Is Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 Already Dated?

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Samsung might have been the first at launching a global foldable, but it hasn't been alone in this market. The only thing playing in its favor for the last couple of years is that its major competitors were mostly still in China. Now, while this allowed Samsung to reign supreme and dominate, it also came at the expense of a design that many consider dated now that those Chinese foldables have gone global. It's the main reason why all eyes are on what Samsung is going to do next, but by the looks of it, the answer might be - not much. I'm Jaime Rivera with Pocketnow and how about another deep dive for the next batch of Galaxy foldables.
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@Othmaun Місяць тому

Bring back pocketnow daily

@CardBreaker9 Місяць тому

I think the Daily was too much unneeded work for Jaime. Not much happens in the tech world everyday. I think a weekly would be more beneficial.

@happygenerously6008 29 днів тому

He's been doing it for years let him get a break he deserves itq.

@GammaPanda 24 дні тому

But we went from daily to monthly. Can we get something in between?!?!

@brando3424 22 дні тому

Honestly, would be okay with Pocketnow "Weekly"

@PaceyPimp 22 дні тому

Since there are only two major companies that Americans care about in phones there is not that much news like there used to be when there were more brands evenly distributing the market. Let's face it no one in the US cares about Motorola, OnePlus and a small amount of people but Pixel phones. Most people in the US buy Apple even though the phone upgrades are minor. In the rest of the world there are so many incredible brands doing innovative things.

@FBarrios146 Місяць тому

“I’m Jaime Rivera with…” is recognizable now even away from your content man. Love your content!

@A42yearoldARAB Місяць тому

It needs the ultra cameras and spen slot or I am not paying that much

@Tyler-uj5mf 28 днів тому

Don't count on it

@bokie2461 25 днів тому

Yeah to me just needs at least ultra telephoto camera, even if it's like an ultra model or something. Spen slot I'm not tripping over as they can just put it on a case like for Fold 5.

@Tyler-uj5mf 24 дні тому

@bokie2461 the case idea was such a shit QA I had it and the pen could never stay put it always fell out.

@lamario 22 дні тому

For the premium price they are charging, they need to make it the premium device. They kinda screwed themselves by getting rid of the Note line.

@Techfanatic73 Місяць тому

A month without uplaods.... I cry daily. Lol. Hope all is well. Welcom back.

@kforkrish Місяць тому

Welcome back jaimé

@mano20029 25 днів тому

Samsung should honestly work on the size and dimensions now and bring close to pixel fold and one plus fold. If not i am not gonna upgrade from fold z4

@ego_ista Місяць тому

Hey Uncle Jaime ! Hope you're doing well !

@mylesmason5034 Місяць тому

Happy to see you Jaimè

@moody4tech635 26 днів тому

Im still on the fold3 and will stay with it till the put a slot for the s pen

@YoungBlaze 8 днів тому

Yup!

@SmoochyRoo 27 днів тому

God i just want an S23/S24 type smartphone that folds open. I don't care about it being a brick i just want a big screen phone that opens up

@MrSilentknight2012 25 днів тому

I value features like regular software and security upgrades, mature ecosystem, and water resistance. Not switching away from Samsung foldables.

@paulmarsdensr1095 Місяць тому

A great video brother. Long time no see. I'm still rocking my S21 Ultra 5G. I won't buy a foldable from Samsung until the S-Pen is inside and when they fix the crease. 😊

@markb3866 Місяць тому

Still narrow format? No top notch cameras? Still thick. Why bother.

@user-if7in6mq1n 19 днів тому

Is Samsung making the outer screen wider

@donc7982 29 днів тому

i upgraded 3 generations in a row. now im gonna be picky until they get the spen and the size and features right.

@To_Ok 22 дні тому

I love the narrow screens of the Galaxy fold and flip series

@vn9528 Місяць тому

Good to see your video again. Thank you Jaì me. There is no need for Samsung to release its new innovations in fold space as long as Apple does nothing. We might see a major revamp of the design, the moment Samsung learns about Apple's entry into this space.

