Hey Chaps - If you're not sold on the Fold 3... what COULD Samsung do to convince you to buy the Fold 4? Update: I am aware of Labs for aspect ratios, I tried it, but in IG for example it still cuts off stories. So only a partial fix
Personally I'm waiting for the rollable phone. I think that's the best of both worlds because you gave phone that expands into a "tablet" but does it from that standard slab form.
I literally haven't got excited about a phone for years, the fold 3 is the first phone in a long time to get me interested. The upgrades in recent years have been underwhelming to say the least.
@@emanuelneiconi Ditto. I've had my Note 10+ 5G for two years now, and with the S-Pen support and IPX8 rating, the Fold 3 sold me completely. I've got it preordered now, and I don't think I'll return back to normal phones from here.
I switched from the s21 ultra to the z fold 3 and have zero regrets. I love this phone! I was worried about battery life but it's the same as my s21 ultra.
@@JavedKhan26872 I don't own a Z Fold 3 because I hate the aspect ratios of both displays and I hate the cameras compared to the S21 Ultra. I've seen different posts on Reddit about some people having cracked foldable displays on their Z Fold and Z Flip phones. It's bound to happen to SOME people. Good thing most people are under warranty. The foldable tech will keep improving in durability as time goes on.
@@JavedKhan26872 No problem. The foldable that has my attention for the time being is the Galaxy Flex S. 😎 Check out the RUclips channels for Samsung Display and Fold Universe.
The only thing that the S 21 Ultra has is the Camera. I don't need a Camera that bad. The Entertainment in the Z Fold 3 is too Great for me to ever go back to a Boring smaller Candy bar phone.
I'm really interested in it. I've had a really good offer off my provider. 9nly thing stopping me is the line down the centre. How visible is it while watching videos or playing games?
@@ronbrooks6547 I’m betting when you are in a well lit area the crease is far more reflective ? Battery life is pretty ordinary too on the fold too , but as long as you are happy with it thats all that matters. Everyone buys devices for their own use case , for me its a good feature set , unfortunately if you have bought samsung flagships from the past like the note 9 , all the current galaxy’s look pretty spartan and disappointing in a lot of ways.
I love my fold 3. The cover screen is actually my favorite. I'm coming from the s21 ultra and I'm so glad I switched. My s21 ultra was always uncomfortably hot and no one mentions this.
Hi. I ordered my fold a few days ago. Have been using their note devices for a long, long time, but have been following the development of foldable screens. I am a big fan of the note, but With the 3 being compatible with the s-pen, made the fold 3 a very interesting option - thanks mainly to the extra real estate it brings to the party. A foldable note phone would be a very good option!
I guess you are entitled to your own opinion. I can get more work done on my fold 3. I don’t need a tablet now. I waited the third generation to take the plunge. most normal users just need the flip … fashion/ skinny jeans etc
@@BC-hc5dq because it's cheaper and not everyone uses a tablet therefore the Z fold will never really be a phone for casuals just like tablets and iPads aren't. The o only people I know that use tablets and iPads are little kids, high schoolers trying to stunt on each other and adults that actually find a use for them and likely spend big bucks on laptops as well and the latter two will not continue investing in tablets and iPads after high school therefore the loyal market for iPads and tablets isn't as big as the mainstream market for phones and laptops plus for bulk of those who use iPads they likely only like to use iphones leaving the main z fold buyers tablet users which is a smaller market than the iPad users. No matter have great this phone becomes it will never be a mainstream device no matter how popular it gets. Many people view tablets as a gimmick in general. The Z fold is in the lines of the Microsoft Duo in terms of most people will view it the same way this video does: I rather the slab with the best camera which of course is a very practical take
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion I guess. I love my Fold 2 as I did my Fold 1 too. Can't wait to get my hands on the Fold 3, already excited for where we go from here. To me, it's the perfect phone.
It's my dream phone too, love that tablet esque screen, because I frequently multitasking on my phone lol. Wish I could afford one, but I'm still happy with my trusty S10 :)
Got the Fold 3 and it's pure class. I'm surprised how much of an improvement it is over my Fold 2. I really hope next year Samsung bring out an Ultra version of the Fold 4 with S22 cameras, wider front screen and possibly a built-in s pen. That would be the dream phone.
Having dropped owning a desktop or laptop for a few years now I had a larger screen hole in my tech. Use my fold 3 daily and I couldn't go back to a candy bar phone again tbh. The outer screen is easily usable, even for on screen keyboard, with very few mistakes with typo's. Sure improvements can be made and likely will be with the fold 4 but I felt so staved of anything interesting in form factor for so many years now. The fold is real innovation, and it works well!
For the Fold 4... The aspect ratio of both screens needs to change. The cover screen is way too narrow and inner screen is basically a square. The Fold 4 should have a Note like cover screen (wider and shorter) and that would change the inner screen aspect ratio to something better hopefully.
The only issue I can see for that design would definitely be the weight. The product that you describe already exists under the name Hauwei Mate X2. It's a good device on its own, but that weight is something that really doesn't draw in a lot of people. Oh and the price for that thing is just nasty.
Nice overview ! I have my preorder coming in a few days, switching from the Note 10 Ultra which has been my primary driver for over 2 years now. It'll be my first foray into the flip ecosystem, so I'll see how well ergonomically it will be, curious to see if I feel the same thing about me wanting to flip back to the Note due to its smaller size/lighter weight. But I can tell you im already drooling over having a much larger screen for youtube, instagram, onenote, gaming etc !
@@rkymtnchi503 There is a difference though. + modals are 100% the same but bigger. While ultra models have some extra goodies that make it stand out from the normal edition. There is no distinct difference between Note 10 and Note 10+ except size. While the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra are almost 2 different phones.
You will love it! After switching from the Note 10 Ultra to the first Fold I really missed the pen, but I loved the Fold so much I just kept praying that Sammy would come up with a Fold with Pen. Yay!! It's here. Received it yesterday. Now I have the best phone on the planet. BTW...the size is really not an issue. I can easily put the phone in my back jeans pocket with the phone in the case with the pen stored on the hinge side of the phone. I too was afraid it would be too bulky. Not so. I got used to the extra size 3 years ago. No biggy deal.
both phones have their own advantages and disadvantages, choose as needed...and I think The S21 Ultra is better, more comfortable when we use one-handed mode
I'm still using a Galaxy s10+, and I think the only phone that would get me to part with the sd card and headphone jack is the 512 gig Fold 3. It's the only phone that truly brings something new to the glass brick phone market of today. I'll wait untill the prices come down though.
Personally, I prefer the Z Fold 3 over the S21 Ultra *because* when folded the phone is narrower than the S21 Ultra slab. I have smaller hands and have a greater probability of dropping the S21 Ultra when forced to use it one-handed --- just like I have done with every Note phone I have ever owned. As I get older, I appreciate the larger screen. I also can't handhold the S21 Ultra steady enough to appreciate its telephoto zoom or high pixel standard camera --- without using a tripod or some other external stabilization. I rather switch over to my mirrorless cameras, and so I find the Z Fold 2's cameras to be just fine. As for the UDC, I guess Samsung should have an option to always have it turned off to avoid complaints that it doesn't hide the punch hole well enough when enabled. Also, it is interesting to see just how thick the S21 Ultra is compared to an unfolded Z Fold as well as in its folded state. Z Fold balances so well in my hand when unfolded.
I never use the selfie cam... I don't need to be taking pro photos, and in fact I would take even less camera if the back could be 100% flat. Also I don't know how long you used the fold 2, but the second I picked up the fold 3, I could tell the difference in size. It's very apparent.
