I might be in the minority but I prefer the more narrow and taller outer display. As opposed to the one plus open and pixel fold 9 pro. Simply for the fact of one handed use especially when typing I can reach every letter one handed. Where is other phones I have to use 2 hands.
What we want in the next iteration- A bit wider outer screen, bigger battery(5000 preferably), faster charging(45W), integrated spen, better cameras, less crease and anti reflection on all screen and an overall lighter and thinner body
I went to a Samsung store yesterday and traded in my violet S24 Ultra for a silver shadow Z Fold 6 and I am loving it. The S24 Ultra is a beast but using it one handed can be a pain which is why I opted for the Fold 6. One reason why I like the Fold over the Ultra is the narrow cover screen. One handed made easy and I can just unfold it if I need a bigger screen.
Welcome to the fold family. I bought Galaxy Z fold 5 less than a year ago and I love it. The fold 6 doesn't have that much upgrades to the previous generation so I didn' see the need to upgrade this quickly, maybe next year.
Great video! Have to agree that the cameras and battery need some work for a $2k phone, but its still a great option for a folding phone. Especially if you want the S Pen
Exactly! I think for a productivity device, the Fold 6 is great. I think it would be my go-to work phone whenever I'm not reviewing a device. I enjoy using it VERY much! Thank you for watching! 😊
Finally. FINALLY! Someone understands the gaming issues with this phone and how it can be remedied. Nice thorough video. What are those gaming controllers you're using? I like how it's not married to the USB port
It really is!! I am reviewing the Pixel Pros right now and I'm really missing the Fold 6. Very curious if the Pixel Fold would give me the same experience as the Fold. Not having a pen and the wider cover screen is a concern for me.
Agree with you completely, had the fold 5, now have the 6. Samsung's one ui is also the best. Had the S23 ultra but found it to large with the squared edges.
10:25 the inner UDC is great for video calls. I'm routinely the best quality video with it on a Teams or Zoom call compared to their laptop webcams. I refused to move from my Fold 5 to Fold 6 because I want an integrated S Pen and an S Pen-compatible cover screen. I'm tired of this silly pursuit of thinness at the expense of battery capacity, S Pen silo and ever taller camera humps. Give me a flat back with more battery and a siloed S Pen vs. a few mm thinner any day. Also, yes, matte screens!
@@JonImperial replace the heavy glass back with aramid to save weight and add durability/grip. The Motorola ThinkPhone did this. It can still charge wirelessly, too.
@JonImperial samsungs one ui for multitasking. I think it's the best foldable software on the market. The phone is smooth and I love the boxy design and navy colour. I love watching content on the big screen and the smaller outside display for quick tasks. Basically everything 😂
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It is a great all-around phone! It does make me want to try others to understand how much of my experience is simply because of a foldable and how much is the Z Fold 6 being a great phone.
@@JonImperial it is. I have a pixel 9 pro fold and I went to At&t and it's significantly smaller. This phone is the best for now. Unless you have smaller hands
@@Medicbobs my issue with the Pixel Fold is.. 1) the cover screen creates a huge overlap with the inner screen. They are both not great for one handed use. 2) the design is not great for lefties. The hinge was kind of annoying. I got it and returned it. The ZF6 is perfect for me. 😊
Good video but I disagree about making the device thicker to accommodate an S Pen. The simple truth is that on both the Fold and the Ultra, the overwhelming majority of people never use the s pen. So making it thicker to make the minority happy would make no sense for Samsung.
I rarely used the S-pen on the S24 Ultra but it was huge for me on the Z Fold 6. I get that not everyone will love the added thickness due to the S-Pen, but I will. 😂 Dream scenario of course is keep the thickness, just add S-Pen. 😊
Nice video. It would be even better if many would also know how Samsung Pass, Secure Folder, Smart View, Samsung Internet, Edge Panels, and One Hand Operation + are the most powerful but underrated Samsung features especially in a Fold setup.
