Pixel Fold Review: The Price Isn't The Point

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[GOOGLE PIXEL FOLD REVIEW]
If you haven't noticed, MrMobile has had a busy month. In the “hot foldable summer” of 2023, I find myself reviewing the most significant Android in ages, on short notice, while traveling … and folks, that’s exactly the kind of lifestyle the book-type foldable was made for.
For the past three and a half years, a Samsung Galaxy Fold has filled that need in my life - for a laptop when there isn't space for a laptop; a tablet when a phone isn't quite enough. Well, Google’s new Pixel Fold turns the equation on its side, in a way that’s been done before, yes - but this time the company doing it is the company that makes Android. That means this device is different (in ways both delightful and disappointing), and I think it was built to change the future of foldables.
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[CHAPTERS]
00:00 Hot foldable summer
01:04 The importance of going wide
04:09 Daily driver - done different
07:14 The best camera on a foldable
12:05 A Pixel phone (for better or worse)
14:15 Does Google actually want your $1799?
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16:09 Disclosures
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@JerryRigEverything 11 ай бұрын

Great vid - Looking forward to getting my hands on one.

@JB-gz5yg 11 ай бұрын

Lol

@alphaspartan 11 ай бұрын

@@JB-gz5ygcited to see the breakdown Mr. JB. I really like the Z Fold 4 due to the Samsung software features and it's much easier to operate with one hand on the front screen. It took me months to adjust to using a small screen compared to a traditional Samsung phablet size screen but I don't think I would ever want to go back to using an ultra wide screen when there's a 2 in 1 option like the Z Fold. But hopefully the competition from Pixel will make the Z Fold line drop their price or improve their software/hardware faster.

@TheMrMobile 11 ай бұрын

Your new knives have been creeping in to my B-roll shots! Thanks again bud.

@hihellokitty85 11 ай бұрын

To smash, take it apar, & destroy...

@TheOnlyName 11 ай бұрын

So I see it can't handle anything lol

@small-frygamer299 11 ай бұрын

Michael, you truly are my trusted opinion for all things foldable. No disrespect to other great reviewers, but there is comfort in knowing that these reviews come from someone who really lives their lives with foldables. Once again, fantastic review 👍🏻

@TheMrMobile 11 ай бұрын

Just grateful there are enough foldables to cover - and enough folks interested in hearing about them! Thanks very much.

@Minto107 11 ай бұрын

+1 can't wait for Flip5 coverage!

@Lovin_NY93 11 ай бұрын

Should Google make a flip version? I would love a Motorola RAZR + with Google Cameras and software

@Evie0133 11 ай бұрын

Michael brings out the best foldable coverage of any reviewers out there (and just one of the best reviewers ever), his reviews are not just simple analyses, he shows what it's like to live with the devices, and his delivery is top notch :D

@EugeneKee 11 ай бұрын

Agree! A real content creator! Very creative unlike others just talk and talk inside their "office"

@verylongclaw4428 11 ай бұрын

He did kinda Invent this Format, and has changed the Space permanently... From better framing to the voice... Extend and Proper daily driver reviews with "After the Buzz" continued updates even years later. Thanks Captain2Phones!

@verylongclaw4428 11 ай бұрын

Also the Flawless Live Intro/Outros from the early Podcast days! 🤯

@victorutomo7244 11 ай бұрын

Hey, he's Mr Foldable after all 😂

@verylongclaw4428 11 ай бұрын

@@victorutomo7244 Mr. Foldable/Mr. Mobile... But always Captain2Phones

@ELJefeReviews 11 ай бұрын

Hey! I know that guy at 4:23! 😂 Awesome video Michael. I'm enjoying the heck out of my Pixel Fold. I'm finally part of the foldable family!

