The Pixel Fold has a fatal flaw… - Google Pixel Fold
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The Google Pixel Fold has arrived! Will this new phone be able to take the top spot from the current Samsung Fold lineup? Or did Google just miss the mark? Find out as Bell takes you through his experience using the Pixel Fold.
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:20 What's in the box?!
1:15 Exterior impressions
3:00 Inside display specs
3:55 Hand feel and weight
5:06 dbrand!
6:38 Booting up the phone
7:50 Fingerprint scanner
8:41 Software testing
10:41 Speaker and display impressions
12:06 Camera impressions and specs
20:35 Labs test results
22:28 Comparing to the Fold 4
24:45 Closing thoughts
25:36 Outro - Věda a technologie
Linus should have done this vid. Unless they're planning a full review ofc. He's the one of the few who is known to daily drive the fold.
I would be surprised if they didn't, it's the Galaxy Fold's most noteworthy competitor after all
Yea, I'm jealous since he has a newer water proof version. Though i will say that the only thing I've had break on my fold 2 is the charging port went out. And the front screen cracked from a foot fall and hit screen first on a corner of the metal foot for my desk. Just cracked when my s8 shattered from the same fall
Chances are he's trying the fold 5 atm
Seems like a huge missed opportunity to not have Linus do it. He would have a lot of experience and expertise as a daily driver of one.
@@GabrielRMthe fold 5 seems a bit old news and probably very predictable compared to the fresh fold though. Could be wrong but Samsung seems to be keeping it pretty safe lately.
"This will be the perfect DS Emulator."
Nintendo: And I took that personally...
Nintendo Will sue them again for encouraging emulation again. Luckily LMG is very big now and i'm pretty sure they have Lawsuit departement at this point
Surprised Nintendo didn’t C&D him for just mentioning the name of one of their consoles
The LG G8x might be a better DS Emulator due to the dual-screens being separate.
As long as you're not idiotic like dolphin and try to publicly request to put in in the storefront.. lol
I just wish that instead of having a camera bump they made phones thinker to put a bigger battery in and install some of the tech that's been removed over the years (looking at you 3.5 mm jack)
And SD card slot. I miss expandable storage
The graphs are nice and all, but we really should be seeing at least the Galaxy Fold 4 if not also the 3 in each test. Sure it is nice to know how it stacks against "normal" devices, but we really should be seeing how it stacks against the competition. Especially since the intro talks about how it is pushing the market competition. Feels like a huge portion of the video was missed/cut for some reason.
Agreed. The first half preached competition then the second half completely ignored it.
Really weird to compare a folding phone to a non-foldable at this point. They are in their own categories. It's like comparing a regular slab phone to a tablet.
@@queeb2579 In other words, you didn't watch the video.
Hopefully Linus also takes a view at this phone too. Altho thas probably a main channel review vid. Would love to hear his thoughts since he's been repping foldables for a while now.
I... just don't like the foldable phones. mostly because i break everything and anything that touches my hands :(
I agree, beautiful phones but to expensive for us to break it.
It's ok Linus.
theyre also just not very useful
@breadone_ The zflip form factor is pretty useless but once you use a fold type it's world changing.
@@Guitarocker493 i dunno, i dont see the benefit of having a unwieldily big phone and a tiny tablet, when i could get a better phone and a better tablet for less money
I'm actually really excited to see the 2nd generation attempt at this. I already like how the Pixel feels compared to the Galaxy (especially the form factor for their foldables, the Galaxy Fold always felt too skinny to me whereas the Pixel Fold actually feels like a phone when folded and a tablet when opened which is what I want from a foldable), but I also know Google is the king of first-gen fumbles so I'm cautious about the fold until the next gen.
That and the price tag, shouldn't have been more expensive than the competition on their 4th gen. Tough and niche market.
I actually enjoy the narrow nature of the z folds, makes single handed operation possible while folded and two handed when unfolded.
If we get a second generation...
I hear everyone complaining about how some apps aren't full screen on the inner display of the pixel fold compared to the galaxy folds. This is because when the galaxy fold opens, it's technically in portrait mode not landscape because of their different aspect ratio. If you orient the fold in landscape position apps like Instagram, don't take up the full screen.
Galaxy fold 3 owner since it's launch day! Just wanted to say two things: I think the screen durability has a LOT to do with what kind of user you are, how you handle texh devices in general, AND the climate you live in.