Thank you! Yes, a lot of features that you can take advantage of to make the experience personal to you. Personally though, I don't like using Edge Panels with the Inner Screen. 😬
I am in love with my Z Fold 6. I love the quality. It feels and looks so luxurious. I love the displays. The narrower front actually feels better to hold, and I think it just needs a few days to get used to it. The sound is great. The crease is also barely visible unless viewed from a certain angle and in certain lighting. The battery is also great; I keep it on power saving mode. The camera quality is also good. They should have upgraded them with this iteration, but it's not bad. I'm not going back to a regular phone.
Vivo X Fold 3 has a 5700mah battery and its 11.2mm thick. It also has 100w and 50w charging along with 50mp,64mp,50mp cameras. Samsung doesn't come close in hardware, other than the hinge.
@@JonImperial of course hardware and specs aren't everything. That's not the point. The point is, Samsung has the capability of offering much better hardware, to go along with their great software, and are choosing not to. And, the Z Fold 6 is literally the most expensive Fold available. There's a reason why sales have been so low this year compared to years past. Samsung isn't close to doing nearly enough to justify its price. If they wanted to offer this option, they should've also added and offered a second option, maybe the Z Fold Ultra and price them at $1600 - $1900. With the Ultra having larger screens, battery, faster charging, better cameras.
You're comparing cheap Chinese burner phones. China can't wipe away that cheaply disposable stigma - Give me the quality of software, hardware, and customer support of Samsung.
I folded 3 times, zf3 first and what a game changer, its very hard to go back to standard slab after and I edit RAW photos often so the fold is great for that and using a big screen at work to show things. Unfortunately, that inner screen broke fairly fast and Samsung wouldn't honour their guarantee or the free Sam Care+ because they said I had to redeem it even though samsung told me its automatic hence not redeeming anything. They offered a decent trade in so I went for the fold 4, great phone but still had hinge issue and fingerprint sensor went faulty, both repaired under warranty this time but beware, if you have the slightest mark they can turn around and say No to your warranty which is unfair, as the nature of a phone is you carry it around and each phone will have the odd paint rub. Well, I just ran over my zf4, so traded it in for zf6, but I hear and see the camera is even worse so if it is, I'll return it and never go Samsung again but try the new Huawei trifold that has 5million pre orders, wow.
This was such a great video, you covered so much. Love ur setup too, thanks so much for taking the time to make this! My biggest issue is breaking up from the apple ecosystem (15 pro max, iPad Pro, ultra 2, MacBook Air) nevermind I’ll be the only android guy in the fam but I can’t wait to try my food 6 when it comes lol
this is where i am too. also want to know more about the handheld for gaming . but im concerned as the apple interface and eco system is so smooth im trying to answer what the reason is of why exactly im tempted. is it just the customisation ? or is it the actual same same over and over that i want a change....
Great Video! I agree with you. Except it doesnt bother me not having a slot for the S pen. Im coming from a Note 10 plus to the Fold 3, to the Fold 6. I can tell you, I use the S Pen alot more with this one, because Samsung gave us more reason to. Hands down, this imo is Samsungs Best Foldable yet.
I can see that. I think my main thing about wanting an integrated S-Pen is because I'm also a heavy MagSafe user.. so right now, if I want the S-Pen case, I would have to give up the MagSafe functionality.
@@JonImperial I got you. Not a fan of the MagSaf personally. I actually broke down & got the Samsung S Pen & case. But, I also still have the Fold edition s pen from my fold 3. It works fine on the 6. I have to say, I hear alot of people talking about the front display & its either love it or hate it. I honestly have my phone open 95% of the time, I kid you not. So while the cover screens great, its more an after thought for me.
The samsung anti-reflective film screen protector for the cover display makes it just like the s24ultra's AR screen. Actually slightly more anti-reflective imo.
Review it again in a year or so after the inner screen protector peels off on its own, and then you start getting dead pixels that samsung won't cover under warranty unless you fork out another 400 bucks.
Once the cover screen is like a regular slab phone, thinner, ultra cameras, cover screen s pen support, and under display fingerprint then it will be perfect
I would take maybe a max of 1mm. LOL Also, the under display fingerprint of the S24 Ultra became spotty for me after a while and the power button fingerprint scanner worked pretty well for me all throughout. As long as it's reliable, I'm down for the under display fingerprint scanner. 😅
Under display fingerprint is awful. I'm so glad the Fold hasn't gone to that. I hated it on my Note 10+. It's so awkward to use compared to the side mount.