@doniscoming 11 ай бұрын

As a Z Fold 4 user I'm really glad to see Pixel Fold cause I cant wait for future of these devices and we NEED more contenders in this space. BTW my Fold has 2 dead spots in the middle of the screen 6 months after purchase so I'm sending it on warrant to Samsung next week - its still definately not for everyone 😅

@michaelinterbartolo3 11 ай бұрын

As long as google stays committed to the fold concept then apps will come along eventually. I look forward to where the hardware and software will be in another few years.3+ apps at once is nice on my Galaxy fold 4 but the cover screen is just too narrow for other than a quick notification triage. The pixel form factor is definitely more appealing

@JAYJAY1787 11 ай бұрын

I think the OnePlus fold coming soon would be the exact device you are looking for , full screen front display landscape design & Volcc charging at 85w-100w a full days bettery in 20 mins compared to our zfols 4 hour long charging it's a W for OnePlus this year can't wait!

@imarchit 11 ай бұрын

@@JAYJAY1787 I am just glad we are seeing more competition worldwide now. If Galaxy Fold 6 isn't a major change, Samsung will have a tough time.

@russianspy1234 11 ай бұрын

> As long as google stays committed Spoiler alert: They won't

@JAYJAY1787 11 ай бұрын

@@imarchit yes it's supposed to have a new redesign but the OnePlus fold Volcc charging makes it all worth the switch I just love Samsung eco system but you can get most off all those features on other Android devices now these days

@kakun63 11 ай бұрын

@@russianspy1234 they will kill it for sure when apple makes a proper one only sammy abd apple will be there

@ryan2824 11 ай бұрын

The review i was waiting for!! Great review as always! Thank you for showing the grip case too, looks great, Hopefully they start shipping them out soon

@seantaylor861 9 ай бұрын

I've had the Pixel Fold for a little while now. I had the Z Fold 4 before that (technically still do) so can definitely compare the two. I was a long term iPhone user before that. I've been really surprised by my time with the Pixel. I went into my time with the Pixel thinking I knew what was coming. My short summary is that it's more than the sum of its parts. Also, there are psychological aspects that are hard to reason prior to use. The Pixel's choice to make the outer screen a primary screen and not a cover screen is important. It has a greater impact than I expected. Unfolding into landscape also has a bigger impact than I expected. I dismissed it as you can simply rotate the device. Obviously you can... but you don't... certainly not as often as I thought I would. There is something about using the Pixel that makes it my favourite phone. It's not something you get by looking at the specs on paper. The Z Fold, be that 5 or 4, is the better phone on paper. It is the better phone, in the same way that the iPhone is the better phone than all of these. I'll take the Pixel Fold every time, warts and all.

@TheOldSchoolCrisis 5 ай бұрын

I have had mine about 3 weeks now and went into the store fully intending to buy a Pixel 8 or Pixel 8Pro. I had seen my friend with his Z4 plenty of times at work and the phone just seemed gimmicky to me, the outer screen is practically unusable to me as the keyboard is so cramped, and they chose to make it the same height as a normal flagship which is the part of "large" phones people hate the most. All of this is to say, there was about a 20 minute window before the rep was able to get to me so while I waited my turn to be seen I started messing around with the different Pixel phones they had on display, including the Fold. The SECOND I picked it up and held it in my hands, I was sold. The form factor for this phone is absolutely 100% perfect. When it is closed the screen on the front has the width of a standard flagship, but is shorter! My biggest gripe with big phones, again, is that they are so tall you can't practically use them one handed if you need to access something at the top of the screen. This fixes that. It is also a bit thicker than your standard slab phone, which is NOT a downside to me. I can hold the phone with so much more confidence since there is so much more to grip. I went in with the intention of buying the next flagship Pixel and came out with a fold. My buddy who daily drives the Z4 saw me using it and had so many questions about the device, so I let him use it for a few minutes just to see how it felt and what he thought he would be missing out on if he switched. He was pretty much sold right then and there, again, because of the form factor and the usability of that outer screen. He is pretty much committed at this point, his next phone will almost assuredly be a Pixel Fold 2 or 3 (depending on what is available when it comes time to upgrade.) I can not stress enough, this phone as you said is not the sum of its parts. It is an amazing user experience despite not having the raw numbers on paper that other phones offer, and I PRAY that all other folding phones are taking note of it's design.

