I agree on the battery time. As you pointed out OnePlus does it better. I bought the fold 6 for not only form factor, but also software. In the back of my head, I can't let go of the fact that OnePlus does it better.
Does anyone actually USE the phone speakers??? I use headphones 100% of the time so I’m genuinely curious. I really didn’t think anyone actually used those speakers
I like that they moved the flash. I've got a 4 until my 6 gets here. One issue I've had quite often is my finger tinting the light of my flash in pictures
Fold 2, 3 and 4 user here. I basically bought the same phone 3 times. Decided to skip the Fold 5 and never looked back. This is the worst foldable on the market right now.
I think Samsung is protecting the ultra, at least by not manking a fold ultra, with top of the line camera etc. Maybe they hope people buy both, on the have the best camera and one to have the foldable. Personally I am not buying either for now and stying with a S23. But a fold with a great camera and zoom may change things
I wonder why no one else caught on to speakers in the charging port? My Huawei Mate 20 Pro has the sound coming out of there. If they did that on these folds they could have 4 speakers.
I am extremely grateful for your side by side inner screen comparison. Before buying the ZF6 and after hearing all the hoopla about the screens, I developed an expectation of a huge difference between it and the OP Open (my other choice). Now that I've seen an actual comparison with a video running, I see the difference is truly negligible. I was also terrified of ever possibly needing warranty work on the OP. With minor screen differences and the availability of care+ plans for the ZF6 I really do feel much, much better about my decision to go with the Samsung. I immediately learned I actually like the outer screen + it's nice to have a phone fit in my shirt pocket again.
As usual, it's a really great review, Shane! Regarding the speakers' location, I think that Samsung chose to put them this way so that when gaming on the phone typically in the landscape view, or when watching videos also in landscape view, the speakers wouldn't be blocked since both can be firing from the top half of the phone without being blocked by the palms of the hands.
You are one of those reviewers that I trust way more than others with millions of followers. With that being said, I am sure that you will have millions of followers soon! Thanks for your great work!
Samsung is doing the apple thing, not the best at everything but focuses on the overall experience. The iPhone is not the best at everything but the experience is consistent + software features such as imessage, etc.
#Nailed it. Spot on. I think there is a group of us from the original duo that still feel like we are settling with the form factor of the foldables being narrow and not opening directly into landscape. They still feel narrow and bulky in comparison. The only reason I traded is because I had $300 in my previous phone due to trade-in and special prices on the 4 along with pre-order and trade-in value on the 6. Otherwise, I would have waited for the 1PO 2 or pixel fold 2. I probably should have waited, but got caught up in pre-order hype and am overall underwhelmed with the Pixel Fold 2 specs that are out there now. @scaryifliteral the s-pen helps tremendously with Excel. Hover and other pen gestures are similar to using a mouse for quick options. Also i take a lot of notes and it is great in nets and onenote.
Shane you have been the most honest reviewer 💯 I'm stuck paying off my fold 4 because samsung Has no shame releasing the 5 and 6 with tiny baby incremental changes 🙄 I'm not gonna start paying off another fold..
Great review, the hardware and build is no doubt fantastic on the Galaxy Fold 6, as is the software pretty fantastic also, I would think, however it's the little software additions, that a Google Pixel has that I miss when I was using a Galaxy Fold 5 for a while, I was always trying to change everything to look and feel like a Pixel device, only so far you can go with installation of all Google applications, and making them default, plus the little exclusive features like now playing, and others cannot be installed on a Samsung device, I also hate that some of Samsung's applications you can't delete, you can hide them, but having applications that I would never use, and having double applications, Samsung's and Google's is something I hate.
ZF6 lover here. Screens are a 10, rest of hardware is a 4 lol. You buy the zf6 for displays and software. Camera performance is usable but below average.
I also thought of a couple of negatives/items to note about the Fold 6: (1) The addition of Samsung's Auto Blocker (which your previous video points out can be turned off) prevented my 10(?)-year-old checkbook program from being moved from my previous Fold to the Fold 6. This used to be a "backdoor" to bypass the Google Play installation restrictions, but since it's turned on by default that no longer works – even though the older app works better on Android 14 and has more functionality than any current, "similar" app. (2) Starting with the Fold/Flip 6, Samsung no longer supports/includes their texting/SMS app. Instead they install Google's app. Not necessarily a problem, but a learning curve to be aware of if you're a fan of/prefer the Samsung app.
