Google Pixel Fold Real-World Test (Camera Comparison, Battery Test, & Vlog)
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- Опубликовано: 13 янв 2025
- I take the Google Pixel Fold, the first foldable from Google, out for a day in San Francisco to test the cameras, battery, and more. Come explore while we test out and review the Pixel Fold.
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Another great video. I've really enjoyed using my Pixel Fold over the last couple of weeks. I have really good battery life, performance has been great as well, and no heating issues. This is coming from using an S23U, Fold3, and iPhone 14 Pro Max this past year. The Pixel Fold just feels great, and I love the outside screen.
How goes a year later?
Foldables are becoming the norm now I have a Samsung Galaxy zfold4 I love it but the Pixel Fold is smaller and compact nice . Nice Vlog
I'm loving my Pixel Fold, Im lucky enough to have the Z Fold 4 too. The form factor of the Pixel is so much better for me. Samsung definitely has way more software and multitasking features but I rarely use more than 2 apps at once. Either way they are both great but I find myself using the Pixel more maybe because it's new to me.
Same here have both and was thinking of trading the fold 4 for the 5 but not sure now that I fell in love with my pixel
Same.
@@hugocruz2380 I thought about the 5 but just not enough has changed, I mean the new hinge is cool but that's about it.
Same - love my Pixel Fold.
How is it a year later?
Your channel is a breath of fresh air , love the video format keep it going ! ❤
Thank you! New real world test every week is the goal 🙏
Again a great video! One small remark, also on the Samsung Fold devices you can choose a different rotation rule on the outer and inner display (with Bixby Routines). My outer display does not auto rotate, while my inner does.
Great video, everyone is pointing out that the pixel fold doesn't fold flat, but let's not forget, Samsung's fold 4 doesn't fold flat either unless using a little more force too
amazing video as always! the only thing I keep hearing from the fold videos is that developers won't change the apps.
I'm an Android developer and would love to change a looot of things in the apps I'm currently working on, but the thing is that a lot of these companies see the numbers and they do not want to spend money on changes that a minimum percentage will see.
Which one (Pixel Fold vs. Galaxy zFold) do you find better for your style of travel?
I'm watchin this on a surface duo 2! I really hope they follow through with there full folding screen pattents.
I've watched a few different videos on this phone so far, and it really seems to have some potential. I have the ZFlip right now, but I think when I can upgrade, this will be the phone I go with. The better ratio for the outer screen was a huge win in my book.
This is the review I was waiting for. This is the deciding factor between this and the fold 5.
Thank you!
What did you go with?
@@yourfaceistube None. Got the Pixel 8 Pro and now the 9 pro XL which I love.
@@andrewpackersfan Sweet
@5:00 check out a soft touch/round tip stylus
Foldables aren't for me (not yet at least) I like my slab phones
That being said, the tech behind them and how they work is always fascinating and I hope that by the time the Pixel Fold 2 comes out, the software has matured properly!
That coffee shop at the beginning is so cool! Thanks for showing!
Amazing deep dive into the pixel fold and loved the info about world emoji day. Also thanks for taking us around SF!
Thank you for watching!
Very different and unique review. Loved the format and story telling through the lens of Pixel fold
Thank you. So glad you like my weird little format :)
Top Dollar UnLockr! Super-informative David, Thank You!! I share your dis-love for Auto-Rotate, for exactly the same reason 😉 Views of SF most welcome, shame the manufacturer has such a rubbish attitude towards it's (potential) users, but then the price says it all ✌️(couldn't find the auto-rotate for that one!)
😂 love the bloopers. But great day in life video as usual always love the sprinkled in history bits.
Thank you!!
WOW 😲 David you and Mr. Mobile travel to some great places. I hope one day you two can stop at chicago where i live and enjoy a Blackhawks hockey game..... COFFEE CHECK !
I finally pull the trigger and order a Pixel fold. After watching your video. I don't feel bad doing so. I'm done with my buggy iPhone 14 Pro Max and after watching preview of the next iPhone. It's time for something truly different.
Update
These day in the life/educational reviews are hands down the 💣 You found your niche. 👌
Thank you!!!
Coming from a Fold4 that was stolen, I like the front screen on the pixel fold... A little too much. And I don't like the inner screen enough because apps run and look janky. The Fold4 inner screen was a joy to use which was great since you never wanted to spend time on the front screen.