Foldables have an issue with the plastic inner screen protector becoming stuff in cold conditions, thus leading to bubbles, weird sounds, and I've read of folks who couldn't even open their galaxy folds in our right frigid temps because the screen protector essentially froze.
BUT if you're like me, live somewhere where it's warm to hot all year round - it's a none issue. I know a handful of other foldable users in my area and all of them have had zero screen issues when it comes to lifting or cracking - we've all been foldable owners for over two year'ish now.
The tech is really developing. I feel like the jump from the fold 2 to 3 was the biggest yet. Fold 4 was a nothing upgrade, and the Fold 5 feels like it could be the same.... Very tempted to jump to the pixel fold for a year until the Fold 6 comes out.
Elijah didn't take care of his phone. I've had the Z Fold 4, and my screen is as perfect as the day I got it! He also could have replaced the screen protector if damaged. I did the on my Z Flip 3.
I've had my pixel fold for a couple weeks now, and it has already been a huge benefit on the go for productivity/work related tasks. I carry a foldable Bluetooth keyboard (iclever), mouse (microsoft arc), and this phone instead of a laptop or full sized tablet for when I need to provide remote support to a coworker while out at the lake with the kids or something like that, instead of having to sit around the house 24/7 in case a request comes up while I'm on call. Yes, I'm in IT in an industry that works 24/7, and the company compensates us appropriately for the sometimes long hours.
Regarding apps like Instagram not filling the screen, this is because they arent optimized for anything other than phones. Samsung doesn't actually get a win here. The difference is that the Galaxy Fold opens in a portrait orientation, while the Pixel Fold opens in landscape. If you rotate the Pixel Fold to portrait, the app looks exactly the same as it does on the Galaxy, while if you rotate the Galaxy to landscape, it looks like the default for the Pixel.
Using Elijah's obviously neglected phone & footage of JerryRigEverything trying to break the hinge by folding the phone in the opposite direction as some sort of indictment to folding phones is hilarious 😂😂. Where's Linus?
Elijah's phone really put me off foldables... is it completely avoidable to have it end up like that?
@@joeltaylor7741not avoidable but easy to fix, just remove the screen protection when it start to peel off. but after that you can't put a new one
I own a fold 4 since nearly a year ago, and it's nowhere near that state. I would even dare say it's mostly in pristine condition, and though I'm careful while handling it and do have samsung's s pen case on it, I don't have to baby it either. Elijah's inner screen protection is just peeling off, so it just needs to be replaced. I'm not sure how it got to that stage, though, mine barely has a scratch.
@@joeltaylor7741 I have had mine since September 14th 2022, inner screen looks mostly the same as when I got it other than smudges from finger oils.
To give an idea of how I use it: I only unfold it 2-5 times a day on average as i tend to use it folded for quick use and unfolded for most my media consumption, so will be unfolded a lot just not going between folded and unfolded a lot.
Yeah idk what Elijah did with his phone, but my fold 4 is still looking and functioning perfectly. I just have a dbrand skin on the back, and a cheap amazon screen protector on the front. I use it like any other phone ive owned, so i take care of it but i dont baby the thing. Only blemish i have is the internal screen protector is very slightly starting to pop up on the crease. When it does, I'll just have a new one put on from the factory
I’m actually very into the concept of a foldable phone that is both regular phone and a tablet, cause I feel it will slide into my routine very easily. But I will keep waiting for one of the brands to find the solution for the inner screen to become as sturdy and robust as outer screens. I understand the limitations we currently have, but still, I really don’t like how fragile those inner screens currently are.
Microsoft duo 2! No bendy screen bit to break and it still folds. Plus the little inner curve notification thing.
If only it was supported 😢
It's kind of a miss on the tablet side of things, at least for me, because I use tablets mostly for just watching video content, and because of the weird aspect ratio on foldables the video itself ends up being not much bigger than on the front screen. And I also think not everyone adapts their websites for those weird screens
@@quadroff I get what you mean, it is definitely all about the preferences. Personally I rarely watch youtube videos in fullscreen even on an ipad (on my phone especially) due to my adhd and a constant need for stimulation so this is not so much of an issue for me. I do also prefer surfing the web using the big screen.
@@livegolfismygt yeah, it kinda solves bending issue, but 2 separate screens is a dealbreaker for me. Can't see myself enjoying content with a gap in the middle of it. But thanks for mentioning that anyways.
