Samsung Galaxy Fold Review: Future Imperfect
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
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As I walk to FedEx to send back my Galaxy Fold review sample, one thought in my mind overrides every other: "how do I get one back in my hands?" Because even though it costs nearly $2000, and it's big and heavy and you need to treat it with kid gloves … the Galaxy Fold really does help those of us who do a lot of computing on the go, and don’t always want to carry a laptop.
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"Instagram, the world's worst app at adapting to anything that's not an Iphone is a total dog's breakfast on the fold"
Snapchats even worse on android, imagine how bad it would be on this
henry ford I wonder why that’s the way though? It’s impossible Facebook has no resources to do this. Lack of will perhaps?
@@phoenix5054 definitely lack of will
@@suni08 Snapchat at least has adapted to both my previous LG G6, and my current Oppo Reno 10x. Instagram unfortunately doesn't, at least not in stories
Développer doesn't give enough focus on Android since it doesn't speak money. 🤦🏻♂️
"I'm grateful that smartphones are exciting again" - Mr. Mobile, 2019
Wholesome
mqntab banyak yang nge-like.
And he is so right. Couldn't care less about my phone for 5 years now. I jus want "a" phone.
Smartphones were NEVER exciting ... Still NOT exciting ...
For real, phones haven't been exciting since 2013. Why can't they just make a smartphone with a big internal battery? That would at least be useful.
In a few years this product line is going to be amazing.
Yes, for sure and looking forward to it.
more like 5 years
and Samsung is leading the way...once again
I doubt it.
@@Raja995mh33 Foldable device will be exciting once Apple introduce theirs and the whole industry will lead them. Like they ways do. Sure Apple isn't first at anything. But when they introduce a device, it's better than the competition.
This is the best fold review right now. He respects that this is a 1st gen and truly understands why Samsung is pushing boundaries. Sure, it's not perfect, but it will be soon.
Thank you Mr. Mobile
I have to disagree, why is it not perfect?
Phones years ago where a lot smaller, yet we now complain about a smaller front screen??? When a huge screen is a fold away!!! Yes some apps don’t fit the format, but this is a app thing, not a phone thing. apps for some strange reason keep using different form factors so is any phone perfect for all apps? Look at IG, why a square, it is a real dumb format, then they do stories, with a different form factor? So something has to be under par.
I have the phone, it is great! Yes insta stories chop the top and bottom, would be nice if you could just pinch it in, like a tablet (which it really is).
I do feel Sumsung have done a great job with this fone for a first release, it is premium, built very well, has top specs, and just a joy to use.
As for the crease, I know you see it on these vids but in reall life it is very hard to see, you need to tilt the phone to see it, watching content you can’t see it.
The main downside is really the price, but buy a top apple with the new Ipods and you are not that far away, with just a normal phone.
People in 2011: Samsung galaxy note is too big. Making jokes about it's size.
Galaxy fold in 2019: Hold my foldable screen. Gently.
Except the Galaxy Note worked from day one and it was literally a normal smartphone just bigger. This thing here has a horrible start, is fragile as hell and it's not just a phone.
I was waiting for "it not only succeeded, it exploded".
@@Raja995mh33 And I would still use it as my daily driver if it was priced like a phone
Never forget the Galaxy mega
People made fun of notch, missing 3.5mm, and gesture...look whats happening now....
I’ll miss those Boston beauty shots! Good luck in BK Michael
where is bk?
@@damu6678 Burger King
@Sinha Sahab bong kong
Finally someone understands what this device represents & how to use it & knows that this is the first step in an amazing journey....
If this is the first step then I’ll be back 6 or 7 steps later and see how it is doing then
@@imperfectninja6291
That's totally fine
Not every one should take the early steps, & that's why he was so clear about that in the review
@@imperfectninja6291 by the 6 or 7th step the device will be around $2800. I havent seen and line of devices that has lowered in price after step 1... by the time folks get what they are looking for in this device it still will be overlooked or frowned upon because of price. I'm glad to invest in step 1, we investors are the reason there is a step 6 or 7. No iphone 11 if no one purchased 1 or 2, no note 10 if no one purchased 1 or 2. No fold 6 or 7 as u wait for if no one purchased 1 or 2. But this thing has sold out in other countries so its definitely for someone. For myself, I am glad I now have a folding tablet in my pocket, its exactly what I have been looking for and have no regrets for paying $1980 or the future $2800 lol. #not4everybody
@@mrmcbryde2206 congratulation man for ur first step in the future, hope u r enjoying it.
I totally agree with what you said...
@@mrmcbryde2206 I am fairly certain there will be budget versions of the folding devices as the tech improves and becomes easier to execute and thus cheaper to manufacture just as it is now. Check out Samsung's line of devices.