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I might be in the minority but I prefer the more narrow and taller outer display. As opposed to the one plus open and pixel fold 9 pro. Simply for the fact of one handed use especially when typing I can reach every letter one handed. Where is other phones I have to use 2 hands.
I'm with you! The Fold 6 makes so much sense to me. 👌🏽 I hope they don't give in and make it wider.
I love the outer display, but that was never the case for me until the 6. I hated it prior, but love it now.
@@CastroJordan It's perfect for what is was designed for 👌🏽
@@JonImperial it is... it is beautiful as well, I love the lack of dead space taken up by the hinge and the symmetrical bezels.
@@CastroJordan I think it's because the 6 is slightly wider?
What we want in the next iteration- A bit wider outer screen, bigger battery(5000 preferably), faster charging(45W), integrated spen, better cameras, less crease and anti reflection on all screen and an overall lighter and thinner body
Yes to all of those!! Except maybe the wider screen.. hahaha if it's 1-2mm, sure! Anything more, I'm not sure of.
Hopefully they can do it. ☺️
I went to a Samsung store yesterday and traded in my violet S24 Ultra for a silver shadow Z Fold 6 and I am loving it. The S24 Ultra is a beast but using it one handed can be a pain which is why I opted for the Fold 6. One reason why I like the Fold over the Ultra is the narrow cover screen. One handed made easy and I can just unfold it if I need a bigger screen.
Awesome! Are you still loving the ZF6?
I honestly love the sound especially the Bluetooth audio in car is far more clarity then any other phone I've owned
Glad you like it!! 😊
Welcome to the fold family. I bought Galaxy Z fold 5 less than a year ago and I love it. The fold 6 doesn't have that much upgrades to the previous generation so I didn' see the need to upgrade this quickly, maybe next year.
It's seriously my favorite phone so far in 2024! I'm likely going back to it after reviewing the Pixel 9 Pro!
Great video! Have to agree that the cameras and battery need some work for a $2k phone, but its still a great option for a folding phone. Especially if you want the S Pen
Exactly! I think for a productivity device, the Fold 6 is great. I think it would be my go-to work phone whenever I'm not reviewing a device. I enjoy using it VERY much!
Thank you for watching! 😊
I fold. I bought the ZFold6 as my first foldable too. I love it so far!
Same. Just got my silver shadow Z Fold 6 yesterday. I traded in my violet S24 Ultra which is a beast but is hard to use one handed.
Mine arrives Saturday, tired of IOS, trying something new. Do you use the full screen more or less than you thought?
@@dropdeadfred627 Awesome! I use the full screen about as much as I figured I would. I seem to use it more and more as I have it.
Which phone were you using previously?
Finally. FINALLY! Someone understands the gaming issues with this phone and how it can be remedied. Nice thorough video. What are those gaming controllers you're using? I like how it's not married to the USB port
Thank you!!!
Here it is. amzn.to/4dQcBiW I definitely looked for a Bluetooth controller. Perfect for the Fold 6🙌🏽
@@JonImperial thanks. how do you know what games it will play. its for my partner who plays on her fold 5
This thing is dope. I'm not going back to a traditional bar phone anytime soon.
It really is!! I am reviewing the Pixel Pros right now and I'm really missing the Fold 6. Very curious if the Pixel Fold would give me the same experience as the Fold. Not having a pen and the wider cover screen is a concern for me.
Agree with you completely, had the fold 5, now have the 6. Samsung's one ui is also the best. Had the S23 ultra but found it to large with the squared edges.
I can't speak for other foldable UI, but this feels polished to me. 😊
Also, the thinner cover screen is PERFECT!
On the cover screen keyboard, get rid of the number row, then stretch the keyboard out to its max. It will help with typing a lot.
I’m gonna have to try that! 👌🏾 thanks for the tip.
What helps the most is... Switch to Gboard. Samsung keyboards are terrible. You'll have so many less errors.
@@Markus56165odd. I can type very fast with barley any errors on the cover screen.
