Galaxy Z Fold 4 Review | a Surface Duo user's perspective

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  • Опубликовано: 22 окт 2024

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  • @scaryifliteral
    @scaryifliteral  2 года назад +1

    Buy Galaxy Z Fold 4 at Samsung.com: howl.me/chP1CPcJgGL
    Buy Galaxy Z Fold 4 at Best Buy: howl.me/chXB5qpeICD
    Surface Duo 2 Vs Z Fold 4 Camera: ruclips.net/video/UODOLcLgHS0/видео.html
    Surface Duo 2 Vs Z Fold 4 Multitasking: ruclips.net/video/bkj4Q88jw_U/видео.html

  • @dfgf159
    @dfgf159 2 года назад +12

    One of the best comprehensive galaxy fold 4 review I have seen so far! 👌

    • @scaryifliteral
      @scaryifliteral  2 года назад

      Thanks!

    • @linuxd
      @linuxd 2 года назад

      @@scaryifliteral I agree with this though. you've captured what the real vibe is

  • @LionelGeek
    @LionelGeek 2 года назад +6

    Been watching you for a while now Shane.... now I've finally subscribed. Thanks for all your excellent work on the Duo and on foldables. You are definitely one of the main voices that got me interested in the space. I'll never go back to a slab phone! Thanks again man!

  • @LionelGeek
    @LionelGeek 2 года назад +7

    Thanks for the excellent overview Shane. I upgraded to the Z Fold 4 from the Fold 3. Absolutely love the multi-tasking flexibility you discuss. Your assessment is dead on. This phone is so good at muti-tasking! We use MS Office like a lot of companies do.... the big screen is excellent for reviewing and eding Word docs, Excel sheets, etc. Typically, I'll set up the Fold 4 with the stand. I'll use Spotify on on side, and Teams on the other. Also use Spotify and Twitter in split screen or Washington Post and NYT that way. In all those scenarios, it's buttery smooth like you say.

    • @LionelGeek
      @LionelGeek 2 года назад

      I will say though... as much as a love the Z Fold 4, I can honestly say I'll be anxiously awaiting the Surface Duo 3 in 2023. I've not owned a Surface Duo yet, but am a HUGE fan of Windows Snap on the desktop, which I use on a widescreen gaming monitor at home and on a multi-monitor setup at work. No question the dual screen format of the duo has advantages over Samsung's approach.

  • @QuinnOConnor
    @QuinnOConnor 2 года назад +3

    Hey pal GREAT video(as usual)
    2 easy questions -
    1) what was that metal clip on your case?
    2) what is that radar widget?(is it live and "moving"?)
    Ok, 2.5 questions
    Anyway long time watcher. Massive Duo fan. I rode mine until the wheels fell off(until the Fold 4 launch). I didn't see a real reason to move to the Duo 2 because I was so satisfied.
    I had all intentions of getting the 2 but I was leary of a 3 never happening.
    But I went to re-up and get the 2 and I held the Fold 4 and immediately had a change of heart. It kills me to say that.
    The outside screen flipped me the most, however the water resistance, faster charging, and the newest processor sealed it.
    I already held hardware longer than I typically do and I wasn't looking forward to having an older model for another year(again, lol).
    So I got it and man, I love it. There are definitely things I miss about the Duo but this has been a great decision for me. It's crazy because I was done with Samsung. I was just so tired of them. Going all the way back to Sammy's before the S line was even a thing and I've had every Note since the 1st. I was over them and now here I am. But I really like it. It helps that I'm a big comicbook reader and it's better than the Duo for that because of the divider(but I LOVED the Duo for regular books, miss that).
    Anyway that's my life story, sorry, lol.
    You're great. It's amazing to watch your channel flourishing. You really do GREAT work and it's appreciated.
    I SO have my fingers crossed for a Duo 3 🤞

    • @davepatterson2266
      @davepatterson2266 2 года назад +3

      I am also interested in the metal clip on your case

    • @QuinnOConnor
      @QuinnOConnor 2 года назад

      @@davepatterson2266 we're not getting any answers, Shane has forsaken us 😂

  • @Slamx3
    @Slamx3 2 года назад +2

    Great review Shane. You can get the preview picture with the button in the corner when the fold is open similar to Duo 2.Just making sure you know

  • @BlazeTomBay
    @BlazeTomBay 2 года назад

    Great review, what's that map weather widget on your home screen?