@brando3424 22 дні тому

That's what I'm prognosticating as well

@rmp5s Місяць тому

I had a Fold 4 and returned it (mostly) because of the stupid, skinny outer screen aspect ratio. That often leaves you with an inner screen that's too big and an outer screen that's too small for what you're trying to do. When they make an S23 Ultra that opens like a book, I'll be first in line.

@SSavolainen Місяць тому

Loved the 1 hand usability on my zfold5 and the inner screen meant that you can have 2 apps open and not need to rotate the phone 90° to the normal phone landscape way

@rmp5s Місяць тому

@@SSavolainen One hand usability? On a screen that's 6 inches tall? Wut? lol

@charlesli6751 Місяць тому

Ok who asked?

@rmp5s Місяць тому

@@charlesli6751 Yer mom.

@kunalamratlal4566 29 днів тому

@SSavolainen its rubbish. A thinner phone like Honor Msgic v2 with a normal screen is still easier to use than the z fold because it's still a thick phone

@CPX723 Місяць тому

If there isn't an Ultra version or a Fold with Ultra cameras, definitely not upgrading. I'll go for the next iPhone this year. I had the Fold 3 (screen died after about 8 months) Then Fold 5. Didn't see improvements in cameras. I use cameras on 5 very rarely because of that. I used to use 22 Ulra cameras so much more. It was a very fun camera to use, especially with the 10X zoom. Hopefully, that 5X zoom improves on the iPhone this year.

@trublulonestar4o9 Місяць тому

Holy 💩 he's back. 😅😅😅👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@enoeline 29 днів тому

WELCOME BACK…..BACK UP A BIT FROM THE MIC ALSO😊

@chidianuforo3670 16 днів тому

Jamie, i just wanted to say that i love your red shirt and will be buying one like it.

@jasonc5781 Місяць тому

Other companies: lets try to make the foldables match up with flagships! Samsung: lets just give the bare minimum upgrade to keep our lead. As a fold 4 user, I honestly give up on Samsung. Guess i'll go for vivo's fold next upgrade.

@mrerick0363652 29 днів тому

100%, right!! I had fold 3 and now fold 4, and if they don't do a bigger screen, I'm done with samsung.

@ronny6x 28 днів тому

I gave up on Samsung way before they introduced foldables. Lol! They are just relying on brand loyalty. I rather pick iPhone over Samsung. But since I prefer Android, I never feel tempted to get an iPhone. Anyway, Vivo X fold seems like a much better choice but have you checked out honor magic V2? I've held that phone once and it's insane how they engineered it to be so slim packing with large battery. They may not have flagship level of camera but it's close.

@alexmotts 26 днів тому

Yep. We all want a s24 ultra sized foldable with a built in pen and expandable memory. They need to quit doing around and just make the damn thing. People that can afford foldables are gonna buy reguardless of price..

@brando3424 22 дні тому

You have a fold4. What did you expect?

@romariosmith422 21 день тому

Fold 4 user here contemplating the same thing. I'll see how this fold 6 go. I love samsung but man that is crqzy

@JustTheHighlights Місяць тому

I was expecting more. Samsung has allowed the competition to catch up and surpass them in the foldable market.

@georgeirvingnormaniii3291 26 днів тому

Timing***** Samsung is the Olympic Sponsor-Nice time to announce.

@MaxxKoggen Місяць тому

Where have you been?

@kramshiron Місяць тому

Yeah as you said Oneplus and others have done way better recently….Sammy needs to up their game, better cameras, much reduced crease, better aspect ratio of the outer screen. Just what the others have achieved.

@mansoorfakhrudin1009 18 днів тому

When will release galaxy 6

@Notinuse664 Місяць тому

Can we get s pen in phone

@bigbear7567 Місяць тому

There is no space constraints for camera.