I know this is coming from nowhere, but I'm happy to hear about the move to Brooklyn simply because it's closer to the RapidNadion filming location from the website.
I love my Galaxy Fold, and will never go back to candy bar style phones
Do you find yourself consciously being extra gentle with it? I want to get one but I use the S Pen too much (primarily at work) so hoping they give it one down the line.
@@TMW_ShadowStarr I am gentle with it but I'm that way with all of my phones. The only thing I was worried about was scratching the inner display but even that fear has faded. I find that phone calls, messages, light internet surfing can be done with the primary screen, so I only open my phone about 20-30 times a day when I'm playing games, watching RUclips or reading large articles. I sold my Note 10+ when I got the Fold and I don't regret it one bit.
@@TMW_ShadowStarr I know it's not the same as I previously only owned Notes including the Note 10 plus, but I use a rubber tipped stylus with my fold with no problems for the pen up app and taking notes.
@@andriaingram5673 Wow, considering how relatively fragile that main display is, you're living life on the edge...
...of a stylus tip. 😁 OK, I'll show myself out now.
@@Sharky165 Lol, it's not applying any more pressure than my finger would.
"This is the first folding phone that matters"
*Royole has left the chat*
With tears
Had my FOLD a week now - definitely the future!
The best device ever, so far...
I come here after more than 2 years. How is it now?
my opinion on the fold after having owned it
you cannot see the crease you can however feel the crease
it is extremely fragile i would not recommend it for that reason like one mistake and the screen is gone you have nails if you touch those on the screen in a bad way that screen is gone and i can't recommend that type of thing playing games you are always careful not to touch a nail on the screen you focus on it all the time
the notch is impossible not to swipe over to get to the notificationpanel the notch is the biggest problem i have with this phone the outer screen could have been used for the normal camera so you could use the normal as a selfiecamera
the screen is way too warm like most galaxy devices seem to be thats a personal opinion
i wish it had a symmetrical design the corners did not need that curve the other side could have that big metal bar as well that metal bar is just amazing to touch and hold i love it
yeah the batterylife is incredible so much that i have gotten careless on charging because it lasts well through 2 days on EXTREME usage like 2 hours of gaming and screen on max brightness
all in all great attempt and you start to love it but it's better to wait for bendable glass it's an amazing thing but paying 2400 for what is essentially a prototype is stupid even if you're rich unless you desperately need the big screen for work, on the other hand the quirkyness gives it character it's not just a boring phone it is unique and that makes it feel different makes me think back to the old htc advantage
Been with you since the Lumia 1020 back at Pocketnow. Keep it up!
I've been using the Fold for over a month now, it's become my daily driver for all the reasons you've raised.
Been with you since July 2012. Glad that you went out on your own. You're a phenomenal journalist and your voice over delivery is the very best in RUclips. Not arrogant, slow or cringey. Honest but passionate and professional. Thanks Michael.
Sam.
it's awesome to see something like this being born, I trust samsung to improve this and I'm excited for next year's Microsoft releases too. Looks like folding rly is the way to go. I'd just appreciate if there was less compromises to worry about in such expensive devices.
02:19 *A sudden rain shower moved in, and having to immediately stop what I was doing to pocket the phone to protect it was as surreal as it was frustrating.*
- Such a high price to pay for such a super expensive phone.
It would be a high price to pay for a US$49,99 phone. Lack of durability is inexcusable on my book.
If a sudden rain shower moved in, I would be protecting myself from getting wet anyway.
Innovation always comes at a price
Thankfully, those weather conditions don't exist in Las Vegas making it an absolute perfect buy for me. I love mine.
I still do that with my lg v20.
Mr. Mobile's poetic voice is a therapy for the ears.
I love the writing on this review. Makes me feel excited for the future of consumer tech again!
Every phone is foldable.
*BUT ONLY ONCE*
EDIT: AND ALSO YOU NEED TO STRONG ENOUGH.
ALSO NOKIA 3310 IS A EXCEPTION.
Boston is gonna miss you. Brooklyn is lucky to have you doing reviews there.
I remember the days you started Mr. Mobile. (LG G5 I think?) Miss these days
Edit: it was the OnePlus 3! But I remembered the G5 because he did a review of it using photos of the starting process of the channel
been watching since the PocketNow days, galaxy S3/4 type days
It was OnePlus 3
@@brock985 Me too! I was so excited for his new channel. I found Pocketnow because of Lumia 920!
GS7, LGG5, OP3/3T, those mrmobile videos give me nostalgia
As always, your reviews are insightful and make me want to get whatever you are reviewing. If only there weren’t so many compromises on the Fold, but I sure hope it is the Note of the past. A true game changer.
Mr. Fisher, although it's been said many times in many ways, your reviews are refreshingly frank, thorough and well produced. Your persuasive arguments have given me pause to write off the second iteration of the Fold. I'm now open to the idea of ownership again.. perhaps. Good luck in the relocation. -Warmest regards, a faithful subscriber.