@bug-kong 11 ай бұрын

This is the aspect ratio I’ve always wanted! I’ll never be able to afford this one but I hope this wider form factor survives the slow transition to mid-range phones. I loved it on old iPads. I loved it on my blackberry passport. I’ve stuck with iPhone SE instead of any of the taller/thinner screened devices. Fingers crossed companies keep making these extremely readable and usable devices

@mailforjoel 11 ай бұрын

The diameter of the front screen is what phones used to be until a few years ago when they all went tall and ridiculously narrow for unknown reasons.

@tonymarenno9568 11 ай бұрын

I love your narration style. You were a journalist before. It takes special training to be so consice yet informative 🙂

@TheMrMobile 11 ай бұрын

I've never been an actual journalist (I respect the profession too much to claim that) but I really appreciate the compliment!

@manuelelkess8259 11 ай бұрын

the way you film all of your videos outside is truly awesome. I wish you make a video to show us how you do it someday

@TimWeekly 11 ай бұрын

12:26 An immediate rush of nostalgia from the background music and your voice! I’ll go back and watch your review of the Pebble Time just to bring me back to the good old days! Fantastic review!

@StayConnectedEV 11 ай бұрын

Keep the great work Mike. I’ve been following you for 20 years. I used to be running Dave’s iPaq and Mobility Today back in the day 😊

@hasturxix 10 ай бұрын

I find it interesting that Google was able to achieve water resistance on their first gen foldable as opposed to Samsung which took 3 generations to get water resistance. Interesting to see if Google adds stylus support to their foldables.

@aikenpayne928 9 ай бұрын

Good video you did on the narration of the video and how you presented the phone and how you explained about the phone keep doing your thing.

@ThePerradox 11 ай бұрын

Excellent review. Just what I needed I to start off my holidays. Plenty of time to be Mobile in a leasurly pace. Have a great summer Michael.

@LeBionArc 11 ай бұрын

Looking to upgrade from the galaxy fold 2 this summer, this is a tough one. My main issue with foldable has always been the cover screen, and the pixel certainly remedies this. Though it's a hard sell with that chipset.

@ardazgames 11 ай бұрын

Your review is the only one that really showcases the daily "living with" the phone. Great vid.

@AuthenTech 11 ай бұрын

Just insane that just ONE guy produces this whole video?! 🤯

@deansmits006 11 ай бұрын

Nice. Thanks for the review, you always have interesting points others miss

@mcgrud 11 ай бұрын

For the algorithm. ✊

@Tantive 11 ай бұрын

@@beefbusiness52Every drop in the bucket could be the one that let it flow over

@dawidkaszub2533 11 ай бұрын

For the Emperor!

@mcgrud 11 ай бұрын

@@Tantive 😎✊

@engineering_guy 11 ай бұрын

For King and Country!!✊

@mcgrud 11 ай бұрын

@@engineering_guy 😂

@PeteOliva 11 ай бұрын

Amazing review. I absolutely adore mine. Perfection? No. Hardly. But the positive changes this brings to the foldable experience over the Z Fold 3 I've neen working with over the past couple of years greatly overshadows the flaws. I use this, much as you said, like a normal phone most of the time, but it's still as glorious as ever to be able to open that middle screen when you need a tablet-sized view. And I LOVE the horizontal aspect ratio by default!

@darreno1450 11 ай бұрын

This is why I'm trading in my Fold 4 for one. I need that wider screen as I text mainly from the front. Just that alone is worth the change, but I welcome the better cam and pure Android. Glad you like yours.

@jameshowell5813 11 ай бұрын

Excellent review. Polished as always!

@MattCook206 10 ай бұрын

Great review ! Thanks. Always love the day in the life experience and perspective.