@Fudge_Fantasy 17 днів тому

2:26 thats NOT what she said.

@renovatio6971 Місяць тому

I like the idea of having the 2 variants, regular version with no S-PEN built-in, AI etc. and the ULTRA version with all the top specs - built-in S-PEN and S24 camera setup.

@CarlosCorrea-uj2vx 25 днів тому

I personally liked my old Fold 3. I had to replace the screen after a year and a half of use then towards the end of 2023 the middle of screen crease started to look pealed again. So I decided to go for the 24 Ultra. My thoughts now are that even thou I like the device I'm not so sure about the longevity and physics of the material of the Fold for a device which has to open and fold every day. Plus, as a criticism I still think the Fold line should get the same capable cameras & battery upgrade as the Ultra models for the price we pay and maybe a silo for the pen instead having to depend on a case. Until then I will not be going back to the Fold devices.

@LeandroFTW 29 днів тому

Bring back the OG Pocket Now Daily theme from 2018.

@winchester9432 Місяць тому

My #1 dude is back. Could not be happier .

@YoungBlaze 8 днів тому

25 watt fast charger? = Dated Size still not wider? = Dated

@lilwaffles714 2 дні тому

Had the z fold 4 and it was awesome then the hindges broke and couldnt open to tablet mode all the way, found out my co worker had the same issue, i only paid 600 for mine because of trade in credit so i wasnt too upset and it was pretty much paid off, grabbed the 24 ultra and im more than happy, wont be getting a folding phone for a LONG time

@e2rqey Місяць тому

Still have an S9+ with a headphone jack and expandable storage. Upgrading to any new phone would mean loosing at least one, and likely both of those features. And as long as they continue charging an arm and a leg for extra storage I'm not particularly interested.

@DatBoiFresh817 28 днів тому

Congratulations you are the loser of the day !!

@chm2 Місяць тому

I want to see a lower priced Fold FE

@RoboRope Місяць тому

Uve owmed 3 versions and finally gave up this year. I dont think theyre ready for prime time yet.

@MrBaskins2010 Місяць тому

wow welcome back brother

@lifeisshort2016 26 днів тому

I bought the three, four and now five. Paying such a premium frustrates me I don't get the best camera too.

@aemanabbas 29 днів тому

What about a fold galaxy z fold 6 ultra

@superiortoall22 Місяць тому

Tried the Z Fold a few times (2, 3 and 4) and the form factor alone is off-putting. Heavy, bulky, yet too narrow. Throw in pretty bad cameras and I don’t see the appeal. I would say the only saving grace is the software. But there will be people that buy this phone, even trading in their Z Fold 5 for essentially the same thing.

@dchrish Місяць тому

Man where this channel been

@jaws10278 Місяць тому

I have both a Fold 4 and Fold 5 (dont ask why) and I dont see much of a difference in anything except the gap which has almost disappeared on the Fold 5. The performance between 4 and 5 are hardly noticeable. Fold 4 performs just as well as the 5. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

@jamesbarnes1427 Місяць тому

I hope Samsung does it right this time!! On the fold 6

@FriceRice2819 22 дні тому

Your comments are spot on. Samsung risks becoming the next Nokia and Kodak if they remains complacent. The Chinese counterparts already showcase what Samsung fold series could have offered their customers, but refused to do so simply because the Chinese are banned from competing in Western markets.

@morm2173 26 днів тому

Huawei, One Plus, Xiaomi and Honor are superior in hardware and Samsung is best in software android wise

@BrianCarter-rl7mw Місяць тому

Where you been man

@432wheels 22 дні тому

The problem with Samsung and their 7 years of updates, you’re going to be waiting 2 years after release for the last update. Lots of us are still waiting for 6.1 to roll out and only just received Android 14.

@StealthNinjaX2 24 дні тому

you can say same about iphone, been dated for 10 years

@DanielWilliamIronside Місяць тому

Totally happy with the current form factor!