Your video format is awesome
Dave, I always love your style. Great job!
Thank you so much!
Another great video David, hope you enjoyed SF! The Pixel Fold is growing on me, I have concerns about the chipset and battery but it’s kinda first gen for them, hopefully they will continue until at least number 4 and see how they go. Maybe even a flip?
Did hou shot all footage handhold or used a tripod or holder of some kind?
Yo, Happy Lemon (a few blocks away from Sightglass Coffee) has great boba drinks. Maybe you should give it a try next time you're around.
I've commented your one of the best a lot and I'm no expert obviously but if you keep the comparison photos and videos up for 3-5 seconds longer would help I have to pause the video for every shot because you can't look at all 4 before it's on to the next to compare the shots, your videos are so good no one is going to complain if your videos are 3-4 minutes longer
Thanks so much but I don't leave it not because it'll make the video longer but because it causes the pacing to be thrown off for the sequence (which is a harder thing to explain but psychologically significant for you getting bored even subconsciously which affects how long you're willing to watch unfortunately). But I appreciate the feedback and maybe I'll see if I can extend them even just a bit longer and if that'll help 🙏
@@TheUnlockr I've never been bored at photo comparisons during a video. They help me quickly ascertain which shot looks pleasing to me. Again, your channel, do as you wish.
@@TheUnlockrThank you for responding and for the explanation and I would love and probably understand most of the explanation from a technical presprective, and I believe your referring to if the whole video isn't watched it has an effect on the amount you make? So RUclips makes you work harder than you should to get paid is what I gather? I know you can't answer that on RUclips that's what I gathered from that. That's kind of crap
@@TheUnlockr and I wasn't being negative I base a lot of my decisions on your reviews I was sincere I wouldn't tune out either way
@@artphototech nobody said they were bored we were saying the opposite the videos could be longer and no one would tune out and he was eplaining why he does that and it makes sense.
Another great video and review. I'm the same way with Auto Rotate, my default setting is off...hate it
Thank you! And yeah idk why I activate it constantly when I don't want to 😂
This only "one" reason is the Exynos fabbed Tensor that's letting the battery down on recent Pixel phones so it's just pity that this has become the impression of Pixels now.
my new favorite youtuber
Thank you!
I remember watching your videos back when you had 10k subscibers and were modding the apple logos on iPhone.
Hah appreciate you
I know foldables and flip phones have been out for quite a while now but because I'm still unsure about moving to foldable phones i decided to buy a used samung z flip 3 5G as it was less than £240 just to see what i think as i didn't want to spend more than that and not like it
Yes love mines battery is great no issues over 2 weeks put my Z Fold 3 on the shelf. Only 900 love the bigger outside screen I can do more than just use the inside screen makes a big difference. Now gaming is fine no over heating . Phone feels solid.
Hey David, how about and EDC video, am very curios what your carrying while doing these interesting videos
Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!!
My bsattedy is amazing. Android 14 with battery saver and location off. Get about 7 or 8 hours screen, hour or so calls till midnight. No camera. 70 percent small screen use
great format, cheers.
Another Great Video. I have the Fold and Love it.
Thank you!
Can you do a video on samsung hidden screen modes and tell us which is the most color accurate? If you want to
I came from a Duo and Duo 2 to the Pixel Fold and it really does feel like what the Duo 3 would have been. Kind of wish Google had swiped Microsoft's Android team because a bunch of the annoyances with the Pixel Fold were solved on the Duo 2 (like the "needing a second app already open to split screen" thing). Still, generally feels the same or better, and now that Google has a foldable I'm looking forward to more support for them in Android and other apps.
Great video as always would love to replace my pixel 6pro for pixel fold 😊
The final, yeah you need to have this at all your clips. 💁🌎
I'm been enjoying my fold frustrated with app issues. And battery
Enjoy the outtakes
Please do a video on the yogabook 9!
Does the phone overheat?
This video autoplayed in my living room tv while I was away getting water and it sounded sus
I love these vlogs.
Great video!
🙏
For a foldable, it looks like a great option even with the bad battery performance, pretty enjoyable video video as always.
Thank you Chemy!