  • @rush48192
    @rush48192 2 года назад +6

    Love the duo 2 but when you need just a phone, for pics or a quick text reply or even to check emails the duo 2 just fails, even note taking on the fly for me is done better on the F4, not sure if samsung intended it but the pen attachment makes a great hand hold when taking notes

    • @JoeGillian0
      @JoeGillian0 2 года назад +2

      Watch out for the pen attachment, it can come loose depending how you grab it and you might drop the phone.
      Read that on rader tech channel

  • @GeorgeBeck100
    @GeorgeBeck100 2 года назад +2

    Thank you Shane great review. Yeah it's close but my vote goes to the Fold 4. The deal breaker for me is being able to view an app in split screen alongside another app like the Duo but when you want to span across that larger screen you can. You can then review or edit docs or consume media without having a split down the middle like the Duo.

  • @linuxd
    @linuxd 2 года назад +1

    really great review. No issues on my end.
    A tip, for the front screen you can actually make an app float and readjust the aspect ratio.
    I do that for both front screen and the tablet screen. Resize it to what makes sense for the app

  • @1horatius
    @1horatius 2 года назад +2

    Great review , professional as usual .Thank you

  • @EdsTechReview
    @EdsTechReview 2 года назад

    Hello, ran into your channel and right off the back, I'm digging your style of reviews and videos! Subscribed right off the back. Anyways I was wondering, about what's on the back of your case next to the S Pen? I'm thinking it's a stand of some sort maybe????

  • @patrickcheesman7941
    @patrickcheesman7941 2 года назад +3

    Seems like the Fold 4 is better than the Duo 2 in most aspects. What would Microsoft have to do with the Duo 3 to compete? Great channel, by the way!

    • @scaryifliteral
      @scaryifliteral  2 года назад +1

      Honestly, just clean up a few things. Get the software and cameras on the level of a $1,200 device. It's honestly not super far off today.

  • @Giovanni1a
    @Giovanni1a 2 года назад +3

    The under display camera is not intended to use for photo's but for conference calls when using flex mode. And even though the camera specs of the regular are not that impressive the photo's they make are amazing.

    • @scaryifliteral
      @scaryifliteral  2 года назад

      Right, I'm just saying it's an awful camera regardless and the trade off of having an awful camera for a shimmery, very much still visible UDC is not worth it to me. I'm more bothered by the UDC than a hole punch, but I am photosensitive. YMMV.

    • @Giovanni1a
      @Giovanni1a 2 года назад +2

      @@scaryifliteral I understand what you're saying but for most people the UDC will be kind of the same as the crease. If you look for it you will see it, but in normal use it perfectly blends into the content you're watching. For me it is the perfect trade-off especially as I only use the camera for conference calls in which the quality does not have to be perfect. My only negative point is the position of the camera. As this is intended for conference calls in flex mode it should be on the top of the phone in flex mode. Concerning the other cameras there are many comparison video's on RUclips now where they blindly compare the output and the fold 4 wins a lot of time. I'm also very impressed compared to e.g. fold 3. Finally I was a bit hesitant to switch from Fold 3 to 4 due to the very small refinements. However, the better camera's, more energy efficient processor (much, much more) and slightly wider front screen makes the phone as a whole a big upgrade from Fold 3 and I did not expect that at all.

  • @jamestullis4648
    @jamestullis4648 2 года назад

    I have noticed that I get a better understanding of everything detail you share when I re-watch your videos. I make sure I watch the first time on Samsung Galaxy Note 20 THEN as stated, I re-watch on my Duo. Shane do you get credit from multiple devices watching or rewatching videos from the same email address? Trying to help a Brother out learning all the details

  • @rush48192
    @rush48192 2 года назад +4

    I have watched some other videos on the cameras and the z fold 4 actually out performed iPhone 13 pro and s22 in a lot of categories

  • @Anythingyoulike2013
    @Anythingyoulike2013 2 года назад

    you dont need that s pen. i thought i didnt as well, until i went into a potential clients house and began drawing up a sketch plan of the room for a renovation job. What an amazing business tool, made me look very professional.

