tl;dr: samsung confirms the z fold 5, z flip 5, tab 9, & both watch 6 models. with the foldables, they’re adopting a new hinge design that will finally remove the hinge gap from the previous models. they also hint at even more cross-device connectivity in one ui.

  • PaupersSerenade@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    As someone who has to deal with small pockets these new flip phones have been interesting to me. I’m just worried about how long that screen will last.

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      1 year ago

      On the other extreme, as someone with ginormous pockets but failing eyesight, I’m becoming more interested in the Fold.

      Not at $1,900 price point though. Looking at maybe picking up a Fold 3 on the used market.

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        1 year ago

        It was too expensive for me so I bought an “open box, as new condition” one for $1,100 (£850). It was a risk but it really has been as new condition and I’m super happy with it. It has been a life changer because everything is easier with a larger screen (particularly the keyboard!) and having one device is so much more convenient than syncing and carrying two.

        A lot of the cheaper used models have marks on the outside of the phone, but if you’re using a case then it’s a non-issue because the case covers them up. As long as the screens are fine.

        Once the Fold 5 comes out in a few weeks even a new Fold 4 will hopefully be cheaper.