomes unresponsive at times as well which can mess up typing. Considering how much it's been dropped, I'd say it's pretty impressive that most of the damage is contained to the outside edges and corners of the screen, but that being said, it is still a considerably greater pain in the ass to use than the galaxy phone I had before this one at 3 years of use which didn't have any damage since I had a case on it.

[@ynwalfc.9711]

I got free case and charging plus s pen from Samsung plus £200 cash back

[@untitleddocument9299]

@@HairyJuan I hope you have a new phone now

[@lacomie81]

Any issues with dust or dirt in the fold gap ?

[@rishabhnarayan4840]

0:07 - the cut was so so smooth😱😱

[@TechDove]

I'm anxiously awaiting the ship notification for my Z Fold 3!

[@ZahirSafie]

Same here!

[@docj2011]

Same

[@inwardnoise3]

Mines just arrived today 😍😍

[@Cav3n]

Same!

[@Genuinely.Sarcastic]

Mine just switched to an in progress status

[@SaadonAksah]

Thanks for the review!

[@void2695]

This channel is fantastic, I love it.

[@prateeklakhara5899]

I was never a tech guy but the way he explains everything make me love these tech videos

[@isaia8532]

Yea this is the only tech channel I’m subscribed to even though I have no interest in tech

[@SB-od9sl]

same here, the production quality, his explanations, opinions all make it pretty interesting

[@samuelmanny6231]

@@isaia8532 see Mrwhostheboss like his videos ''im switching to iPhone'' and ''I switched to iPhone'' where he discussed the cons and pros of using iPhone....and his latest video about Xiaomi.. both marques brown lee (in this video)and arun (in mr whose the boss) are great in presentations

[@pepethefrog1537]

@Google Account why would he lie about it anyway? 🙄🤔

[@mattstirls]

Marques: “There’s all these flex modes available…” Me: This whole phone is a flex mode

[@samchen9951]

Hahaha so true

[@junyissmart]

Innit lol

[@harshilnair9162]

Yup

[@ChauNeee]

You should definitely try using the z fold with a pop socket makes a world of difference. NOTE: sacrifices wireless charging and obviously a bit thicker but IMO makes it much better

[@vednar99]

I mean technically its a fold...

[@williamwalksTO]

Great review! Thanks Marques! Take care!

[@victoriataylor4587]

Thank you for this video. It has helped me a lot. 👍

[@Neoxon619]

I gotta respect Samsung for pushing the envelope on such technologies. Hopefully the under-display camera tech advances enough to be able to kill the notch once & for all.

[@kevinpeng8295]

@@raunakshahi8485 Weren't the Chinese brands the first to implement under display cameras?

[@Kevin6t8]

I agree. I'm still using my OnePlus 7 Pro Nebula Blue while I wait for the under display camera to become a standard feature.

[@parshakamarsh]

@@raunakshahi8485 there have been Chinese phones with under screen cameras for 2 years now. ZTE have just brought out their second generation Axon 30

[@hpit11]

Take a look at the MI MIX 4 just announced . You can't see the underscreen camera and quality isn't that bad. We are so close to the perfect full screen phone

[@keonxd8918]

@@raunakshahi8485 you mean components that they are legally able to buy? They are clearly doing business bruh

[@IleaCristian]

love the intro behind the scenes... makes you appreciate how much work goes into something like this

[@ralphoz8671]

Thank you so much! Very helpful.

[@Zenlife1132]

I just ordered it can't wait

[@KingSoz]

Shout out for uploading “The Studio” video about creating this intro. You and your team are absolutely crushing it!

[@jdijkstra8115]

I work with maps. As an environmental engineer I could see myself uploading large maps onto a Zfold 3 and using them in the field. Showing customers their land in 3d n stuff... If only I could convince my company to bulk buy some for our workgroup...

[@valtervincere]

There is someone who posted a review of a Fold and works at a construction environment, and he enjoyed having it despite the doubts on durability.