  • @MJK0627
    @MJK0627 2 года назад

    The thing I always like about your reviews is you get an honest review and that is all I can ask for when looking for content. Thank you for always doing a good job at that

  • @JohnSmith-fo2ou
    @JohnSmith-fo2ou 2 года назад

    S pen smart select tool needs a 'copy to clipboard' option, much like snipping tool on Microsoft. You literally read my mind and complaint when you said it yourself!! Thanks

  • @TheGullgroup
    @TheGullgroup 2 года назад

    Love your reviews! Could you do one for the Surface Pro 9 Intel???
    I feel as though you would outshine the others since you are so in depth and pragmatic... Please....

  • @alfrednaccarato2359
    @alfrednaccarato2359 2 года назад

    Great video and review! Really enjoyed it.

  • @JoeGillian0
    @JoeGillian0 2 года назад +2

    Hi, I think you may have missed a camera feature of the fold, you can display the pictures taken on the left while shooting.
    Also I am 100% for that UDC camera

  • @eriktred
    @eriktred 2 года назад +1

    I'm lucky to have a duo2 and a zfold 4. I agree the duo 2 screen is more intuitive for workflow multitasking. The samsung software Def has more customization. The zfold screen is better overall, but I'm a little OCD when I see the fold line especially in low light, its annoying. proc and specs on the zfold blow away the duo for smooth reaponsiveness. Pros and cons to both devices and I'm a fan of both to be sure.

  • @jimmycychowski1142
    @jimmycychowski1142 2 года назад

    I pulled the trigger and bought a Fold 4, 😉 will see how I go, currently using a Pixel 6 Pro and a OG Duo, mostly just use the Duo for book duties now, and the Pixel 6 Pro as my daily main smartphone, I hope that my needs will be meet, with the Fold 4.

  • @MikeWa1ker
    @MikeWa1ker 2 года назад

    Well spoken and very good flow. Thanks for the insights.

  • @localblackman427
    @localblackman427 2 года назад +1

    On the S-pen "snipping tool" you can extract text by pressing the T icon. Same with the tabs and notes. With the new 12L update it should be in the right hand side before you press the pencil button to draw

    • @scaryifliteral
      @scaryifliteral  2 года назад

      I want to copy and paste the image though

    • @localblackman427
      @localblackman427 2 года назад

      @@scaryifliteral oh I thought you meant copy and paste the text. Sorry

  • @spellxthief
    @spellxthief 2 года назад

    absoilutely love the greygreen colorway for the phone and case/pen

  • @repentence
    @repentence 2 года назад

    What are the widgets you are using at the top of your screen?

  • @soundsfromYYBY
    @soundsfromYYBY 2 года назад

    shane honestly...did you by this phone just to do a interview 😄 like how many phones you need

  • @Jasonfry15
    @Jasonfry15 2 года назад

    Great video. Question is is the duo 2 or fold 4 going to be your daily driver? Or both?

    • @scaryifliteral
      @scaryifliteral  2 года назад +2

      For now, Z Fold. I'll still be very much plugged into the Duo world though and I have to admit my Duo 2 beckons me 😂

    • @Jasonfry15
      @Jasonfry15 2 года назад +1

      @@scaryifliteral I get it. There is just something special about the duo, but the fold is a fantastic phone. I didn't think I'd enjoy it as much as I have.

  • @kwicksandz
    @kwicksandz 2 года назад

    What's the grip you have stuck in the back of your case? Does it block wireless charging?

  • @jamess43
    @jamess43 2 года назад

    What is that attachment on back of case? Is it stuck on like pop socket?

  • @ahmaddhooma920
    @ahmaddhooma920 2 года назад

    Hey Shane, thanks for the great video! I have one question as an iPhone user. One thing I can’t live without is the notification management I can do on iPhone lock screens with face unlock. I know biometric face unlock isn’t as secure on Samsung (that part isn’t an issue for me), but is there a way with tweaking settings that I can set face unlock to show notifications when it sees my face but keep me on the Lock Screen (ie not go into the main screen)? I know there’s an option labelled something like “stay on Lock Screen until swiping” or something like that, but I’m wondering if that’ll allow me to see my notification details before going into my phone so to speak?
    Any light you can shed on this would be really appreciated and will be the deciding factor for me switching!

