Foldable phones, even in today’s day and age, are a piece of
novel technology that, for most, the price simply doesn’t cut it. While many
foldable phones were developed over the last three years, with
Xiaomi,
Oppo,
Huawei, and even Microsoft chasing the foldable pipedream, none have come quite
as close to perfecting the tech as Samsung finally has with their latest
Samsung Galaxy Fold Z.
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To put it bluntly, however, it is still a novel piece of
tech, albeit significantly more functional now.
While it still retains its bulkiness, and the folding
feature may seem awkward to use at first, it is definitely a showcase of just
how far folding technology has come in terms of improvements.
This review will closely examine the newly released Samsung
Galaxy Fold Z and will hopefully help you decide whether it’s time to hop
onboard the folding powertrain ride.
Design and reliability
Being as bulky as it is, it is no surprise that the phone is
durable compared to its predecessors. The device can withstand up to 30 minutes
submerged up to 1.5m underwater, ensuring that if you decide to take a dip with
your phone still in your pocket, you won’t have to break your bank repairing
the phone.
However, we most certainly don’t recommend testing this out firsthand
— the phone isn’t meant to be an underwater submersible.
The phone's casing is solid aluminum and features gorilla
glass for its screen, both of which are welcome as the latest back-glass fad of
the smart device world has cost many a pretty penny in fall damages.
The screen is also covered in PET 3 film, giving it a
significant protective layer and increased durability.
Sound and display
Once unfolded, the phone’s screen is 7.6 inches of LED
goodness flying at 120 HZ.
The phone feels smooth to the touch and offers a smooth
browsing experience as you scroll through its features. Added to the mix is a
fantastic 2208x1768 resolution that offers Samsung’s latest eco-tech that increases
the brightness by around 20 percent. Overall, in terms of media viewership,
this phone is the crème de la crème of foldable phone technology.
The sound is remarkable as well. It is loud and clear when viewing
media, listening to music, or watching a movie. The speakers are located on
different parts of the phone, therefore, creating a more holistic listening
experience.
While we obviously would still recommend a listening device
such as earphones or headphones, the Fold does tremendously well in the audio
department all on its own.
Under the hood
If you are a fan of multitasking, you’re in luck — this is
quite possibly the most multitask-friendly device in the market to date.
Running multiple on both screens is now not just possible,
but in fact, very reliable as the second screen can double as a separate phone altogether.
The phone can run up to 3 apps at once — so you can attend that pesky late
afternoon meeting while browsing through your email, all the while your music
tracks play in the background to keep you powered through the day.
Samsung has also created multiple apps that support “Flex
Mode” which activates once the phone is folded like a laptop. In essence, Flex
shifts all controls down to its bottom screen and keeps all viewed content on
the top portion of the screen, truly making it feel like a laptop from the
future (a miniature one).
While Samsung is the only manufacturer of apps that appeal
to this mode, as foldable phones gain traction in the future, we are bound to
see more app companies begin releasing apps that cater to this demographic.
For those of you who are firm advocates for penned devices,
rejoice — the pen has made a comeback in style. As a result of the 7.6-inch
screen, the Galaxy Fold Z creates the perfect canvas for the smartpen. Whether
taking notes, doodling, or signing a document, the Fold perfectly reacts to the
e-pen, making it feel almost as if they were made for each other.
However, the pen doesn’t come with the device, nor does the
device have a storage slot on the phone itself for the pen. Therefore, you will
have to buy the pen separately and hunt down specialized cases that feature
storage for the pen.
In terms of the more technical, the Galaxy Fold features the
Snapdragon 888, a powerhouse of a microprocessor, paired with 12GB of RAM and
the base version housing 256GB — although this can be upgraded to 512GB with
the flagship.
The battery life of the phone is one of its few drawbacks. Its
4,500mAh battery only gave way to around seven hours of use before the battery runs
out. It’s important to note that during the testing, the screen was locked at
60HZ; 120HZ would most definitely cause the battery life to last closer to six
hours or less.
As far as the camera goes — it’s very similar to its younger
brother, the Galaxy S21 Ultra, which included Single Take and Director’s View.
The camera also lacks the zooming capabilities in contrast to the iPhone 13,
and the shots lack the color vibrancy that the iPhone can pull off.
However, for those that aren’t keen on professional
photography, the phone’s camera isn’t just reasonable — but fully functional
and sufficient for the everyday user.
Conclusions
At an astounding 1,300 JD online, the Galaxy Fold Z has only
one question to answer: is it better than the iPhone 13?
Yes and No
The device itself clearly is meant to attract a more
targeted audience, especially those that are constantly in need of multitasking.
If you’re looking to try something newfound and are ready to bite the bullet on
the price tag — we definitely think that the Galaxy Fold Z is a solid device.
However, if you’re more conservative both in terms of
spending and tech tastes, potentially hold out on this one for now — Huawei,
Oppo, and Xiaomi have hinted that they have started developing a more
affordable line-up of foldable phones.
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