@LionelGeek 11 ай бұрын

Excellent review sir! If the Z Fold5 is as same as the leaks suggest, think I'll sit out this product cycle and hold onto my Z Fold4. It's been great at multitasking and surprisingly durable, so don't think that keeping it for another year will be a problem. That said, having a wide front screen will be a key reason I upgrade when the time comes. I admit, I do miss a lot of the Goole-y features that come with a Pixel. So, most likely, there will be a Pixel Fold 2 in my future. Thanks again for the excellent review Mr. Fisher!

@savedr 11 ай бұрын

See, that's honestly one thing that would make me get a Pixel over the Galaxy folds, I want that wider screen, enough that I'd pay more for less even. It's just too good an idea

@janoycresnova9156 11 ай бұрын

There is no reason to get a new phone every year unless you like wasting money. Stick with your Fold 4 for another 3 years at least.

@siamakzahmat 11 ай бұрын

So hyped! I hope the next edition will get stylus support! If so, then it will definitely be my first foldable. Now I'm using a Pixel 7 Pro and iPad Air, a good foldable will be able to replace both! Great review!

@Miguel_Mor 11 ай бұрын

Great review and excellent Trek references, once again! ...including the 17:01 runtime 🖖😉

@isth4tdoc 11 ай бұрын

Love your videos!! Excellent work. I need advice: if you were buying one phone and cost were not a part of the consideration, would you go with the Pixel Fold or the Oppo Find N2 Fold?

@SaeedDaakeek 7 ай бұрын

Usually watch you phone on small , just saw it on TV screen. You have 1 TB google backup !!! Damn boy thats thick !!!

@jurt00 11 ай бұрын

I don’t know. It’s been having displays breaking within hours of use and the lack of stylus support seems to kill the productivity for this device.

@AnttiEskelinen 11 ай бұрын

For Samsung camera you can choose from the settings if it keeps the previous mode or back to the default. "Settings to keep" and there just click those off you don't want to keep.

@mattskolnick8162 8 ай бұрын

Shout-out to that subtle stylus fade in with sound effect.

@DustySquitoNM 11 ай бұрын

That water proofing thing is a nice trick. The bezels aren’t bad, coming from a surface duo. I really do find width better on phones than more excess height.

@Kowalskithegreat 11 ай бұрын

I've been waiting for this review, I got my Pixel Fold on Wednesday and I absolutely love it! I had some buyers remorse before having it in-hand but it quickly faded after feeling the form factor and when I ended the first full day at 46% battery

@jro1472 11 ай бұрын

Phone is garbage, keep coping

@byte0117 11 ай бұрын

@@jro1472 You've got one?

@Imperatorius45 11 ай бұрын

Keep that screen clean when you shut it

@jro1472 11 ай бұрын

@tloHnadroJ sold mine 2 days after it arrived to some enthusiast willing to pay a premium for it. Really wanted to love the phone, but should have known better buying a first Gen foldable, from Google no less. The price is entirely unjustified.

@darreno1450 11 ай бұрын

@@jro1472 What didn't you like specifically?

@Silent1Majority 11 ай бұрын

As usual, Excellent!! Highly informative. Thank you.

@tonysolino3131 10 ай бұрын

There is something about a Michael Fisher video. It takes its time, it's thorough, he is easy to listen to and most of all it is honest. They keep getting better. Well done sir.

@Techdash. 11 ай бұрын

Always worth the wait! I wish Google optimizes Tensor. I don't use my pixel 7 because of how hot it gets in India.

@Blasphemy4kidz 11 ай бұрын

I got it yesterday in the mail. It's really an incredible device. Does it have room for improvement? Of course, and so does every 1st gen device. But I love it. I do think $1800 is steep but hopefully in the next 5 years we can expect foldables to be sub $1000

@savedr 11 ай бұрын

See I would absolutely get this next year for 1k. If it ever dips that low

@JosephBall 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great videos Mr Mobile

@NathanLopez34 11 ай бұрын

Actually enjoying more and more your tea time breaks. Aside of that, great and refreshing review as usual, keep on the good work 👍🏻

@MichaelBTech 11 ай бұрын

Definitely worth the wait! Great review Michael! Your thorough, non-generalized, camera comparison with the Galaxy Z Fold was enlightening.