I currently own the Fold 2 and loved using it. I don't think the Fold 3 offers the upgrades that would compel me to switch. Think I'll wait for Fold 4 and hope it has features like in-display finger print reader, or a better processor. I highly recommend the Fold 3 if you're coming from Fold 1 or a non-foldable device.
I totally totally relate with your views that though Fold is totally awesome in sense of design only but in practicality S21 Ultra is the best choice with better specs anyday
I've been using fold 2 and it's been awesome . Haven't used my computer or tablet for a long time . Now with s-pen support and water resistant is an awesome edition . This is definitely for power users like my self , if u just gonna look at Instagram stay with a regular phone .
It's your opinion but I'd rather have a phone that I can unfold when I want an immersive experience than just a phone like everyone's else's and I can get more done on without having to lug a laptop or tablet along
right. sometimes i want a phone.. sometimes i want a tablet.. - fold and stuff are it lol. like you said, don't alway want to lug around a tablet.. would just like to have one i can put in my pocket
@@mstechboss You can be sorry again if you want to but it won't change the fact that the fold is worse at being a tablet and a phone for the same price as what you can buy two dedicated devices for and have demonstrable better performance. So tell me again how I am wrong?
I think and hope that Samsung will revolutionise foldables once they include the S-Pen inside the phone. They also need to angage the social media developers ASAP to make them understand the importance of adapting their apps to foldables as, indeed, they will be the future of portable devices.
Good little opinion video. Personally, I'm upgrading from N20U to ZF3. I don't use 108MP on the N20U, and while the zoom is pretty nice to have I find I use 4K video recording way more often than actual picture taking. Plus having a bigger canvas for writing notes or doodling sketches. Just have to figure the transportation part. While I don't wear "skinny" jeans, the N20U is pretty bulky right now in my pants. So it will be interesting to see how the ZF3 works.
I love the z fold 3 so much , I pre-ordered it from z fold 2 upgrade with unlimited 5g and 1 smart benefit , I can't wait to get it on 27th August , I love Samsung so much , can't wait for z fold 4 as well
Currently typing this on my Fold 3. So I have a Note 20 Ultra as my main phone and after using this for a week and going back and forth I do prefer the size of the normal phone screen as he said in the video, the front screen is too small while the tablet is a tablet screen so its not something you'd use all the time. I will stick with my N20U but if the next Fold would get a bigger front screen and got a bit thinner then I would definitely go for it
If your not using your s21 ultra would you like to sell it to me? Is it unlocked? If not what carrier? Also what condition is it in. Thanks look forward to hearing back from you.
@@fynkozari9271 yes, it's tremendous fun. Maybe not as much fun as you have telling people what they should and shouldn't be spending their own money on, but such is life
I'm still skeptical on the Fold because of the lack of accessories support, especially a durable case and screen protector. No matter the specs and features, if I'm spending $1600, I'm not taking any chances 🤷♀️
I agree with the not a good size either way. Too small or too big is a deal breaker. They need to make it standard size then flip it open to tablet size. That would be perfect.
Have to agree with Carson H - regardless what miracles Samsung can conjure up in the future, this is still two phones thick, so making the Fold wider would just make pocektablity even worse (of course, unless they include a proper S Pen in a silo like the Note and add more battery).
I'm waiting for them to make it like the one plus open. The closed screen for one plus open is perfect I'm just not gonna spend 2k on it but it's exciting too see. I'm sure Samsung will make the move to a better closed screen now that people know it can be done
Waiting for my fold3 right now with 12 mini in my pocket Keeping iPhone as a calling/messaging phone and fold3 for reading. browsing, mailing and gaming
I keep trying to force myself to like this phone more than I do and I can't. Nothing about it feels compelling enough to switch from my Note 20 Ultra... guess I'll keep waiting till gen 4
Don’t do it, it’s a expensive plastic screen with less battery life, no dust resistance at all. It’s still an early prototype to me. Low battery, low charging speeds, low camera quality. Like I still don’t get how they can sell an plastic screen with an premium price tag. Only thing good is the speakers. Doesn’t even offer WiFi 6
@@KINGDINGALICIOUS Well I am going for it, I don't need dust protection for my everyday use. Both charges 25W btw. I have tested both and the camera quality is not a massive difference unless you plan to be a photographer with your phone. Lastly the plastic screen is there so that it can bend and fold, what a silly comment to make. It's a bleeding edge technology but no one said it's perfect. For this year it is the best out there though.
@@abhishekbhaskar2931 I've owned both and the Ultra blows it out of the water for media, brightness & battery! And the hole punch is TINY compared to the notch! But I do still like iOS though, so I suppose it depends on what you use your phone for
Great the S21U works for you. 2 caveats worth noting though.. few pay list price for a newly released Samsung phone and very few reviewers are extolling the virtues of the included Dex feature . I got my Fold 3 at the same price I paid for my Note 9 3-years ago in the UK. I've had the Fold 3 for 5 days (for work and leisure) and I can safely say I will not be going backwards to a Note or similarly styled candy bar phone. Foldable tablets are the future for mobile communications IMO and whilst it's not perfect at the moment people like me don't buy these things for the camera performance as few print pictures anymore.
I would have been happy if it had been more like the surface duo so you could hold it easier, and without cameras would cut the price significantly. The only thing I really use my phone for when out is a quick photo though so the weight and cameras were a factor in why it didn't work for me.
Im still not too keen on the Z Fold 3 especially the camera. The S-pen alone has no place on the phone itself. I spend lots of time taking photos and I would rather wait for the Note 22. Hopefully they launch with a far better camera with better zoom and as always the S-pen tucked neatly in the phone. I don't mind if the phone will be thicker.
I've used mine for 3 weeks now and it is way better than any phone out, and I'm saying this as someone who wasn't going to get a new phone this year. (Was forced to because my phone no longer works on my carrier) He says the thickness is awkward in the pocket I'm just guessing that is for skinny jeans people because for me it being narrow makes me forget it's even in my pocket. And cameras I couldn't tell you it's been 3 weeks and I haven't even opened the camera app yet. It's literally a phone and a tablet for $1800 or you can go buy a phone and a tablet with the same specs for well over $2000 and have to carry 2 devices. To me it's a no brainer get the fold
Dude!!! you can get ratios on screen on social media go into the LABS and turn on the settings and BAM!!! You can control the ratio on screen and it's wonderful.
I ordered mine already. I’m really looking forward to the bigger screen. The only device that might have tempted me away was the flip 3 but I figured it still wasn’t a bigger screen so since Samsung has the great trade-in deals, I went for it. If I have trouble getting use to it, I’ll switch to the flip next year.
I have a Fold 2 that I was a huge fan of buuuuuut being in the US, I don't have access to dual SIM and that's a killer for me. Actually wound up going to an iPhone 12 purely because of a lack of eSIM/physical SIM support.
If they could just combine the S21 & Z Fold 3 it would make the perfect phone "for now" we still need a smoother non-visible crease. I am referring to making the front of the Z Fold 3 the size of the S21 instead of making the front so narrow.
Fold needs optimized apps, app devs needs fold users to 'worth' to optimize the apps. It's an endless circle. I see foldables as future but i think people gonna notice that tech's value when Apple launches a foldable device.
Seeing how conservative and super slow iPhone innovation development, I don't see Apple will ever build foldables lol. They rather sticking with working formula and refined it every year ...
He could have used labs , to have instagram displayed as full screen, I don't know why that wasn't done here on this video? Or maybe it was to fit the narrative
The pre-order sales are really impressive, so I think this is the one that makes app development better. The sales are literally ten times that of the Fold2, double the S21, and 1.5 times the Note20 series. :)
@@dannyahmed3691 Regarding the Instagram, Fold not to blame here. Instagram basically only optimize their app on iPhone only, outside of that even iPad, you get trash experience. I'm blown even after all these years and all the billions dollar they earned, still not doing anything about this, what a lazy company. F U Instagram 😐
Do you think it's folding phones or rollable phones? The Oppo X 2021 is an impressive concept that could be an option in the future. The only concern I'd have is the moving mechanism inside the phone when it's expanding the screen. Nevertheless, it's an intriguing concept.