I really hope you're right with the "new Samsung Note" prediction so that all tech reviewers will look back and say that you called it.
I've had mine for a month and I love it. I disagree with you on the case though, it's not bulky at all.
I agree it’s not bulky and actually adds really nice Kevlar protection. But the skins do offer a nice variety on styling, which we lost with the re-release.
I'm gonna miss MR. Mobile from Boston but I am very much excited about Mr. MOBILE from Brooklyn!
This review was amazing in how it appreciates and acknowledges what the galaxy fold actually represents! A damn good effort to nudge us all towards the future of smartphone computing!
I was just talking to my wife about going for note 10 or the fold and decided to search up fold reviews and voilà! MrMobile comes to save the day!
Exactly!!!! How i feel about my Galaxy Fold. Except I'm keeping mine😁 Fantastic review, even better perspective but most of all a true "Tech Enthusiast" outlook for the future of the mobile industry.
Atlast, one of the best reviews of the fold. Gives consumers right wat they need!!
Ah ha! Another Star trek reference! This time in the title itself! Also, that's my fav episode BTW, SOOOOO MANY ENTERPRISES!
3yrs ago...,i am following this guy since he use to be in pocketnow..... thank god he left n started his own channel so now i dont follow pocketnow this days n only mr mobile big fan of this guy .....kuddos
He Michael 🙋
We want a studio tour of ur new Studio!
I'm super excited to see 😋
There are many tech channels on the internet but I find something extra, a X factor in your reviews which I cannot explain what..may be your linguistic skills, editing, background music or something else. Simply put I love watching your videos. Keep up the good work!!😊😀
This was the most informative Samsung Fold review from all what I have seen. Thanks a lot!
I'm going to pick mine up from Best Buy this morning!
@halfman I agree, I also use a rubber tipped stylus with my fold with zero problems; definitely not as fragile as some believe.
Nice 👍
Another solid review. Always hear something different! Thank you Michael!
Welcome to the BK!!! 🙌🏽
(nice Amtrak Acela shot 7:04)
THE BEST review of Galaxy Fold. Video + Audio combo is AMAZING! Also Welcome to NYC (You'll hate it BTW).
“The first folding phone *that matters*”
Royole: 😭💥🔫
Flip phones are literally the same thing....i guess
The most underrated tech. Channel on RUclips!!!
Holy shit it's been 3 years 😮
Ikr?
I have used the phone as my daily driver and haven't had any issues. You can use the front screen for phone calls, and checking messages and your calendar. If you need to perform more intensive tasks the inside screen form factor excels.
I can honestly say that when viewing text or video on the inside screen the crease is not visible.
I bought the clear case by Spigen; bulky yes but the raised surfaces on sides, corners, and camera lenses provide great protection.
I'm sure the Fold is not for most people but it is a truly a disruptive and addictive product.
one of the underrated youtuber......he pitches each and every point
The content you put up is extraordinary and unlike any other reviewer. Hope you get more subscribers soon. Keep up the great work.
"A bespoke meal no-one has ever eaten before".
I look forward to hearing about the first person to eat their Galaxy Fold.
Mr. Mobile is moving to NY??
☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️
From this Bronx girl welcome to NYC and hope you love it here.
Fold 5 (2023): This is what started what we have today. I agree with this assessment years later as many people are still skeptical of these Foladables.
Let's all share this video, Mr.Mobile deserves more viewers
Yes, smartphones are really exciting again with the advent of pop-up cameras and foldable displays. 🙌🙌
4:40 Bespoke meal, no one has ever eaten before!!
DAMN your description 🖤🔥
Mr. Mobile, I love that you always inject your love of Star Trek in your videos. You should always subtitle your videos with episode names from Star Trek. E.G. Amok Time for the number of android phones competing for attention, or Redemption for Apple’s iPhone 11 comeback. Well, you get it. Thanks for being one of the best tech reviewers on RUclips. 🖖
Boy!!!! You are the best...
Your presentation is in a different class.
Well done Sir...
I have to agree on Michael, this is the future smartphone design
"it lasts a long time, even when you're going hard" hehe
Thats NOT what she said ...
Great narrative as always, very professional, yet with a touch of literature
I really want it, it's about time there's something that's actually different! Beside all its imperfections, I'm willing to forgive them
Always worth the wait for a mrmobile review
Watching in the future on my Fold 5 😁
Sad you are leaving Boston. It has been great seeing familiar backdrops to your videos.
Isn’t Mr Mobile bloody good! Soon be a million my man!
Good things about Brooklyn is that there is now a Wegmans store!!! Enjoy your new Wegmans store people!!!