@MartinKusimo 26 днів тому

The comments under this video seem more negative than positive. Understandably so. But as someone who's had a Fold2 (my first Fold) for nearing 4 years, I cannot wait to see (and more than likely get) the Fold6! This video did mention a slower willingness to upgrade for the consumer. Spot on. I imagine to keep a Fold6 for at least 4 years too, of course, seeing how I feel about the experience overall for what would be a total of 8 years. I truly believe, at least for myself, that there's no going back to a slab phone from a foldable. But I'll definitely know by then, I guess.

@donniethesportsguy893 28 днів тому

Just give both. Wide model and Slim model. If they do that and give a flagship camera they would dominate the foldable market again

@jasongladush8716 23 дні тому

Sounds like everyone I talk to have stopped upgrading after the Fold 4 🤣 yeah when the fold 5 came out and was the same thing I also was like nahhh I’m good. Might have to wait for a fold7 or just a different brand foldable dang.

@RedLeo-pf9yo 22 дні тому

I still have my FOLD2 because I didn’t think fold three and four and five were worth trading in for. But I am going to trade in for the fold six, because the increase in the front screen of 2.1 mm. Will be better than this tooth pick I have.

@jasongladush8716 22 дні тому

@@RedLeo-pf9yo I went from 2 to 3, and it was meh, but 4 imo is the best my man. It has been absolutely great and the screen still hasn’t bubbled up in the middle since release date. It’s my secondary phone now and I won’t be upgrading until the 7 or maybe just switch over to another brand in a few years. But I still love the thing. If you’re upgrading from a 2 to 6 you’ll definitely feel the difference. I mean I could tell and feel the difference within a good hour of switching to the fold4. Then a month in I was in love.

@RedLeo-pf9yo 22 дні тому

@@jasongladush8716 - yeah I’m excited about it. I think I’ve watched like 1 million fold six videos already. 😂

@SSavolainen Місяць тому

Hate my zFold5 how bad the cameras are compared to my s21 ultra... zfold 6 should have better cameras than s24 ultras

@thomasK411 3 дні тому

I just ordered the galaxy 5 through back market for 980 bucks. But if I had to buy new the folds cost too much for the specs. They need the fold 7 to be innovative or its gonna ruin the folds

@BOBimusRex 8 годин тому

I might be part of the minority in this, but as a regular samsung Dex user, other company's foldables won't be able to tempt me away without some comparable software. The hardware might be better in some ways, but I use dex, I use my S pen, and I use samsung pay. And I'm not willing to give em up. They're too good.

@elizabeth3280 26 днів тому

I am still happy with the Fold 4 and the Fold 3 would be almost as good as that one. The only changes I would care about is bringing back the sd card and of course having the pen built within like the Note series (that was practically perfecte) I dont care about the chips, the camera is good enough an battery life on a fold is a no brainer you need an external battery pack for long trips like most other phonesI. If you have not had one of these then it makes and and up cheaper for folks to get one

@A1zhmr Місяць тому

Today, I got the April security update on my s21 ultra, but no one ui 6.1

@brando3424 22 дні тому

S22 users are getting it in May. So you're either getting it late May or June

@A1zhmr 22 дні тому

@@brando3424 thx

@Hutch402 25 днів тому

I'm not going to lie holding the fold 4 after using pixel fold feels really good...I think we need to embrace the thinner front display. Variety of form screen ratio is a plus

@Trill_OGK3 12 днів тому

U do realize if u do a trade on samsung shop app you get the fold for $800 so why would they drop the price to make a cheaper version for around that price range that literally makes no sense. I got an $1000 dollar trade in for the s22 ultra last year they game me a free watch g6 and the phone for $800.

@KAGReacts Місяць тому

So we’re going to talk about the folds design but we’re not going to talk about the fact that the iPhone has looked the same for years now. 🤔

@Pocketnow Місяць тому

So you’re saying every company is entitled to not innovate just because the iPhone hasn’t changed?