Honestly getting closer to switch up to the fold series, will wait for the fold 4 once it's out, I just hope the crease in the middle is less noticeable in the newer model...
Practicality is a matter of the life you live. If you are chauffeured driven, someone always carry your office bag around, your personal assistant takes care of most of your errands, then yes, it is nice to have this kind of phone just to fold and unfold.
I'm a Note guy so the S pen is always key for me. Still rocking the Note 10 Plus because I've been waiting for something different than the same old slab combined with pen support. The Fold 3 provides this and I haven't been this excited since my first Note.
They need to solve the crease in the middle. Somehow reduce the weight and factor form further. Improve battery life significantly. Make the screen better resistant to scratches and damage. Then they'll have a real winner in their hands. They're ahead of everyone in this department, so they will eventually do it, but that is maybe still 3+ years away.
I'm hoping this works well with the 4g watch. Three different screen sizes for what I'm doing. The idea of a bigger screen when I need it and being able to leave it in the car or at home is what I'm looking forward to.
Here in Belgium the Fold 3 is only 1299€ with pen , charger and case included.... so the choice was easy....Biggest reason for me is Desk remote where i can acces my window pc from a distance . And honestly if people find picture quality soooo super important then go buy a real camera.. for on the move experience these camera's are more then 99% of the people will use.
I actually got my fold 3 a few days early after prordering... a few days later I've decided that I'm going to stick with my note 10 plus 5g.. I know its a few years old but I'd pick that over the fold at the moment.. and as you say.. for everyday life its not practical
if you can buy a refurbished z fold 2 from trusted sellers go for around £800 for a very good condition I'd say that's the best option to be honest (if your in the market for a foldable)
The fold 3 is for someone who wants a portable tablet. It's a cumbersome phone. Too thick and heavy and both the outer and inner screens have weird aspect ratios.
i had z fold 3 regret i got it the ratio is so weird and the camera sucks so bad i stayed on s21 ultra and waiting for my iphone 13 pro max to arrive the z fold 4 must fix the cameras and that crease and the outert screen should be wider
Have the s21 ultra just bought the zfold 3 I'm in love personally specs and camera doesn't matter to me that much. For me when I'm on the go I really like the external display. I tend to enjoy myself checking my phone less replying to less messages until I sit down and open the phone up and people are always staring 😆
It really is the screen for me...the inner one specifically...the size...an actual TV in my pocket...viewing e-mails, and I like the Microsoft integration. I'm ready for mine to arrive...
If that crease in the middle is something that is unavoidable in folding phones, then I guess folding phones are not for OCD me. Until they can somehow get rid of the crease when opened to have a 100% smooth flat screen, I'll stick to having two separate devices
I'm upgrading from a note 20 ultra and I only have used note phones since the first note but the fold 3 is like a note phone a lil but it's about having a bigger screen and the best multi tasking phone ever made. the fold isn't for everyone and that's ok but it's for me it has a s pen now and water resistant makes it a no brainer
I am considering about upgrading from s21 ultra to zfold3. This is because the phone tends to replace a high end tablet and a high end phone. An I pad Pro 256 gigs costs about the same, while phone with similar specs also costs more than 1k bucks.. so there is a decent value generated by investing $1800/£1600 on oneself.
I've used Fold 2 since late January but when it got water damaged during a flood on a camping a month ago (front screen died and the cameras got foggy) I had to go back to my S20 Ultra. Using the S20 Ultra, I realize how much I've missed the much better cameras (especially the surprisingly useful 4x optical zoom) but at the same time, I keep missing the bigger screen on the Fold 2. Fortunatly, my insurance company covered the entire repair cost of what would have been £1520 if converted (minus the £100 deducted). Because the cost of repairing the entire thing is so high, I instead opted to upgrade to Fold 3, which at least won't break because of a little water. ^^ Whether or not I'll be using the S Pen and the carry case that's included when pre-ordering, only time will tell.
I have sold out my iPhone 12 pro and have pre-ordered Galaxy Z Fold 3. The last galaxy device which i used was S10 after which i switched to iPhone 11 and 12 pro models. Now i am coming back to galaxy getting away from that old aged boring rectangular iPhone design with notch. The best points of iPhone compared to galaxy devices during this period for me have been great software experience, on time software updates and excellent resale values. However, i am bored with Apple hardware off late and now coming to galaxy z fold 3, i am just hoping to get away from boring iPhone hardware design.
Returned my fold for the ultra...it's just too impractical, heavy and feels like a liability for when it cracks or something...and I nurse my phones quite well... Also I adore the ultra s camera...and man is it easier to type again and not have that thin tall screen...fold 4 needs to go wider and shorter, lighter.
I definitely prefer screens being shorter and wider. I really loved the Note 2 for that reason, I don't get why they started making displays longer and narrow :(
Great helpful video, thank you & Namaste from India 🙏🏽. Been a OnePlus user ever since the first one came out. Kinda lost my loyalty drive at 8T. Now considering an upgrade. What would you recommend between S21 Ultra, Pixel 6 Pro or just wait it out till S22 drops? For me (power user) its the display, camera, battery & clean OS with usability in that order
Let's say $1800 is too much to pay but if i trade my Note 21 Ultra combined with a Black Friday deal plus free Buds the price coming down to almost $680 makes me wonder is it worth to trade Note21 Ultra to buy Z fold 3 or not ? Any thoughts ?
I really want this fold3 but I am sooooo hesitant, I have been with with Apple since iPhone 4, and now have the 12 pro max… however, my career has evolved significantly in the last 2 years, and I feel it would be awesome for productivity…. Idk, I’m so torn.
I agree with you 100%, about fold 2 , not comfertable for every day use! I use my s21 ultra much better camera seystem and i love zoom lense on s21 ultra , its the best choice for everyday use plus cheaper than fold 2 / myself i'm very exited about iphone 13 pro max to upgrate it soon
If it wasn't for that under display camera, I would have pounced on the pre-order. Tried watching a RUclips clip in the store and it REALLY bothers me. I'd rather there not be a camera there at all, already have the main one and another on the cover.
Cameras aren’t good enough to tempt me back to Android. I honestly think this year is between 3 phones. Z-Flip 3, Pixel 6 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max. The design of the Flip is the best I’ve seen for a long time but the battery life concerns me.
Thanks for the information. I lost my s21 a couple of weeks ago. I recently replaced it with the z fold 3. Man it's a nice phone. Pricey, but the s21 camera is where my 💙 is. I still didn't get to play around with the s21 prior to loosing it. I'm still within the return date. I'm undecided on keeping or going back. Thanks again!✌🏾
When you pre-ordered the s21 ultra they offered the s7 plus for 450 dollars before any trade in/discounts. All together retail for 1650, which is still cheaper than the fold. I like the fold but it's to expensive for me.
For the Fold 3 to be the perfect foldable, It must have flagship cameras, a larger battery, a built-in fold edition pen, and an IP68 rating. If they increase the width of the outside screen, they will have space for all of that, just like what Huawei did with their Mate X2. With increasing the width, they will also solve the problem of having a too narrow outside screen. This way, all Note users will be more than happy to make the switch. The biggest challenges are the dust rating and lowering the price.
