Pixel Fold - My Thoughts After 1 Month 

Quick question: Pixel Fold or Galaxy Z Fold??

I don't think folding phones are stupid. Just think of the Pixel Fold as a smartphone that can also unfold into a tablet.

I'm interested in a foldable simply because I could use it as a tablet at home, and in my experience tablets often hardly ever get long lasting support. Given this is a Google device, I imagine it'll see a plethora of updates over the coming years, but man, that price is ROUGH!

Pixel fold user. Had a pixel 6 pro before. This size is perfect. My pixel 6 is insanely tall in comparison, I much prefer this aspect ratio. As for the unfolded screen. Man, I can't see myself going back to seeing pictures in a slab device. There's just something about taking pictures, and when you want to view them, I always open it up - it's magical. Consuming media unfolded is also really great as well as gaming. I'm using it as a DS emulator and because of the larger screen, it functions exactly like a DS, with a top and bottom screen. Then there's all the other little things. If I want to see something while eating, boom table top mode, has a build in kickstand basically. I want to take pictures of me and my wife but no one to take a picture of us, easy, place it somewhere and put a timer. It's not about 1 big game changing thing. It's about all the little things. It adds up, and I can't go back now

Definitely a luxury device. I think photographers would love this. Both editing and viewing your photo library would be amazing. Plus stuff like reading ebooks, mangas, graphic novels, etc. That bigger display would definitely give you a better experience. I know a tablet could do all these things too, but something you could put in your pocket and carry with you all the time would be amazing.

I love the option, even if i only unfold it 25% of the time.

Ive never had a phone I like more. My iPhone 14 pro is now my secondary phone and hardly used. I think Google knocked this out of the park..

I agree with all of this other than not necessarily needing the big screen. If you don't want a big screen then why get a fold in the first place? Me personally I use the big screen a lot. For movies, apps, everything. I've always used my big screen. Mainly because it is so much easier to type then using the small buttons on the front screen. I have been using the Samsung Fold. I will be moving over to the Pixel Fold in a couple days. I like options. So, it depends on what you are looking for in a phone and not so much a bad idea. I don't see it as a bad idea or stupid at all. Also, the camera and video features you can use with the fold capability in not having to physically hold the phone or prop it up with something. You can literally fold it and set down anywhere, set a timer, and take awesome pictures. It's a lot easier. Now, if you just do selfies all the time, then those features probably don't matter to you. Again, I believe the folds are an awesome idea. I have absolutely loved the experience. As I said above, it is going to be about preference. But, it is definitely not silly or a bad idea. It's Awesome!👌

I think that is why the Pixel Fold beats the Galaxy Fold for me, is that it is a phone first for me, for say 66% of the time, so I need and want a great outer display for $1800 and Google provides that. The Galaxy Fold sadly in my case sucks for productivity (typing) on the outer display and is an awful design. I would be using it and want to start typing and end up after multiple mistakes swapping to my iPhone and do my work from that. So for all the “so called” negatives, which are all moot for me, this alone makes it the best fold device in my region with a global release (ATM).

Excellent video. Thanks 👍

Folding phones aren’t dumb. What’s dumb is a reviewer who only wants to use it as a phone. Id like to see an iphone and ipad mini user testing this phone to see if it can replace both

I'll be honest, the folders are big and heavy, but on long road trips or sitting in waiting areas, watching movies, playing games and really just about anything you do on a regular smart phone these do it better. If you can deal with the weight, they're awesome. I have a fold 4 but I really want to switch to Google pixel fold because I believe the synchronization between their watch and phones along with their ai is just way better. I can ask my fitbit to look up how much a celebrity is worth or ask it other informational questions and get answers from my watch. Many times, the galaxy watch tells I don't have a "capsule." If you ask me, these phones are definitely worth it. Its like carrying a foldable tablet with a cellular connection. I would recommend these 100%

Excellent review! Your concept regarding the use of foldable phones was 100% on point. I had the Pixel Fold for about 10 days and returned it because I didn't use the open display as much as I thought I would because there was no need. I guess the novelty ran out.

I truly loved the LG wing and have been chasing that high of a multi screen ever since 😢. Im really hoping this will fill the void 😊

I think it would be good when your on holidays, you get a bigger screen to watch movies etc, but then carrying around a heavy phone is tedious. Might be easier to read for older people maybe?

Finally I can play Baldurs gate 1 and Neverwinter nights anywhere

I wouldn't say that it's stupid, but when you get older in your 50's and now I'm in my 60's, you're eyes start to need some help, you'll appreciate a bigger screen. Granted I'm one of the acception when it comes to using tech I enjoy it. I for one would appreciate the bigger screen, it's the price that makes you whence. Check for carries 50% discounts before you buy.

Changed from a samsung Z to this phone. Never been happier.

