My Favorite Phone So Far Is NOT Just A Phone 👀
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- The year was 2014 and I bet you forgot that the idea of a phone that could turn into a tablet is actually not new. Taiwanese phone-maker ASUS came up with the bold solution of a tablet that could be powered by your phone when docked, but then the story goes on. If you went back to 2009 you’d see how the Celio RedFly tried to do something similar with Windows Mobile, which by the way, is actually a 2007 idea that Palm invented with the Foleo. And sure, knock yourself out, I’m sure someone else did it first.
The point is that this idea that your phone not being enough is pretty old. Those initial products might have failed because the technology was ahead of its time, but not because they were a solution in search of a problem. I love small tablets with stylus input, and sure, I also love my phone if its size doesn’t get out of hand, but I hate carrying both. I hate having to keep files on one and then transfer them to another, or to depend on slow internet to sync them up.
All I want is one device that can do multiple things, and it’s crazy to think that a different version of the past came to solve the problem. Phones were folding more than 25 years ago because the shape of a handset only made sense half the time.
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On that same premise, sometimes my phone is not enough, and sometimes my tablet is too much, but to not have to choose what to bring makes all the difference in the world. I’m Jaime Rivera with Pocketnow and after a couple of months with the Galaxy Z Fold 4, it’s time for our extended review.
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Jaime, it's unbelievable to know that I've been subscribed and watching you for 10 years now. Crazy how time flies. Great content as always and you are always passionate and truthful about what you do.
Well said. I only been here like 5 years.
I've been here for about 10 mins but this is great video.
He's good 👍
@@Carl_Gunderson Shut up Gunderson!!
@Carl Gunderson dude. You are wrong..some one else may have
Still rocking the first generation Fold. Holding up incredibly well since 2019.
Wow 😀serious ??
@@Jared40 Yes! No Ultra thin glass to crack unexpectedly. It's taken numerous falls onto concrete, been through the rain (no IP rating), still in great cosmetic condition aside from a few scuffs. I have one single dead pixel from dropping a charging brick on it when it was open, everyone said it would spread and kill the screen but it's been years since then. Hinge is a little creaky but that's to be expected of a moving part after a while. Battery is solid, easily get through a 10 hour work day of email refreshing with RUclips playing in the background with about 45% left by the time I get home . Still immensely satisfied with my $2K purchase
@@kurt22783 I have S20 I'm upgrading to S23
@@kurt22783 Thats amazing to hear, if I expected anything from the first gen fold is that its now basically dead. Nice to hear that its still holding up well.
@@kurt22783 Thank you for sharing your experience. After watching this video I think I’ll wait for the Fold 5.
My favorite phone is the fold 5. I sent this message from September in the future.
Been with iOS for 10 years. Still have my iPhone 13 pro. But I just got a z fold 4 and it's incredible. This format is hard to beat because the closed format is a perfect one handed use. And then you have the large display anytime
You should try DEX with a keyboard and mouse.... I have been using it more than my laptop lately
google -> youtube vanced
Do you use good lock it good for customisation
I was a Samsung Note user for years and then changed to the Fold 3. They're great phones for power users. Can't wait for the fold 5 to come out so I can upgrade.
I come from note 20, 3 years with it love the fold 4 and many people say waiting for inbuild pen will be disapointment in my opinion i draw, like the big pen dont mind carrying or take on the case and its 1000x times beter than the small inbuild one
When the Fold 5 "Finally" incorporates the S pen dock in the phone I'm all in.. I so miss my Note phone 😮💨..
My daughter would say, "I can fully relate"👍. Like you I started with Fold3 and switched to Fold4. I have never been happier with a phone than with Fold4. I actually want to keep it for 2 years, but if Fold5 had a silo for the stylus, it could make the switch irresistible😀 What I love most is the almost perfect software and how Samsung managed to allow almost every App to rru in a way that works for us.
I'm an architect and this beauty changed my world! Z Fold4 + Google One + Samsung Notes and I can go to any site with no laptop, no tablet, no drawings, nothing!!! Just my phone with the s pen! No battery problems whatsoever. On calls all day, using the inner screen to check plans, note taking, drawing, getting home and using it for media consumption or playing games (original Doom is a gem on this), I only get low battery around 11pm!!! Love it, it killed my Surface Pro 8, which I was in love with. I'm only swapping it for a Z Fold with a built in s pen.