I'm keeping my s21 Ultra.. now I will admit if it had the exact same specs as my s21 Ultra then I would strongly consider switching my sim in the Fold 3
Loving my Z Fold3. Its the first foldable phone I've tried. I got it 5 days ago thanks to the early UK release. I bought it via Perksatwork for around £1295 (including the note pack and 1 year care+) and it's an awesome phone for that price. The folding screen is great. Vivid colours and excellent brightness. Full screen HDR videos look amazing on it. I think the cameras are good enough, but not as good as S21 Ultra. The battery is ok, just about gets me through the day but overall really happy with it. Don't think I could go back to a normal, non-folding phone now!
I have finally gotten the fold after having the S21 ultra and I will not be turning back. Yes the S21 has better night photos but days shoot are comparable. The camouflage camera is awesome I keep hearing complaints but since I don't look directly at it is virtually invisible. Plus the folding screen is the most innovative thing in a phone in a long time. Awesome multitasking I use a lot. I bought my wife the flip 3. I have seen and help the new phone 13 from a family member nothing that blows me away there. As I see it folding screens will be the future especially as prices drop. Sticking with my Fold 3!
@@sk-sl5cz No my screen has been working great with no issues what so ever. My screen protector that comes factory installed did though. I had to take it off because where the screen folds it got separated and I decided to take it off completely. I must admit I have been protecting this phone more than others. I have had it for about 3 months and it is working great.
Hi! Nice video. Just wanted to draw your attention to the fact that aspect ratios of apps on the main screen can be changed via the Labs feature under settings. Instagram for example. 😊
Just picked it up $995 with trade for my note 10 plus. Best phone I've had. I actually like the small cover screen. Feel better in my hand and perfect for one hamded use. I feel lile phone screens these days are just to large.
Much divided opinions but i'm with you. People who multitask a lot would find the Fold great, but for a "conventional" person who needs a better camera & battery like me, the Ultra will do. I'll consider the Fold/Flip when it has proper flagship cameras and large enough battery.
I'm a galaxy note fan and in a while I'm getting the s21ultra ,I've had the 9,now 10+ and my 10 still works like brand new nothing wrong so I'm handing it down to my son who asked me if he could have it .while my oldest and I are going for the two you just showed I'm getting galaxy, he's doing 3
My current phone Note 10plus. I'm very intresered in the Fold 3 but after this video i'm really doubting to get the Fold 3. Mainly because every day use could be a bit too clunky and no memorycard slot. But love the big screen 🤔
I Love the look of your video, do you mind me asking you what is your shutter speed and framerate? Im shooting at 1/100 shutter speed @60p and it doesnt have the look yours has =D
Hey I left my s21 ultra for the z fold 3 & no phone touches this phone other than maybe the z fold 2 which I've not had, at this point I don't want a regular phone anymore & co workers & others have been amazed, one person made a comment saying I thought that was a phone, she didn't know it folded until I did it. This is the best phone I've ever had & I had a lot.
I switched from my iphone 11 pro max to the fold 3 and its been a big experience change. Been with iphone since 5s. But I bought this phone for that fold/tablet experience. Yes its a camera downgrade but not that much to be able to be like "whos filming with a potato". But im more of a gamer/movie/show watcher etc. This is what this phone is for. Overall great phone! Only complaint i have about it....is the price. Its too much.
I think smartphones, tablets and laptops are three distinct markets and that merging one with another simply has not been proved as yet as anything other than compromises? The MS hybrid tablet/laptop managed to get some loyal fans but the market is niche and now stagnant as buyers realise that it is not a great solution? So far, I am unconvinced that the other spectrum, phone/tablet is anything other than just doing it because you can and is cool! I am sure a small fan base will buy it, I mean the LG Wing, I think 30,000 people bought that, so even with a brand killing phone, you will get buyers! We will give it the chance and see where we go, but so far it has been underwhelming and the pricing just takes it to the sublimely ridiculous? I have a different opinion on the Flip, as that is a fashion accessory and will appeal to certain demographics, fun, cool and different? It is of course not a great phone per se, and you have to buy into the foldable non-value reasoning, but it has a place especially with teens and those bored with candy bar phones? Not that I would choose the S21U over the Fold3, as I would buy neither, but yes a “normal” phone will remain my de facto choice as I have no need for a bigger display when out and about, a phablet does nearly everything very well, and I also would not run my business off an Android 8-inch foldable!
Hey Chaps - If you're not sold on the Fold 3... what COULD Samsung do to convince you to buy the Fold 4?
Update: I am aware of Labs for aspect ratios, I tried it, but in IG for example it still cuts off stories. So only a partial fix
Lower the price
Bigger Battery + Cameras from the latest S series (Fold 3 should have had s21 Ultra's cameras)
Cant afford it rip
S21 ultra level cameras! Even without the soon. Just having the main sensor be equal to the S21 ultra would've been good enough for me.
Personally I'm waiting for the rollable phone. I think that's the best of both worlds because you gave phone that expands into a "tablet" but does it from that standard slab form.
I literally haven't got excited about a phone for years, the fold 3 is the first phone in a long time to get me interested. The upgrades in recent years have been underwhelming to say the least.
Yes! Same here. I'm still rocking the Note 10+ so for me it will be an amazing upgrade. I agree it's not for everyone and that's totally fine.
I am super excited for this phone! This is the future!!!
@@emanuelneiconi I'm also still using the note 10+, cant wait for the Fold 3 to arrive Friday
@@emanuelneiconi Ditto. I've had my Note 10+ 5G for two years now, and with the S-Pen support and IPX8 rating, the Fold 3 sold me completely. I've got it preordered now, and I don't think I'll return back to normal phones from here.
What's so different from the Fold 2 that's gotten you so excited?
I switched from the s21 ultra to the z fold 3 and have zero regrets. I love this phone! I was worried about battery life but it's the same as my s21 ultra.
is video recording at night with z fold 3 good ? and sound quality ?
@@xxprouaexx Definitely not as good as the S21 Ultra when it comes to cameras.
@@JavedKhan26872 I don't own a Z Fold 3 because I hate the aspect ratios of both displays and I hate the cameras compared to the S21 Ultra.
I've seen different posts on Reddit about some people having cracked foldable displays on their Z Fold and Z Flip phones. It's bound to happen to SOME people. Good thing most people are under warranty. The foldable tech will keep improving in durability as time goes on.
@@JavedKhan26872 No problem.
The foldable that has my attention for the time being is the Galaxy Flex S. 😎
Check out the RUclips channels for Samsung Display and Fold Universe.
They are wll down on price now, is it worth buying as a second phone, Say just for gaming and RUclips?
The only thing that the S 21 Ultra has is the Camera. I don't need a Camera that bad. The Entertainment in the Z Fold 3 is too Great for me to ever go back to a Boring smaller Candy bar phone.
Well said...
agree.. i got an iphone 11 so i don't know what the best cameras looklike.. what i have is already better than my 65 i had fold ike 5 years lol
I'm really interested in it. I've had a really good offer off my provider. 9nly thing stopping me is the line down the centre. How visible is it while watching videos or playing games?
@@darrensteele3365 the crease line, disappears when watching. Can still feel it but it doesn't bother you. You easily get use to it.
@@ronbrooks6547 I’m betting when you are in a well lit area the crease is far more reflective ? Battery life is pretty ordinary too on the fold too , but as long as you are happy with it thats all that matters.
Everyone buys devices for their own use case , for me its a good feature set , unfortunately if you have bought samsung flagships from the past like the note 9 , all the current galaxy’s look pretty spartan and disappointing in a lot of ways.
There is no perfect phone. It is all about personal preferences.
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buy a phone based on what we need
FACT
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That is true
I love my fold 3. The cover screen is actually my favorite. I'm coming from the s21 ultra and I'm so glad I switched. My s21 ultra was always uncomfortably hot and no one mentions this.
Blame the Snapdragon 888 for the heat.
Brace yourself for when the Fold 3 gets hot even if Samsung lowered the speed a bit to preserve battery life.