The matte finish on the Samsung web exclusive Fold 5 was great (I have the grey version) and it was smart to make that the standard finish for the 6. It's super durable. I have no scratches on the back, sides or hinge.
I really wish the cover screen were made S Pen capable, and I'm still waiting for DeX on the inner display (we're almost at 300 likes on the Samsung Members thread!).
Re: back gestures, I use my Fold one handed all the time so having "last app" be the back gesture target works well. The OP method necessitates two handed use to reach the other side of the screen to do the back gesture.
I do have one question after your review. One thing you didn't mention is that the Fold 6 now has an IPX48 rating, meaning it is now both dust resistant and (very) water resistant. This is an important hardware factor to consider since it's phone that humans will be tempted to take into the rain and dusty environments. How does that rating fair with other foldable phones?
I had the same problem you describe with the Samsung Calendar app duplicating notifications/reminders. You don't have to uninstall the Samsung Calendar app, however, to get around that. I just de-selected the Google Calendar from the settings. Apparently, it only plays reminders for calendars that are displayed. I use the Samsung Calendar to be a "clean" calendar and the Google Calendar to be my appointments, etc.
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Registar is for a flashlight man. Your assistant you can holler for. 😅
Lets put 14 speakers on a device. 🤦🏻♂️
I dunno man my iPhone 11 have faster Wi-Fi while being one brick wall away from ap, on vpn and, and being almost 5 years old lol
I agree on the battery time. As you pointed out OnePlus does it better. I bought the fold 6 for not only form factor, but also software. In the back of my head, I can't let go of the fact that OnePlus does it better.
Does anyone actually USE the phone speakers??? I use headphones 100% of the time so I’m genuinely curious. I really didn’t think anyone actually used those speakers
Use Google search to find a barber 😮😮😮
Hey man, nice video but how did you add google home to your home screen as widget? Tks
Yep I noticed straight away that sound is coming from left direction.
I like that they moved the flash. I've got a 4 until my 6 gets here. One issue I've had quite often is my finger tinting the light of my flash in pictures
I cringe everytime is see how narrow the cover screen is
Looking forward to trips and tricks!!
So at this stage would you recommend the OPO or the ZF6?
Fold 2, 3 and 4 user here. I basically bought the same phone 3 times. Decided to skip the Fold 5 and never looked back. This is the worst foldable on the market right now.
why are you using decimal points to rate categories. Just use whole numbers and be done with it. Its not that scientific!
Why can't Samsung make the Z fold 6 as thin as the (honor magic v3 fold ) ??? which might be a Z fold 6 Killer ?????
I think Samsung is protecting the ultra, at least by not manking a fold ultra, with top of the line camera etc. Maybe they hope people buy both, on the have the best camera and one to have the foldable. Personally I am not buying either for now and stying with a S23. But a fold with a great camera and zoom may change things
awaiting honor magic v3
I wonder why no one else caught on to speakers in the charging port? My Huawei Mate 20 Pro has the sound coming out of there. If they did that on these folds they could have 4 speakers.
great video. i think you need more time with the software. dex is better to use for multitasking. the camera needs to be the next upgrade. my opinion.
Z fold 3 to Zfold 6 got $1,100 rebate plus 512 free upgrade i'm loving it, awesome video as always
I am extremely grateful for your side by side inner screen comparison. Before buying the ZF6 and after hearing all the hoopla about the screens, I developed an expectation of a huge difference between it and the OP Open (my other choice). Now that I've seen an actual comparison with a video running, I see the difference is truly negligible. I was also terrified of ever possibly needing warranty work on the OP. With minor screen differences and the availability of care+ plans for the ZF6 I really do feel much, much better about my decision to go with the Samsung. I immediately learned I actually like the outer screen + it's nice to have a phone fit in my shirt pocket again.
As usual, it's a really great review, Shane! Regarding the speakers' location, I think that Samsung chose to put them this way so that when gaming on the phone typically in the landscape view, or when watching videos also in landscape view, the speakers wouldn't be blocked since both can be firing from the top half of the phone without being blocked by the palms of the hands.