@Markus56165 I am using built in AI features a lot more that comes with Samsung Keyboard. GBoard isn't an option to me anymore.
I just read your comment and tried it. Thanks!
This phone is butter smooth and fast, and fun i cant put it down.
I’m glad you are loving it!! 😊
10:25 the inner UDC is great for video calls. I'm routinely the best quality video with it on a Teams or Zoom call compared to their laptop webcams.
I refused to move from my Fold 5 to Fold 6 because I want an integrated S Pen and an S Pen-compatible cover screen.
I'm tired of this silly pursuit of thinness at the expense of battery capacity, S Pen silo and ever taller camera humps.
Give me a flat back with more battery and a siloed S Pen vs. a few mm thinner any day.
Also, yes, matte screens!
@@nickthaskater thanks for sharing your thoughts!! I do love how light the phone is, but yeah give me those upgrades. 😅
@@JonImperial replace the heavy glass back with aramid to save weight and add durability/grip. The Motorola ThinkPhone did this. It can still charge wirelessly, too.
What's the controllers called that your using. TIA
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Watching with my flip 6
How’s the Flip 6? You liking it?
How is the crease holding up ? I had the 3 n it was too noticeable
I think it still feels/looks the same since this video. 😊
Make the keys on the keyboard taller, i did that and have been making a lot less mistakes when typing on the cover screen.
I need to try this! Thank you!
I fold.... first time viewer and I appreciate you bro!
Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching! 😁
Do u have anything to say about Magic v3 or Vivo x fold 3? they beat z fold 6 in all aspects
I honestly have no experience with them. I know they have great specs. Hopefully, I can check them out in the future.
whats the case you are using?
It's linked in the description! TORRAS Case!
I saw a couple of videos where the fold 6 stomped the 15 Pro max in a camera comparison. iPhones tend to over sharpen and ruin colors
@@carver9312 I find that VERY hard to believe. 😅
I fold. I absolutely love the fold 6
What's your favorite thing about it? 😀
@JonImperial samsungs one ui for multitasking. I think it's the best foldable software on the market. The phone is smooth and I love the boxy design and navy colour. I love watching content on the big screen and the smaller outside display for quick tasks. Basically everything 😂
U can use full width on cover watching anything
what is the phone holder on your riser call?
It's part of the whole system of the desk shelf. 😊
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What’s with the transition music? That aside, good video.
I think I left the volume to high for certain parts! 🤦🏽♂
I love my z fold 6. I wish they could make it even thinner next year.
You'd rather have a thinner Fold than get better specs? Just curious. ☺️
Watching this from my z fold 6 like "he's right" lol but for r3al I came from apple and the only way I'll go back is if they make a foldable
Apple Foldable would be interesting!! 🤞🏾
Am i the only one who doesnt care about the s pen?
I don't think so. 😅
The Fold6 is a all rounder. Never use other brands than Samsung and now only want the Fold other than a bar phone!
It is a great all-around phone! It does make me want to try others to understand how much of my experience is simply because of a foldable and how much is the Z Fold 6 being a great phone.
Ifold
Thanks for watching! Are you planning on getting one?
@@JonImperial I just got one and will start using it this week as my daily driver.
I fold
Thank you for watching! Are you getting one?
@@JonImperial I don't like the chunky bezels !
Honor magic v3 is so much better
The Honor looks amazing! I would love to check it out!
iFold
Thanks for watching!! 🙌🏽
Sorry but the outer screen is used most of the time and STILL is too small
No, it's not too small.
@@JonImperial it is. I have a pixel 9 pro fold and I went to At&t and it's significantly smaller. This phone is the best for now. Unless you have smaller hands
@@Medicbobs my issue with the Pixel Fold is.. 1) the cover screen creates a huge overlap with the inner screen. They are both not great for one handed use. 2) the design is not great for lefties. The hinge was kind of annoying.
I got it and returned it. The ZF6 is perfect for me. 😊
@@JonImperial gotcha buddy. I guess to each their own.
@@Medicbobs yes! That’s what great about having options. 😊
This device is already dead. It’s the year of pixel 9 pro fold.