[@Z3t487]

Or use a cheap laptop carried in a backpad.

[@gusiontrashtalks2819]

Great but you can instead propose an actual and cheaper tablet which does the same thing. That would make more sense than an expensive smaller version

[@rudra5908]

@Mr Unknown ohh you have made a deep fake of MKBHD

[@noah_the_nerd]

@@gusiontrashtalks2819 Imaging going around and doing business with an iPad mini in your pocket on top of your regular phone.

[@ermiasd2695]

Most helpful review

[@chrishead57]

Really good review!

[@lunatic6819]

Loved seeing how this intro was made. Gives me a whole new perspective about how videos are made❤️ Loving the studio channel!

[@hlawakid1722]

Sameee

[@nombee3]

Up skirt

[@princeofxane]

Me too coming here from that video.

[@DarenYoong]

Agree!

[@jerrylin2790]

watched the phone poofing for 3 or 4 times…

[@Muciatneh]

As I watch these videos more and more, I'm convinced further to both buy one and not buy one simultaneously

[@Teddy-rh8vl]

Good. Go get ps5 and have fun 🤩

[@joemoe05]

@PanicMoves that was the best oxymoronic statement ever! LOL

[@Muciatneh]

@@joemoe05 thank you, it's true. I already own a Galaxy s20 fe and a galaxy tab s6. So as much as this sounds like the fantastical marriage of the two, there's nothing wrong with having a dedicated smartphone that holds its own and a dedicated tablet. I have small hands, but the awkwardly skinny folded portion of the ZFold 3 sounds TOO awkward and skinny for me. That's just me th9

[@lovablesnowman]

You shouldn't buy it as your normal everyday phone. The tech isn't good enough to justify it yet. Not to mention the price. You should only buy this if you're a proper tech nerd and have lots of spare money to throw around

[@annemia2953]

Excellent review.

[@ElderWand777]

"What's your favorite phone Marques?" "The next one"

[@justmechanicthings]

that should be the default answer of all tech channel hosts

[@mujahidulislamsamy]

69 likes

[@ElderWand777]

@@mujahidulislamsamy nice

[@dafalzonAUS]

They are never good enough

[@mujahidulislamsamy]

@@ElderWand777 :)

[@vandelayindustries2971]

"A screen that's not even an inch bigger than the Note 20 Ultra" That's kind of a weird thing to say, because an inch bigger in diagonal doesn't mean anything without aspect ratio. A narrow 6 inch 16:9 screen is way smaller than a squarish 6 inch 5:4 screen, let alone a 7 inch one.

[@iamdave84]

Now that phone screens aren't all 16:9, I think stepping into the future and comparing screen *area* in cm² would be the ideal

[@E1337N3SS]

@@iamdave84 That sounds really funny, but I think you're actually right

[@EternalDestiny48]

That's what I wanted to express but I didn't know how to! Thanks for your comment.

[@osimmac]

Marques has gotten lazy lately with his research. as a "tech tuber" he should be familiar with simple concepts like the area of rectangle. kinda laughed when he tried saying that the note was a better s pen experience because the pen fits in the phone. Most people who have a note hardly use the pen, and when they do, they struggle _because the lack of screen area._ the spen on the tab s7+ is fricken amazing, because of the screen size. the fold doesn't replace the note bc they're in different lanes. the note is for... well notes. the fold with the spen is for someone who wants to do more than that.

[@dr.poojanpatel7625]

@@iamdave84 Now that would be ideal.

[@paulbeaney4901]

been a year and my fold 3 is still like brand new. love it.

[@SamEfDee]

Honestly of all the drawbacks, aspect ratio when shut and the battery life are my biggest gripes

[@osimmac]

@Joe its perfectly manageable with a few tweaks like dark mode and disabling 5g. Lasts about as long as a normal phone.

[@t.c.b4722]

And they gotta figure out how to ditch that horrible crease.

