Phones Folding phones the next frontier

[DeepSix]

I thought the same thing once. And then I actually used one.

I really did consider getting a folding phone. But instead I decided to get a new Galaxy tablet 10FE, 10.9" screen. Recently it was on sale. I take this everywhere just like I do my phone.

Bigger screen, a lot less money (like 25% of the cost), pocketable too, no moving mechanism to worry about it breaking. And the best part is I have two separate screens, so I can run two use cases at once, where you can't do that on phone or not as easily or convenient.

Like I said I'll be interested in a folding phone when they can come up with minimum 16" screens.

I have a few friends who have folding Samsung phones and they've all had problems with it. Mostly from the moving mechanism. Or dust gets inside and damages it.

 

[NeonNights]

I really did consider getting a folding phone. But instead I decided to get a new Galaxy tablet 10FE, 10.9" screen. Recently it was on sale. I take this everywhere just like I do my phone.

Bigger screen, a lot less money (like 25% of the cost), pocketable too, no moving mechanism to worry about it breaking. And the best part is I have two separate screens, so I can run two use cases at once, where you can't do that on phone or not as easily or convenient.

Like I said I'll be interested in a folding phone when they can come up with minimum 16" screens.

I have a few friends who have folding Samsung phones and they've all had problems with it. Mostly from the moving mechanism. Or dust gets inside and damages it.

That's great it works for you but I don't want to carry around a tablet everywhere I go. Just one more thing to forget and leave behind or have stolen. A separate tablet also means either extra data plan or using your phone's mobile hotspot, which means quicker battery drain on the phone.

Nowadays I don't even carry keys and like keeping my pockets light. I am not completely wallet-free yet, but the wallet I have is very slim for just my ID, insurance card, and a couple of credit cards. A foldable phone fits my lifestyle better, affording me the tablet experience without the bulk or hassle of two devices.

 

[scott craft]

I just got Android 16 and OneUI 8 on my Fold 5. I'm pleasantly surprised, I didn't think I would get it before I switched phones.

 

[Ludatyk]

I just got Android 16 and OneUI 8 on my Fold 5. I'm pleasantly surprised, I didn't think I would get it before I switched phones.

Did you trade it in for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold?

And I just received October security monthly update for the Fold 6…

 

[scott craft]

Did you trade it in for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold?

And I just received October security monthly update for the Fold 6…
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No I got a Pixel 10 Pro and kept my Fold. I will probably revisit the foldable world in the future.

 

[The Game 161]

the samsung tri fold certainly sounds interesting but given it will likely cost 5k due to import fees and lack of supply

 

[SteveJUAE]

the samsung tri fold certainly sounds interesting but given it will likely cost 5k due to import fees and lack of supply

If its 5k it will be cheaper to fly to South Korea and buy it

I was hoping it was coming out before Xmas

I have decided to re-arrange my Apple products

1) Wont upgrade my IP16P and trade it in when the Ifold comes out
2) Was going to get a gift voucher for my old 16" MBP M2 to put against the Ifold, but MS UK give a cash trade-in of 30% more
3) Not paying for 2 parallels subscriptions anymore, getting rid of the 16" MBP as above and will do the same with my 14" MBP M3 and get a Surface laptop 13" with snapdragon to tied me over until the new snapdragon elite processor comes out in 2026 and get a 2nd 16" laptop with OLED

 

[Ludatyk]

Etcetera? US is a possibility? But if its releasing in early December...have Samsung announced the event for it?

 

[The Game 161]

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Etcetera? US is a possibility? But if its releasing in early December...have Samsung announced the event for it?

Think it's because they don't know? Lol

My guess US will get it maybe in 2026 for fold 8 line

 

[NeonNights]

Kind of weird how Samsung is keeping the try-fold in a glass box, not letting anyone handle it (not even corporate employees). With the supposed release date so close, they're treating the tri-fold extremely delicately as if it's too fragile to handle or show off. The design and development should be long done by now yet they give the impression that the phone might not be complete or finalized yet. At least show a working demo with the phone on.

 

[Ludatyk]

Think it's because they don't know? Lol

My guess US will get it maybe in 2026 for fold 8 line

I think releasing in US relies heavily on how well it does in the Asia markets... but it costing 3k is bad mistake (imo).

The design and development should be long done by now yet they give the impression that the phone might not be complete or finalized yet. At least show a working demo with the phone on.

Especially when it's supposedly releasing next month... but mystery is the appeal nowadays, companies don't want the public to know anything until it's announced.

And how is your Fold 6 holding up? I removed my thin Aramid Fibre case recently... decided to go for a skin instead.

 

[NeonNights]

As much as I would like to go caseless or a skin, the scuffs/chips/scratches on my case remind me it's better to be safe than sorry.

The Fold 8 is gearing up to be the no-compromise ultimate phone/foldable. How will they further improve beyond the Fold 8 then? That is why I am still holding out hope for the tri-fold to be released in the US. For me, the Z Fold series was the gateway drug and now I want more.

My Fold 6 is still great and meets all my needs and I still can't let go of the S Pen...just too important to me. That said, I look forward to better aspect ratios with the Fold 8 and tri-fold so that letterbox bars don't dominate so much of the screen with widescreen content. It is a little ridiculous that widescreen content on the S25 Ultra isn't much smaller than on the larger inner screen of the Fold 6.

 

[Ludatyk]

As much as I would like to go caseless or a skin, the scuffs/chips/scratches on my case remind me it's better to be safe than sorry.

Yeah, I have a couple of scuffs on the frame... but I miss the feel of the phone without extra being attached to it.

The Fold 8 is gearing up to be the no-compromise ultimate phone/foldable. How will they further improve beyond the Fold 8 then? That is why I am still holding out hope for the tri-fold to be released in the US. For me, the Z Fold series was the gateway drug and now I want more.

Given how big of an update the Fold 7 was... I think Fold 8 will really be incremental, better ultra-wide or zoom. Maybe support for the S-Pen, but what I'm interested in is this upcoming Snapdragon chip. Once the S26U is released... it would of give us an idea of what to expect with the Fold 8.

My Fold 6 is still great and meets all my needs and I still can't let go of the S Pen...just too important to me. That said, I look forward to better aspect ratios with the Fold 8 and tri-fold so that letterbox bars don't dominate so much of the screen with widescreen content. It is a little ridiculous that widescreen content on the S25 Ultra isn't much smaller than on the larger inner screen of the Fold 6.

Yeah, but when it comes to book-style foldables... it's more so getting a better multitasking experience (imo). Because we get the taskbar (not included on S25U)... which I do quite a bit of app switching from it and the option to have a 3 window layout.

 

[NeonNights]

Couldn't delete my post so...nm.