Upgrading to Fold 3. What do we gain what do we lose?

[donebrasko]

Trying to make a decision here.

What are some things that we are gaining and losing by upgrading?

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

Losing the awesome cameras. Some durability.

Gaining extra under screen camera. Coolness factor, screen real estate. Portability.

 

[Walter Wagenleithner]

I would not trade in the camera capabilites of the S21 Ultra. This would definitely be a step backwards for me.

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

Losing the awesome cameras. Some durability.

Gaining extra under screen camera. Coolness factor, screen real estate. Portability.

Not so sure about the portability. Also not sure the under display camera is really a gain at this point.

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

Assuming the top model of each, besides the obvious stuff like the big camera hit you also lose 4GB of RAM, the nicer S-Pen experience, a large chunk of whatever your local currency is and probably the biggest thing outside of the camera; a big hit to battery life.

You gain always having a small tablet with you. Yay!

 

[o4liberty]

I don't see any gain I am not a foldable fan at all!
First off you need insurance with a foldable device and it's bulky to cart around. I carry a small tablet in my car when I need a bigger device.
It won't fit your pocket like the 21 does and if you add a case wow even bigger.
But if you really like the fold and need it go for it!!

 

[amyf27]

Why would they make something like this and go backwards with the camera ??

 

[Gary02468]

Trying to make a decision here.

There's already a thread on this topic: https://forums.androidcentral.com/s...0-s21-ultra-z-fold-3-anyone-else-tempted.html

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

There's already a thread on this topic: https://forums.androidcentral.com/s...0-s21-ultra-z-fold-3-anyone-else-tempted.html

Similar, but not the same.

 

[ironass]

For those of you who may be trying to decide whether to ditch your Galaxy S21 and get the Fold 3, this video review from the respected, Mrwhosetheboss, points out some of the pro's and con's...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT1cTTzRi_8

 

[danhartman26]

Why would they make something like this and go backwards with the camera ??

Maybe because it is so expensive to make the Fold in the first place? Less capable cameras can keep the cost down.

I'm sure that once production costs come down and there is a proven customer base they will start putting better cameras in the Fold series.

I'm excited about the Fold, but not ready to jump yet with no dust intrusion protection. I'm worried that dust/dirt damage to the hinge may void warranty claims. I think I read somewhere in the forums that someone had a claim denied on Fold 2 because the issue was caused by abuse - dirt in the hinge

 

[amyf27]

I would probably have it as a Second phone

 

[Mike Dee]

Maybe because it is so expensive to make the Fold in the first place? Less capable cameras can keep the cost down.

I'm sure that once production costs come down and there is a proven customer base they will start putting better cameras in the Fold series.

I'm excited about the Fold, but not ready to jump yet with no dust intrusion protection. I'm worried that dust/dirt damage to the hinge may void warranty claims. I think I read somewhere in the forums that someone had a claim denied on Fold 2 because the issue was caused by abuse - dirt in the hinge

It may be a form factor or design issue trying to put in similar cameras.


Anything like water or dust intrusion would require accidental damage protection.

 

[jope28]

I thought about trading in my S21 to try the Flip 3, but I get a lot of use out of Dex, and the Flip 3 will supposedly not be able to handle Dex.

Hoping to find some articles about why that is.

But Fold 3 is another story.
Only thing that would worry me about losing is the durability ip rating.

 

[donebrasko]

The camera is going to be the deciding factor for me

 

[J Dubbs]

I don't see any gain I am not a foldable fan at all!
First off you need insurance with a foldable device and it's bulky to cart around. I carry a small tablet in my car when I need a bigger device.
It won't fit your pocket like the 21 does and if you add a case wow even bigger.
But if you really like the fold and need it go for it!!

Yep too bulky for me as well. I'm waiting for someone to make a rollable phone like LG showed off right before they shut down their mobile division.

 

[fanisk]

Fold 3 bigger screen real estate, worst cameras, top heavy and I think not practical to use it unfold it.

 

[shook187]

I wouldn't call it an upgrade... the only thing you're gaining is a bigger screen everything else I think it's just cumbersome. I think the Fold 3 will be so annoying to use daily.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

All I can say, there's a lot of opinions from those that have not used it as a daily driver. But I also feel if you're buying a phone for a camera your going at a camera the wrong way.

 

[Mike Dee]

All I can say, there's a lot of opinions from those that have not used it as a daily driver. But I also feel if you're buying a phone for a camera your going at a camera the wrong way.

Opinions are great for making personal choices. Therefore, I choose to make my choices based on my own opinion. I will concede that the fold is not for everyone and not everyone is ready for the fold. I wasn't ready for the first generation or the second generation but that didn't make it bad a bad choice for everyone. I'm hoping third time's a charm..