@KAGReacts 29 днів тому

@@Pocketnow no I’m saying that we shouldn’t keep giving Apple a get out of jail free card.

@jebaker2 29 днів тому

Make the Fold 6 the same design as the OnePlus Open and I'd be happy.

@theoffice7822 20 днів тому

Love my ultra 23

@tommycole9617 День тому

Im gonna need a screen thats actually usable in the outdoors. Im so embarrassed when i want to show someome something on my 1800$ phone with the brightness up all the way and they gotta make a cavern with their hands to see the screen.

@parshakamarsh Місяць тому

6th generation of these folding phones now and you hardly see one anywhere, when exactly are they supposed to be breaking into the mainstream?

@whiteshark2060 Місяць тому

They are around just not a lot but Samsung did sell 1.25 million Galaxy fold 5 units as of the 3rd quarter (October) last year and if you times that by $2000 for each foldable phone that’s 2.5 billion dollars so I don’t think Samsung is the least bit mad about it

@parshakamarsh Місяць тому

@@whiteshark2060 it's still peanuts compared to the total smartphone market

@JoshxDarnxIt Місяць тому

When the they finally drop down to $1,000. But Samsung doesn't seem interested in doing that

@whiteshark2060 Місяць тому

@@parshakamarsh true but they are not worried about it since they have the Z Flip, the A series, the S series, The M series, the F series etc. not to mention tablets and watches and on a side note, TVs Refrigerators, Washing Machines and again etc.

@whiteshark2060 Місяць тому

@@JoshxDarnxIt that’s why I think they will probably come out with a lite version for real soon they are just testing the market right now so u can imagine when they bump the specs up for the cameras and make the outside front display bigger

@lyykuppi 23 дні тому

Refresh. Why. What is this talk. No, it does not need a refresh it's already so good and refined. Kind of perfect as it is. Actually I'm starting to wonder why many reviewers seem to not respect samsung for what they do. I think they make amazing products.

@victorsilverman8994 Місяць тому

Had fold 3, 4, and 5..switched to s24 ultra and won't get it again until the s pen is internal

@chrisdc1125 29 днів тому

The zFold6 better have the same spen that the S24 Ultra has (or better), same or better specs, battery life, etc... or I'll trade my zfild5 for the s25 ultra. I like my zFold5 but the price is too high compared to all the flagship phones that out-spec it!

@lovedeepsingh_2499 29 днів тому

I think pricing might be like this if all models will be existed. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: $999 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE: $1199 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 : $1599 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra: $1899 And that would be awesome to give us more varieties

@flyguy1889 28 днів тому

Watch durability test, Samsung knows what they are doing with build

@MegaIceman66 29 днів тому

Hallo from Germany. I think Samsung are risking alot. Do you think that consumers will stick to an expensive product which is inferior to the other hardware? I love Samsungs eco system , but there are other eco systems and why should I wait for Samsung to catch up if i can pay for what i want already. I don't believe the ring will sace them for being lazy over the last couple of years. I don't want to change but I've got more choice now and if other people think like me, then Samsung will never catch up because of poor sales?

@waywardwest Місяць тому

If not for the S Pen I wouldn't even consider buying my ZFold5. I only traded in my S23 Ultra because it was having issues and it was months before the S24 Ultra was released and Samsung offered me a great trade in deal for it instead of sending it back for repairs. It's been OK but nothing spectacular.

@Streamers8590 20 днів тому

Why give Samsung more thought to build a ultra In stead of scolding them for their high prices

@avkay12 Місяць тому

They’ll realize that they need to make significant changes after the Z Fold 8 fails to sell. They’ll try to make a 9th version and then they’ll tell us that foldables aren’t worth it.

@BDaviddiesel Місяць тому

If samsung doesn't do anything about the fold to improve, then I wish them no sales.