Real life user of the fold 3. Had it since it came out in 2021. Literally not one issue with the internal display. It's actually held up SO MUCH BETTER than the outer display. Just sayin'
Ive been using the fold for weeks now, and its been wonderful. I came from a fold 3, and damn has it been nice. The fold had its perks, but I like to have a usable inner and outer screen
Interesting to hear with tech CZcamsrs just crapping on it after they got flown out to the event and pretended to like it. Except for Mr. Mobile lol
@@doomy_doomy2225hasn't the main gripe with it been the durability? As far as I understand they were explicitly told to be careful when demoing the pixel fold, so the fact that such an issue only showed itself outside of that environment doesn't seem all that surprising
@@doomy_doomy2225 People that buy it early will often have rose-tinted glasses when they review it, especially because we're talking about an $1,800 device.
Honestly, it's pretty piss-poor considering we're on the Fold 4, and it's been 4 years since the OG launched. And it's worse because this is Google we're talking about, they make the OS. And they couldn't even make stuff scale properly.
I made the switch to the Samsung zfold 4 and it's been awesome, mostly. This doesn't look like it addresses any of the little snags, except for the front screen. I underestimated how much more convenient it is to use, but I'm still stuck with tablet apps. Hopefully now that they have skin in the fold game there'll be more apps that are optimised for folding phones. Tablet apps suck.
Tablet Spotify lets you pick songs without premium. As long as you open the app in unfolded mode, it'll work
Im still on the fold 3. Had it for 2 years. My main screen started bubbling off from the middle twice. Just took it back to the retailer and they sent it off for a week to get fixed for free as it was still in the manufacturer warranty. If Elijah has only been using his 4 for a year. He needs to get this fixed before its too late
I'd like to shout out the usage of median in the graphs. The percentiles give a better idea of stuttering, and median gives a much better idea of general performance than mean.
The mean, without cleaning up the outliers, just gives a very skewed image of average performance.
I actually use an external holder for my cell phone, I have a LG V60 Dual Screen. It still gets updates, and works great. I use my second screen to edit photos while I take photos on the main screen at the same time. Not to mention as a game controller, as well as using two apps at once.
I love my LGV60! I hardly use the wide view but I do use the dual screen a lot.
I love my Pixel Fold. It's become my favorite phone I've ever had. The form factor is just the best.
How is the battery life?
@@btmn80085 no battery life can justify an $1800 price tag
same here!
Him: "I took it to the symphony..."
Me: "Ooh, fancy man."
Photo: "Bugs Bunny Symphony"
Me: "I see."
Woa, my fold 4 screen protector is nowhere near that bad. Mine is only slightly coming off for a few mms on the top amd bottom
This makes me happy that I went with the surface duo2. I had it for almost 2 years and not a single hardware problem. Little software bugs and glitches exist, but it has 2 glass screens. No plastic feeling and no ugly plastic delamination.
I had the Duo1 and two Duo2 , all from eBay. They all have same damn problem of dead zones on the touch screen. I loved that phone and still have them but would not sell them with bad screens like they did me. Once the glass gets a crack on either side or the glass outer cover, it will develop dead zones so be careful.
Also the hinge goes bad on them as well so treat it slowly. Also another point is the pixel fold has the dullest feeling screen inside so I put a screen protector.
I really want one of these. But the price point is too high for me to jump in on Gen 1. If they can nail down the widget/home screen experience (one setup for outside, one for open) I'd be game.
Samsung's Fold phones have that completely separate home screen experience. I've been using a Fold4 since December last year (Both screens still look the same as when it was new) & I've got a different wallpaper for the cover screen & the main screen
You just have to get a deal through a carrier. Got $1000 off mine. I wouldn't pay $1800 out of pocket either, but $800 is very standard for a higher end device.
You know why I liked my Motorola V3i? It was durable and you could slam it shut to end a call. I didn't have to worry about damaging it. All these modern foldables are the exact opposite of that. Close it too fast or with some accidental dirt inside the screen and your phone is ruined.
To be fair I'm not gonna buy a foldable so I can "slam it shut to end a call".
I'm getting a foldable for a bigger screen on the go.
The nice 5:6 aspect which close resembles 3:4 i think the internal 7" display would be a good candidate for classic game emulation.
idk about pixel fold but but z fold 4 you could slam shut even with some dust and the bezel would protect the screen. I guess it depends one who one does at work or as hobby but I strugle to think of a scenario where I would have the phone open and needed to close it in a way there would be high risk of damage.