    • @scaryifliteral
      @scaryifliteral  2 года назад

      If you're asking for a feature that keeps the notifications hidden until it sees your face or is unlocked in some way, I don't think that is something it can do. I've not seen that setting.

    • @ahmaddhooma920
      @ahmaddhooma920 2 года назад

      @@scaryifliteral thanks for the update and reply Shane! Disappointing as I was really looking forward to it, but more excited to actually get the device!

  • @nicktelfer7553
    @nicktelfer7553 2 года назад +1

    whats that thing you have on the back of your phone next to the pen

  • @SuperJOVega
    @SuperJOVega 2 года назад

    What are those apps you have running on your home screen?

  • @michaelmcclure7758
    @michaelmcclure7758 2 года назад +1

    I got my Z Fold 4 for 800.00. So, for me, it was well worth the money.

  • @dmulliner1
    @dmulliner1 2 года назад +1

    Great review, Shane!! I pretty much agree with everything you said here. Really enjoy the channel!

  • @aneroladakis
    @aneroladakis 2 года назад

    Just to touch upon what you said about the snipping tool. it does copy it to the clipboardonce you hit the download button it also saves it to your clipboard

    • @scaryifliteral
      @scaryifliteral  2 года назад +2

      Right, but it also saves it forcing me to go back and delete it when I'm done. I want clipboard only like I can do on Windows.

  • @rodjordanlux
    @rodjordanlux 2 года назад

    If you want to use the snipping tool to get something to the clipboard, select the down arrow to save the snipped image and now it is also in the clipboard, but I agree, a dedicated button would be better.

    • @scaryifliteral
      @scaryifliteral  2 года назад +1

      Right, I want only clipboard though 😁

  • @KorbensBum
    @KorbensBum 2 года назад

    The biggest flaw of the zf4 is that it's made by Samsung. Dealing with Samsung here in Australia is a nightmare. Having bought almost every premium phone /device since the UMPC was birthed, the last few products have all needed to be sent back for warranty claims. 2 of which had to be sent back several eu

  • @robertabrams91
    @robertabrams91 Год назад

    Where do you get the home screen

  • @DaiLoo888
    @DaiLoo888 2 года назад +2

    It can dex mode now, shane 😊😊😊

  • @valismind
    @valismind 2 года назад

    About halfway through while typing this. Listening using background play on the Fold 4 with the Buds 2 Pro. I agree with everything you're saying - great work Shane :)

  • @richardcharles8301
    @richardcharles8301 2 года назад

    Shane, what was the metal strip next to the pen?

  • @mbenjamin292
    @mbenjamin292 Год назад

    Please please when you do pictures and videos use your sweet little family = pups the world is on 🔥 fire its fantastic to see your little ones just living a fabulous life.thank you for all your hard work you put into every video.I love how you blow up the project your talking about on half the screen 💯 percent my favorite channel.THANK YOU VERRY MUCH have a great day.😊

  • @rush48192
    @rush48192 2 года назад +1

    Do you know of a wireless charger that works with the Samsung pen case

    • @scaryifliteral
      @scaryifliteral  2 года назад +2

      All of them I've tested have been fine.

  • @pouetance
    @pouetance 2 года назад

    Nice review. I don't like the Fold aspect ratio. 4:3 is really the best in my opinion.

  • @damonquebeans
    @damonquebeans 2 года назад

    Is that a kickstand next to your s pen if so please drop the link

  • @jmautobot
    @jmautobot 2 года назад

    Really great video! Btw, any Duo2 users know how to have its gestures to follow the rotation of the device? I love using left and right edge swiping to go back. When your rotate the phone, the same gestures do not work, or follow the orientation. Thanks.

  • @francismichael7874
    @francismichael7874 2 года назад

    What's the strap at the back?

  • @0hkie
    @0hkie 2 года назад

    Damn, Loved the video but I was sure for a good while that you were using something that wasnt the fold 4, It looks huge in your hands. Mine looks rather small when im using it.

