Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Review: I SWITCHED!

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Having switched from the iPhone 15 Pro Max to the S24 Ultra at the start of the year, I have really enjoyed integrating into the Android and Samsung ecosystem. In this video, I reveal my thoughts on the newly released Samsung Z Fold 6 and whether it is good enough to become my main phone going forward. Will it keep me with Samsung?

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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
03:09 - Specs
04:11 - Pricing
04:35 - The Crease
05:23 - The Hinge
05:59 - The Camera
07:14 - The Battery
07:38 - The Displays
10:49 - Galaxy AI
12:22 - Conclusion

[MarkEllisReviews]

Are you a foldable phone convert? If so, what did it for you?

[marcoferay]

Finally someone that has my same mindset about this phone front screen, it’s a single hand phone! 🎉🎉🎉 that’s so not understood! And it’s a two hands phone unfolded! No other phone does it and I miss the days where phones like iPhone 7 where a one hand phone! With this one you also get a tablet

[yippiecalle]

I think the price is worth it.
You got phone mini tablet and Dex you got something same as Chromebook or a little better. For pro work you need something better but for casual tasks and emails.
It’s not the best phone experience (screen width) not best tablet (square design not great for some content) Dex is not a computer replacement for pros. But put it all together it’s a really great piece of technology.

[alimfuzzy]

I didn't think about the one handedness until you said it, but yes, it is handy when I'm holding onto my kid on the train while reading the news on my phone.

[mr.t]

Yes the on handed operation is amazing then when you want it it’s freakin’ huge and you have a pen it’s out of this world 🌎

[morganwhite]

You have the voice of someone who is very kind and this is a lovely review 🎉

[cuz]

Agreed that the camera needs 5x optical. I used to use that to identify birds with the 50x digital zoom on my Note 20 Ultra. Having only 30x digital zoom instead of the 50x and 100x zooms available on other phone cameras is just not right for a flagship phone.

[hiteshshingadia]

I am in the same boat, switched to s24U from iphone15pm and now to Fold6. I love it but miss the battery and better zoom.

The cover screen has been perfect, after so many years I can use my phone single handed. Feels compact to carry as well.

[ARG]

I will be moving from my iPhone 15 pro to this fold 6 tomorrow and I have had iPhones for over 10 years now so fingers crossed 🤞🏻

[ArthurZakaryan]

I'm not a "Samsung" person but I did use the Z(ed) Fold 6 briefly and I did love the hardware. It does, like you said, feel very premium, as it should given the price. The hinge for me was one of the standout features in making it feel premium and expensive. It's smooth and you can really tell it's well made, confident inspiring when opening and closing the device.

Another thing I found surprising, for me that is, is the inside display UTG feel was a lot closer to regular glass like you'd find on the cover display than in previous Fold versions and that feel was one of my biggest pet peeves with foldable phones in general not to mention the smudges and general plasticy look of UTG on foldables.

I came away really impressed and if I was into Samsung phones, granted it's a lot of money and some of the Chinese alternatives have it beat in other key areas but here in the US, those alternatives for most are not a smart choice for many reasons even if you were to go to the trouble of importing one so for many of us here it's between the Z Fold, the Pixel Fold(able) and the OnePlus Open.

Personally I am a Pixel fan and depending on how good the 9 Pro Fold turns out, if the hardware is as premium in the hand as the Z Fold 6, I may overlook the camera deficiencies compared to the 9 Pro XL and get the 9 Pro Fold instead.

[veronicakilpin]

I am a iPhone user and still will be but today I’m getting the Z Fold 6, looking forward to using it. Thanks for your review it’s great and yes we pronounce the Z as zed too lmao not Zeee

[nobotshere]

I've had it since launch day, the battery is my biggest gripe. However, when you consider you have a multitasking device operating at such a high level that is a tablet then its worth the trade off. The screen is simply phenomenal, I don't notice the crease at all because the brightness of the screen. I love it, when I see other devices now I'm questioning why I didn't go to a fold sooner.

[mr.t]

Well I was an iPhone users for 15 years the only thing I can say from just moving to Android and the Zfold 6 pre ordered ultra watch also, now over a week in and WOW WOW WOW love it productivity powerhouse, that looks modern same as the ultra watch, looks like an Apple Watch my arse, anyone who thinks that needs an eye test, just because it has the same looking band that’s about it, interesting exciting different to anything, All, I need is this and when they upgrade and battery cameras it’s all just going to get better, apple is about 10, years behind Samsung at this moment in time.

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I have used iPhones and Samsung Galaxy S phones off and on for years and I have the iPhone 14 Pro Max right now I’m going to wait to see what I think of the iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max and then decide if I want to get one of those or the Fold 6

[jebaker]

Pretty good & fair summary. I rarely need "great" zoom so the camera has been great for me... but 💯 agree with the battery. I'm hoping it improves as it learns my usage.

[AdamFrugoli]

I got the 1 tb white version coming from the iPhone user for the last 15 years… It’s been good transition so far. (As I write this on my iPad)

[SFK]

Having been on the fold 3 for the past few years, i was very happy with it overall but the screen was definitely too narrow and cramped for those times when you just need to do something. Coming from that you really can feel the additional width on the fold 6, it never feels cramped, so it was a badly needed improvement, imo.

[stevegresock]

Cool looking phone. I am not a folding phone person . Great video!!

[willheimann]

I too came from an iPhone 15 pro max to the s24 ultra and now to the fold 6. So far I really like the versatility. It replaces my tablet too for my note taking in one note. But for some reason I still struggle sometimes woth the keyboard on android and the auto correct doesn't seem as refined as Apple. My experience.

[koswo]

hey Mark, I tested the device in a store and I was really impressed! But... me and my family members are pretty deep into the Apple eco system (iPhone + iPad and some watches). Would you advise me to switch to the Fold 6 coming from iPhone 15 Pro (not the Max)? Camera performance is pretty important to me. But I'm really eager to give that foldable experience a try.