With Minimal Galaxy Z Fold 6 Improvements, Should You Just Buy The OnePlus Open?
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To give an Analogy - Dating a drop dead beautiful chick/dude is literally skin deep (hardware) and in the long run means nothing if her/his personality and intelligence doesnt jive with yours (software). This is why I would still choose a Samsung fold over a OnePlus or Google fold.
Even so, samsung is still gorgeous just small D vs Large D. Maybe size doesn't always matter 😅
@@platinum9898 Very True! It's the motion of the ocean! 🤣
Dope analogy
If it weren't for Dex, S pen, and Samsung software, I would have switched.
Over the past four years, I have been a loyal user of the Samsung Z Fold series. However, I am concerned that Samsung is not innovating enough with its latest releases. The Z Fold 6 appears to offer only minor tweaks compared to its predecessors, and the price increase is not justified.
I considered switching to the OnePlus Open for my next phone, but after reviewing the software reviews, I am hesitant. The software issues reported by users give me pause, and I am concerned that the OnePlus Open may not be a reliable choice.
As a result, I have decided to keep my current Z Fold 5 for another year. I hope that Samsung will make significant improvements to the Z Fold 7, or that OnePlus will address the software issues with the Open 2. Until then, I will continue to use my Z Fold 5.
@jsb13x13 yep why I waited since I'm rocking the zf3 so the 6 is an upgrade for me.
@jsb13x13 Samsung chose to perfecting current z fold. For instance, instead of increasing battery mah, better optimize the phone to use less power at high performance. Same for others, too. People is loyal to samsung because of the experience.
pokedex?
@macewindu9100 hahaha, wait if you are serious, no, I mean Samsung Dex.
Samsung really needs to lower their price point some. Geez!
They did kinda, with promotions the Z Fold doesn't cost nearly as much as MSRP claims. You can get a new one every two years for about $600 with trade in, straight from Amazon with no trade in for $1300, and you can find all sorts of deals beyond those. Best one I personally heard of was someone in Canada got his Fold 5 and Watch 6 classic without trade in for $1050 CAD(~$768 USD).
Sold my fold 5 and got the Vivo X fold 3 pro. Much better all round
Jealous, I just don't want to have to give up my Verizon levels of coverage and speed to have to go to T-Mobile to use other Chinese OEMs
Let's see how the durability goes in 3 months😂
I switched my s22 ultra for the oneplus open. At first I was afraid to lose the nice software experience that samsung has I got to say that I also really like the OPO's software aswell. I got used to it fast and I have zero regrets.
You can side load the Oppo Theme Store and customize things a little more. Not as in depth as Good Lock but it's still something worth playing with.
@@marcochavanne good to know thanks!
I switched from a fold 5 to a Open. I am excited to see and hold a fold 6. Although on paper the form changes from the 4 to 5 seemed minimal, the 5 felt way better to hold. I'm expecting the fold 6 to feel better than we're all expecting based on the specs.
I just wish it was thinner than 12mm but i suppose the smaller more narrow form factor is the reason.
I recently purchased a OnePlus Open (and also a Google Pixel Fold) renewed from Amazon to tinker with to see how the hardware and software compares to my Z Fold 5 and I would still pick the Fold 6 or even the Fold 5 over whats currently out. Yes I would say the Hardware on the OnePlus Open is better but the software is lacking compared to Samsung. At the end of the day if the Software isnt as good or better than what you're currently rockin with you're making a mistake, hardware certainly isnt the most important factor.
This... I get the upgraders are disappointed, but, solid hardware and amazing hardware on the ZF6. The software is so much more important these days, and on a fold, even more important.
Hey man,
I'm looking into these chinese alternatives but I'm not quite sure.
Can you please mention what exactly was lacking software-wise for you?
Different perspective: I'm looking into buy a fold for the first time. Been looking at all the different folds and at first I was leaning towards the Pixel fold and then discovered the OnePlus open and was disappointed with the Z Fold 5. But after constantly looking at them for the last month I ultimately have set my mind on the fold 6 as my first fold. It seems like most people complain from upgrading their fold to the new Samsung fold and I can understand why they are underwhelmed with the upgrades however for a first time fold buyer who is looking for that tablet in your pocket for the multitasking and software I can deny that Samsung just seems to make the most sense. For me the fold is more about productivity not the aesthetic (while this is nice too). I wish I saw more perspectives online of people looking to go to a fold for the first time and why however this just may have been lacking for me since I am late to the foldable phone community
@@calebbeckley9781 and people who do real work, not just scrolling social media.