I'm sad I won't see you or your shots around Boston. All the best on your move.
Welcome to our city Michael! I think you'll flourish here.
It's amazing how much effort and dedication you put to making your videos that too at such high frequency
Fold smartphones are future indeed! Just like note did few years back
Another great review.
Thank You
I had it 2 days. The jelly effect on the screen gave me a headache.
Otherwise i loved it but it needs to be more durable and thinner when closed.
This must be a per unit issue. I've seen a video on this but have never experienced it in Edge or Chrome.
Following this guy since his review on lumia 920 days at pocket now glad to see him working
The day it has full S Pen support is the day I'm on board! Even half assed support for just the outer display would be nice! Especially since future Folds have "full sized" outer displays.
"...last video in this studio..."
The "don't worry" should have come before that. I just had to get picked up off the floor of this airport.
The best way to see a review is to see your channel
The best review of the Fold, so far.....
I heard gen 2 is coming in April! Could that be right?....New Galaxy Note!! ..that says it all!!! Absolutely phenomenal review!
3:21 well, you can technically fold an iPad Mini too...
Who has done this
Yes but unfolding is also a thing
@@najibrizvi You actually can unfold the Ipad Mini back, it just doesn't fold enough
I'll fold you.
Every pair of polarized sunglasses will do that affect on every display, great review thought 👊👍
Although i’ve been an iPhone user since the iphone 4. The Galaxy Fold is the one device that truly caught my eye. Definitely excited for the next few years in smartphones to see how this foldable technology evolves. would love for apple to create one.
The phone is AMAZING!!!!! Worth every penny. Traded in my note 10 plus for this baby!!!
BlackBerry Passport was ahead of its time and still probably one of the most optimal options in terms of productivity with big screen
Nice job on this review. You focused on the “feeling” and experience vs specs and “facts”. That’s a harder story to tell and you did a great job. 👍
I love my iPad mini...it’s the perfect travel reading size. At bars, airports, road trips, etc. The problem with it is the actual “travel” part. I always wished I could fold it up and put it in my pocket instead of needing to shove it in a backpack. Now I can do that😀. The front screen is awesome for quick interactions...Caribou coffee rewards scanning, quick check for next upcoming meeting, podcast controller. The beauty is you can set your outer home screen different from your main home screen, showing they put a lot of effort into the software interface, not just the hardware design. Best Buy’s has these on display at certain stores. Swing by, worth the visit.
So glad to have finally run into you before you moved. I'll miss seeing Schrafft's Center in your videos! Goodluck in the Big Apple!
*Better reviewer than Lew from unbox "click-bait" therapy.*
Why the hate man. He does his own thing and Lew does his
I can't stand this Lew any longer. He' s waaaay overrated with his koolaid attitude. Boring.
I just got my fold 1, 2 days ago.
Even in 2020 it's fantastic and now affordable
Excellent review Micheal!. Spot on about the added real estate advantage.
Wow, the last one in the space!!! A long way since the beginning
Yous sir are the King of TechRUclips period !
I agree. I do believe the Galaxy Fold is the future of smartphones. Being one of those people who uses their phone for both entertainment and productivity (I’m using an iPhone Xs Max by the way), the Galaxy Fold is very appealing for people like me thanks to the big 7 inch screen that can fit in your pocket. It’s a phone when you just need to make a call, a tablet for work and everything else. However, the very expensive price tag, the fragility of the device (no IP rating, the plastic screen, etc) and the app optimization for such a device are still big issues that need to be resolved. I love the Fold, it’s a very practical and exciting device, however as of right now, it’s more of a proof of concept than anything. But, at the very least, we know it can work and that people are excited for such a device.
i'm gonna miss that studio! saw every bit of video you since you moved there
So sad to see you leave Boston, but have fun and good luck in Brooklyn!
This is a remarkable achievement by SAMSUNG, No other company could accomplish
Thanks SAMSUNG for leading the way
Your reviews are really good! The way you convey things to your audience is excellent! Hardwork is clearly seen through your videos! Keep it up! ❤
GREAT VIDEO! I agree with you 100%. I picked one up and love using it everyday! Good luck with your new apartment!
Thank you for your smart and insightful review, so many reviewers have missed the point on this phone
Wonderful as usual Mr.Mobile. Safe travels!
A very practical and complete review taking into consideration that this is a new piece of tech to be developed even more.
All the very best for your Brooklyn transition!
Waiting for the G8X review, dual glass screens + headphone jack for 700$
And it doesn't break because of like EVERYTHING. The Galaxy Fold kinda even breaks when you're just breathing...
The G8X is the better Surface Duo
@@Ignacio.Romerothe surface duo is sexy, however you can take the G8X off its case and its got a headphone jack
Mr Mobile is in a league of his own. Take a Bow Sir
I love the Star Trek reference in the title.