That said I have to admit in the 6 months I did manage to nick the bezel in one spot, even the screen is curved around that spot but that's beyon the part with pixels and everythings still works.
Also sorry to disappoint you but you would need to get the flip to slam shout calls with folds you call with the phone closed typicaly.
0:41 the best way to destroy a brand new USB-C cable: stretch it by force regardless of the twist between the two ends.
4:15 given the screens touch when closed, where did the 0.1" come from? 0.5" closed, 0.2" open...? So it either gets fatter when closed, or magically thinner when open.
The superzoom is amazing for contractors. I can take data plate pictures of far away equipment and get the manufacturer info I need to get the right parts. I use a S22 Ultra right now, looking at folding phones for the screen real estate for reading manuals, contracts, spreadsheets, and the like. Hundreds per year gets old fast.
I have a Fold4 as well, from pre-order, and I don't have the issues your Fold4 has. While the screenprotector coming off is true, it doesn't happen to everyone. Mine looks perfectly fine, looks like day 1. Just something I want to put out there.
I just took mine off but no problems other wise
I still rock the Fold 2 since pre-order, 3 years now. The screen protector finally peeled of 6 Month ago but everything else is in perfect condition. Just the battery is starting to degrade
My dad's been using the fold 4 since it was released and has no problem with the screen, but the hinge seems to be slightly more loose than before...
I hope google improves the Pixel Fold 2 next time
I've had my Fold 4 since launch (a 'hey, why not' purchase) and its inner screen is still utterly pristine. Elijah must be hella rough on his for the protector to have delaminated so much.
Same. Fold 3 changed my screen protector I have a few dents cause of my own fault but still good as new.
Same, seems like a skill issue
yeah clearly he doesn't give a F about it, wtf did he do with it, play ping pong with a rock.
While my fold 4 screen protector is not quite prestine, it's close to it. What on earth was Elijah doing to his to get it in that state
Same here, I've using mine since launch last year and it is near-pristine.
I like my Flip 3, but I'm around sand and dirt and dust too much for any foldable to have any sort of useful lifespan. My S20 Ultra has enough screen real estate for pretty much all of my mobile needs while still fitting into almost all of my smallest pockets. Anything that I would need more screen for I have my Surface with an ultra low profile type pad and pen. Realistically, the Pixel and Galaxy folds are trying to give you an all in one experience, but I can't think of anyone but an enthusiast that would want that over a reasonably-sized phone and tablet.
Great video, but the way the USB cable was unpacked physically hurt me. What did the poor thing do to you? xD
I have never used the front camera except for facial recognition. I leave camera turned off in setting until i want to use it.
Even when I do take a picture of myself I use the best camera on the back.
If I want to so voice or video chat, I use my PC.
I am dropping my Fold4 for the Pixel Fold. The apps not optimized for the wider screen do expand to full screen when you rotate the Pixel Fold to portrait, the reason it does this automatically on the Fold 4 is that it starts portrait. Longevity of the inner screen is always a concern but after almost a year of the Fold 4 my inner screen is pristine - what I want to hear is what other folks are doing or not doing (or the same) as me that their inner screen gets so borked.
Thank God someone said it lol. Everyone talking about "look at Twitter, it's not fullscreen" when it's literally 90° away.
@@austinlohse9990Also, if you don't want to rotate it and don't like the extra space, throw another app up there, and do two things at once. With the default orientation and aspect ratio of the Pixel Fold, you get two full sized apps side by side, unlike on the Galaxy Fold, where they get compressed super narrow.
The Pixel Fold will be my first foldable, but that's because I've been holding out for Google to make one. I just can't function without a Pixel phone at this point, and the Samsung UI and software experience is not for me at all.
@@chrisdpratt indeed, I agree. My point is that people seem to not realize that the Fold 4 and PF have the same size inner screen. It's just a different orientation. Most apps are not pillar boxed if you rotate.
Another benefit of the Samsung Folds, at least IMHO is OneUI, I can't stand the Pixel UI or pure Android UI. I wish Samsung made OneUI available for purchase and use on non-Samsung devices. I would jump to HMD Global/Nokia or Lenovo/Motorola if they made a flagship Foldable comparable to the Samsung Folds and were more repairable/Right To Repair friendly.