Yes this is true, I'm coming from s21 ultra & I just ordered the z fold
Hi.
I ordered my fold a few days ago. Have been using their note devices for a long, long time, but have been following the development of foldable screens.
I am a big fan of the note, but With the 3 being compatible with the s-pen, made the fold 3 a very interesting option - thanks mainly to the extra real estate it brings to the party.
A foldable note phone would be a very good option!
I guess you are entitled to your own opinion. I can get more work done on my fold 3. I don’t need a tablet now. I waited the third generation to take the plunge. most normal users just need the flip … fashion/ skinny jeans etc
Same as you I can get so much more done on the zf3.
@@Origin510 and dad bod
Aahh no the Flip 3 will sell way more units than the Fold.
@@Origin510 Aye. Gonna get ready with my cargo pants for this fold
@@BC-hc5dq because it's cheaper and not everyone uses a tablet therefore the Z fold will never really be a phone for casuals just like tablets and iPads aren't. The o only people I know that use tablets and iPads are little kids, high schoolers trying to stunt on each other and adults that actually find a use for them and likely spend big bucks on laptops as well and the latter two will not continue investing in tablets and iPads after high school therefore the loyal market for iPads and tablets isn't as big as the mainstream market for phones and laptops plus for bulk of those who use iPads they likely only like to use iphones leaving the main z fold buyers tablet users which is a smaller market than the iPad users. No matter have great this phone becomes it will never be a mainstream device no matter how popular it gets. Many people view tablets as a gimmick in general. The Z fold is in the lines of the Microsoft Duo in terms of most people will view it the same way this video does: I rather the slab with the best camera which of course is a very practical take
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion I guess. I love my Fold 2 as I did my Fold 1 too. Can't wait to get my hands on the Fold 3, already excited for where we go from here. To me, it's the perfect phone.
It's my dream phone too, love that tablet esque screen, because I frequently multitasking on my phone lol. Wish I could afford one, but I'm still happy with my trusty S10 :)
@@obidean3964 nothing beats Apple.
@@HealthyMotherfcker lmbo no Apple phone competes with the fold I have both And find my iPhone pretty boring
@@HealthyMotherfcker iPhone is great but it's everywhere, so boring 🥱 and kinda lame lol ...
Did your inner display screen on your fold phone stayed good? Did you ever drop the phone?
Got the Fold 3 and it's pure class. I'm surprised how much of an improvement it is over my Fold 2. I really hope next year Samsung bring out an Ultra version of the Fold 4 with S22 cameras, wider front screen and possibly a built-in s pen. That would be the dream phone.
And maybe a slightly wider front so the inner form factor is better. I'd buy that ♡
Having dropped owning a desktop or laptop for a few years now I had a larger screen hole in my tech. Use my fold 3 daily and I couldn't go back to a candy bar phone again tbh. The outer screen is easily usable, even for on screen keyboard, with very few mistakes with typo's. Sure improvements can be made and likely will be with the fold 4 but I felt so staved of anything interesting in form factor for so many years now. The fold is real innovation, and it works well!
For the Fold 4... The aspect ratio of both screens needs to change. The cover screen is way too narrow and inner screen is basically a square.
The Fold 4 should have a Note like cover screen (wider and shorter) and that would change the inner screen aspect ratio to something better hopefully.
The only issue I can see for that design would definitely be the weight. The product that you describe already exists under the name Hauwei Mate X2. It's a good device on its own, but that weight is something that really doesn't draw in a lot of people. Oh and the price for that thing is just nasty.
Nice overview ! I have my preorder coming in a few days, switching from the Note 10 Ultra which has been my primary driver for over 2 years now. It'll be my first foray into the flip ecosystem, so I'll see how well ergonomically it will be, curious to see if I feel the same thing about me wanting to flip back to the Note due to its smaller size/lighter weight. But I can tell you im already drooling over having a much larger screen for youtube, instagram, onenote, gaming etc !
N10 ultra?
@@danmilan2959 plus, ultra....tomato, tomahtoe
@@rkymtnchi503 There is a difference though. + modals are 100% the same but bigger. While ultra models have some extra goodies that make it stand out from the normal edition. There is no distinct difference between Note 10 and Note 10+ except size. While the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra are almost 2 different phones.
You will love it! After switching from the Note 10 Ultra to the first Fold I really missed the pen, but I loved the Fold so much I just kept praying that Sammy would come up with a Fold with Pen. Yay!! It's here. Received it yesterday. Now I have the best phone on the planet. BTW...the size is really not an issue. I can easily put the phone in my back jeans pocket with the phone in the case with the pen stored on the hinge side of the phone. I too was afraid it would be too bulky. Not so. I got used to the extra size 3 years ago. No biggy deal.
@@James-jd6nv you apparently didn't understand what was being discussed here. The OP called their Note 10 an Ultra instead of a Plus
both phones have their own advantages and disadvantages, choose as needed...and I think The S21 Ultra is better, more comfortable when we use one-handed mode
I'm still using a Galaxy s10+, and I think the only phone that would get me to part with the sd card and headphone jack is the 512 gig Fold 3. It's the only phone that truly brings something new to the glass brick phone market of today. I'll wait untill the prices come down though.
I got a great trade in but when the fold arrived and I was supposed to send my s10 to samsung, I couldn't. Too many compromises in the end.
Personally, I prefer the Z Fold 3 over the S21 Ultra *because* when folded the phone is narrower than the S21 Ultra slab. I have smaller hands and have a greater probability of dropping the S21 Ultra when forced to use it one-handed --- just like I have done with every Note phone I have ever owned. As I get older, I appreciate the larger screen. I also can't handhold the S21 Ultra steady enough to appreciate its telephoto zoom or high pixel standard camera --- without using a tripod or some other external stabilization. I rather switch over to my mirrorless cameras, and so I find the Z Fold 2's cameras to be just fine.
As for the UDC, I guess Samsung should have an option to always have it turned off to avoid complaints that it doesn't hide the punch hole well enough when enabled.
Also, it is interesting to see just how thick the S21 Ultra is compared to an unfolded Z Fold as well as in its folded state. Z Fold balances so well in my hand when unfolded.
I never use the selfie cam... I don't need to be taking pro photos, and in fact I would take even less camera if the back could be 100% flat.
Also I don't know how long you used the fold 2, but the second I picked up the fold 3, I could tell the difference in size. It's very apparent.
I currently own the Fold 2 and loved using it. I don't think the Fold 3 offers the upgrades that would compel me to switch. Think I'll wait for Fold 4 and hope it has features like in-display finger print reader, or a better processor. I highly recommend the Fold 3 if you're coming from Fold 1 or a non-foldable device.
I totally totally relate with your views that though Fold is totally awesome in sense of design only but in practicality S21 Ultra is the best choice with better specs anyday
I've been using fold 2 and it's been awesome . Haven't used my computer or tablet for a long time . Now with s-pen support and water resistant is an awesome edition . This is definitely for power users like my self , if u just gonna look at Instagram stay with a regular phone .
I don't do Instagram but I do a lot of gaming and movies/TV.
It's your opinion but I'd rather have a phone that I can unfold when I want an immersive experience than just a phone like everyone's else's and I can get more done on without having to lug a laptop or tablet along
right. sometimes i want a phone.. sometimes i want a tablet.. - fold and stuff are it lol.
like you said, don't alway want to lug around a tablet.. would just like to have one i can put in my pocket
@@npcimknot958 Yup.
Z Fold solves a problem aka it serves a purpose unlike the Z Flip series.
I doesn't do any of it well so you're just getting roped in by the hype
@@MrDav020 Nope sorry again you're wrong
@@mstechboss You can be sorry again if you want to but it won't change the fact that the fold is worse at being a tablet and a phone for the same price as what you can buy two dedicated devices for and have demonstrable better performance. So tell me again how I am wrong?