How do you figure the software isn’t as good on the OnePlus Open? It has the best multitasking software on any foldable. OnePlus Open has significantly better cameras, bigger battery and much faster charging, and it’s cheaper. And, it has a much more usable outer display and a much less significant crease on the inner display.
I like the samsung UI too much to switch.
If you're in America it makes no sense to buy a One Plus though. Accessories market, software updates, and repairing always make Samsung stand out over phones like One Plus.
No sense? What are you talking about?
1. OnePlus offers 4 years of Android updates and 5 years of security updates.
2. It charges in a fraction of the time as a Samsung with the INCLUDED charger in the box.
3. The accessories like wireless charging dock and cases cost less than Samsung products.
@@Anonymous-pm7jfI hear what you are saying but a wireless charging stand is useless with the Open since it doesn't support wireless charging.
OnePlus had my One Plus Open for 45 days for a warranty repair. That was my LAST One Plus Open device.
That's exactly why I don't buy one . Had it been on T-Mobile I would have gotten it cuz of the quick turn with their insurance. I had 2, fold 2s that broke . Spent 5 dollars each time because it was. Warranty exchange. The 3rd time they sent me the fold 3. So far so good . And God for bid the 3 breaks no sweat . Pay 5 bucks for another warranty exchange and hey maybe I'll get the fold 4 lol ..plus it overnight shipping as opposed to waiting 45 days .. no way
A lot of foldable displays from all manufacturers fail, but how it's handled is what makes the difference. If you get the Open get insurance through Progressive or someone similar because their customer service is lacking. Samsung is typically really great about it but it's not always the case. I've been burned by Samsung a few times for shady warranty denials.
We're all different with different needs and so on, but I've recently switched to a Fold 5, and of course, before doing that, I did a lot of research. Sure, there are slimmer phones, wider ones, and so on, but at the end of the day, considering the software, which actually makes up 70% of the foldable experience, Samsung is the best. It has a bit of everything, but with the best software. (And that's coming from a guy who had an iPhone for most of his life)
I have an S21 ultra, what do you guys thinking if I upgrade to the Zfold6. Would camera quality be a bit better than the S21 Ultra?
Or Xiaomi mi mix fold 4? Or honor magic v3? Or pixel fold 2.
The big problem for me with the oneplus was the camera bump, i could not find a comfortable way to hold it, since the bump was that big. and i do not have small hands. so i'll hope if they make a new one soon, they will make it a little more like samsung etc, so it's easier to hold
I think the best option is the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro. I think it is like a One Plus but much better, but it is true that in software Samsung is better.
I feel ya. How easy is it to get repaired if something goes wrong
Well, security and updates
Software is way better in OnePlus
So for some, vivo isn't better than OnePlus but it depends on person to person!
@@Thetayr75 theres the Pixel Fold 2, Mi Mix 4, and Honor Magic v3 coming soon. One of these might be better than the Vivo.
@@karishma_k lmao, no it isn't.
Honor Magic v3, Pixel Fold 2, Oppo fold. No reason anyone should be buying the Zfold. Speak with your dollars folks.
Because we like the form factor of the z fold over those. Pixel fold 2 looks too big for a foldable for me
No s pen, no flex mode, no dex mode. That's a huge deal breaker for me. Samsung should be marketing the heck out of Dex. It completely changes your ecosystem. Samsung ecosystem included. Plus if you want to use a one plus open in flex mode I heard it's harder? How does that work?What about tent mode and flex mode for group pics? I'm just curious because I've seen the one plus but never used it same with the other foldables overseas that all look great and wipe the floor with the z fold in terms of specs but lack Samsung ecosystem and seem to function as a phone/mini tablet as opposed to as a true foldable with modes in between. I feel like I'm wrong though?
People crave year over year major updates. People don't seem to care about software these days. They just want bigger screen. Better camera. Janky software? Eh doesn't matter lol. Samsung should start making pants so we get bigger pockets so we can start bringing tablets out of the house.
@@robbieheywood6884 Honor Magic has that.