What in the world did they do to the Fold4 shown at the end? I've had mine a week or two before release and the inner screen is just like new. Even though it's been covered in dirt, sand, as well as fresh and salt water on many occasions. My inner screen protector still looks like new as well. On my Flip3 I had to replace my inner screen protector as it came loose, but not my Fold4
I had a new pixel fold for one day. I would not charge with a 45w charger or wireless. I let it sit for 7 hrs and it went from 46% down to 36%. All before starting up the phone. I took it back to Tmobile, where the floor model had the same problem. The next day, a different Tmobile store let me know they had 3 new ones in stock. That fold started with 70% charge and in 30 minutes, I had 100% battery! I really like it. It is just a tad larger and taller than the iPhone 13 mini and the front screen is as wide as an iPhone pro max 13. I have average size hands and it fits very well.
mm had my fold for a year now and the hinge is fine, the screen protector on the other hand needed to be replaced after 5 months, It was done for free though at my local smsung store (UK)
14:10 The camera comparison between the main camera and the selfie external camera is flawed. The lighting is different in both images due to bright lights behind you. This underexposes your skin whereas there are no bright lights in the main camera image which results in a brighter skin complexion.
I guess I don't use the big screen much on my fold 3. Still in great shape. Still very happy with it.
Until the folding screen is perfect, I would rather go with a surface duo than these phones.
You prefer unfinished software full of bugs and lack of support in the long run ?
@@jamescassar5348 No, conceptually, I would rather have a folding phone with 2 screens.
@@TheOmegaRiddler I'd personally take a crease over a split between 2 screens.
i don’t really like using tablets for my day to day and i like my phones small so i don’t really see much appeal to the folding phone. the flipping phone i get because it gets really small and is easy to fit in your purse and it adds a layer to opening your phone which might help the phone addicted among us. idk though
I have an iPhone 14 pm and i wanna get a foldable as a second phone for when I’m not working , the e-sim is the biggest obstacles of getting one because switching devices seems brutal
The audio switch to the selfie video scared me to death. the spatial audio put it behind me over my shoulder for some reason
I've daily driven a Galaxy Z Fold 4 for around a year now and I have not experienced the screen protector seperation weirdly enough. For sure I would purchase the Pixel Fold because it's aspect ratios are much more natural than the Z Fold, the Folds inner and outer screen both have odd aspect ratios for consuming content imo.
Annd the pixel doesn't?? What am I missing here?
The fold has a thinner than average outer screen compared to other phones and the inner screen seems to make some apps feel awkward when split down the middle, the pixel seems to give better ratios for multi tasking/media consumption
4:55... Technically it is sort of dust resistant... They just saved costs by not having it tested for dust resistance... But if it can survive being dunked in water (being IPX8) then it can probably repel large dust particles...
Yes but it may mean sea water would absolutely destroy it so it's only applicable to pool water.
22:05 is it possible to put some more relevant charging times in for upcomming phones? Maybe some other foldables, iphones and some actually fast charging phones like xiaomi.
How was the Genshin performance? You guys showed it every phone refresh, but left it out ?
Did it not work on the bigger screen I side?
it's coming to england, one of the networks here are offering it already as a pre-order. am sold on the concept, but none of the foldables so far have looked past the early bugs
I don't really 'get' folding phones. First of all, they are a solution in search of a problem. Also they bring new problems (screen dying within a year) and they don't really solve anything.
With the "Fold" style I kind of agree, but the "Flip" ones are a great solution if compactness is what you care about (which I do)
You call it a solution in search of a problem. I call it a solution to a problem I've had for years. I'm a power user. I use mobile devices to achieve most of my work. I constantly use split screen and I never feel like I have enough space so I carry around a tablet for when I need more space. Now I can leave my tablet at home most days. Thanks to this.
@@cordellshackelford4037 A phone for a "power user"? What kind of "power user" apps do you use? Most people use their phone to watch TikToks, do some websurfing, use whatsapp, etc. These apps really don't need a large unfolding screen.
Also there are small tablets like the iPad mini that fit in almost any bag you have. And give a 100x better "power user" experience than this phone ever will.
Currently I see only FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) being the thing that drives people to buy them. When you take that away you're left with the most inferior phones on the market. And for their prices you can easily buy a flagship normal phone and a tablet.
@@BrandEver117 Flip phones used to be the most common phones before the "smartphone" became standard. The "flip" phones basically are a combination of the two. With the worst issues both have. Honestly I would love a full smart flip phone, but one that opens to a full keyboard and a screen.