[@roxom1868]

MKBHD: *makes phone teleport* Hagrid: You're a wizard Marques!

[@lsudo]

That was actually smooth even in slowmo

[@williamthatsmyname]

On their studio channel they show how they did it and the final product is awesome

[@AxxLAfriku]

My name: AxxL My job: Superstar I like: Handsome girls I have: 2 handsome girlfriends My dream: Have more subs than my 2 girlfriends Your name: ra

[@Khan-ts2ji]

Yer*

[@SAMURAI-xe6gn]

@@lsudo it’s miracle,I watched it on 0.25x and it’s so smooth. I think marques probably invented 400hz. Also that smoke effect and the sound was so cool.

[@roxxy85rl]

Thanks for the info!

[@42utubegal]

This was very helpful! Thank you so much. You really know your stuff.

[@juliancarreno8450]

The intro is now more enjoyable thanks to Brandon’s video. Sheeeeesh is so clean and sharp. Love it.

[@ATM648]

I watched this intro 5 times trying to see the cut. It's so clean

[@robertcole5561]

The audio quality of this video is fantastic! Well done.

[@daddytubewatches]

Excellent analysis

[@tomnjerry123]

I ordered me one. I'm so excited

[@MatthewMora]

SPICY intro. (Cool to see how it was made and some BTS @ The Studio)

[@anurag3555]

Marques: Uploads Quality: *aight i'mma get in*

[@petrmelichar3565]

@Mr Unknown Stop spamming man, we are not interested...

[@QuinnFilmsBTS]

The Best MKBHD video ever made!

[@martinboyd447]

Love that you’re still doing your thing!!

[@trevornestman3339]

Marques does such an amazing job at his reviews. Keep it up team.

[@Jon.Edgar.Martin]

I'm excited for the narrow cover screen given that I won't have to stretch my hands so much when using it with one hand

[@oliverbrain4790]

I'm the same! I use swype-style keyboards to type most of the time so the thin form factor is a massive plus for me.

[@weAllCin]

That’s what she said😩

[@Cooe.]

IMO the ≈25:9/≈24.5:9 Fold 2/3 respectively cover screen's were still just a biiiiiit too cramped for stuff like typing or correctly rendering certain app layouts. 🤷 That said, the ≈+3-4mm wider & ≈-1.5mm shorter ≈23:9 Fold 4/5 otoh are basically PERFECT for one-handed foldable use though IMO! I personally think the "full-size front screen" tablet style foldables like the OnePlus Open have lost the plot completely. They're SIGNIFICANTLY harder to use one-handed while BOTH folded AND unfolded, AND it makes the interior tablet display basically a fucking SQUARE that's DOGSHIT for watching widescreen media in landscape and scrolling through modern vertical app feeds in portrait!

[@hectorrivera6624]

Just ordered this phone, can't wait for it

[@TheTopson76]

Great review..

[@yvalson6534]

Got mine the 21st already. Amazing phone and love the ability to have a tablet whenever I need it or turn it back into a phone when I just need the small screen.

[@IceColdProfessional]

You're saying that because you paid $2,000 for it.

[@yvalson6534]

@@IceColdProfessional nahh I'm saying that because I love the experience. I always had an Samsung tablet together with my phone and this makes that obselete which I like. Everything in one device.

[@jonahpharoah]

@@IceColdProfessional 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@WoodWisp]

How's the battery life?? Just ordered mine and it won't arrive until early-mid October, I listen to podcasts around 8 hours at work and 2 at the gym a day, using my phone moderately on breaks, so I've been a little worried about that

[@yvalson6534]

@@WoodWisp Coming from a Galaxy S20 Ultra the battery life didn't really take a hit much. I always have Bluetooth on together with wifi and mobile, screen on ~ 70% (1440P mode and 120hz) with webbrowsing listening to music and texting people etc.. I use the big screen like 80% of the time and I can get through a day without charging. Charged it to full this morning (7 am) and it's 11pm now with 9% left (screen on time at 4h 54 minutes) The battery life is pretty good considering that I could easily stretch the battery life even longer by turning on battery saving mode and because today's smartphones are so fast I probably wouldn't notice the difference. (Did that on my S20 Ultra to get 2 days of use) Is it amazing 2 day battery life? Nahh. But it is more than enough to get through a day without having charging anxiety with what I'd say is average tabletphone usage. Definitely.