@@robbieheywood6884 dex mode is not needed anymore. smartphone link of windows has everything thats needed and even without wire that dex needs. for drag and dropping files you use windows explorer and have bookmarks to the important folders. and soon android will also have a dex integrated.
I love the idea of these other options, but i think it comes down to what works with the network you have? I know AT&T is very strict on devices.
What do you think about the Honor Magic V3 vs Fold 6
0:33 sums it up. Which size appeals to you? This, i think should be the main reason, unless you definitely need and s pen. I can make do with or without the software each has specific to their brand. What i don't want to live with is something to big, wide or narrow. Which is different for each persons, needs or tastes. Sure is great we have a choice.
Well then what happens when you have a foldable phone let's say OnePlus and you can't properly use it unfolded because the software și bugged? Or when you try to do something and it just crashes?
Sale it and go with a different foldable.I would think.
I don’t care about that when the software isn’t taking advantage of it. One of the most important factors in user experience for something niche like a folding phone is software, and at the moment Samsung has the best. Goodlock alone is enough to keep me from considering another brand.
The Z Fold 6 would have better support from both Samsung and carriers. I think for the money, I'd prefer the device to be reliable even if its a little boring.(If i were in the market for a Foldable. They still aren't there yet for me.)
I've used OnePlus Open pretty extensively at this point.
I definitely like it, but for what I need out of a software experience, even a Z Fold 3 would suit me better than a OnePlus Open.
Can you elaborate? OnePlus Open software isn't far behind Samsung's. Multitasking is better in OnePlus Open as well.
@@RonnetSo I'm not the type of person to spend thousands on multiple phones and I've never used the Open, but from what I've seen they're pretty much identical other than the gestures you use to start multitasking?
@@Ronnet funny you'd mention multitasking because that's one of the big areas where I definitely prefer the Z Fold software.
I do think the Open's switching animations look very nice, and I could do that swipe down the middle gesture all day... but I simply can't multitask as efficiently with the canvas style that OnePlus has implemented.
With two apps side-by-side things are fine, but when I throw a third app into the mix, then I have to dance with which ones are actively displayed - so I tend to call canvas multitasking "canvas multi-taskswitching"
On Z Fold, I can comfortably have a 3D art reference app like poseit, music, and my drawing app all displayed at the same time. To get all three usable onscreen at the same time on Open, it has to be in that zoomed out view where there's either severe pillarboxing or severe letterboxing.
Outside of that, the three app canvas multitasking means that in every scenario, there's screen real estate lost to gray borders and the edge of a app I can't get the most of... if I have to tap app edges to bring them back into view, I'd use the same amount of energy as if I swipe the bottom of the screen to just task-switch. And I'd rather just do that to maximize how much of the screen is used.
Not knocking anyone who enjoys the OnePlus canvas, but Z Fold's the one that lets me tap one pair icon and instantly open three apps without thick borders everywhere.
@@ALionlikeManeI have wondered how about this for a while. From what I have gathered, it seems like most people like to use the unfolded phone just for video and media consumption, not necessarily multitasking with two to three apps at the same time. Of course yourself and others I'm sure are exceptions to that, but that's just what I feel like I've heard. What about you?
@@Zer0.-_ I'm only 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 an exception there.
Like I do use the cover display for those purposes, but one app on a 23.1:9 aspect ratio to me is just waaaaay more vertical information than I could possibly need, so I almost always put that extra height to work with a second app.
My usual pair is CZcams up top split to take up ~20% of the screen and Instagram, 𝕏 or Facebook taking up the bottom ~80%.
That's about as much multitasking as I can comfortably do on the Z Fold cover display.
Currently have a OnePlus Open as my everyday carry and a Z Fold 4 as a backup. I am looking to see if the Z fold 6 has an actual usable front screen and a much lesser crease. If not, they lose once again, and I will be looking at Google and the OnePlus 2 when it comes out next year. Btw. I was one of many that had issues with Samsung customer service and will in the future take separate insurance out vs Samsung.
I will stick with my 1plus... I was VERY interested in getting the Samsung Fold 6 or 5 ... I got the 1 plus after having Samsung phones for 12years...Better deal
I have the both the Z Fold 5 and the Pixel Fold... Love them both equally but am leaning towards going with the Pixel Fold 2.