That v shape was suuuuper noticeable. My Samsung fold 3 I've had since day 1 launch doesn't even have that. Flat baby! Was super hoping the Google one would be a big upgrade but maybe gen 2 will have me switching
I'm a big fan of the Pixel flavor of android but also appreciate cutting edge tech. I've tried Samsung devices in the past (not a fold) and just can't get past the software experience. So with the Fold I'm happy that I found a device that hits both my cool tech and good software experience. Yes, it's stupid expensive but I have the means and enjoy using the device. So maybe I'm the 1% this was built for but I'm happy with it.
I enjoy their software experience. It is a little more "appl-y" and google takes alot of it to their base system too. However, the animations kill it some times. Making you push a button but the animation wasn't complete and it doesn't actually push. If you turn them off, or even .5 rather than 1x it helps alot!!!
Interestingly, I'm the exact opposite, I much prefer the Samsung OneUI compared to any other Android UI, including Pixel. Maybe it's because I had multiple Nokia Symbian S60 smartphones, then the Nokia N9 with MeeGo Harmattan and SwipeUI and then went to BlackBerry 10...I still miss my N9 and Passport. OneUI reminds me so much of SwipeUI and BB10, which is why I prefer it to anything else. Just goes to show you how far ahead Nokia and BB actually were, they knew where the market was going in terms of UI/UX, they were simultaneously 18-24 months too late to market and 7 or 8 years too early to market with MeeGo and BB10 respectively. Might have had a 3 or 4 mobile OS options today if both could have given their huge user base modern mobile operating systems just a little bit earlier. Competition is a good thing!
Anyways, I digress...that's off topic.
8:55 thats not "neat" behavior, that's lazy coding that's responding to device orientation rather than viewport size. Yiu should get the dual pane view at all times when unfolded, not just in landscape.
For those looking to buy this phone, its a great phone. I have used Z fold 4 and this seems to be more practical when it comes to the usability of the outer screen. However, you have to be careful with the inner screen because the dust particle may get stuck along the hinge alloy and then when you unfold it, they would get pushed inside resulting in dead pixels/screen blackout. It happened with me but I had warranty so I got it replaced. Since then I use a case which covers the hinge as well. VRS design has those cases. I highly recommend them as I have been using the case on my pixel fold for the past one month and never had any issues. I had many other issues including wireless charging not working when I got it initially. The replacement pixel fold that they sent me is working great with no issues thus far..
I would have liked to have seen the Galaxy fold 4 in the performance tests.
10:00 was the dock funktion and multitasking always like this on android?
looks exactly like on iPad.. literally
Could you guys add a Linus thoughts spot to the video or the comments? I know Linus is busy and only gets to do maybe 1~2 short circuit videos a month but I believe alot of us viewers would like to hear Linus's thoughts considering he daily drives a Samsung Foldable.
I like your review style I will be subscribing. I like the pace of your content and review. Good Job
Ive had a fold 4 for about 7 months. and the screen protector still looks like new. So mileage may very on that
I got a fold 3 on the (relative) cheap. I love it
I don't understand why all the comparison metrics did not include a fold 4....
turn the sam thing on befor talkingabout the screens lol nearly 10 minutes before we can see it unfolded and turned on
I've got the 7 Pro, and the thing that drives me DEMENTED is that the AI chooses which lens to use for zoomed shots. I bought it specifically for my honeymoon as I wanted a dedicated telephoto lens, and about 50% of the shots I took zoomed in ended up being crops from the main camera, meaning they looked like they had a crappy Photoshop "oil painting" filter over the detail.
I presume they haven't fixed that for this, as when I email them about it, they don't seem to see it as a problem. The algorithm knows best, etc. Very very very frustrating, and the reason I'm not going to get another Pixel phone (as the camera is the main focus - no pun intended - of my phone choice nowadays).
This phone is Official! Everything that is a need is done well. It did get very hot day 1 and took 2 and a half hours to charge. But there was a software update and it charges faster now and the battery drains less. Taking a Photo on the Pixel Fold and you Immediately notice the difference between a Pixel and a Samsung Camera. Samsung is not touching the Pixel Fold Still Camera. Somehow the Screen resolution is better. . I Highly Recommend, this is my new Favorite Foldable phone and I Once owned Z Fold 2, 3, & 4.