I have a fold 4 and have a fold 5 on pre order. I do have a pixel 7 pro but passed on the pixel fold for a few reasons. Firstly $1800 for a phone using last years tensor chip which was never a real powerhouse is just unacceptable. The battery life on my 7 pro is just okay, my S23 ultra absolutely destroys it so I figured ( and now this is confirmed) the battery life will be crap on the pixel fold . Finally google didnt even see fit to sell it in Canada, sure I could order one online but I will no longer support a company that doesn’t care about Canadian customers ( pixel 7 pro is being sold as well). The fold 4 is a better device than the pixel fold and the fold 5 stretches that gap even more with the snap8 gen 2. The only thing of any measure that the pixel fold has on the Z fold is a better outer screen format, that’s for sure.
Another great video, I think your pilgrimage to Laphroaig was probably my favourite. With that in mind, in your travels I'm curious with what is your 'Everyday Carry'? I'm interested in Tech, but I aslo travel a lot (I'm an airline pilot). I'm constantly trying to distil down what I carry so that it fits in a smaller bag or pocket and use items that have a dual use (eg Moft wallet/Phone stand). What do you carry with you on a 'normal' day (when you aren't filming), tools and useful gadgets etc.? What about when you are on a filming day? Curious and was wondering if you would make a video about it? If you have before, would you consider doing an update? Thanks!
Ha was my favorite to make lately honestly 🙏
Oh I would maybe do a video like that, just not sure enough people would watch it 🤔
I love your videos. Love the format and they are informative.
"A lot of vehicles that make noise here" 😂
Thank you. 🤗
Aw thank you for watching them!
A satisfying klomp when it closes.
Klomp is a good word for it
I have to fess up David, Fisher used ‘Klomp’ on one of his recent foldable videos. So he holds the copyright on that word.
A lot of work for a cup of coffee. Keurig so much fast😂
I need that coffee lesson !!!!! hehehehe
You have to try the italian coffe man!
I still think Google should've debuted the G3 in the Fold. Not for performance but for better efficiency. I love the design and aspect ratio of the outer screen.
Definitely going Pixel fold as soon as Google sends me one 😂🤪
I personally love your type of journalism but I miss your tech explaination videos can we have different tech explained by you possibly?
The instances where you show shots compared to other cameras are not displayed long enough for a comparison, otherwise great video.
pause button is your friend
@@willembarnard2596 you missed the point. Let's say we are concerned with continuity, then the pause button is irrelevant. This is not me talking shit about the video, this is me asking a couple of seconds more to compare all shots and continue the video without interruption.
I left another comment as to why I do it this way 🙏
@@TheUnlockr where is that comment?
@@TheUnlockr never mind, I found the comment on my own. I don't agree, but this isn't my channel. Take care. Best wishes
Always great videos but it does help that you are easy on the eye
Awesome content always.
Fun intro hahaha
If they would just fixed that darn battery life, then it would truly have a great device!
Think we need to wait for G3 or just carry a battery pack 🙏
It's got the same chip as my Pixel 7A, and I get the same photo quality. (Apart from the X5 zoom) so for £1800, it's a no from me.
The idea is it folds is all. If that isn't of interest to you then absolutely this phone isn't something you should consider. Thanks for watching even if you're not interested in the phone!
The folding aspect is still not worth that sort of price.
Day in the life reviews are the best. Great video as always.
Thank you for watching it!
I don't see myself using a foldable anytime soon, but this does look quite nice for a first gen foldable device from Google.
I love this phone
Turn dark mode off and the display will go 1200 nits
pics shown too fast
proper way taste better, yes but when im brewing at home, i go for the easiest way possible
Battery life not great? That's an understatement. It's AWFUL. Although the screen on time is probably a little better than what is shown since battery stats on Pixel phones are all screwed up. The battery stats (including screen on time) doesn't include usage from 4:00PM-4:24PM (when the screen shot was taken) or between the time it was taken off the charger and 8:00AM.
The "normal day" battery life is even worse.
Did you have the poop app installed on the phone? 😂😂😂
Foldable from cookle.^^
I've watched a lot videos on foldables, and one thing they all have in common, they all don't give a fair review, it generally leans more towards the popular brand, this is Googles first phone in the market, pretty impressive considering how many phones it took for say Samsung to actually get rid of the gap, first intro's are always going to be missing something, I did like the way you approached this, just say it like it is and let the viewers decide, no phone bashing needed, battery life is another one, we all use our phones in different ways, obviously the more you use your phone, the more you drain the battery, no bias, just facts/opinions
Camera outputs are so close between Pixels and iPhones, and Galaxies. At this point, you could get any and be happy with it. Battery, however, need to improve a LOT in Pixels. I hope they work on optimising the power consumption of in their software for existing devices, and try to make more efficient chips in future. I am guessing Tensor and Exynos is behind all that poor battery performance and heating issues that Pixels face.