To me its the sort of device where you mostly use it folded going to work or what not and then use it unfolded when your at home watch RU-vid or tv on the phone unfolded

My main phone has a been a foldable for 3years. For media consumption ,gaming , and full size multitasking you can beat it. Especially if you get deep into stuff like emulators with Bluetooth gamepads, running pc remote access, or sahdow pc to run pc games right on the fold .

im in the same boat had the PF since july 5 and have to say i really like the device. I do end up using the outside more often the inside, and have had great battery life and performance so far (im on the 14 beta though). I also agree having used foldables all the z folds, flips etc right now i myself dont need the more realestate as often, unless im away from my laptop, or need to watch a quick youtube video or read something thats pretty long. Hence i think I like what google has done with this form factor. GIving you the best of both worlds. I think once the price comes down, and more apps are optimized this will be a great buy for everyone else.

I can't agree with you saying "for 999 this wouldn't sell"...this phone would FLY out of carriers and the Google store if it was 999. That aside? I dig the rest of this.

still using the MS duo 2 , love the two screens inside its great for my use although the 5 hour battery life is terrible. Questioning the outside screen on foldables , like you said this stops you from opening the phone for the screens inside , if you are using the outside screen then you don't need a foldable. i don't like all the other folding phones with that crease down the middle and the easy to damage screens on the inside , you only need to check out folding phones at retail locations to see how easy it is to damaged the screens , MS D2 uses gorilla glass on the inside mine gets used outside in dirt and dusty enviroment and needs this protection, not happy to hear that microsoft will go the way of folding screens for the duo 3 which is a step backwards in my book.

I like folding phones. I've been using the LG V60 thinQ dual screen for 3 years and I love it. I think this pixel phone would be a cool upgrade.

I have the fold ,its pretty great

Z Fold series is my choice. Samsungs UI and hardware/form factor is so much better... It's good to see Google is optimizing there UI for the Foldable experience..

Honestly, even though I'm an Apple user, the Pixel Fold intrigued me...until I saw the price. Dude you can get a full gaming laptop for that price, or both an iPhone and an iPad with keyboard case. I just can't justify spending that much cash on a phone, no matter how advanced and interesting it is.

Not sure if I'm nit picking and I love your videos but your narration goes from fairly audible to what did he say at a certain volume . Not sure if its just me or. Just a suggestion

I just checked the price for this pixel in canada and it's not sold here by stores so I have to get it of the market and it's about $2400 The Fold 5 here cost $2700 I can get the fold 5 at the phone company for $1400 down and then pay $33 a month for 24 months for a total of $2200 plus you have to pay the phone service for 2 years and that cost is $1680 so total of $3880. And that's why so many people here are still using phones from 2019.

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Good video.

Its two devices in one whats so dumb about that , the price is the issue but again you're getting two devices in one so I guess its who ever feels they can get the most out of the device , I for one would love it for reading or watching videos .

@JSL Review I don't see the point of people getting tired of Samsung's folding phone cover screen, only to say when having a Pixel Fold, or any phone like it that it's cover screen makes you not want to use the cover screen. I'd just buy a candy bar phone if that's the case. I use the over screen and main screen on my Galaxy Fold4.

Rather have a folding phone than my iPhone 15 pro max and iPad mini 6th gen. Too many devices. Just need the pixel fold and that's it

They the future because your phone is a tablet in your pocket when you want and watching anything like video, movies and gaming a much better form factor we all have them at my company. I have my Z Fold 3 for 2 years now also the new pixel Fold only 900.00 no trade in. I don't have carry multiple devices. I even have a pen for it. The best outer screen don't have to open for everything.

The 5th (low key 6th) generation of the Z Fold SHOULD be better than the 1st (low key 2nd) generation of the Pold. Still, its about preference. I'm glad Samaung paved the way for foldables, and Google (Android) helped that to be so... Now Google is on the playing field, and I'm stickimg with the Pold. The only device thta has my attention aside from the Pold is the Pold 2.

i returned my pixel fold, cause its overheating all the time

I got the Samsung Fold V. Not that I do not like it, but it is so bulky, narrow screen is meh, and labs forcing full screen on all the apps I use does not help it.

If you are using outer screen most of the time in pixel fold. There is no point of using pixel fold just go for a normal phone..

Google Pixel Fold 2 (2024) Release Date!

I think this phone may get more adoption as the price decreases over time. In 2025 the 51GB version of this phone will be great.

For me the foldable form factor seems like a perfect phone to use as the regular phone when folded, but when needed to read articles, ebooks, manga etc, just unfold it and get a big screen, big fonts, better readability and then again fold it back to a normal phone. And the Pixel Fold is the best Foldable now for crazy men, like me, who want to flash a custom ROM into it because no other OEM made their kernel, drivers etc open, unlike Google. So I think I'll wait for Pixel Fold 2 or 3 and use it with Graphene OS or something like that

this guy clearly is an apple lover, and never had a folding phone in the 90s and early 2000's

Samsung z fold

If They make a bigger version then im buying it

Man the bezels big as the Mississippi River 😂 get that trash outta here

Which Icon pack are you using @jslreview