The Fold 4 is also a great DS emulator.
It also has the added benefit of being slightly long, so if you have to use the virtual buttons there's plenty of room remaining for the dual screens.
Although I just hide the buttons and attach one of the USB-C controller thingies from Amazon. (I use the Gamesir, but any should work. I went with physical connector to eliminate lag, which was pretty significant on bluetooth devices for Nvidia Geforce Now. You just have to pick the model that has the connector on the left side of the controller instead of the right, or your screen will fold downward instead of upward, which can be hard to get used to and awkward to hold.)
edit: What the fuck happened to that Fold?? I've had my 4 for a year as well and it looks *nothing* like that. I've even dropped mine and dented my hinge, and my Fold 4 looks like it just came out of the box in comparison to that one. I had a Fold 2 for two years and *it* looked nothing like that when I turned it in for the 4. Lord have mercy on any phone that finds itself in the possession of that person.
😂😂😂 Jerry happened
What makes switching to eSim in Canada a pain? Pretty painless here in the US.
What watch you wearing brotherman?
Durability of this phone is why I'm glad I didn't hold out for it and got a Fold 4 instead (on launch day). I've abused the absolute SHIT out of this thing (pretty mobile job, lot of bumping into things and a fair few drops) and it's been a killer. My biggest complaint is software, and nowadays that's mostly just websites not supporting the more narrow aspect ratio and breaking.
I'm a heating engineer and use my Fold 3, since release, daily with plenty of abuse. Probably treat myself to a fold 5 when they land.
I'm really confused by this video, apologies as I only skimmed through it. But I can't see where you actually talk in detail about the screen? Just some looking at it while it's off.
Should be it's own chapter/segment in the video on a phone that's whole USP/gimmick is the folding screen.
I already have a phone and a tablet. The only thing combining both of them is going to do is half my battery life and create unnecessary weakspots. But it is quite interesting to see phone manufactures be willing to double the thickness of phones again - perhaps we can stop now with the constant race to the thinnest phone with the least features and put in a bigger battery and a bloody 3.5mm jack again.
Don't hold out for the headphone jack 😅, if they wanted to, they would've done it already. Asus, Sony and some other manufacturers still have the jack and at varying form factors
Pixel Fold is available outside the US, I have one in the UK.
just peel the inner film off on the zfold4, i did and its perfectly fine
Man they said physical keyboards have to go for screen size and thinness. Now we have double thick phones with more screen you can use at once or even reach with one hand on the smaller screen.... Can I please just have my physical keyboard back with one screen with any opening mechanism? :/
At this point this is just stupid.
almost 7 minutes before its even turned on ☠
Elijah should just take off that protector lol
Yep. That is also the reason it won't open flat. The plastic protector isn't doing it's job properly at that point. You can also see the huge air gap between the screen and protector. You don't want to trap any dirt between them.
I like that its wider or closer to something like 16:9
The way you unfolded that usb cable made me wince.
Totally
It's not actually stock Android, just because it doesn't have a thicc skin on top. This is stock Android + Google Play Services and apps + Pixel customizations. The only thing I would call stock Android would be plain AOSP which basically no manufacturer puts in from the factory.
May seem pedantic but it's important because if this was stock then you would expect all other manufacturers to have all of this phones features plus whatever they put in - as if this was the baseline which it's not.
23:37 that crisp sound!!
I thought I was watching The Verge and was about to write a comment that this was a straight up copy of Short Circuit
That z fold 4 needs to replace the screen protector right now before out of warranty. Samsung only cover once free screen protector replacement during warranty and who know if google ever gonna do this as well.
> 0:41 Proceeds to rip the usb cable
Me: You’re a monster
I don't understand why Google put tensor 2 instead of tensor 3 in 1700$ smartphone
Pixel fold pro 🙊
Cuz they didn’t have g3 ready yet???! What type of question is that 💀
The Honda Rebel is such a good motorcycle
I have a fold 4 and i tried to replace the screen protector and it was fine for a few months and eventually i just took it off, and didn't even remember i wasn't using one till i watched this lol
Wow was surprised to see that fold 4 screen in such poor shape. Ive had mine since launch and its absolutely perfect still. My fold 3 i had to replace the screen protector once after about 9 mos but the 4 is totally fine
1:12 "When I see the foam I am in my zone"
As a Fold 3 user I want to see that wide formfactor in Fold 5. Also I do not understand why people do not change internal screen protector when it decides to separate. I changed mine to whitestone silk dome and its glass-like feeling is so much better than default plastic one and it is flawless for more than a year for me.
