iPhone fanboy trys Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6...

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The last couple of weeks have been all about Samsung, with the launch of their latest tech! I finally managed to get my hands on the new Flip 6, and it's definitely more interesting than you might think. Make sure to watch until the end to hear my final thoughts on whether it's worth the upgrade.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
02:54 - Specs & Pricing
05:35 - What I love
10:50 - What I don’t love
12:40 - Who is it for?
14:50 - Conclusion

[MarkEllisReviews]

Are you a Flip or a Fold kinda person?

[joanwerthman]

I’m 72. So when I happily leapt from Apple to the Flip 4 I was used to opening and closing the case having longed for another flip phone to come out. I upgraded to the 5 and was tempted by the 6 for a few reasons, one of which you skipped over, namely the vapor chamber that’s supposed to keep the phone cooler. Otherwise, the extra rem, larger battery and slightly improved camera made it tempting. But since I’m probably too old to notice a difference in practical use over the benchmark stuff, I’m staying put for now. Perhaps I should mention the crease never bothered me. I understand it annoys some people from the get go. It’s also supposed to be improved with each new iteration.

[AnthonyNeedsTech]

i am definitely happy with the Z Flip 6….i have it as my secondary device. it replaced my Pixel 8 Pro. i had a Z Flip 3 before and missed those phones. it’s so cool. i would try and make it my daily driver, but i’m so entrenched into Apple’s ecosystem. but, when i’m home….i find myself using the Z Flip 6 more. phones like this are so different and in a world of the same candy bar like phones….these phones are refreshing.

[aerobrain]

I love the idea of the flip. Having a full size phone in such a small form factor.

Just not sure I could give up my 5x zoom…. Still got a year on my current handset anyway, so let’s see what the Flip 7 brings. As this feels more like the minor upgrade in the usual tic-toc pattern, hopefully next year will be a more substantial change

[roberthunter]

You left out the ability to fold & hold the Flip 6 sideways like a camcorder's articulating screen during video mode

[matthewpotter]

Love the design of this. Think it looks super. As an iPhone user though, not sure I could make the switch. Not because I think android is worse vs Apple, it’s just that by this stage (after so many years) I’m too far into the Apple ecosystem. Don’t want to have to go around replacing all my gadgets. The iPhone is essentially the same every year. They’ve perfected the form factor so never looks any different really. I love how this stands out from the majority of the glass slabs we get these days. This is some proper innovation from Samsung.

[napoleon-skoc]

I was a Note person for many years but the Z Flip 5 got me hooked and i knew the 6 would have the serious camera upgrade (im a professional photographer) and the 6 is great and to be seriously concerned by the current batch of foldable shoppers. (Optical zoom next year)

[mamwaynedia]

Holy shit..
I fuckin love you homie and your reviews.. you're so true and precise, it's crazy.
That's why I love YouTube.... Discover people with So much capabilities 🙏🏿🙌🏿👍🏿

[---usqf]

That case reminds me of Pitaka. It looks to even be made by the same materials, and just as thin.


Hmmm..

Well, I don't have a ZedFlip6, but I did get my daughter 1. That case looks interesting.

[thomask]

I have one coming tomorrow, paid extra to get a black one direct from Samsung though they are discounting the 512mb to $1099; curiously, they haven't dropped the price for the 256mb, it's still $1099, too. The 512 is on sale on Amazon for $949 but the black, white & peach are only available from Samsung.

[rhk]

The cover screen has a 60 hz refresh rate, not 120.
IP 48 means water resistant up to 1.5 meter (the 8 in 48) and dust resistant for particles up to 1 mm in diameter (= 4 in 48)

[tremorflow]

Great video!
The biggest thing for me going Zed 5 to Zed 6...is the crease, it's a lot less of an eyesore. I notice the ram difference a fair bit too.

[crispyy]

Hey mark, great review as always. Little heads up, the cover screen actually only has 60hz (not trying to be one of those know it alls). I was actually really disappointed by the fact they didn't upgrade that in this version. Have a great evening 👍🏼.

[Kylie_Aus]

Has anyone owned the previous models Z4 or Z5? Did you experience any issues with the screen cracking? like most videos on YouTube and TikTok are showing.

[maxpink]

As a regular person. I'm not jumping between an iPhone Max or S Ultra one day and a Flip the next. But i get phone reviewers are never on one device for long. Good review

[nunesandrew]

I know Mark, a 5x optical lense would be out of this world. They clearly have the resources to make it happen as they could simply bring over the lense that is on the S24U. Also samsung need to get tips on how was Motorola able to squeeze in almost 5, 000mah battery in their recent flip, then this phone would be perfect.

[davidjacobs]

I think it’s only Americans that say “Zee”.

[Eivind.A]

I'm aaalmost a Samsung Knight, but I just don't like the Z Flip.
The outer display totally destroys it, and that's why I prefer the Moto RAZR 50 Ultra (razr+). That 4" front display just smashes the Flip6 in both size and with hrtz.

Short said, the RAZR is a better device😎

I could not have used any flip phone as my main device, but I always carry 2-4 phones so...
🤘 From Norway 🇧🇻

[chaotictattoo]

It's hard for me to think of giving up the sed 24 Ultron for a zed flip 6

Plus like others have said no dex is a deal breaker for me because I actually use it a lot

[andyH_England]

The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro is expected to be priced similarly to the Flip 6, but it’s likely to retain its value much better. In my opinion, there’s no compelling reason to buy the Flip 6 over the iPhone, especially if you don’t already own an iPhone. There are numerous excellent Android phones available for less than the Flip 6, making it a less practical choice for most consumers.

Given these factors, I can understand why demand for the Flip 6 has been lower than Samsung had anticipated. In South Korea, pre-orders for the Flip 6 were only 10% higher than expected, compared to Samsung’s projected 10% increase. Additionally, I’ve noticed that YouTube reviews and views of the Flip 6 have been significantly lower than I had anticipated. It seems that people are realizing that the Flip 6’s unique form factor is not as groundbreaking as it was initially thought.

The Flip 6 has managed to carve out a small niche in the smartphone industry, but it doesn’t stand out from its competitors. Its target audience is likely to be loyal fans, and it offers a solid upgrade for those who live in this world. However, I’m not convinced that it has moved the goalposts enough to maintain the expected growth rates. Additionally, the hype surrounding the foldable phone taking over the industry seems a long way off.