You are one of those reviewers that I trust way more than others with millions of followers. With that being said, I am sure that you will have millions of followers soon! Thanks for your great work!
Samsung is doing the apple thing, not the best at everything but focuses on the overall experience. The iPhone is not the best at everything but the experience is consistent + software features such as imessage, etc.
Too narrow. Wide and separate screen is king
The front screen shouldn’t get bigger than it is now. I like the thin aspect ratio. So I can open the fold more
#Nailed it. Spot on. I think there is a group of us from the original duo that still feel like we are settling with the form factor of the foldables being narrow and not opening directly into landscape. They still feel narrow and bulky in comparison. The only reason I traded is because I had $300 in my previous phone due to trade-in and special prices on the 4 along with pre-order and trade-in value on the 6. Otherwise, I would have waited for the 1PO 2 or pixel fold 2. I probably should have waited, but got caught up in pre-order hype and am overall underwhelmed with the Pixel Fold 2 specs that are out there now.
@scaryifliteral the s-pen helps tremendously with Excel. Hover and other pen gestures are similar to using a mouse for quick options. Also i take a lot of notes and it is great in nets and onenote.
I think I will wait for fold6 ultra
Change won't happen unless you say no to bad things!
Shane you have been the most honest reviewer 💯 I'm stuck paying off my fold 4 because samsung Has no shame releasing the 5 and 6 with tiny baby incremental changes 🙄 I'm not gonna start paying off another fold..
Great review, the hardware and build is no doubt fantastic on the Galaxy Fold 6, as is the software pretty fantastic also, I would think, however it's the little software additions, that a Google Pixel has that I miss when I was using a Galaxy Fold 5 for a while, I was always trying to change everything to look and feel like a Pixel device, only so far you can go with installation of all Google applications, and making them default, plus the little exclusive features like now playing, and others cannot be installed on a Samsung device, I also hate that some of Samsung's applications you can't delete, you can hide them, but having applications that I would never use, and having double applications, Samsung's and Google's is something I hate.
I want to see more competition around foldables with desktop modes
I'll stick with my OnePlus open, still kicks this phone's ass just like it did the fold 5.
Your content is so refreshing. Clear and extensive. All the relevant information. Thank. You.
ZF6 lover here. Screens are a 10, rest of hardware is a 4 lol. You buy the zf6 for displays and software. Camera performance is usable but below average.
I also thought of a couple of negatives/items to note about the Fold 6:
(1) The addition of Samsung's Auto Blocker (which your previous video points out can be turned off) prevented my 10(?)-year-old checkbook program from being moved from my previous Fold to the Fold 6. This used to be a "backdoor" to bypass the Google Play installation restrictions, but since it's turned on by default that no longer works – even though the older app works better on Android 14 and has more functionality than any current, "similar" app.
(2) Starting with the Fold/Flip 6, Samsung no longer supports/includes their texting/SMS app. Instead they install Google's app. Not necessarily a problem, but a learning curve to be aware of if you're a fan of/prefer the Samsung app.
are those glasses gentle monster? 😏
I've had the Fold 5, s24 ultra and now this….I absolutely love it…zero complaints.
The matte finish on the Samsung web exclusive Fold 5 was great (I have the grey version) and it was smart to make that the standard finish for the 6. It's super durable. I have no scratches on the back, sides or hinge.
I really wish the cover screen were made S Pen capable, and I'm still waiting for DeX on the inner display (we're almost at 300 likes on the Samsung Members thread!).
Re: back gestures, I use my Fold one handed all the time so having "last app" be the back gesture target works well. The OP method necessitates two handed use to reach the other side of the screen to do the back gesture.
I do have one question after your review. One thing you didn't mention is that the Fold 6 now has an IPX48 rating, meaning it is now both dust resistant and (very) water resistant. This is an important hardware factor to consider since it's phone that humans will be tempted to take into the rain and dusty environments. How does that rating fair with other foldable phones?
I had the same problem you describe with the Samsung Calendar app duplicating notifications/reminders. You don't have to uninstall the Samsung Calendar app, however, to get around that. I just de-selected the Google Calendar from the settings. Apparently, it only plays reminders for calendars that are displayed. I use the Samsung Calendar to be a "clean" calendar and the Google Calendar to be my appointments, etc.