I think and hope that Samsung will revolutionise foldables once they include the S-Pen inside the phone. They also need to angage the social media developers ASAP to make them understand the importance of adapting their apps to foldables as, indeed, they will be the future of portable devices.
Good little opinion video. Personally, I'm upgrading from N20U to ZF3. I don't use 108MP on the N20U, and while the zoom is pretty nice to have I find I use 4K video recording way more often than actual picture taking. Plus having a bigger canvas for writing notes or doodling sketches. Just have to figure the transportation part. While I don't wear "skinny" jeans, the N20U is pretty bulky right now in my pants. So it will be interesting to see how the ZF3 works.
Traded my ultra as well for it
Leaving S21U for fold 3.. It's not all about the camera!!
I love the z fold 3 so much , I pre-ordered it from z fold 2 upgrade with unlimited 5g and 1 smart benefit , I can't wait to get it on 27th August , I love Samsung so much , can't wait for z fold 4 as well
I have pre ordered also have you got a tracking number yet some people saying it's coming the 26th or 25th
@@chrisosorio6947 not yet
Got mine last Tuesday. Totally beast of a phone 👊
I just got confirmation from fed ex it’s coming tomorrow some time hopefully
@@chrisosorio6947 me too via dpd
Currently typing this on my Fold 3. So I have a Note 20 Ultra as my main phone and after using this for a week and going back and forth I do prefer the size of the normal phone screen as he said in the video, the front screen is too small while the tablet is a tablet screen so its not something you'd use all the time. I will stick with my N20U but if the next Fold would get a bigger front screen and got a bit thinner then I would definitely go for it
I don't even use my S21 Ultra due to my Fold 2 being so much more fun...so I'll be switching for the both of us lol
If your not using your s21 ultra would you like to sell it to me? Is it unlocked? If not what carrier? Also what condition is it in. Thanks look forward to hearing back from you.
Must be nice, throwing away money for something thats not gonna last long. $1800 for a single phone.
@@fynkozari9271 yes, it's tremendous fun. Maybe not as much fun as you have telling people what they should and shouldn't be spending their own money on, but such is life
@@rkymtnchi503 How long have you been using your fold 2 for?
My concern is how the screen holds up over time at the folded part.
@Tweed Penguin I've got a sturdy case on it but I've never dropped any of my phones before...don't jinx me like that lol
The fold 2 still looks way more premium. My guess is it's the slightly more squared off edges. I deeply prefer it more
I'm still skeptical on the Fold because of the lack of accessories support, especially a durable case and screen protector. No matter the specs and features, if I'm spending $1600, I'm not taking any chances 🤷♀️
Spigen havea very durable case in the slim armor Pro and screen protector is pre installed that is good enough
Totally agree with everything you said on this video. I had the Fold 2 and could never get used to it and ended up returning it for the S21 Ultra.
You can make the Instagram full screen in the Lab section of the settings in the Z Fold 3 🤦♂️
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I agree with the not a good size either way. Too small or too big is a deal breaker. They need to make it standard size then flip it open to tablet size. That would be perfect.
I disagree. Even my note9 is too wide to comfortably swipe type on. I imagine the fold front screen would be perfect
Have to agree with Carson H - regardless what miracles Samsung can conjure up in the future, this is still two phones thick, so making the Fold wider would just make pocektablity even worse (of course, unless they include a proper S Pen in a silo like the Note and add more battery).
I'm waiting for them to make it like the one plus open. The closed screen for one plus open is perfect I'm just not gonna spend 2k on it but it's exciting too see. I'm sure Samsung will make the move to a better closed screen now that people know it can be done
Waiting for my fold3 right now with 12 mini in my pocket
Keeping iPhone as a calling/messaging phone and fold3 for reading. browsing, mailing and gaming
I keep trying to force myself to like this phone more than I do and I can't. Nothing about it feels compelling enough to switch from my Note 20 Ultra... guess I'll keep waiting till gen 4
Amazing, this is just what I am after. Have the S21 Ultra and considering the move to the Fold 3
Same here, only the camera is pulling me a bit away but still ordered the fold 3!
Hope it helped!
Don’t do it, it’s a expensive plastic screen with less battery life, no dust resistance at all. It’s still an early prototype to me. Low battery, low charging speeds, low camera quality. Like I still don’t get how they can sell an plastic screen with an premium price tag. Only thing good is the speakers. Doesn’t even offer WiFi 6
@@KINGDINGALICIOUS low charging speeds? Wa?
@@KINGDINGALICIOUS Well I am going for it, I don't need dust protection for my everyday use. Both charges 25W btw.
I have tested both and the camera quality is not a massive difference unless you plan to be a photographer with your phone.
Lastly the plastic screen is there so that it can bend and fold, what a silly comment to make.
It's a bleeding edge technology but no one said it's perfect.
For this year it is the best out there though.
I managed to get my s21 ultra for £889 new from Amazon UK, no trade in, nothing, just £889, awesome!! 👍🏻
How is the phone over 12 pro max?
@@abhishekbhaskar2931 I've owned both and the Ultra blows it out of the water for media, brightness & battery! And the hole punch is TINY compared to the notch! But I do still like iOS though, so I suppose it depends on what you use your phone for
Great the S21U works for you. 2 caveats worth noting though.. few pay list price for a newly released Samsung phone and very few reviewers are extolling the virtues of the included Dex feature . I got my Fold 3 at the same price I paid for my Note 9 3-years ago in the UK. I've had the Fold 3 for 5 days (for work and leisure) and I can safely say I will not be going backwards to a Note or similarly styled candy bar phone. Foldable tablets are the future for mobile communications IMO and whilst it's not perfect at the moment people like me don't buy these things for the camera performance as few print pictures anymore.
Yeah, reviews like this are too harsh. They'll probably look silly down the road.
I would have been happy if it had been more like the surface duo so you could hold it easier, and without cameras would cut the price significantly. The only thing I really use my phone for when out is a quick photo though so the weight and cameras were a factor in why it didn't work for me.
Im still not too keen on the Z Fold 3 especially the camera. The S-pen alone has no place on the phone itself. I spend lots of time taking photos and I would rather wait for the Note 22. Hopefully they launch with a far better camera with better zoom and as always the S-pen tucked neatly in the phone. I don't mind if the phone will be thicker.
I've used mine for 3 weeks now and it is way better than any phone out, and I'm saying this as someone who wasn't going to get a new phone this year. (Was forced to because my phone no longer works on my carrier) He says the thickness is awkward in the pocket I'm just guessing that is for skinny jeans people because for me it being narrow makes me forget it's even in my pocket. And cameras I couldn't tell you it's been 3 weeks and I haven't even opened the camera app yet. It's literally a phone and a tablet for $1800 or you can go buy a phone and a tablet with the same specs for well over $2000 and have to carry 2 devices. To me it's a no brainer get the fold
And it replaces your ipad as well!!!
Dude!!! you can get ratios on screen on social media go into the LABS and turn on the settings and BAM!!! You can control the ratio on screen and it's wonderful.
I ordered mine already. I’m really looking forward to the bigger screen. The only device that might have tempted me away was the flip 3 but I figured it still wasn’t a bigger screen so since Samsung has the great trade-in deals, I went for it. If I have trouble getting use to it, I’ll switch to the flip next year.
I have a Fold 2 that I was a huge fan of buuuuuut being in the US, I don't have access to dual SIM and that's a killer for me. Actually wound up going to an iPhone 12 purely because of a lack of eSIM/physical SIM support.
If they could just combine the S21 & Z Fold 3 it would make the perfect phone "for now" we still need a smoother non-visible crease. I am referring to making the front of the Z Fold 3 the size of the S21 instead of making the front so narrow.