*_My dream phone in the past was the Nokia 9210i Communicator. Unfortunately, I never got to own that. I now have the chance to have that closure._*
I adore my Fold 4. It, combined with a small folding Bluetooth keyboard in my EDC has replaced carrying around a laptop/tablet in addition to a phone. Even without the keyboard the Fold alone is generally sufficient, not to mention as an e-reader.
I look forward to the Fold 5 introducing an integrated S Pen but otherwise, I'm more than happy as is.
Z fold 4 is so close to perfect that I have no regrets buying it.
Great battery life, display, cameras and tons of multitasking extravagance.
A bit of a crease is a fault I ll live with with so many pros going for it.
Same here, love the Fold 4. Don't see myself going back to a regular phone.
The crease is not even noticeable when you're using the phone.
The crease isn't even noticable it just disappears after a while. I barely notice it ever and even if I do. It's not even a major thing. I find a notch or a camera cut out more intruding
I agree I love my Z Fold 4 .
I really dont mind the crease tbh
I love the idea of the Fold 4 if you want a Tablet that can fit in your pocket. Almost made the switch to the Fold 4, but I really wanted it to have the 108 mp main camera and have the Fold be a little more durable than how it is now.
Am Sudanese and where i live it's literally dusty everywhere all year long, plus i work hard with my hands, i droped the phone from waist hight more than 10 times, neck hight (while talking) 3 times, bents and dents here and there but the hinge and the screens are pristine, this thing is durable as any other smartphone for the average user, i only don't recommend it to someone with kids because kids have the ability to break mostly everything, other than that it's durable.
Great video! I have the Fold 4 myself and totally agree! Can't belive it's been 5 months!!
I agree. This was my first new flagship. The only thing that would ever pull me away from my refurbished Note was a foldable. When I saw the trade-in preorder deals, I pre-ordered the Fold 4. LOVE it.
If you try to do everything on your phone before opening your tablet/laptop/desktop, this is the phone for you. If you worry about battery life, it's fine. Not great but not bad. I mostly use the large inner screen. About 5% of the time I'll use the cover. Even then, it's just for opening an app quickly and then switching to the big one. I use a lot of multitasking too and the spen. The phone has never died on me but I've been on the verge of dying at night. That's why I only use AOD when charging (have a Bixby routine to automate that). AOD will run you about 1% per hour. That adds up.
You might stuggle to find the perfect case. That's been annoying for me.
Samsung should put a case in the box at the price they charge
The connection I have with this phone is unbelievable. Long time Note user but this phone is special. For tech work it's second to none and for media consumption it's second to none. It may not be for everybody but if it fits your lifestyle, you'll never go back to a regular phone.
Just the best Fold 4 review! It's amazing the way Jaime talks about his experience, mixing emotions, thoughts, and functionality in real scenarios, instead of just vomit specifications that, in reality, means from little to nothing.
Great review. I wholeheartedly agree. I currently use a Surface Duo 2, but my wife uses the Z Fold 4. While the Duo is still a better multi-tasker, the Z Fold 4 is overall a better convergence device. I applaud Samsung for sticking with it. Now just make the hinge more durable.
It's amazing to see Samsung Foldables doing well. 🙌. A great video brother. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 👍
Watching this on my fold 4 and agree with every comment. This thing is a beast.
Thank you Jaime. Great video. I want the S23 Ultra but now that I watched this video, I think I’ll wait for the Fold 5. 🤔
Thank you thank you thank you. This has been my phone for five for four months now and everything that you have mentioned is the reason why it's going to be really hard for me to go back to a non foldable phone. It is so convenient and flexible pun intended, and you are always finding new ways of using it. If only it had the ultra cameras it would be the perfect phone.
Z flip 4 or fold 4. That is the question. Better battery and camera and I am sold. Maybe the 5 aeries will deliver the best battery life and faster camera. Love the extended review. 👍
I agree 100%. I bought it when it came out, and my wife has the Flip4, and we're completely taken by them. Best phones ever. Hands down. We've been through several companies, and form factors (looking at you LG Wing), but these two take the win, easily.
Now i really want the z fold 5
Nice review, i am using the Samsung Z Fold 3 for more than a year & i still love using it.
A lot of your "Pro's" are mine as well. I love using the outer screen because of the form factor ... One handed use is so easy on this phone. It's like having an iPhone mini that turns into an iPad mini. The cameras are underrated ... Of course I would love the S22U cameras but these are way ahead of the Z Fold 3 cameras. Some of my best shots have come from this phone. I do love when you revisit devices ... Great video as always
Got the fold4 during launch. This has been my everything device. I even stop carrying my work laptop a lot of times. The next level of smartphones are here. People who are unable to buy it are spending time nitpicking.