[@nixkythefox]

Love to see the pressure put onto KZbin to update the app / add the current features into it.

[@Begnsteal]

I love how honest you are

[@pattencycling]

love your videos

[@joevigilante2073]

This review is absolutely stellar, thank you. Was browsing at a store and checked out both models. It's really unique technology and fun to use

[@CybrMyth]

MKBHD "never settles" for his production quality as it is constantly improving. Keep up the great work! :)

[@joemoe05]

That's so cool to watch him grow

[@69elchupacabra69]

What's so impressive about this channel? Seriously it's just Marques talking and pausing here and there to sound like the last thing he said is the most daring and unique thing to be said ever.

[@minihjalte]

@@69elchupacabra69 thats just a very effective public speaking style. Other well known users include Obama.

[@asheru9254]

@@69elchupacabra69 😂😂😂

[@69elchupacabra69]

@@minihjalte Well it certainly is effective if it fools so many impressionable people like you. PS: Never said this channel is atrociously bad, only implied it's overrated.

[@rollzroyce88]

Going on like 3 weeks with my fold 3 and I love it

[@MegaTimehunter]

Just got this phone can't wait

[@reubenlau2556]

Thanks for the video marques can’t wait to receive my fold 3 ! Excited to try out the foldable market 😊

[@Nonresponder01]

I bought it because I think it could work for me since I'm a big multitasker, and I want to support more innovation like this.

[@saptadipbasak9884]

Shut up

[@bocarrmanneh9679]

@@saptadipbasak9884 respect other peoples decision

[@nnunez0929]

@@bocarrmanneh9679 He's probably mad cause his favorite phone company can't make foldables

[@kittykittycocain]

Yes. Just got mine today and wanted to see what it can do. Thanks very informative 👍

[@nevillejames2200]

Great review. Time fly by thx

[@nexdable]

Seeing the Doug Demuro cameo made me realize that a MKBHDxDoug Demuro collaboration is the crossover episode I didn't know I needed

[@MrChavo85]

I just placed a order for mine. Lets gooooo! 🙌

[@stonearcher603]

Info I actually need to know. Thanks 👍

[@the-b8684]

i like your honesty and the way you keep it simple and all , thank you so much😍👍

[@pewnit]

Just got to see one in person today. Am really impressed by how far the technology has come

[@Cxrinae]

Getting this on Sunday, really can't wait to get my hands on a folding phone

[@dhruvagarwal3643]

I was just looking the bts of this intro and the video now looks more amazing.

[@andrewbaron7606]

I bought this phone today. Love it. Thanks for the videos!

[@sidelessons]

I like the way the studio revealed how they did the intro. This is dope.

[@AryanKumar_]

Yeah you are right

[@henrik1743]

? Using two footages one with him holding the phone already and then one where he is not? What's difficult?

[@K71421]

@@henrik1743 bots

[@mas96]

@@henrik1743 u wouldn't understand ya bot

[@paulodetarso3324]

came here just to watch the intro again after seeing the Studio video

[@emanuelneiconi]

One. More. Week!!! Can't wait to get it in and like you, I'm pumped about the possibilities. Fold 4 should be even more awesome.

[@daveedwells1829]

That cool thanks for your Opinion and the video

[@Matty06001]

Wow. Answered every question that was in the crevice of my brain and then some.