@uhm175 11 ай бұрын

Motorola Razr+ Enough Said

@CharlesEastonIV 11 ай бұрын

Michael, you've been my go-to for phone reviews since the time you reviewed for Pocketnow. Even when I'm not actively researching a phone to purchase I watch your videos to keep up to date with the latest trends in the mobile world. If for any reason you were looking to take on additional challenges (not that you would need to with all that you do!) , I think you would make a fantastic audio book narrator. I would love to hear you read something similar to The Expanse where technology is a central theme.

@armchaircritech 11 ай бұрын

Great camera comparison! Very thorough review! Rest well see you soon

@stonefors3032 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for another great review Mr. Fisher, I will be looking forward to the next.

@insertnickhere5022 11 ай бұрын

Although this product seems very flawed, this product does open up the possibility that Google will finally make Android work better on tablets and foldables, so I just hope they continue on the line and make more of these...

@tennman 11 ай бұрын

Didn't they also made a tablet before? What happened to the hope of optimized apps? Google has a habit of starting something and leaving it cold turkey.

@ellioso 11 ай бұрын

Typing this from my new fold. I'm slightly worried about durability but it's not flawed for me. Actually the most premium feeling tech product I've owned and I have a lot. The form factor is amazing. It really turns heads.

@imarchit 11 ай бұрын

@@tennman The point is that Samsung and Google's partnership. Samsung is not leaving behind these form factors and Google wants Samsung to succeed and get more Android Devices out there. That's why Google spent the effort with the software on Android for large screen form factor with the assurance Samsung will stick with this product line.

@wmurch3 8 ай бұрын

Samsung is pushing the tablet ui forward more than Google. it's app developers that aren't doing the work because there just aren't a lot of people using android tablets to motivate them to do so. that said, for most of the apps regular people use... this shouldn't be a problem.

@TechfulThinking 11 ай бұрын

The durability issues we’re already seeing with the Pixel Fold doesn’t bode well. Let’s see if Google makes it right someday

@Mydu10 7 ай бұрын

Great review! Thank you.

@hallwaymedicine 11 ай бұрын

Excellent review. Trying to decide on my next phone (foldable/flippable) and your reviews are instrumental in my decision making. Thank you.

@davebenoist 11 ай бұрын

More reviewers should take notes on how you present devices and conduct your reviews. It's currently unmatched. Well done, Sir. Excellent review.

@damiengrief 11 ай бұрын

It looks great for a first gen foldable. I'm generally not a big fan of the Pixel design (both hardware and UI) but it's great to see real competition in the space in the US. I LOVE the book style foldable and think it'd be better than Samsung's taller format. I love my Fold4, but I've also had some hinge reliability issues. I'm hoping Samsung and Google's next gen devices get more durable, dust resistance, etc. And while things look pretty good for the first generation, I still think Samsung has Google beat in terms of multitasking software on the foldables. S-pen support, 3+ apps running at once, easier ways to switch between things, different home screens for when the device is open vs closed. Those are things I can't easily give up.

@TheMrMobile 11 ай бұрын

We agree on Samsung's lead in multitasking software. As Dan Seifert was saying on the latest Vergecast: the Fold 4 is like a PC in your pocket. Pixel Fold's value proposition is quite different.

@damiengrief 11 ай бұрын

@@TheMrMobile Yeah for sure. I just want that PC in your pocket in a book form factor, a better camera, a longer lasting battery, and dust resistance. That'd be perfect.

@ledique6945 10 ай бұрын

Cleanst, most informative & straightforward videos

@ShriRam_P1_Dalal 11 ай бұрын

Lovely review..!! Really enjoyable and informative.

@TJKoopa3018 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic video worth the wait. The Pixel Fold excites me because of the potential it gives the future of foldables. Will it be enough to pull me from the comfort of iOS and iPadOS? Probably not this Gen, but I hope next generation it will be. I’m a sucker for that design though.