Fold needs optimized apps, app devs needs fold users to 'worth' to optimize the apps. It's an endless circle. I see foldables as future but i think people gonna notice that tech's value when Apple launches a foldable device.
Seeing how conservative and super slow iPhone innovation development, I don't see Apple will ever build foldables lol. They rather sticking with working formula and refined it every year ...
He could have used labs , to have instagram displayed as full screen, I don't know why that wasn't done here on this video? Or maybe it was to fit the narrative
The pre-order sales are really impressive, so I think this is the one that makes app development better.
The sales are literally ten times that of the Fold2, double the S21, and 1.5 times the Note20 series. :)
When and if Apple decides to release foldables, people will instantly line up at the Apple store for it. It might take years though
@@dannyahmed3691 Regarding the Instagram, Fold not to blame here. Instagram basically only optimize their app on iPhone only, outside of that even iPad, you get trash experience. I'm blown even after all these years and all the billions dollar they earned, still not doing anything about this, what a lazy company. F U Instagram 😐
Wrong side of history. The future is folding, either to make a device more convenient or more immersive. And I'm not a tech guy. Lol
Do you think it's folding phones or rollable phones? The Oppo X 2021 is an impressive concept that could be an option in the future. The only concern I'd have is the moving mechanism inside the phone when it's expanding the screen. Nevertheless, it's an intriguing concept.
Honestly getting closer to switch up to the fold series, will wait for the fold 4 once it's out, I just hope the crease in the middle is less noticeable in the newer model...
Practicality is a matter of the life you live. If you are chauffeured driven, someone always carry your office bag around, your personal assistant takes care of most of your errands, then yes, it is nice to have this kind of phone just to fold and unfold.
Haha yes
Tom please tell me where you got that S21 Ultra Wallpaper it’s sick
Yo same
I'm a Note guy so the S pen is always key for me. Still rocking the Note 10 Plus because I've been waiting for something different than the same old slab combined with pen support. The Fold 3 provides this and I haven't been this excited since my first Note.
They need to solve the crease in the middle. Somehow reduce the weight and factor form further. Improve battery life significantly. Make the screen better resistant to scratches and damage. Then they'll have a real winner in their hands. They're ahead of everyone in this department, so they will eventually do it, but that is maybe still 3+ years away.
I'm hoping this works well with the 4g watch. Three different screen sizes for what I'm doing. The idea of a bigger screen when I need it and being able to leave it in the car or at home is what I'm looking forward to.
Here in Belgium the Fold 3 is only 1299€ with pen , charger and case included.... so the choice was easy....Biggest reason for me is Desk remote where i can acces my window pc from a distance . And honestly if people find picture quality soooo super important then go buy a real camera.. for on the move experience these camera's are more then 99% of the people will use.
Can't wait for mine. Its perfect for work. I could care less about IG, selfie camera, and other non sense non productive social media BS.
I actually got my fold 3 a few days early after prordering... a few days later I've decided that I'm going to stick with my note 10 plus 5g.. I know its a few years old but I'd pick that over the fold at the moment.. and as you say.. for everyday life its not practical
if you can buy a refurbished z fold 2 from trusted sellers go for around £800 for a very good condition I'd say that's the best option to be honest (if your in the market for a foldable)
"drawring" is definitely one of my favorite English words
It wasn't a hard decision for me to get the Fold 3. I got $1000 off with AT&T. I don't take pictures like that so the cameras are fine for me as well.
The fold 3 is for someone who wants a portable tablet. It's a cumbersome phone. Too thick and heavy and both the outer and inner screens have weird aspect ratios.
Missed the 'Labs' feature, which optimizes app for a better experience
It doesn't work well - IG stories for example get cut off
@@Thetechchap Try Good Lock
@@Thetechchap fair enough, with the tablet screen ratio. It's either this or the other.
i had z fold 3 regret i got it the ratio is so weird and the camera sucks so bad i stayed on s21 ultra and waiting for my iphone 13 pro max to arrive the z fold 4 must fix the cameras and that crease and the outert screen should be wider
Have the s21 ultra just bought the zfold 3 I'm in love personally specs and camera doesn't matter to me that much. For me when I'm on the go I really like the external display. I tend to enjoy myself checking my phone less replying to less messages until I sit down and open the phone up and people are always staring 😆
It really is the screen for me...the inner one specifically...the size...an actual TV in my pocket...viewing e-mails, and I like the Microsoft integration. I'm ready for mine to arrive...
Yeah I don't blame you, and it really is lovely to use
If that crease in the middle is something that is unavoidable in folding phones, then I guess folding phones are not for OCD me. Until they can somehow get rid of the crease when opened to have a 100% smooth flat screen, I'll stick to having two separate devices
I really dig the fold 3, but IMO I think the Flip 3 is gonna be a much more appealing package to the average consumer
Especially for the price
I'm upgrading from a note 20 ultra and I only have used note phones since the first note but the fold 3 is like a note phone a lil but it's about having a bigger screen and the best multi tasking phone ever made. the fold isn't for everyone and that's ok but it's for me it has a s pen now and water resistant makes it a no brainer
I am considering about upgrading from s21 ultra to zfold3. This is because the phone tends to replace a high end tablet and a high end phone. An I pad Pro 256 gigs costs about the same, while phone with similar specs also costs more than 1k bucks.. so there is a decent value generated by investing $1800/£1600 on oneself.
Yeah but the iPad actually uses its screen and iPads are far superior to Android tablets
@@thenotoriousjoey9956 agreed,, so does zfold3 in terms of usability.. but you cannot place an ipad in your pocket
@@Rationalreviewer well yeah but why would you want an iPad in your pocket tho? At that point it’s just a phone
@@thenotoriousjoey9956 phone with the utility value of a phone + mini tablet..
@@Rationalreviewer I wouldn’t feel comfortable holding a plastic feeling screen as a tablet that’s why these bendable phones suck they are so delicate
I've used Fold 2 since late January but when it got water damaged during a flood on a camping a month ago (front screen died and the cameras got foggy) I had to go back to my S20 Ultra. Using the S20 Ultra, I realize how much I've missed the much better cameras (especially the surprisingly useful 4x optical zoom) but at the same time, I keep missing the bigger screen on the Fold 2.
Fortunatly, my insurance company covered the entire repair cost of what would have been £1520 if converted (minus the £100 deducted). Because the cost of repairing the entire thing is so high, I instead opted to upgrade to Fold 3, which at least won't break because of a little water. ^^ Whether or not I'll be using the S Pen and the carry case that's included when pre-ordering, only time will tell.
Do you know that you can force apps like Instagram to show in full screen as shown in the MKBHD review and it looks great.
I have sold out my iPhone 12 pro and have pre-ordered Galaxy Z Fold 3. The last galaxy device which i used was S10 after which i switched to iPhone 11 and 12 pro models. Now i am coming back to galaxy getting away from that old aged boring rectangular iPhone design with notch. The best points of iPhone compared to galaxy devices during this period for me have been great software experience, on time software updates and excellent resale values. However, i am bored with Apple hardware off late and now coming to galaxy z fold 3, i am just hoping to get away from boring iPhone hardware design.
Returned my fold for the ultra...it's just too impractical, heavy and feels like a liability for when it cracks or something...and I nurse my phones quite well...
Also I adore the ultra s camera...and man is it easier to type again and not have that thin tall screen...fold 4 needs to go wider and shorter, lighter.