[@smohan123]

Bro, I get actually emotionally *happy* when you upload something. The way I used to back in the day when a new episode of Top Gear came out. Thanks for what you have done all these years

[@Thinkpanda404]

0:12 I love how the galaxy fold vanished from the table, perfect attention to detail ❤️

[@emilypaxton5601]

Thank you soooo much, this is such a thorough and informative review!!

[@djsthemetereman]

Just got it 2 days ago & this phone is amazing

[@stanleyxquinn]

I got mine a few hours ago and now I watch this video before turning it on. I'm so excited!

[@artinkanani958]

i have s20 plus and i want to buy z fold 3, can you tell me your experience after using it? is anything bad? like screen crease or the camera that shown ij screen?

[@xWood4000]

I really like how much Samsung refines the foldable concept every year! I will probably buy it in a few years

[@myrealusername2193]

I will get the flip once Samsung makes the screen last more than a few months. And when it’s just a bit more affordable.

[@xWood4000]

@@myrealusername2193 Yeah, and for me when the cameras are a bit better, closer to flagship although they are already really good. Although I prefer to buy phones used to reduce waste but you can't obviously expect plastic to have durability that lasts more than 2 years, which a used timeline probably is.

[@ardenaudreyarji]

That flex mode is 🔥

[@twinakafootwurk]

Nice video kinda decent as well I was thinking of getting this phone for Christmas

[@trollbaba5067]

I hope Apple remembers and acknowledges the pioneers behind any new technology when they 'relaunch' it after a couple of years and talk about it as if it's something NEW.

[@keonxd8918]

What's the point of that?

[@rafaels.c.4593]

???? Home problems?

[@RolandKoller90]

The best thing about apple releasing it, is that it will be fully perfected. We need these companies to push the limits so that the superior companies can release a perfect product. Which this is still far from perfect.

[@boomer0117zr]

Why? Apples won’t have the line in the middle

[@trollbaba5067]

@@RolandKoller90 I hope they deliver a superior phone. The way I see it is, only the price is superior. They are yet to perfect their batteries. The inbuilt calculator is not up to the mark, no split-screen option (it's there for more than half a decade on andriod) the keyboard is not optimised. And there are many other subtle yet important upgrades that Apple must work on apart from only focusing on branding and positioning.

[@psedowoodo3334]

Watching marques's review is like a whole ass movie 😂

[@moyoonanuga4495]

For real! I watched the first thirty seconds and I couldn't even hate. I just had to applaud. His team is good!

[@lsudo]

Quality stuff

[@hpit11]

Flossy Carter : " Uuhhhhm! This guy smells like... he doesn't know me"

[@Paullyb79]

Ain’t like ass movie I’ve ever seen. Only thing in common is a giant crease in the middle.

[@tyre1337]

might be because of the 24 fps

[@martinri4850]

Great honest review. Precisely why I subscribed. Good job.

[@dmitrylawyer8148]

Well done, Marques. Keep em coming

[@mht718]

Love your introduction to all your reviews, so on point and attention to details. If I hadn't already own a Tab S6 and Note 10, I will sure be getting myself a Galaxy Fold 3. Excellent presentation my friend.

[@abhinavsutar]

That intro amazing as expected 🔥

[@christinabaltodano7586]

Great, super great run down on this fold phone. I really appreciate it! Thank you!

[@sophiawinston3685]

Good information Bruh.

[@BecomingSelfSufficient]

As always, great cinematography, transitions and effects. And of course the content is always informative and quality! 👍

[@jeremysoojk]

Reviews are top notch as always 🔥🔥 Crazy how you think of such unique angles!

[@Z3t487]

@Mr Unknown So you manually copy-past this?

[@leahpomerantz]

What an excellent job reviewing this phone. Thank you!

[@gastonsoria2845]

Best review of the fold 3 on the web!

[@mayurdheleriya7837]

Loved the intro! Came here right from the studio channel! Cannot believe the amount of hardwork that went into for that few seconds of really good footage! Kudos to Brandon, Tim and the entire MKBHD team!

