Samsung Galaxy Z Flip After The Buzz: Did It Survive?
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By definition, the word gimmick means: a trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or trade.. We use the word a lot to describe ideas that make a product stand out, but are not necessarily useful.
The other day my buddy Jon Rettinger asked everyone what their favorite phone was on Twitter, and I couldn’t name just one. Cellphones have been my life since 1998, at a time when owning a clamshell was the exclusive privilege for the wealthy.
I paid a lot of money for my first Nokia 282, and even more for my Motorola TimePort 8167, later my StarTAC 7860 and then my all-time-favorite, the Motorola V60i. All had one thing in common: They were clamshells at a time when every other phone was the size of Texas. See, back then, having your phone collapse was NOT a gimmick. And sure, everyone wanted to be that guy with the flashing LED on his belt holster, which he would then unsnap with a single hand to make or take that call.
So of course I was the perfect target for the new RAZR and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. Tablets collapsing into phones is definitely more useful, but only the clamshell would allow Generation X folks like me to re-live the nostalgia of being “that guy” again.
So, I tried both. Compared them in a video, and quickly realized Z Flip was the better foldable, but then using it for months has made me ask a more important question: Is a clamshell a better phone, just like in the old days? I mean they’re cool, and they do turn some heads, but does the clamshell solve a problem, or is it a very pricey and fragile solution in search for one? Heck after the frenzy of stress testing videos, most of the people I talk to just want to know if it survives real world use, and that is this series’ specialty. I’m Jaime Rivera with Pocketnow and this is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip After The Buzz.
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Screw that im old school with new school and I played around with Flip in Best buy and its just like my S9 but it flips down. And I love my S9 so hell yea ill buy it. And because im a concrete truck driver and I need to protect my Screen at any cost…
I will buy next Z Flip if :
120Hz Display
Same or better camera than Note 20 ultra
Bigger outside screen
Dual Speaker
Do youtube app play while it's closed?
I love it! I Love the way you describe this phone! This WILL be my next phone!
Hello Jaime, any way to help viewing the phone with polarized sunglasses?
I always find it smart to wait for the next model like #2 or 3
If the 2nd generation comes with dual speakers usable front display and expandable memory then that is my next phone.
I wanted to ask where you got the wallpaper?
Remember the Samsung SCH-U750 hybrid?
Yeah, to me that's still the best cell phone of them all.
Why didn't you mention the phone quality, both hearing and speaking?
Am debating/comparing the Samsung Z-flip
vsMotorola Razr flip…both are still over-priced.Im thinking about returning my Note 20 ultra for this phone, just to have something different…
I loved the z flip i have the fold 2 and I honestly miss the flip..
Those creases in the middle of phones give me anxiety 😰
I've had mine for 8 months now and love it. Compact when folded and full size when opened. Battery life is not S20 level but very good. I've never ripped open the phone like that & watching him do it gave me anxiety. I use a bit more care. Would you kick open your car door on your Tesla like that? lol. I've kept the original purple mirror finish uncovered along with bare screen with no scratches on it and even dropped it on hard floor a few times with no problem. No regrets and for a 1st gen design; it's a definite winner.
Probably the best review of the phone today
Love your voice!
I like this phone so bad but the price point $1,300 for a cell phone is ridiculous
I would love to own this phone, but without a Provider contract deal I simply can't afford it…
A wonderful review – thank you Jaime! This foldable gadget has grabbed much attention and I nearly bought thrice but resisted. And now, after watching this video I too am curious about the Galaxy Z Flip in Mystic Gray…
I don't see a future for foldable phones
The fact that you can buy one used in perfect condition now for 800, makes it a buy
Samsung has made a flip phone for years where the top is all screen and runs android but never sold them in America.
Why not? I would buy that.
I am most likely going to get the Galaxy Z Flip 2 when it eventually releases next year. If it adds a bigger/better front display, 120hz, and stereo speakers this phone would be perfect for me. Thanks for the great video Jaime!
i don't understand why reviewers induce this water fear!? i've owned cell phones for about 20 years now and never had a single issue regarding water.
When the phone is closed, it looks like a $1,000+ Gameboy Advance SP. The first thing I’d do, if I owned this phone is download Mario Kart Tour 😍
My Z Flip phone survived my 3 year old. I have no scratches. This is my primary phone. It is great.
Calling a innovative 1st gen folding phone a gimmick and comparing the all features to the flagship models is pretty ludicrous. Gee Samsung you can't please us all but do keep trying despite these "critics", some may call him sincere but he comes off douchy to me. Its like complaining that the initial $200k Tesla roadster doesn't have the boot, comfort or 4 doors that the maserati quattroporte has at the same price.
Someone needs to be "that guy" that tries to give us what we want and to bring us mind blowing latest tech. Let hope that Samsung never stops trying.
Single firing speaker is a deal breaker for me
Maybe the Z Flip 2 will improve massively
Hi,
Very grateful for you . Does it allow "Call Recording" without "Rooting"?
Thank you
I have now watched so many review videos, I really liked your honesty and straight forward review. We can all read tech specs, but getting real reviews of someone using the actual phone is great. Thank you so much.
I hope they make a Z Flip 2, but expand the outer screen to the full size of one of the halves of the phone. so it would me more similar to the Z Fold 2, edge to edge outer screen.
Is it better then the new razor?