Someone in the comments asked who a foldable is for. It's for anyone who wants more screen real estate than offered by a slab phone, but doesn't want to lug a tablet around. Also, my carrier (Mint Mobile) doesn't support tablets. For those mentioning foldable phone brands not named OnePlus, Google or Samsung, will they even have carrier support in the US?
I have One Plus Open from day one but I think I'm trading it for Motorola 50. I don't like the camera bump in the back and I'm finding it challenging to take pictures or videos. Not that friendly and quick. Maybe I'm used to Samsung S24 Ultra, which I also have and love. Forget about the Z Flip 6 or the Fold 6. Samsung needs to make some serious, noticeable changes on the folding phones
Thank you, Shane, I was a Fold 4 user that jumped to the Open last year. Haven't been paying much attention to specs for the upcoming F6, so was on the fence whether I should buy it. This video is exactly what I needed to make my decision
So are you going back to the Fold or are you happy with the Open?
@@PaulWagner1
Warning, below is long: TL;DR. Staying with OnePlus for now. Has its quirks compared to Samsung, but not all bad, and Samsung hasn't wowed me enough again just yet to leave.
I'll probably skip this and wait for OnePlus' next offering. Based on specs, it doesn't really make sense for me to go back to Samsung right now. I agree with Shane, though, Samsung's version of Android is superior IMO, but that doesn't mean that OnePlus' version is bad, it just has some quirks that I've learned to live with. In case you're interested. Here are some things that just came to my mind as I'm using the Open:
Assuming stock launcher
1. Can't resize widgets placed on home screen
2. Can't create widget stacks
3. No search option if you want to search through your long list of widgets
a lot of things I took for granted as native Android features were just features that Samsung (and probably other OEMs) built in their own skins
4. FIDO2 / Web Authn Security keys can't seem to be stored on the Open (in my experience, anyway). You try to start the process, Open wants your bio auth to confirm the key, then it fails. Tried this with multiple providers including Google, 1Password, Github, Auth0, etc.
+ a few more that I can't think of right now unless I happen across them again.
And lastly, the Support experience. I've opened about 5 tickets with OnePlus support asking about the above quirks and others,trying to figure out if this is a bug and a planned fix is coming, OR, this is just par for the course.
Of the 5 tickets, 4/5 times, the support person had no idea what I was talking about. They always tried to push me off and contact the other "vendor" to solve the issue, as if another vendor was the cuase of the issue with their products. In my opinion, the frontline team they present to solve user issues isn't nearly as technically skilled as they need to be. In contrast, Samsung's reps were always willing to talk with me, and even if they didn't necessarily have a solve, at least they understood the problem statement, which is a better first step.
I originally left Samsung because their changes from 4 to 5 (and now 6) seem iterative at best and nothing groundbreaking, and at the time , the wider outer display of the Open attracted me, and gave me a chance to try and OEM I never previously had. One final positive for OnePlus. They seem to run a lot of cool promotions on their stuff. Within this year of owning the Open, I've saved a bunch of money on buying their Buds 3, Watch 2, 2 extra of their "red cables", and a free duffel bag. lol. Not bad.
I've had the fold 4 since launch. I use the s pen for work daily editing pdf files. It's good to have just in case you need it. I even signed an insurance document that required a real signature and saved myself a trip to the copy store. After going to best buy yesterday and trying the fold 6 hands on and holding my fold 4 next to it I went home and ordered the fold 6 from samsung. The best thing about this phone is the software. Samsung nailed it.
One plus open.....no wireless charging, no S pen, no waterproof rating, faster processor, better ram, higher storage option, longer track record. Add Dex in there too. Amazing!
I currently have the Samsung Z fold 3, trying to decide what to get next
I’m a heavy foldable user and. NEW tech fanatic. I’d consider the Pixel Fold 2 over the ZF6. I’m I’m curious for google trade in values for other foldable and what they’ll be?
I think the cause of spec different is because the shift of supply chains from samsung. i think i read somewhere says samsung uses majority of parts that manufactured by themselves . but the chinese companies just source from everywhere. the scales of the markets they deal with are different, too.
For the oneplus open my inner screen died. I have a black thick line in the middle of my screen. The touchscreen is not responsive anymore. I didnt drop it. I bought this expensive phone end november 2023. I contacted the customer service and i need to sent it back so they can examine it. But honestly i never had a phone that died after 6month. I'm so disappointed forsuch an expensive phone
If i was to buy something new today id go with vivo xfold 3 pro, im super happy with the oneplus open though and will be keeping it for at least 2 years. Switched from the f4 and could not be happier to leave samsung.