@@vn9528 idk about that. I did buy it too despite not being fully convinced it will top the Z Fold 6 so we'll see.
@@JonImperial I traded in my fold 5 for pixel 9 pro fold. Waiting for it to be delivered today. I was done with narrow front screen.
Don't be so foolish!🤡🤡
Same man. That narrow front screen is BS! @@vn9528
Good video but I disagree about making the device thicker to accommodate an S Pen. The simple truth is that on both the Fold and the Ultra, the overwhelming majority of people never use the s pen. So making it thicker to make the minority happy would make no sense for Samsung.
I rarely used the S-pen on the S24 Ultra but it was huge for me on the Z Fold 6.
I get that not everyone will love the added thickness due to the S-Pen, but I will. 😂 Dream scenario of course is keep the thickness, just add S-Pen. 😊
@jebaker2 I don't think you represent the majority of people. This comment is from a NOTE loyalist since Note 2.
@@srsgonu Note 2 was my first Samsung phone. 🙌🏾
Were you talking to me or @jebaker2? 😅
S-pen housed in the phone can't be the 'miniority', that's like the 3rd complaint behind cover screen size and cameras...
@@JonImperial @jebaker. Updated my comment.
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Finally!! Someone watched it all the way through 🤣 thanks 👊🏽
Nice video. It would be even better if many would also know how Samsung Pass, Secure Folder, Smart View, Samsung Internet, Edge Panels, and One Hand Operation + are the most powerful but underrated Samsung features especially in a Fold setup.
Thank you!
Yes, a lot of features that you can take advantage of to make the experience personal to you. Personally though, I don't like using Edge Panels with the Inner Screen. 😬
I'm watching this from my fold 6😂
How are you liking it so far??
Vivo X fold 3 pro still best ❤
I would love to try it!!
I am in love with my Z Fold 6. I love the quality. It feels and looks so luxurious. I love the displays. The narrower front actually feels better to hold, and I think it just needs a few days to get used to it. The sound is great. The crease is also barely visible unless viewed from a certain angle and in certain lighting. The battery is also great; I keep it on power saving mode. The camera quality is also good. They should have upgraded them with this iteration, but it's not bad. I'm not going back to a regular phone.
Vivo X Fold 3 has a 5700mah battery and its 11.2mm thick. It also has 100w and 50w charging along with 50mp,64mp,50mp cameras. Samsung doesn't come close in hardware, other than the hinge.
Hardware and specs is not everything though. But you are entitled to your opinion. 🙂
I would definitely love to test the Vivo too! 🙂
@@JonImperial of course hardware and specs aren't everything. That's not the point. The point is, Samsung has the capability of offering much better hardware, to go along with their great software, and are choosing not to. And, the Z Fold 6 is literally the most expensive Fold available. There's a reason why sales have been so low this year compared to years past. Samsung isn't close to doing nearly enough to justify its price. If they wanted to offer this option, they should've also added and offered a second option, maybe the Z Fold Ultra and price them at $1600 - $1900. With the Ultra having larger screens, battery, faster charging, better cameras.
You're comparing cheap Chinese burner phones. China can't wipe away that cheaply disposable stigma - Give me the quality of software, hardware, and customer support of Samsung.
I folded 3 times, zf3 first and what a game changer, its very hard to go back to standard slab after and I edit RAW photos often so the fold is great for that and using a big screen at work to show things. Unfortunately, that inner screen broke fairly fast and Samsung wouldn't honour their guarantee or the free Sam Care+ because they said I had to redeem it even though samsung told me its automatic hence not redeeming anything. They offered a decent trade in so I went for the fold 4, great phone but still had hinge issue and fingerprint sensor went faulty, both repaired under warranty this time but beware, if you have the slightest mark they can turn around and say No to your warranty which is unfair, as the nature of a phone is you carry it around and each phone will have the odd paint rub. Well, I just ran over my zf4, so traded it in for zf6, but I hear and see the camera is even worse so if it is, I'll return it and never go Samsung again but try the new Huawei trifold that has 5million pre orders, wow.
It seems like I would need to do a long term review for the ZF6.