Well i see many people complain about pixel fold prices but samsung and apple are not cheaper neither.btw a phone should not cost more than 500 dollars.when samsung launched their first foldable ,the price was 2000 dollars and people still buy them just because of the brand name .i hate the narrow boring design zfold galaxy,i prefer the pixel fold much comfortable and convenient to typehandwritten.
Mornin Dave! I think the pixel fold is a fail. Wrong price and too many hardware flaws. I could be considered up till now a google phone fanboy starting with the first Nexus phone way back when. I own the pixel 7 pro and this will be my last google phone after owning them exclusively through the years. Their cameras are no longer leading the pack, their software is nothing exciting any longer. Apps run horribly on the fold. The main reason Im walking away is their hardware is deplorable. Bad finger print sensor, wifi reception, janky scrolling, app crashing, camera is inconsistent. I refuse to be a sucker and make excuses for this company any longer. Awesome video is per usual. Have a great rest of your weekend. Now i need to find a new phone company.
Mornin'! Appreciate the opinion and thanks for watching even if you don't necessarily like the phone!
I wanted to like my Pixel 6, it actually has some cool useful features (phone/call assistant, dictation) but as the same time and as you said too many flaws - software bugs, performance and hardware.
I’m a happy iPhone user now but if I were to go back to Android I would get a Galaxy
Developers will be forced to optimize cuz Google will start attaching penalties for apps that haven't been optimized for tablet form factors in time
It not bring a samsung is a deal breaker for me
Another great review and tour. I was hoping for more from Google but the fold seems to be like all of their recent releases (not including their slab phones). The way apps don't take advantage of the inner screen and the lack of pen support make this phone an expensive gadget instead of a usable tool. Until things change the Pixel fold will never be the phone for me.
These tech companies literally copy each other 🙄
They all make the parts for each other 😂
@@TheUnlockr lol crazy
Android is always better than ios 👍
Nobody asked.
@@JurassicF4rt bitter spotted 😆🤣😭
@@LegitimateW bozo spotted
Coffee - poor over= drip reinvented for hipsters
You could review a potato and it’d be worth watching (and subscribing).
Iphone being mid like usual🤣
This video was amazing yo! Outtakes at the end 👍
One thing that will always stop me from using foldable phones is the LACKLUSTER presence from third party applications. Most of them are just blown up versions of their main apps.
The Pictures look better on the Pixel, I just wish companies like Samsung and Apple start innovating not just upgrading. Google has the potential to compete now by giving us something different. If we had Oppo, OnePlus Open, Xiaomi in the USA Market we would be seeing better innovation on Foldables.
I didn't know the story of the unicode and i like the photo quality of the pixel. I stayed with Samsung because of the customer service support and compatibility of buds and watch etc. We just have to except the compromise between battery life and form factor and more importantly, price. Great review as always.
So glad you enjoyed it and watched the video even if you don't plan to buy the phone 🙏
Pixel fold is available to only four countries?
The thing is that Google is everywhere. Android is everywhere. And yet we, that live in other countries, are waiting for Google to shows some love, but.... no.
All the cool things Google do with their tech does not work in my country (For example, Google assistant and call screening).
Their hardware is available through official channels only in a few, selected, countries.
Some cool tech like AR never took off because over the years they permitted it, to only a handful of phones for no reason.
After so many years of deliberate neglect from Google I have no respect for them.
I think they are lazy and incompetent. All their promises for smarter phones and better experiences are simply hollow or limited by design to specific parts of the world.
Definitely not worth dropping $1,800 on.
Battery is so bad…
Front camera is garbage
For video no, it's not great 😂
The immensely disappointing battery life just kills any interest for me. The folding phone idea is brilliant, but so far none of them seem to be able to deliver on the promise of that powerhouse multitasking machine without some severe compromises. And it's not just a Google problem or complaint. Samsung is in the fifth generation, and they're still struggling.
I love the smell of San Francisco homeless in the morning
Great to see Myriam Joire (Tnkgrl) in your video! 🙂
Did you really film yourself walking out the door, then have to come back in and grab the camera?