Lmao ... Keeping it for two years??? The Foldable screen doesn't last two years....plus good luck dealing with the non existent OnePlus customer service 😅 plus the Open lacks on so many features including wireless charging,text to call, screening calls like Google,Dex, smart tag,and better updates
Where you getting that the screen only last two years unless you're on the subreddit pages every day? lol @Cubano2031
@@Ajeez1000 Not reddit,but the OnePlus forums are plage with complaints..... I'm on my second one already because the inner screen failed two times ...and man the OnePlus customer service is a mess
@Cubano2031 that is one reason I may stay with samsung but I also habe insurance through t-mobile and they were fine getting me a replacement phone.
@@Cubano2031You must be pretty harsh with your phone lol take better care of your stuff
Support is the critical piece. I was tempted by the OnePlus Open, but ultimately decided that their support is questionable and Samsung has several repair centers within driving distance of my home. To date, I've only had one real failure on my Samsung phones in the last five years or more.
I am anxious to see what Google does with the Fold. Hopefully big improvements are coming.
I personally don't know if I'll upgrade from my Galaxy Fold 4 512 it's been solid phone and there isn't a big enough change to justify buying out another phone .I've had the Fold 2 and now Fold 4 and I'm not dropping another 2k on a phone
Wouldn't it be such a great marketing ploy if Samsung released their foldable and they had hardware improvement across the board? Wishful thinking it would seem.
Pixel fold 2 front screen being like an iphone 15 pro max is insane!!!!! Exactly what i would want but with a squared off screen like samsung...just the google experience and tensor chip is not good. I really tried to like it i truly did
S Pen support and better software experience makes it a clear choice for me.
Im stil on the z fold 4 since they haven't really changed shit, and the only reason im still with Samsung is dex is undefeated as a desktop mode
Definitely sticking with my Samsung Z Fold 4 !!!!!!( I can't afford to spend money / update on something that I need basically to text and call ) Samsung should be ashamed with these incremental updates.. Folding phones are going to fade away if these guys keep this up.
Shane ... EXCELLENT VIDEO! You have brought up several excellent points that we all should consider. I have the OnePlus open and I love it, especially the 67 watt fast charging. However, I do miss having the S pen and it's unfortunate that OnePlus can't get more of their stylus s out there (I can't find one!) I am going to wait to see what Samsung offers for trade-ins, if they were to give me a great trade-in price,then maybe I go with the fold 6. And if I don't like it as much, I'll get the OnePlus open in the spring of 2025. Do you have any opinion on what Samsung might offer as a trade-in for the OnePlus open? Again ,great video,have a great weekend
If they're smart, they'll offer at least 800
@@scaryifliteral yes, but "if" they were smart, they would've given the fold 6 better specs.🤔
Samsung user since the Galaxy S2 here, currently on the Fold4.
I don't think Samsung are being "lazy". They're strategically drip feeding improvements to their userbase so people have reason to upgrade (learned this from apple). If they gave us the wider outerscreen and thin form-factor in 1 go (like the Honor Magic V2) then no one would upgrade every year or 2. See how many people are still using the S20/S21 with no issues at all, even linus is still on the Note 9 😂.
At the same time they're betting on their software (Dex, Galaxy AI), ecosystem lock-in, and S Pen to keep from losing too many customers to other phone makers. I use Good lock too much so it'll be really hard to move off samsung.
Ex. I have a fully custom keyboard layout made with "keys cafe" with undo/redo/copy/cut/paste/del and arrow keys + more. Going to another keyboard would be a big downgrade.
I'm in Dubai so we get more options than you guys. I'm waiting to see the Honor Magic v3, Pixel Fold 4, and Mi Mix 4, I'm sure one of these is going to be too good to skip (Vivo Fold X3 Pro is super good currently but I don't trust the brand much).
While I do agree with some of your points here, I think we do have to acknowledge that their foldable market share is dropping and it's dropping quite rapidly in some regions. I don't think this is a coincidence.
Sounds like you're making excuses for Samsung. Try a OnePlus or Google device and you'll find you're missing a lot of upgrades.