Thanks for the detailed review Jaime! You're the man!
I'm still a generation behind with Fold3, and couldn't be happier with this incredible all-in-one device. Can't wait for the unveil of Fold 5 this summer.
Same. Still sticking with my Fold 3 as didn't think the Fold 4 was an upgrade worth buying.. still a great work phone, and still an attention grabbing phone with family, friends and strangers 😊 I don't mind the fold at all, cameras aren't a priority with me, just hope the S-Pen is integrated into the Fold 5 and better battery life.. that will be enough for me to upgrade.
I love your review and assessment. I also love my Z Fold 4 and don't know how I was productive with a phone prior to owning one. It's a great phone and it just works.
I love my Z Fold 4.
The most outstanding evaluation of the Z Fold 4 that I have come across so far is yours. You have hit the nail on the head in capturing my experience with this phone. I, too, was questioning whether I was alone in my appreciation of the phone's sleek, slender design, which makes it easy to use with just one hand. And when I seek a fully immersive experience, the inner screen provides me with just the right level of engagement.
I started out with the Fold3 and it was really good, but not great. I was constantly disappointed with the cameras, especially because I carried around my Note20 Ultra with me and loved the prior year's cameras to the latest and greatest. I wasn't going to upgrade to the 4, but I saw it in person and typing on the front display made a world of difference with the slight width increase. Pre-ordered it 2 days before launch and still got it on time. The improvements have made me fall in love with foldables all over again! This phone is really refined from the previous generations. I still hope the 5 has an S Pen silo, at least S22 Ultra cameras, and a wider, more normal looking front display, leaving there to also be a wider main display.
Agreed, it's way better than fold 3. The increase of the screen seems minimal but when you use it you will feel hugely different.
To think I almost traded this in for an S23 Ultra, what was I thinking?
I have decided my next device if i were to upgrade, will be a fold5. Hopefully it comes out soon. As always great vid! thank you.
Great review. Thanks. Agree with your comments. Keep it up.
U nailed it in the end...great video as usual 👏
I really love the idea of the fold!
Great video, bro
I got nostalgic feelings when I've heard voice of Michael Fisher on PocketNow.
For a moment I thought, he is back
I thought the same! I would love a colab video between these 2
Agree, love the idea of a tablet and a phone in one. Not changing my 512 Note9 anytime soon but my next phone could very well be a Fold :)
Excellent video Jamie. I've been very pleased with my zx4, crease, don't bother me, camera, perfectly fine for my use. The two negative things I can think of is that 1: the Zx4 did not come with a pre-installed screen protector on the outer screen like it's predeccessor did, that really strikes me as stingy. Also, even though the leather itself stained rather quickly, I loved the form factor of the Leather Standing Cover with the built in finger loop, made me feel far more at ease holding it. Will be interesting to see how this year's foldables will turn out.
Pre-ordered the Fold 4 and love it!! I got $1k from AT&T from a broken, dead phone. I turned recycling garbage into a 1k credit, hard to resist!!
Great job as always. One note - Sammy's trade-in pre-order is the worst I've ever seen. Your Fold 4 is worth $750; a S22 Ultra - $500, my Flip 4, which I like - but I'm basically a Note guy - $400. I'm buying the Ultra, but - unless things improve next year, I'll be keeping it at least until the Fold 6 comes out.
That is what the Fold4 is worth. They fall in price badly as no one wants a secondhand folding device due to the risk. This has been hidden by Samsung making BIG losses by giving higher trade ins than worth. It shows that foldable success is really based on marketing and trade-in loss leaders. The reality is that if you upgraded every year, you would be throwing $1000 away per upgrade. People are now realising the truth.
@@andyH_England The issue isn't resale, it's Samsung's trade-in policy. Samsung allowed $700 for a S21 FE traded for a Flip 4. They have significantly reduced their trade in incentives.
As always, love your videos. My dilemma with the foldable in general is having to adjust to compromises. I’m currently using iphone 13 pro, mainly because video quality was my main focus. I know that video on Samsungs has JUST gotten to a comparable point with the G23U. I want all the new features, and cutting edge advancements, but I also want the reliability I already have. As a lover of most phone brands, I wish there was a jack of all trades with new and exciting tech, not just the same features in a shiny new package each year.