@MFizzle777 28 днів тому

When Apple keeps using the same design and don't even have an innovative Foldable we never hear "boring"!

@Johanneslol11 Місяць тому

So sad I guess I will keep my s21 ultra one year longer. I thought about buying a fold but if it worse then my current one.. Then I will skip.

@carzakone333 Місяць тому

Just go with Vivo X Fold 3

@romariosmith422 21 день тому

We honestly should let our pockets do the talking. No ultra specs and s pen the boycott until they listen.

@michaelhansen9676 11 днів тому

I cam say the same thing about apple. Every iPhone is the same. Nothing about it is changed for about 10 years.

@krwawychomik6055 29 днів тому

Give me a Zflip 6 with ONE small camera 56 MP, one UDC on the inside, 7" when open, wider than thinner, and maybe thinner body chassis let say 0,5 ". I don't mind about of battery life, this what i got on my zflip4 is already EXCELLENT. With Snap 3 for Galaxy it will be even more better. This kind of phone is gonna be my DREAM PHONE

@BensTechTube 29 днів тому

THANK YOU JAIME! For NOT going there with the "Z Fold6 Ultra" YOU KNOW, THE ONE THAT DOESN'T EXIST!!

@SamGalaxyZ 28 днів тому

If it's not exist, what SM-F958 is instead of only SM-F956 for Fold6? 😂

@eddietorres1059 26 днів тому

as z fold 3 and 2 user. i will not upgrade until i see a big update not a incremental update. until i see a 1tb version or bigger battery then i stick with what work for me. i think samsung is playing it safe (will be a disaster in 1 year), but when you play it safe in business then you give your competition time to catch uip and move past you. i may just wait for the trifolder which is more interesting to me. also, maybe look for a bigger inner screen like china veriants. i use my z fold (dex) like a laptop which i don't want to any of my ultramobile pc out. i don't give a crap about AI because all it doing is making me stupid and not to do my own work. there is a study that smart phone has made human dumber and i think that is right.

@marioherrerajr5293 10 днів тому

If only Samsung had better camera software...

@AG.Floats 28 днів тому

Camera low key sucks on the 4 in a lot of scenarios.

@AG.Floats 28 днів тому

They need a flagship camera in a flag ship 1800 dollar phone..

@nuyou21 Місяць тому

Compared to other new foldables, poor Samsung's same-looking foldables are stale these days 🤭

@johnsonl7933 23 дні тому

I ain't buying until it is not so thick and heavy

@tRiXMaddy 27 днів тому

Short answer: yes, this year is another pass

@SSavolainen Місяць тому

If the zFold 6 doesn't have better cameras than s24 ultra than, I'm throwing the towel and not buing it and moving to s25 ultra or iphone 16 pro max

@AceOfHearts001 Місяць тому

Honestly if its gona be another Fold 1 iteration,. just skip the Fold 6.

@sugardippedtitz 7 днів тому

Zfold is much more holdable than that google turd.

@felixramirez 29 днів тому

We all continue to buy Samsung Folds but as soon as another reputable brand makes a foldable we are all leaving Samsung for good for their refusal to innovate and make larger displays, slimmer thickness, camera quality from 10 years ago and better battery life. Samsung used to be the leader but are falling the same way Blackberry did.

@steviecoleman9260 26 днів тому

Still 2 much i just make phone calls...

@lewiskelly14 28 днів тому

7 years of updates is just marketing BS as the battery won't last that long anyway

@melvinfreeman4040 25 днів тому

The Samsung Galaxy Z Folds remain a unique style of cellphone in its 5th variant. Personally, I wouldn’t want one without the attached SPEN. That was the deal breaker for me. Foldables offer a lot of screen real estate , when unfolded. But, they are quite thick when folded. What will Samsung do next? I’m not sure what Jaime was trying to get out with this one. This was one seemed bland, pointless, and one sided. Still barely a thumbs up.