I will hold my 1 plus for the better value and wait for the next version to come out that will be far superior and have a good trade in ready
Little change means that if you weren't interested in what the Open offers over the Z before, then there definitely isn't a reason to choose the Open instead now.
In my eyes, the Fold wins in display because its outer display is well suited for one-handed use (in my experience - I know some people hold their phone differently and have a hard time reaching though). Also, its inner display both has a kinda-portrait and a kinda-landscape orientation, while the Open is just a square - not my preference.
And again, in my eyes the Fold wins in storage - I only actually use around a hundred gigs, so even if the free storage upgrade wasn't borderline constant the faster storage is objectively better for my use case.
And onto the camera setup - I could never go back from an under-display inner camera, and the camera bump is an obnoxious size on the Open, so once again the Fold caters more to what I personally want in a phone. Z Fold gets the job done, 90% of the time lighting is good enough for the camera quality not to matter, so cameras that are more convenient when not in use are my preference.
I charge my phone overnight at low wattage because that's better for battery longevity, so 67w on the Open would make literally no difference for me.
Price is also not really a fair comparison here, because you're never gonna pay MSRP for a fold. I saw the Fold 5 for as low as $1299 without trade in, and I heard someone in Canada say they spent $1050 CAD on a new Fold 5 and Watch 6 Classic without trade in.
Also the S Pen is something I use multiple times a week. I could live without it, but I do use it. Not to mention the Samsung software features I _couldn't_ live without.
Now, all that considered, is the Z Fold a better phone? No, not objectively. But better for me? Yes.
No, I'm only buying the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. It will be the best folding device of 2024-2025.
I can’t buy the one plus open with T-Mobile and I don’t trust their repair program versus T-Mobile tbh
Just got a OnePlus open and it broke one hour after receiving. The outer screen broke while I was transferring data from my old phone. I almost cried lol. Luckily they are refunding me. I'll wait to see the pixel fold 2 does before I try to purchase another folding phone
The other Thing is you still have not said how long will it get updates
I did mention that
A big question may be what Chinese phone brands will work on the US big 3 carriers and US mvno's . Also, seems like I heard a Canadian tech reviewer say the Pixel Fold is not sold by Google in Canada. Shane can probably say for sure.
I believe that is correct about the Pixel. Open is made for the US though, no worries there.
Do you think the Pixel Fold 2 will be better than the Z Fold 6??? I wish the Z Fold 6 Thin was being released in the US as this would 100% be my purchase as a huge selling point for me is a bigger front screen as I just simply don't like how small the front screen is even with the small increase in size. Another reason I want the Samsung is simply because of software. OnePlus Open is an option for me as well but I don't think the software is nearly as good as Samsung's or Google's. I'm really hoping the Pixel Fold 2 will impresses me as the design leaks look great, but Im hoping for some nice software and hardware upgrades as that's kinda of where the Pixel Fold falls off but more so in the Hardware department. As of right now im crossing my fingers for some good things to come out of the Pixel Fold 2
For me, the optiin of having 2 physical Chips for the phone is important, but also the software or the Samsung is more reliable
I'm kinda torn.. Own the oneplus open and s24U
Open is a great in hand feel phone.. Love the other Display but samsung is king.. I just couldn't not have their latest.. Im glad this zfold 6 will be as thin and light as the open.. They just should have made the outer screen a bit more wider. That would have landed me with no confusion whatsoever
I have a Fold 4 and I like it. I mainly use the Dex mode but I've had one plus phones in the past and I'm still looking at the OnePlus open as an option. I can always trade the fold 4 in for another Samsung down the line cause they always give discounts if you have an older model. Samsung just refuses to make real changes. If the OnePlus goes to 1k or under im pulling the trigger. Unless I hear they will make a 2nd model.
anoying thing i kinda want to wait to see the fold 6 pro version which apparently will come out a few months later, before even thinking of getting the fold 6
I love the vivo i love the pixels fold 2....but i love samsungtrade in deals support,software, compatibility, features, multitasking, ecosystem and durability.... so unfortunately samsung will always be my #1 and any other phone is a #2 play toy. I really wish i could switch but i am not willing to give up those things.
Currently using both the Open and Fold5. For my usage the Open is substantially better. Seeing as how the Fold6 isn't much of an upgrade I'm going to stick with the Open. It's just too good not to.
