On: Google Pixel Fold

[alexkukharenko]

But didn't Samsung Fold phone fail? Why did they make it? I am still not certain about holding this thing.

[neom → alexkukharenko]

"Foldables continue to be the fastest growing smartphone product category this year.

We expect their shipments to grow 73% YoY in 2022 to 16 million units.

Samsung continues to lead the category it created with the first Galaxy Fold device.

Samsung’s share of the foldable market was 62% in the first half of this year.

We expect this to jump to 80% in the second half with its new Galaxy Fold 4 and Flip 4 product launches."

https://www.counterpointresearch.com/foldable-smartphone-shi...

[ChrisClark → alexkukharenko]

Fail? They are launching the Fold 5 in a couple months now.

I'm still on the 3, I've had it for about 1.5 years and I use it every day. I love it, especially with the pressure sensitive pen.

It's still working great, so I'll probably wait for the fold 6 or 7.

[cdibona → ChrisClark]

I have the fold 2 and I absolutely love it, been using it almost nonstop for a few years. When the 5 comes out I'll replace the 2 for it. The 2 is just showing some wear at the bend point on the screen, the flip I've replaced the protector once but it went smoothly at the Samsung store.

I think the google/nexus/pixel fold looks nice, but the pixel reliability track record has been pretty grim, so maybe I'll give it an iteration or.... Nine before trying it out.

[ChrisClark → cdibona]

Yeah, I think I'll look into a Pixel Fold once the third comes out if it ever does. But yeah, the Fold is great.

[caddemon → cdibona]

You have a fold and a flip? Is it pretty seamless to switch which one you will use as your phone on a given day?

[cdibona → caddemon]

I have the flip (Fi sim) for when I go skiing, it's waterproof and small. I got one of those strappyncases so I don't worry about dropping it off a lift, which is nice.