S21 Ultra to Z Fold 3...Anyone else tempted?

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

Exactly, it totally is. Which is why saying "new technology isn't for everyone" is a bit disingenuous.

Well it isn't. You either like it or you don't.

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

Well it isn't. You either like it or you don't.

So it isn't a matter of opinion, then?

Not liking the fold doesn't necessarily mean you don't like new technology, it means you don't like the fold.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

So it isn't a matter of opinion, then?

Not liking the fold doesn't necessarily mean you don't like new technology, it means you don't like the fold.

Then you don't like that new technology. Either way. New technology always costs more money. I'm addressing the ones complaining of the cost... That's why I compared it to the cost of the note 20U 512...

 

[ThrottleJohnny]

The cost doesn't bother me. New technology in TVs, cars, refrigerators, computers or any other electronic is always super expensive. Why people think phones should be any different is a head scratcher. Each generation will be cheaper as it's more integrated.

As for it's usefulness, everyone's milage will vary. I still have people who laugh everytime they see me with an S-Pen in my hand.

 

[jettie1767]

I'm just coming back to Galaxy phones after a couple of years on iPhones and was debating between a Z Fold 3 or S21 Ultra. I ultimately ordered the S21 Ultra because I think I'll have more compromises if I went with the Fold. For one, I take lots of pictures so better camera specs was on top of my list. Secondly, I needed a phone that was thin enough for jeans pockets. I do like the Fold concept and I'm sure I'll own one at some point but for my use case today, the S21 Ultra is a better choice for me.

 

[Still_Thurro]

Yes I am. The trade in and price reduction made it a viable option to me. I love my fold, I keep the note 20 for back up only.

My Fold 3 should be here tomorrow but I'm keeping my S21 Ultra. I traded in a Note 9 with a cracked screen and a Tab A with S Pen since I have the Tab S7+

 

[amyf27]

I went from note 20 ultra to the fold 2 and haven't looked back.

Curious what you like about it what do you think is better? It is a very nice phone I might be interested in looking into one when there might be a sale on either the two or the new one coming out at a later date

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

Curious what you like about it what do you think is better? It is a very nice phone I might be interested in looking into one when there might be a sale on either the two or the new one coming out at a later date

For me it's about the fold. I love the way it is smaller folded up, I can one hand it a lot easier for quick replys and other uses. I use the front screen a lot, it's nice to be able to use a phone and not have to stretch reach for something while on the go. When I am sitting and want the big screen, it's a flip away, flip and big screen, love the big screen. The fold is a good phone, I realize the camera isn't where everyone wants it to be, but for me they work good, I am looking forward to the under screen camera since I will see less of it, I won't even know if it works. The camera does not need 100x zoom either. Samsung isn't known for great cameras anyway. The fold gets criticized for bulk, well IMO, it's not any more bulky then the notes or S series for pocket use. The fold is thicker, but the others are wider..both make putting in pockets bulky. It boils down to which bulk you want. With the fold you get the best of both worlds, a small screen for the on the go phone usage, and flip it open for the tablet experience.

If you do get one, without using the fold 3 yet, I would suggest that one for one main reason, it has some water resistance. If it is as good as the fold 2 with improvements then the fold 3 should be a winner. Most time phone upgrades from year to year are minimal, the fold 3 is a big upgrade for the fact it's water resistant now, that's huge upgrade right there then add the other stuff to it.

 

[ironass]

This is a worrying aspect...

Samsung kills the cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 if you unlock the bootloader

 

[Mike Dee]

This is a worrying aspect...

Samsung kills the cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 if you unlock the bootloader

I guess, but that only impacts a minority of consumers.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

This is a worrying aspect...

Samsung kills the cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 if you unlock the bootloader

Doesn't worry me, I'm good

 

[Rose4uKY]

I love my S21 Ultra don't really care to have the fold.

 

[o4liberty]

Don't think foldable devices are ready for prime time buyers in my opinion are beta testers. I would prefer the flip over the fold if I bought one but I am not.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

Don't think foldable devices are ready for prime time buyers in my opinion are beta testers. I would prefer the flip over the fold if I bought one but I am not.

Well that's the great thing about options, there are choices. I'm using the fold 2 and now the fold 3, so as a user I can say they are of quality. I give Samsung credit for the build quality of the folds.

 

[Mike Dee]

I would agree that the first gen foldables weren't ready.

 

[Mr Segundus]

Flossy Carter, in his Z Fold 3 review, said anyone who has the S21 Ultra shouldn't get the Z Fold 3 because the S21 Ultra has better cameras and better battery life.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

Flossy Carter, in his Z Fold 3 review, said anyone who has the S21 Ultra shouldn't get the Z Fold 3 because the S21 Ultra has better cameras and better battery life.

Flossy also says every phone he reviews is a major major major go, it's his new every day phone. I don't think anyone is buying the fold for the camera myself.

 

[Mike Dee]

Flossy also says every phone he reviews is a major major major go, it's his new every day phone. I don't think anyone is buying the fold for the camera myself.

The day I let Flossy or any pretty much any reviewer directly influence my buying decisions is the day I should be put out to pasture.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

The day I let Flossy or any pretty much any reviewer directly influence my buying decisions is the day I should be put out to pasture.

Well said

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

I did like his flip 3 Thom Browne edition review. Or at least I loved the product.