@americoperez810 11 ай бұрын

Got my Pixel Fold a few days ago. Absolutely love it! Haven't experienced any app crashes like you though. As far as this phone not met to be sold to many people, i can see how one could come to that conclusion. I do feel like a lot of people still bought it though and there's definitely a lot of interest about it floating around the web. As someone with hands on experience with the Pixel Fold for several days now, your review was pretty spot on. Keep up the fantastic content.

@marcomartire5528 11 ай бұрын

How really noticeable is the crease when using the phone? And, how really reflective is the inside screen? I would appreciate any insight about it. Thank you.

@kingdedede6145 11 ай бұрын

This is my favorite review of yours!! Been a fan for years. Keep up the great work!

@lonelyphoenix7 11 ай бұрын

Loved the subtle Contact reference!

@jond4634 11 ай бұрын

I'd never buy a foldable (unless they get really cheap), but I love your reviews. They're extremely calming. Thank you!

@Chad_KBH 11 ай бұрын

Aggree too much money still.

@rickastley9599 11 ай бұрын

I would wait for the Motorola razr 40

@mrmarcellos 11 ай бұрын

Had an Fold 2 ( samsung ) and Flip 3 ( samsung ) but it get it..

@PSYCHOV3N0M 11 ай бұрын

What exactly is "really cheap" to you?? You make it sound like if foldables are $5,000+.

@itIsI988 11 ай бұрын

@@PSYCHOV3N0M Probably like £300. £1k is a lot for a phone tbh, and I already have a Z Flip4.

@westaycoolin9038 11 ай бұрын

His reviews are absolutely captivating! I'm always impressed by how he skillfully guides you on an immersive journey with the smartphone. It's far from a typical youtube tech review video; he adds a touch of authenticity that makes it truly exceptional

@alphonsocazorla1419 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate the video of the pfold in action. Good review.

@staticvoidmain 11 ай бұрын

that reference to Contact while the scene was playing? *chef's kiss*

@PSYCHOV3N0M 11 ай бұрын

Tensor G2 is the biggest deal breaker for me coupled with the overheating issues. It's not the price that's the problem whether it's $1,800 for this or $2,500+ for the Huawei Mate X3. It's what you DON'T get for the price you pay that's the problem. Tensor G3 should've been in the Pixel Fold.

@GeneralChaz9 11 ай бұрын

No kidding, $1800 for a chip that is a couple years behind in performance. Plus, I had to give up on my Pixel 7 due to Tensor G2 issues. Overheating during basic tasks and especially during camera use, poor signal reception in areas the Qualcomm equivalent would be fine, not roaming properly and dropping calls, and finally the unpredictable battery life. Questionable decision to drop it into the Fold, but maybe they saw it as a gamble anyways so they thought it was fine. Hoping the Tensor G3 knocks it out of the park, otherwise this trio of Tensor chips is going to have a poor legacy.

@andyH_England 11 ай бұрын

To all techies out there. Please note that the tensor chip is not targeted at gamers or hardcore power users. This is obvious and complaining about something that every techie knows is not aimed at them seems superfluous. If you want more power buy something with a more powerful chip. The Pixel range is more about ML and AI. This is explained in every review. I cannot understand why we still get complaints.

@GeneralChaz9 11 ай бұрын

@@andyH_England TIL that dropped calls and camera overheating are for power users and gamers..

@gemsandlasers269 11 ай бұрын

@@andyH_EnglandSure... But why should people have to compromise at this price? Other folding phones at similar or lower price have considerably better processors.

@andyH_England 11 ай бұрын

@@gemsandlasers269 people do not need to compromise as they always have the choice of not buying. Google decided that $1800 was the lowest they would go and the alternative, no doubt, was to not bother. So at least we get to see a Pixel fold and if it's too expensive for you, just move on to another device. Not every device is made for you, or for me, so you have the choice.