The Huawei looks insane!! 🔥
The phone will be at least 500$ more with a much better camera. You pay for two displays in a regular phone you pay for better cameras.
Maybe, maybe not.
This was such a great video, you covered so much. Love ur setup too, thanks so much for taking the time to make this! My biggest issue is breaking up from the apple ecosystem (15 pro max, iPad Pro, ultra 2, MacBook Air) nevermind I’ll be the only android guy in the fam but I can’t wait to try my food 6 when it comes lol
Hopefully you love it too! I seriously enjoyed using it so much. My favorite phone so far in 2024. 👌🏽
this is where i am too. also want to know more about the handheld for gaming . but im concerned as the apple interface and eco system is so smooth im trying to answer what the reason is of why exactly im tempted. is it just the customisation ? or is it the actual same same over and over that i want a change....
Great Video! I agree with you. Except it doesnt bother me not having a slot for the S pen. Im coming from a Note 10 plus to the Fold 3, to the Fold 6. I can tell you, I use the S Pen alot more with this one, because Samsung gave us more reason to. Hands down, this imo is Samsungs Best Foldable yet.
I can see that. I think my main thing about wanting an integrated S-Pen is because I'm also a heavy MagSafe user.. so right now, if I want the S-Pen case, I would have to give up the MagSafe functionality.
@@JonImperial I got you. Not a fan of the MagSaf personally. I actually broke down & got the Samsung S Pen & case. But, I also still have the Fold edition s pen from my fold 3. It works fine on the 6. I have to say, I hear alot of people talking about the front display & its either love it or hate it. I honestly have my phone open 95% of the time, I kid you not. So while the cover screens great, its more an after thought for me.
"Almost perfect " lmao no, not even close
For sure! BUT I don't think everyone can agree on which phone is "almost perfect".
i love fold 6
Glad to hear that!! Me too 🔥
I fold
Thanks for watching!! 🙌🏾
Great video what is the name of wallpaper u use
I made it! 😁www.jonimperial.com/shop
Im use zfold5 and i usually like and almost love this phone...n also likee this video for support😊😊😊😊😊
Thank you!! 😊
thanks for the review.. do you mind if I ask what to-do list Widget is that?? thanks
It's actually just Samsung Notes! Works well!
I liked seeing the Bible in your apps. I use the same one.
It’s a great one! I wish you could actually write on it! 😊
Its not close to perfect. Not even a little. But i like it a lot
HAHA. I like it a lot too!
The samsung anti-reflective film screen protector for the cover display makes it just like the s24ultra's AR screen. Actually slightly more anti-reflective imo.
@@CastroJordan do you have the S24 Ultra too?
@@JonImperial yes I do!
It's the reflective inner display that's the bigger issue than the cover display.
Excellent review. Thanks!
Thank you so much!! 🙌🏽☺️
iFold'ed and bought it
Awesome!!! Enjoy it! ☺️
Review it again in a year or so after the inner screen protector peels off on its own, and then you start getting dead pixels that samsung won't cover under warranty unless you fork out another 400 bucks.
I think I will!
Once the cover screen is like a regular slab phone, thinner, ultra cameras, cover screen s pen support, and under display fingerprint then it will be perfect
I would take maybe a max of 1mm. LOL Also, the under display fingerprint of the S24 Ultra became spotty for me after a while and the power button fingerprint scanner worked pretty well for me all throughout. As long as it's reliable, I'm down for the under display fingerprint scanner. 😅
Under display fingerprint is awful. I'm so glad the Fold hasn't gone to that. I hated it on my Note 10+. It's so awkward to use compared to the side mount.
If Samsung make it as thin as honor magic v3 or at least get close to it, this will be definitely the best foldable.
That would be awesome. but I would honestly choose the upgrade I mentioned in the video more than I want it to become thinner.
@@JonImperial100%. Thinner at the expense of everything else is horrible. Especially when the result is a massive camera hump, anyway.
You obviously have not studie Samsung AI very well. It's sooooo much better than Apple Intelligence which is really bad.
Apple Intelligence isn’t even out yet. 😂
I didn’t say Samsung AI is bad, just not practical for me.