Thanks for the awesome video,I'm using fold 2,the crease never bother me but I'm reluctant to upgrade yet as I'm still hoping a built in s pen and a wider front screen and a bigger inner screen
Iam using it as a daily now but for photos is where it loses me, its just to weird to use it closed and too big to use it open, the results are not bad, its the experience that throw me off a little bit. And in videos its just not as good as you said here Jaime. Great video as always and it was great meeting you in the samsung event. Saludos ✌🏼
LG G8 was a nice solution here with that 'second-screen' case. I would have gotten one myself but was not looking to upgrade when it came out.
Agree with you with the fold 4, so far no issues with mine and no complains with the cameras or any mechanical engineering. The software can improve for the apps but other than that is awesome.
agree ..the fold is a blast 🤩
I was like wow Michael Fisher making a swing but..... another great video as always!
Watching your videos since 10 years..😊
Watching this from a Galaxy tab s6 and Samsung does a great job of keeping the UI feeling very consistent and smooth even going from 120hz to 60hz (the refresh rate of the tablet)
Hi good Sir! Thank you for this review, now I'm very sold on buying this phone in the near future. May I ask where did you buy the keyboard you're using it with? Thank you!
I always love watching your videos. I’m always been interested in the Fold line I want to see other companies like Apple and Google to jump in to the fold phone. Not the biggest fan of Samsung myself. Thanks for the video. Keep up the good work long time viewer
I own the Fold 4 and I don't think I can go back to regular phone at all.
You need to go to LABS so it can adjust ALL the apps.
Thanks for sharing. Struggling to decide which phone to upgrade to, Fold or S23 Ultra. Been using multi generations of the Note and love the S Pen.
u make it clear and simple.. many folding fon out there.. but using one and really into a foldable fon the ai/ui and software.. folding mechanism, can't really blame the crease in the middle.. upgrading from flip 4 to fold 4 is a great choice. Thanks for the reviews ❤
I absolutely love my fold 4. I have noticed the odd memory issue or something. Most noticeable opening from small to full. Sometimes it will freeze for a second. Tried ram+ but still happens 9nce in awhile. But the benefits of multi-tasking and consuming media and games, far outpaced the rare downsides.
Oh man, hearing Michael again at the start with the old Pocketnow logo on the bottom right took be back
Agree with you sir..watching on my lovely Z Fold 4..
What is that keyboard you're using? It looks amazing!
Nice nostalgic intro from the days of Michael Fisher on the channel. Was it really that long ago? Time flies...
You sir.... have echoed my sentiments almost precisely...
I want a z fold pretty bad, but I’m still gonna wait another generation or two. I think the tech for the folding glass can definitely be improved, and it needs an S pen, too. Ideally they thin out the form factor a little bit too, like the oppo fold.
This review does it for me, I'm pre-ordering the Z-fold 5. More and more feels like foldebles are the future!
Rocking the Fold 4! can't wait until the Fold 5.
I'm still using Fold 3 since launch never been replace. I can't wait for the Fold 5. If the Fold 5 isn't much different than the 4 I'll probably wait for the Fold 6 or get a Fold 4 discounted 👍🏼
I had the zf3 and didn't really take to it. Small outer screen and the inner screen was just a massive fingerprint magnet glare factory. I bounced to the s22u and then gambled on the zf4. The outer screen improvement was just sufficient to be usable daily, but the inner screen was still awful to use regularly. Until I installed matte screen protectors. I always use them on my phones because they effectively eliminate glare and fingerprints. To say it was totally transformative is an understatement. I LOVE my fold now and truly wish the screen came from samsung with a non gloss finish.
Motorola had a 0:40 laptop compartment gadget as well. Moto Ace? I forgot but it was a cool peripheral. As long as foldables have plastic screen that can scratch at a level 2 it's a nonstarter
What keyboard are you using again? I remember it was an older one referenced on a different user’s RUclips channel.
First of all cool video. It made me buy the fold4. Thanks. I wanted to ask where I can get the keyboard and stand used for the fold4 in the video. Greetings from Germany
Finally your review!!!
Hope it was worth the wait
Fold 4 is just as amazing as it looks. A class of its own that stands out from the crowd. Just love using it.😊
Been reading and watching a lot of videos on the Fold, so I decided to give the Fold 3 a shot. Bought a new unlocked T-mobile, flashed it myself to Android 13 and I have to say I really love it. Not because it's my newest and latest toy but the concept. As Jaime says, it's an all-in-one, and yes, not perfect but close. Just ordered the Samsung Amarrid carbon case and Fols S pen. Makes I'm fine for a while. Probably trade it in for the Fold 5 of perhaps go Pixel Fold when they hit the market.