  • @stephanemalo8262
    @stephanemalo8262 2 года назад

    what is that metal kickstand you have on the case?

  • @arvandvarahram
    @arvandvarahram 2 года назад

    You are seriously indicating that after having Fold 2 for such a long time and now Fold 4 you never folded the big view finder which automatically changes to the flex mode that delivers you the similar experience as Dou, btw. one of the biggest USPs when Samsung presented the software one year before first Dou was announced?

  • @cstar2839
    @cstar2839 2 года назад

    Question: Can you talk on the phone and have the phone opened to the large screen at the same time?

  • @nandanshanbhag9879
    @nandanshanbhag9879 2 года назад +1

    kudos shane for still being loyal to the Duo line up while rest of us gave up. You started your youtube journey as the surface duo guy

  • @edsayswhoa4365
    @edsayswhoa4365 2 года назад

    I haven't tooken the plunge with the fold because Samsung isn't giving their most expensive phones their top of the line camera set-up.

  • @DaBigCheeso
    @DaBigCheeso 2 года назад +6

    I'll be honest, after 2 years of S Ultras with pens that I thought would be super useful but ended up barely using, I prefer keeping the kickstand on my case. Maybe if I was a doodler or had legible handwriting it'd be a different story

    • @NEILANIL1
      @NEILANIL1 2 года назад

      I'll be honest with you I agree but without the s pen I miss it so much more.

    • @alphaspartan
      @alphaspartan 2 года назад

      @@NEILANIL1 you can pick up the S Pen Pro and it comes with a protective sleeve to go with your phone in your pocket. More comfortable to hold and pocket the phone with the kickstand as opposed to the fold pen holder too. Pro pen works on all Galaxy devices too!

    • @DaBigCheeso
      @DaBigCheeso 2 года назад +1

      @@NEILANIL1 Well here's hoping future models go the S22 Ultra route somehow

    • @Derpymech
      @Derpymech 2 года назад +1

      I honestly use the heck out of my s pen! Love it!

    • @Electrodexify
      @Electrodexify 2 года назад

      I am not a doodler or hand write user. You just don't know how to use the Spen. I use the Spen for high precision where my big fingers are too cumbersome to use as well as for gliding the screen smoothly without the friction feeling from skin to screen contact, as I glide the Spen across the screen smoothly.

  • @TomerShemesh
    @TomerShemesh 2 года назад

    Tbh the Fold 4 is only too thick and heavy for me when I put the included Samsung case on. I barely feel in my pocket any more than a regular smartphone when I run it caseless

  • @MrMcGlinchey
    @MrMcGlinchey 2 года назад

    whats the metal thing on the back of the case?

  • @leetronix
    @leetronix 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for your thoughts. I totally agree with you about the multi tasking on the Duo and its 2 separate wide screens being superior. However choosing one is a very subjective decision between the two! 👍

  • @rush48192
    @rush48192 2 года назад

    Also there for there face iD i think [i just use finger print] but good to have the under display camera for better tech down the road, I hate when companies like apple but something new on a device then just kill it off, aka touch bar on macs, or finger print sensor over face ID rumor has it today the 14 will still have lightning not USB c

  • @technogi5222
    @technogi5222 2 года назад

    So to clarify, if you could only pick one device would it be Duo or Fold? Payments and such aside.

    • @scaryifliteral
      @scaryifliteral  2 года назад +2

      That's a really hard question.. I think Duo 2 though.

  • @keroutkerout5060
    @keroutkerout5060 2 года назад +1

    Would u say it even gets close to how amazing surface Duo is in terms of design and usability?

  • @Gobbellgirl
    @Gobbellgirl 2 года назад

    What is the case that you have?

  • @carlosdmc5395
    @carlosdmc5395 2 года назад

    I love my duo 2 and I rather have the duo 2 because of the larger screens.

  • @eaytkon
    @eaytkon 2 года назад +1

    You can use a similar view finder for the camera on the fold 4. Just look for the double box on the view finder.