Holy shish, what does Elijah use his phone for?! Does he smash it into brick walls for funsies? I've been using my Z-Flip for about a year and the screen is fine. My brother has a Fold and after a year the protector had a little peel at the edge but was otherwise fine...and he works at a cement plant.
I have this phone. Its great for my use case. I work in IT and I am very mobile with my job duties, so having a larger screen when I need it, is super useful. I very rarely play mobile games. I've had high end gaming phones in the past, mobile gaming sucks because touch screen controls suck. I rather carry around a second dedicated mobile device with controls for gaming. The fold is a great device for my use case and I love it.
As a flip4 owner, yes please. I would love to see more companies adopt the Flip & Fold styles to get some diversity.
Is that really how you're supposed to open the cables? 0:41
why mangle the usb wire like that?
In the heart of the tech world, a new challenger emerged on the horizon. The Google Pixel Fold, a device that dared to challenge the reigning champion, Samsung, in the realm of folding phones. The battlefield was set, the audience of tech enthusiasts from around the globe watched with bated breath, and the herald of this epic clash was none other than ShortCircuit.
The Pixel Fold was a sight to behold. Its sleek exterior, completely flat when closed, was unlike any other. It was a testament to Google's attention to detail, ensuring that the phone was not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. The phone's stout form, thicker than the taller candy bar shape of the Fold 4, gave it a unique appeal. It was as if a modern smartphone had been fused with the nostalgic charm of a DS.
The phone's features were equally impressive. The volume rocker and power button doubled as a fingerprint scanner, a clever design choice that showcased Google's innovative spirit. The speaker grille, the cutout for millimeter wave 5G, and the multiple microphone holes were all neatly arranged, each serving a specific purpose in the grand scheme of the phone's design.
But the true marvel was the phone's hinge. This multi-alloy polished hinge was the backbone of the Pixel Fold, the component that allowed the phone to transform from a compact device to a larger, more immersive screen. It was a testament to Google's engineering prowess, a symbol of the technological advancements that made the Pixel Fold possible.
The phone was put to the test, its features scrutinized under the discerning eye of ShortCircuit. The fingerprint scanner, the software, the speakers, the display, and the camera were all put through their paces. Each feature was evaluated, its strengths and weaknesses laid bare for all to see.
But the true test was in the lab results. The Pixel Fold was compared to the Fold 4, its performance measured against the reigning champion. It was a clash of titans, a battle that would determine the future of folding phones.
As the dust settled, it was clear that the Pixel Fold was a formidable contender. It had its strengths and weaknesses, but it held its own against the Fold 4. It was a testament to Google's determination to carve a niche for itself in the realm of folding phones.
And so, the epic saga of the Google Pixel Fold unfolded. It was a journey of innovation and determination, a story of a device that dared to challenge the status quo. As the audience applauded the performance of the Pixel Fold, they were left with a sense of awe and anticipation. The battle had ended, but the journey of the Pixel Fold was just beginning. Here's to the next chapter in the epic saga of folding phones!
Imagine having security updates that will outlive the actual product. These phones are Alpha versions, a short lifespan for sure.
It's too bad this breaks if you get so much as some pocket lint stuck between the screens
25 minute short circuit? lol. This should be a Linus video as he dailys a foldable.
Dude you have 1 free screen protector replacement from Samsung. Go to a Samsung repair shop wait 2h and good as new.
After that 80 euro(about 90 canadian) each replacement.
That phone only looks like crap because the owner is lazy.
WTF I've had my Fold 3 for two years and aside from having to have the screen protector replaced (it only lasts about a year before removing itself from center out) it is clean, flat, and looking great. The state of that Fold 4 is due to negligence.
I was thinking the same thing. That person probably can't take care of a normal smartphone. Then showing JerryRigEverything literally trying to break the phone to say folding phones have weak hinges 🤣🤣. I've yet to run into a scenario when I had to fold my phone in the opposite firrction
Your screen protector coming off from the inside out, at some point during 2 years really invalidates your argument. I'd like to believe this person was mishandling their fold4 but you make it sound like the screen protector issues naturally occur for everyone.
I daily drive a Fold 4. I may get the 5 when it comes out, but I'll have to wait and see.