I will never go back to regular smartphone anymore as long fold phone exist.
HI Jaime, I was wondering which keyboard you were using with the iPad mini in the video! Thanks in advance!
I’ve bought all the keyboards I could find on eBay. Good luck
Hey man - your news papers and magazines all have creases down the middle. Remember those "centrefolds"?
Great review. Only comment. Gboard works well on both screens and will do both a regular keyboard outside and a split one inside.
Jaime right. The Galaxy Z-Fold3-4 is the #HolyGrail. The narrow front screen is an issue if you have big hands. I picked up a Galaxy S22 Ultra for the car in a standard portrait car mount and never used it. It is very wide, so it is easier to type on. but the Z-Fold3-4 does everything else better, especially for heavy media viewing and urban warriors on the go. New 50MP camera in the Z-Fold4, bests the Z-Fold3 cameras.
After 18 months, I recently started to see the screen protector start to delaminate all along the crease top to bottom. But it doesn't effect what you are viewing on the AMOLED screen. This is the screen protector that you never remove, not the thin glass screen, so IQ isn;t effected. So you need the insurance.
Pro-Tip: It might be that when sleeping and charging your phone folded closed there is heat buildup over many hours, causing the screen protector to delaminate over many months. Try storing your phone open when sleeping and charging, to preserve your screen protector.
I love my Z Fold 4 1TB... no regrets (except waiting till Christmas 2022 to get it)!
i really wanted to buy it last year, but gave up when i tried it. Front screen is just too narrow.. images on any social media are super small, typing is a disaster and that crease inside is really much worse than i thought. I got myself S22U and waiting for Fold5, hoping that they'll fix what competition is already doing (i am not considering buying competitors though because of their cameras).
Bonne vidéo. Entièrement d'accord avec vous. Quel plaisir d'avoir dans sa poche un téléphone, une tablette et un ordinateur (avec le mode Dex). J'avais hésité, à sa sortie, pour le Z Fold 3 mais l'appareil photo n'était pas à la hauteur. Ensuite j'ai échangé mon S22 Ultra pour un Z Fold4 à sa sortie et je ne le regrette absolument pas. Bonne continuation.
The Gboard (keyboard) also supports foldable devices and is the one I use in my Galaxy Z Fold 4
I was a 11year iphone user. Now im rocking z fold 4. Its a great device. Fluid, its also a tablet. Ofcourse battery life is not that good as my previous iphone 13 pro max but still im going through the day with no problem. Android matured so much that i love it and dont see much difference vs IOS. Apples system from version to version is starting to be even buggier.
The Fold 3 was my first folding phone and still using it now. I rock it naked and the only thing i had to replace was the screen protector. Waiting for the Fold 5 to upgrade since I can never go back to a slab phone.
one more thing, can i ask you what brand of keyboard you are using in the vidéo. Thanks
What an introduction!
I totally agree, i don't regret owning Z fold 4!!!
Ahh the pocketpc the good old days😊
How is the Fold for long phone calls? Does it become too heavy to hold after a few minutes?
I want one, but it has been out for 6 months and all the good sales are over... probably just best to wait for the Fold 5 at this point and get one of the promos for preorder
Once you go Foldable, bar phones are not useable!!
Nice video. I guess you'll geek out with the z fold 5.🙂
Great, i am getting Fold 5.
There should be a lot of improvements and the perfect timing to get in.
Can you please share links to buy the foldable keyboard and phone stand shown in this video
I love my Z Fold4! Can't go back to a non-Fold now except perhaps as a secondary device.
My Fold 3 is one year old this month. The internal screen protector has developed a "spot" where I have used my thumb to scroll. And I still owe a ton for it. Very frustrating.
Amazon whitestone replacement easy to put on 19.00 I've replaced mine twice in 2 years it's TPU
@@bad65dad Thanks I'm going to try it.
My main complaint is that it doesn't have their flagship camera system. I've had fold 1 for 3 years, no issues. I bought fold 4 last year and the inside big screen has given up. It is with Samsung for screen replacement now. Guess this can happen with foldable technology.
One thing that I'll give props to samsung is there one ui 5 . And the good lock module
I have been a long time iphone user and still use today but I have been using the fold 4 as a secondary phone and the interference of samsung is more evolved and better than iphone it's just iphone is smooth and samsung gets choppy a bit . But still I m using more samsung than iphone in my daily life as the fold factor is on a new level