I loved the pixel fold form factor not so much the tensor chip. Current using oneplus open. Love BUT i would go back to Samsung ( have had every fold) if they widened the front to normal phone ratio. So looks like i wont be going back. Looking forward to pixel 9 fold 2.
Peak brightness is a gimmick in my opinion. Average eye just needs about a 1000 to be honest. Any thing higher might as well shine flashlights directly into your eyeballs 😆
OnePlus' software updates are about as reliable as a Weight Watchers camp taking place inside a McDonald's. I had a OnePlus 7 Pro and its last update gave awful 4G connection. It was so bad that OP had to take down any mention of that update and had to come up with a new one, MONTHS later.
@@mchief190 that was many MANY years ago. To be fair, Samsungs software updates then were terrible as well.
Oneplus has thr infra red emitter too. Once you have that u can't go back.
The OnePlus open specs is good enough that it's almost future proof. When they do the next one it's going to be more crazy. I personally excited for pixel fold 2. Using a z fold 3 before I can see why ppl may not like it while others may like it. At the end of the day we like what we like
Wireless charging and the software are the big Ls here. OxygenOS for the OPO is great, but it's not gonna get updates as frequently nor for as long as anything Samsung puts out. Probably best waiting for Z Fold 5 discounts for this interested in the form factor. Was hoping by the ZF6, sammy would've learned that people want a much wider, stockier build for foldables, but alas.
I love what one plus and google are doing with their foldables, but to be honest, you get the most out of your foldable with samsung. You can make all apps in full screen, make any app a pop up window, make any app open in split screen/two apps at the same time without activating developer options, on top of making both of those split screen apps use the full screen, etc.
Well, I waited for this Unpacked event in anticipation of trading my S24 Ultra in on a ZFold 6. After the event, using all the "Pre-order Perks" including a military discount, I have narrowed to the following choice: Give Samsung my S24 Ultra and another $864 for ZF6, or buy a like new Oneplus Open outright for $900 and keep my S24 Ultra. The choice seems obvious.
Can't wait to be in October, at this point all these phones will be available (I hope)
Z Fold 6
Pixel 9 Fold
OnePlus Open 2
OnePlus isn't coming out with a fold this year bcuz they want to best in there phone they don't want to put the snapdragon 3 they want the 4 so they are goin to wait
@@yaboinellz0804 Source ?
@@trilexi just Google it ...they have nothing to prove right now if they did come out with another open it would be the same phone nothing new but the snapdragon 3 ...they want to wait till next year after all the hype of the Pixel an the Samsung an the other folding phones so when they come out with there phone it's the only foldable with the snapdragon 4 it's all over Google
@@trilexi also I have a open an I'm on there discord in the app that came with the phone everyone is saying the same thing ...also Mr shane hasn't said anything about the phone coming out this October shows u that his main concerns are the Pixel an fold 6 since they are the only phone companies rushing to put a new phone out
A foldable phone is mostly all about the screen size and in that most important aspect of a foldable phone, the new Z Fold 6 falls short and I don't care what other small improvements Samsung has made, its all about the screen - otherwise people could just go out and buy a ''regular' phone, I'm sticking with my OnePlus Open!
Switched to a OnePlus Open (from a Z Fold 5 for six months) last week after finding a good deal on it used and can say it's better in almost every way. Even the software is better in a lot of ways. My point is nothing beats trying both phones first if you have the chance.
Software is better? I don't think so...
@@kfx3907 a few things I can think of:
1. Smoother animations
2. More efficient multitasking
3. Less bloat
4. Native icon pack support
5. Offscreen gestures
6. Can customize status bar without needing Goodlock
Shane....I have one plus open (loving it) and Pixel fold (collecting dust waiting to trade for fold 2) and I skipped on Samsung with s24 Ultra or last year z fold 5 but I want to get back into Samsung eco since in USA we have limited access to Chinese (better) foldables and I know I'm gonna spend ridiculous dollars for fold 6 for same phone as fold 5 (disappointed with Samsung for no innovation) and then trade in pixel fold for fold 2
So after said and done, I should have fold 6, pixel fold 2 and one plus open ( why? I don't know... guess I'm a phone/tech enthusist)
I been left Samsung and switched to vivo. Bought the vivo X Fold 2 and now the vivo X Fold 3 pro Global version. Software is good enough on the vivo and combined with the superior hardware blows Samsung away. Superior hardware will always eventually when over software.