[@hiranyajihva]

what's the intro song

[@sharonpaige1322]

Mine came today!! Shipped earlier than expected! Just finished setting it up. Now it’s time to see what she can do!! 1st impressions-- beautiful phone! Gotta go play 😂 !!

[@empressblaccc3619]

Exactly what I needed thank you for this video the first that popped up and your detail and Ambition opinions of the phone were awesome thank you 🙏🏾

[@amazonmike4207]

i love your videos , always a pleasure to watch these reviews

[@dannonyogurt98]

One more week until mine arrives! I feel like a kid before Christmas, It's excruciating to keep waiting 😫

[@mrbabyears]

Exactly. I haven't felt like this in years

[@slice709]

Same here waiting for one more week now 😂

[@emanuelneiconi]

Yes. Same here! I've been checking my email every single day hoping Sammy would email me going "Surprise! It's coming early!"

[@E1337N3SS]

Finally taking the dive on the 3. I've been on the fence, wanting to get the 1 and 2, but not willing to give up on the note series, but I can't make myself hold back any more. Might regret it; no real complaints about my note right now, but you have to break a few eggs to make an omelet!

[@jay-jayz]

Happy for you! I decided to take the dive myself and trade in my note 20 ultra for the fold 3 and am super excited for it

[@jong162]

@@jay-jayz life's about trying new things. Had the note 20 ultra, the s21 ultra, and now trading it in for my Fold 3 coming Wednesday! We can all take the dive together! 😭🤙

[@carterinparisful]

I was a note edge user until I got the fold. The fold does more than the note and you don't need the spen as floating keyboard and 5G

[@SuzanoSho]

THEY CAN HAVE MY NOTE WHEN THEY PRY IT FROM MY COLD, DEAD FINGERS!!!! (I really want to take the dive on the Fold 3 as well, but not enough to abandon a Note as my daily driver)

[@hurbsgaming]

@@jay-jayz same. I really love the note20 Ultra but I feel like I would enjoy the fold3 way more:) can't wait!!

[@3DJapan]

Got mine ordered, I'll be waiting over a month.

[@tyedye571]

Thanks, Marques! I always come to you first wherever I'm looking for a new phone because I trust you. You're da best.

[@COscott13]

Marques: "Do not take this anywhere near a woodworking shop" Me who works in a woodshop: "Damn!" My Wallet: "Thank God"

[@InitialFailure]

It's BS. I have a Fold 2 that I kept in a pocket during military exercises in the swamps of Louisiana. Unless the Fold 3 went back in durability, you'd be fine.

[@ItsTheJizz]

Ha ha ha ...

[@FrankFurther]

@@InitialFailure do you use a case?

[@InitialFailure]

@@FrankFurther I did and those were replaced regularly. This is a very good considerations; it's hard to make a case with a hinge.

[@FrankFurther]

@@InitialFailure I've just bought one. Do you have any recommendations for cases?

[@PiquedFlow]

MB nails it, his gripes are exactly why I returned my fold3 and went back to my Note20U

[@General.Handsome]

So far, how you've felt with your Note 20 Ultra? I haven't changed my note 9 to a newer version of the Note series because I don't like that it has no microsd slot and no 3.5mm jack

[@PiquedFlow]

@@General.Handsome Oh the N20U is easily the best device I've ever owned, near perfection in my view. The only minor complaint I have is that the screen is slightly curved but the Spigen case keeps it nicely protected. The N20U does support an SD card and really, a 3.5mm dongle works just fine. Highly recommend!

[@hoskjo]

@@General.Handsome the note 20 ultra does have a micro SD.

[@phoenixgate007]

Superb review. I was really curious about this phone and now I know that it’s a great step forward in tech but not the right phone for me.

[@nellazvlog]

really love all your reviews ^^

[@ninjaasmoke]

Ok, I'm appreciating the intro more after watching how it was made!!

[@ThreeTwentyTech]

You will *always* be the face of tech on KZbin! 💪🏻