I definitely prefer screens being shorter and wider. I really loved the Note 2 for that reason, I don't get why they started making displays longer and narrow :(
Great helpful video, thank you & Namaste from India 🙏🏽. Been a OnePlus user ever since the first one came out. Kinda lost my loyalty drive at 8T. Now considering an upgrade. What would you recommend between S21 Ultra, Pixel 6 Pro or just wait it out till S22 drops? For me (power user) its the display, camera, battery & clean OS with usability in that order
Let's say $1800 is too much to pay but if i trade my Note 21 Ultra combined with a Black Friday deal plus free Buds the price coming down to almost $680 makes me wonder is it worth to trade Note21 Ultra to buy Z fold 3 or not ? Any thoughts ?
I'm like you and don't want to carry around a folding tablet... I'm intrigued by the flip though 🤔
I really want this fold3 but I am sooooo hesitant, I have been with with Apple since iPhone 4, and now have the 12 pro max… however, my career has evolved significantly in the last 2 years, and I feel it would be awesome for productivity…. Idk, I’m so torn.
Honest opinions please? I have the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. I am considering the Fold? What do you reckon? A wise upgrade or not? Thanks, 👍
I agree with you 100%, about fold 2 , not comfertable for every day use! I use my s21 ultra much better camera seystem and i love zoom lense on s21 ultra , its the best choice for everyday use plus cheaper than fold 2 / myself i'm very exited about iphone 13 pro max to upgrate it soon
If it wasn't for that under display camera, I would have pounced on the pre-order. Tried watching a RUclips clip in the store and it REALLY bothers me. I'd rather there not be a camera there at all, already have the main one and another on the cover.
Cameras aren’t good enough to tempt me back to Android. I honestly think this year is between 3 phones. Z-Flip 3, Pixel 6 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max.
The design of the Flip is the best I’ve seen for a long time but the battery life concerns me.
Is your S21U the UK Exynos version or did you import a Snapdragon? If you have SD do you think the story would be different if you had the Exynos?
Thanks for the information. I lost my s21 a couple of weeks ago. I recently replaced it with the z fold 3. Man it's a nice phone. Pricey, but the s21 camera is where my 💙 is. I still didn't get to play around with the s21 prior to loosing it. I'm still within the return date. I'm undecided on keeping or going back. Thanks again!✌🏾
When you pre-ordered the s21 ultra they offered the s7 plus for 450 dollars before any trade in/discounts. All together retail for 1650, which is still cheaper than the fold.
I like the fold but it's to expensive for me.
For the Fold 3 to be the perfect foldable, It must have flagship cameras, a larger battery, a built-in fold edition pen, and an IP68 rating.
If they increase the width of the outside screen, they will have space for all of that, just like what Huawei did with their Mate X2. With increasing the width, they will also solve the problem of having a too narrow outside screen.
This way, all Note users will be more than happy to make the switch.
The biggest challenges are the dust rating and lowering the price.
I'm keeping my s21 Ultra.. now I will admit if it had the exact same specs as my s21 Ultra then I would strongly consider switching my sim in the Fold 3
Loving my Z Fold3. Its the first foldable phone I've tried. I got it 5 days ago thanks to the early UK release. I bought it via Perksatwork for around £1295 (including the note pack and 1 year care+) and it's an awesome phone for that price. The folding screen is great. Vivid colours and excellent brightness. Full screen HDR videos look amazing on it. I think the cameras are good enough, but not as good as S21 Ultra. The battery is ok, just about gets me through the day but overall really happy with it. Don't think I could go back to a normal, non-folding phone now!
I have finally gotten the fold after having the S21 ultra and I will not be turning back. Yes the S21 has better night photos but days shoot are comparable. The camouflage camera is awesome I keep hearing complaints but since I don't look directly at it is virtually invisible. Plus the folding screen is the most innovative thing in a phone in a long time. Awesome multitasking I use a lot. I bought my wife the flip 3. I have seen and help the new phone 13 from a family member nothing that blows me away there. As I see it folding screens will be the future especially as prices drop. Sticking with my Fold 3!
Have u had any issues with the screen?
@@sk-sl5cz No my screen has been working great with no issues what so ever. My screen protector that comes factory installed did though. I had to take it off because where the screen folds it got separated and I decided to take it off completely. I must admit I have been protecting this phone more than others. I have had it for about 3 months and it is working great.
Hi! Nice video. Just wanted to draw your attention to the fact that aspect ratios of apps on the main screen can be changed via the Labs feature under settings.
Instagram for example. 😊
Just picked it up $995 with trade for my note 10 plus. Best phone I've had. I actually like the small cover screen. Feel better in my hand and perfect for one hamded use. I feel lile phone screens these days are just to large.
it simply folds wrong way. the size of the cover screen is in wrong aspect. pause at 0:00 , it should fold exactly like those 2 apps are divided
Yeah you can actually change the aspect ratio for apps like Instagram to a full screen... just saying
Yep I know
@@Thetechchap Then why didnt u say it?!
Much divided opinions but i'm with you. People who multitask a lot would find the Fold great, but for a "conventional" person who needs a better camera & battery like me, the Ultra will do. I'll consider the Fold/Flip when it has proper flagship cameras and large enough battery.
I will definitely want to use it. The only thing stopping me right now is the price.
I'm a galaxy note fan and in a while I'm getting the s21ultra ,I've had the 9,now 10+ and my 10 still works like brand new nothing wrong so I'm handing it down to my son who asked me if he could have it .while my oldest and I are going for the two you just showed I'm getting galaxy, he's doing 3
My current phone Note 10plus. I'm very intresered in the Fold 3 but after this video i'm really doubting to get the Fold 3. Mainly because every day use could be a bit too clunky and no memorycard slot. But love the big screen 🤔
S21 Ultra is my daily driver and has been since released date. A wonderful phone that does everything very well. Good choice Tom lad 👍
I Love the look of your video, do you mind me asking you what is your shutter speed and framerate?
Im shooting at 1/100 shutter speed @60p and it doesnt have the look yours has =D
Hello The Tech Chap - I am curious, I have always thought that the UK is an iPhone country, are there a lot of Samsung users in the UK?
Hey I left my s21 ultra for the z fold 3 & no phone touches this phone other than maybe the z fold 2 which I've not had, at this point I don't want a regular phone anymore & co workers & others have been amazed, one person made a comment saying I thought that was a phone, she didn't know it folded until I did it. This is the best phone I've ever had & I had a lot.
I switched from my iphone 11 pro max to the fold 3 and its been a big experience change. Been with iphone since 5s. But I bought this phone for that fold/tablet experience. Yes its a camera downgrade but not that much to be able to be like "whos filming with a potato". But im more of a gamer/movie/show watcher etc. This is what this phone is for. Overall great phone! Only complaint i have about it....is the price. Its too much.
I think smartphones, tablets and laptops are three distinct markets and that merging one with another simply has not been proved as yet as anything other than compromises? The MS hybrid tablet/laptop managed to get some loyal fans but the market is niche and now stagnant as buyers realise that it is not a great solution? So far, I am unconvinced that the other spectrum, phone/tablet is anything other than just doing it because you can and is cool! I am sure a small fan base will buy it, I mean the LG Wing, I think 30,000 people bought that, so even with a brand killing phone, you will get buyers!
We will give it the chance and see where we go, but so far it has been underwhelming and the pricing just takes it to the sublimely ridiculous? I have a different opinion on the Flip, as that is a fashion accessory and will appeal to certain demographics, fun, cool and different? It is of course not a great phone per se, and you have to buy into the foldable non-value reasoning, but it has a place especially with teens and those bored with candy bar phones?
Not that I would choose the S21U over the Fold3, as I would buy neither, but yes a “normal” phone will remain my de facto choice as I have no need for a bigger display when out and about, a phablet does nearly everything very well, and I also would not run my business off an Android 8-inch foldable!
I think that's a fair analysis!
Still rocking a P30 pro. Had since it came out still works great. Apart from 120hz I'm still sticking with it