Something to think about: Chinese companies have always had the potential for their government to have access to their customers, input into their production (who and where), and, most importantly, spy on their users via backend software. I am NOT saying that One Plus has this issue as of now, but who's to say it isn't happening without their knowledge or within other aspects of their supply chain, production, software, design, transportation department, etc.?
Side note: their swimmers were just caught doping in the Olympic swim trials. The swimmers claim they had no knowledge of it, and I believe them. It seems that the Chinese government is doping them without their consent. Therefore, the Chinese government comes across as untrustworthy.
As for Samsung, a Korean company, they are allies with the USA, and their government shares similar concerns about China as ours does. Consequently, they (China) cannot be trusted.
It's advisable not to give these Chinese companies more of your money and information.
I am not someone who believes in conspiracy theories, and I don't spend my time dwelling on left wing or right wing agendas. I consider myself a realistic thinker, and I believe there must be some truth to the reports of Chinese spying. Take the DJI ban, for example - it is in effect for a reason.
Absolutely you should just buy the OnePlus Open over the Galaxy Fold 6. The OnePlus Open has better specs and is much cheaper!!!
Are you comparing the sales price of the Open to the full price of the Fold?
Why does all the reviews this big deal about the crease when you look at the device head on you don't even see it I have the four and I have never had a problem
The reason I mention it is because it's a difference that lots of people do care about. Personally, I don't really care, but I know for a fact tons of people do.
That's what I did. I'm a huge Samsung fan boy but they are slacking big time! Got the One Plus fold about 2 weeks ago and LOVE it! I wish Samsung would step up.
Honestly, the Fold 6 does not hold a candle to the Honor Magic V3 or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4, or Vivo X Fold 3 Pro. All three run laps around the Fold 6 and Samsung needs to innovate to keep up with the Chinese foldables that are releasing global versions of their devices. Compare the specs of those 3 devices with the Fold 6 before you buy another Samsung foldable.
Im leaning towards the fold 6
In the end software is what matters.
I expect a good deal from Samsung if they want to me to pay that much. Free case, at least 50% off Buds 3 and 1TB for the 512GB model price (or 512gb for 256gb price). Good deal or no deal.
I really like the S Pen and wish One Plus had provided a stylus. If the rumors are true and they are not releasing a new One Plus Open this year, they could at least bring over the Oppo stylus to sweeten the deal. If all of this holds true with the Fold 6, it is a hard choice to make for sure.
you can buy oppo stylus pen now
No wireless charging on OnePlus is a dealbreaker for me.
I'll be waiting on the new pixel fold.... Unless Samsung blows us out of the water... Currently on zfold 5, really miss aosp, but Samsung does have some really nice extra features
I'll keep my OPO but maybe trade in my ZF5
I plan to switch. The fold's been basically stagnant for 3-4 years.
I have the Z Fold 5 and have no plans to upgrade to the Z Fold 6 and have little to no interest in the OnePlus Open. I'm too invested in the Samsung ecosystem
ALL they needed to do was make it wider 😔
If anything, I'll get a Fold5. I don't think I could give up Samsung UI.
Foldable phones are not worth the money you have to sit here and worry about if the inner screen is going to be okay in 6 months 1 year or 2 years you even had a problem with the inner screen and nobody locally can fix it because nobody has parts you have to send it back to the company no I'm going back to a slab phone the tank 3s with a projector on it
Waiting on Pixel fold 2
Coming from honor magic v2 and definitely having the fold 6. The software on magic v2 is crap ,camera is crap
To answer the question of the title of this vid? I mean...cmon...we can't ask me this with my OPO/pixel fold bias lol.
Oneplus open very likely take better pictures for ALL 3 cameras than z fold 6, as the camera sensors are much better
Oneplus customer service is clueless. On my oneplus 12 my screen broke and wouldn’t power on and I had a rep tell me there is no warranty since I’m in the US 😆🤦♂️
What's important is software experience, z fold is better
Upgrading from Z fold 3
After a NIGHTMARE with two Opens and the small front screen and crease on Samsung.... I'll wait
In India we also get the Vivo x fold 3 pro in addition to one plus open, and the Vivo is way better than the oneplus
some say Vivo XFold 3 Pro >>> Oppo Find N3 Fold aka Oneplus Open
I have a Z Fold 4. I'm content with it.