@sogebread5912 11 ай бұрын

I love how honest and unbiased these reviews always are. Willing to talk strongly about the cons but still say it will probably end up in your pocket despite those flaws. Keep it up, favorite tech reviewer right here

@marksharp 9 ай бұрын

I have to say. Out of all the tech KZfaqrs I follow, you are the best for reviews. Keep up the good work mate.

@sublimeprincebw 11 ай бұрын

Great review as usual! Best reviewer on youtube in my opion this is definitely compelling as i am still on My fold 3. I may make the jump. Keep doing what your doing big Mike!

@mik29k 11 ай бұрын

You have always been optimistic about foldables, that makes me wanna have a foldable one day. Other KZfaqrs, no matter what they say in conclusion make me feel that foldables are just fad and won't last more than a few years. I'm grateful for your videos.

@myaccount__7269 11 ай бұрын

My fold e screen has needed 2 replacements. But it’s still awesome. Just get warranty

@agnikai4833 11 ай бұрын

It's honestly a good day whenever Michael drops a new video. I just keep coming back for the excellent storytelling for every phone he reviews instead of just random scripts of phone specs from other reviewers which is just bland in my opinion.

@ClickingPixels 11 ай бұрын

Dude, thanks for another awesome video!

@deanchur 11 ай бұрын

Just curious Michael, what camera do you use to shoot shots of the phones you're reviewing when you're out and about and for the B-roll?

@josephbolton5199 11 ай бұрын

It was genuinely surprised to hear someone say Google support was terrible. I've had a tough time with Microsoft, sony, LG, and Samsung over the years, but anytime I ran into a problem with a pixel, Google was easy to get a hold of and sent me a new phone without question.

@andyH_England 11 ай бұрын

Yes, I have had two experiences in the last year or so. Both went well and I was kept up to date all the way. One was dead pixels on the display (new phone) and the other was a smashed display (replaced). Despite shipping 1000+ miles away they only took a week or so to be sorted!

@furn2313 11 ай бұрын

How Google managed to cram such a capable camera in such a small space is testament to their dedication to photography and videography

@akarshJD 11 ай бұрын

Thats why the Camera bump is larger on this compared to something like the Fold 4.

@paulesthete4648 11 ай бұрын

Lol results are pretty mid-range and much closer to 7A than to 7Pro, nothing to praise here

@dx6nxr 11 ай бұрын

@@akarshJD Compare the overall thickness of pixel fold and samsung z fold. Pixel is much thinner but it still needs place for cameras, thus the camera bump is bulkier.

@imarchit 11 ай бұрын

They can make a crappy camera system magical by their software.

@EugeneKee 11 ай бұрын

As always. Excellent review!

@slvr236 11 ай бұрын

The editing on this video O.O Woah, so good!

@RubyRoks 11 ай бұрын

My biggest hope with the Pixel Fold is that it will legitimize the category enough in the states for other brands to take the plunge, including Apple. I'm sure a first gen iFold or whatever infinitely better name i hope they give it will be an absolute disaster of first gen issues and first gen prices just like the iPhone X, but one can hope to be wrong on that front.

@alecwhatshisname5170 11 ай бұрын

iPhone X was fire

@jakoick1298 11 ай бұрын

LoL. What disaster are you talking about? iPhone X was the best selling smartphone worldwide, so have been every other iphone since then, iPad, watch, airpods, M series Macs, everything has been a best seller and without any issues.

@RubyRoks 11 ай бұрын

@@jakoick1298 I'm talking about the software bugs that came with early FaceID, the notch, and the removal of the home button. I'm talking about the insane price jump over the identically spec'd iPhones 8. I'm talking about availability issues well into iPhone 11. These devices weren't perfect

@sheepsleeps 11 ай бұрын

Blown away by 5x optical zoom on Pixel Fold!

@vladimird8541 11 ай бұрын

Blown away by the reports of them breaking up after a week

@sheepsleeps 11 ай бұрын

Ah, as Nelly Furtado sang, “Why do all good things come to an end!”

@stevemiller9880 11 ай бұрын

@@vladimird8541Who has reported that outside of Ars where it looks like a decent piece of dirt got in there that could break any foldable?