  • @CheetahTheHowToGamer
    @CheetahTheHowToGamer 2 года назад

    I'm just hoping for the surface duo 3 now, since I can't buy a duo 2 anymore 😪

  • @PhilKnall
    @PhilKnall 2 года назад

    Good job on the review! Fun to watch even though I'm not in the market 😉

  • @knicks2030
    @knicks2030 2 года назад

    I upgraded from the LG V60 (always with the dual screen case on) to the Fold 4.
    I know the Surface Duo is like the V60 on steroids (minus maybe the cameras), but what made me pick the Fold over the Duo 2 is that with the Fold, I really feel like I am getting 2 devices in one. I love having the smaller front screen that I can quickly either add notes or to dos, respond to messages, basically things that are quick and suited for a smaller screen.
    However, when I need a bigger screen or to have multiple apps running, I can unfold the phone and have what I think is a great size screen for a tablet. To me, it is almost 2 completely different experiences whereas with the dual screen concept, it's just like I have 2 screens.
    With all of that being said, if you gave me a Duo 2 I could easily make it work and would very much enjoy the wider screens and more seamless multitasking. At the end of the day though, I like the smaller phone aspect of the Fold and then having the ability to open up the larger display. The multitasking options on the Fold are amazing too.

  • @rocko100able
    @rocko100able Год назад

    Have you received the latest update.
    yesterday on Friday April 21st 2023 Northern Idaho in the house,on the Montana Canadian border, I got me an update on my Z-fold 4: "Software update 8
    This important software update improves the security of your John's Z Fold4 and includes other enhancements.

  • @soundsfromYYBY
    @soundsfromYYBY 2 года назад

    the seam always been the same...over time i hope it dont crack

  • @sppspharmdude
    @sppspharmdude 2 года назад +1

    If microsoft abandons the duo, is the z fold your phone of choice? That's is if Google doesn't make one.

    • @scaryifliteral
      @scaryifliteral  2 года назад +1

      Of phones that are out right now I would use Z Fold 4 or Surface Duo 2. Today, they're really close for me, but I think it'll shift over time.

    • @sppspharmdude
      @sppspharmdude 2 года назад

      @@scaryifliteral thanks for the answer! I should have been a bit more specific, would the z fold be the series of choice but I think ya answered that question.

  • @kahuna1247
    @kahuna1247 2 года назад +1

    Is it worth $1800?
    Most ppl: No, it's not.
    iSheep: Oooh, shiny new colour & its only $1,800!

  • @TomTomdog
    @TomTomdog 2 года назад

    Flip 4 is the best phone ever
    Fold is too expensive 🤧 😭 😪

    • @scaryifliteral
      @scaryifliteral  2 года назад

      Totally different devices. Not comparable to me.

  • @naju9899
    @naju9899 2 года назад

    did u actually said iphones have a really good battery life??????????????????

    • @scaryifliteral
      @scaryifliteral  2 года назад +1

      According to just about every battery test I've seen as well as many anecdotal reports, yes.

    • @naju9899
      @naju9899 2 года назад +1

      @@scaryifliteral as an ex iphone user i refuse to believe that 🤣

  • @ahmedsalman617
    @ahmedsalman617 2 года назад

    just get it from used market cmon

  • @phillippugh2161
    @phillippugh2161 2 года назад

    Due vs fold ....Bill Gates uses a fold 3 ......need I say more 😜

    • @scaryifliteral
      @scaryifliteral  2 года назад +1

      I think everyone should just use the phone they want to use. What one person prefers has absolutely no bearing on what someone else will.

    • @phillippugh2161
      @phillippugh2161 2 года назад

      @@scaryifliteral just saying though 😉👍

  • @jaywhite8659
    @jaywhite8659 2 года назад

    THAT IS NOT THE Z FOLD 4 ! THAT IS THE Z FOLD 3 . ALL UR INFO IS WRONG ON THE Z FOLD 4 . ZF4 has improvement like better battery, multi tasking wile on call use, better camera and no hole in middle of inside screen ect.....

    • @scaryifliteral
      @scaryifliteral  2 года назад +2

      It's a z fold 4. You can literally watch me unbox it on this channel (ruclips.net/video/ozKnxFFLfko/видео.html). I keep the UDC disabled because I'm photosensitive and it shimmers. Please stop lying to people.