@vladimird8541 11 ай бұрын

Deleting comments looks really bad for you

@arpanmalhi8342 11 ай бұрын

Finally the review is here!

@RWJSJG 11 ай бұрын

Awesome informative and entertaining video thanks Mr mobile ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@RIPPER334 11 ай бұрын

This guy's folding phone obsession is borderline alarming. Folds will never be as popular as he wants, because the average person wouldn't pay the price, or deal with the quirks... You like them, we get it... Most people don't... Let it go.

@LunarFlare91 11 ай бұрын

Pixel fold looks like an engineering prototype 😅

@HendFarid 11 ай бұрын

I was waiting for your review since day one. Thank you for being honest as always and practical ❤️

@rsanchez9865 11 ай бұрын

I enjoy your out and about video style. much better than the in studio table top vids. Thanks

@CrayolaBambaataa 10 ай бұрын

After watching this back-to-back with the fold 5 hands-on (and a two month hellride getting my fold 3 repaired) i think I'm actually gonna switch this year. I noticed that the aspect ratio on the fold 3's outer screen is bothering me more over time rather than the opposite, and the fold 5 is relatively underwhelming other than the SoC upgrade. Thanks for covering foldables so extensively man!

@atimholt 11 ай бұрын

Liked the Contact paraphrase while showing the scene on the phone (6:30), lol.

@riannurav 11 ай бұрын

Commenting using a fold 4.. I am a happy user. And your videos are lovely.. As always!!

@JelvinCS 11 ай бұрын

I was waiting for this review 😊

@at_once 11 ай бұрын

Michael I'm from Hampton Roads. We are proud of you!!!

@kindofanmol 11 ай бұрын

No one reviews tech as well as you do. The travel/vlog-style tours of NewYork and around are a cherry on top. Pls keep up the great work!

@shubhamb.deshmukh7920 11 ай бұрын

Michael combining vlogging with phone review is just amazing 🤩

@thomaskerr2477 11 ай бұрын

i do love watching your videos ...........i do like way google pixel fold looks good , but question as am from uk , what other options can i choose on very close size format and as close to stock or run google apps with out having to force apps or install work arounds ???? i know sounds lot in a question ....but i am looking for my fist folding mobile into tablet .......thanks in advance

@mlr0115 11 ай бұрын

I have to say not many folks can beat your content, sir. The delivery alone puts you on the upper echelon. Well done.

@user-hg4rg6jf9k 11 ай бұрын

Great vid - Looking forward to getting my hands on one.. Great vid - Looking forward to getting my hands on one..

@petervanwyk4707 11 ай бұрын

your reviews are really good. honest, quirky, helps anyone wanting to make a buying choice on expensive hardware.

@roberto.larios 11 ай бұрын

I’ve been refreshing your channel daily for this video 🙌🏽🙌🏽

@Call_Me_David 11 ай бұрын

I loved the Contact reference while watching the Contact clip.

@savedr 11 ай бұрын

It is really incredible how high quality your videos are.

@alfreeman69 11 ай бұрын

@MrMobile I love this video just one question, where did you get that pizza from it looks so good.

@Gary0557 9 ай бұрын

I love the 'klomp' when it shuts..

@davidcook73 11 ай бұрын

Another classy upload, thank you!

@TunedByJ 11 ай бұрын

Few complaints on my few days of ownership so far. Love the build quality! Another great review Michael 👍

@Jezee213 11 ай бұрын

Great video as always! I have a question Michael, When you get sent a review unit, do you have to erase or factory reset before it's sent back?

@TheMrMobile 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! And ... you don't "have" to, I guess, but why wouldn't you? lol - that's a lot of personal data in there!

@Jezee213 11 ай бұрын

@@TheMrMobile oh for sure, I was curious if it was a thing that the companies ask before you send it back, but yes! always factory reset.

@AnnoyingAshleyTV 11 ай бұрын

exceptional review as awlays , love my fold also 👍🏻