Nice to see a folding phone that starts as a normal phone that gets bigger.

It really does look better and "right" compared to the Galaxy Fold. I love that the camera isn't a step down from a flagship, but on par with the top of the line. So good.

I love the look of this fold phone. This is the first time I genuinely like the look of a folding phone and the screen crease doesn't seem so bad.

You can get around the aggressive battery life extender option by going into the battery settings for the apps, and make sure it doesn't go to sleep. Notifications will then come through. Huawei phones do this by default, so I got used to changing those settings.

Ever since your departure from PocketNow I've watched every episode you've ever made. You are the most consistent tech reviewer I've ever seen.

Excellent video as usual! I really want to try this.

Good review. Have been enjoying my Vivo X Fold..love the outer display, the cameras and the class leading 8 " inner display. No issues with notifications but did require a simple tweek....even saw another video where it can connect to a MacBook (phone mirroring) android to Mac pretty cool....again thanks for the vid.

I just picked up the s22 ultra a few days ago. Came from note 10 plus. I love foldable, more so rollables. I'm just waiting a bit longer for the tech to mature.

Idk man. That Oppo Find N still has my heart just because of that sweet spot of size it hit. I love it. It's great to see Vivo and Oppo bringing real competition to Samsung after lukewarm showing from Xiaomi and just a sad show with Huawei because of the software (I'm not even going to mention Microsoft because they're not the same class of devices). Wish they launched it worldwide to spice up the game

Excellent video. If this had Samsungs software, s pen support and was optimised for my region I would be very tempted to try it. Hoping that Samsung can show some improvements with it's next fold.

This is what I want from a foldable, a 'normal' smartphone that can fold out to double its screen real estate.

I love what other companies, like Vivo, are doing. It got kinda boring with everything coming down to Samsung and Apple (and them using that fact to sell pretty much same phones year after year, even removing stuff like expandable memory and chargers)

I hope custom roms eventually come to foldables, since China has been making some great devices.

Great explanation on the pros and cons of importing this phone. Usually reviewers give these imports a stamp of approval knowing they come with lots of issues. I'm hopeful OnePlus will make a foldable comparable to the Find N.

0:43 Le MS Duo 2 to others: I’m the IMPOSTER😌

I am, again, watching a review of a phone, in a million times, I couldn't afford.🤣

I find myself using my X Fold more than my Z Fold 3, and while I do miss 5G a lot when driving around town, I just can't get over the outer display. It's so usable when I don't need to use the inner screen. I really do hope that the Z Fold 4 makes the outer display similar in aspect ratio as the X Fold.

One thing I keep noticing, most of your videos are in high quality resolution and in 60fps. Please continue to keep them like this! It's one of the main reasons I stay tuned

He's right about the busted notifications. I've had 2 non brand androids before and they were awful at not showing notifications in real time. It was frustrating af

I've been using this phone for 2 weeks now on TMobile and everything is working fine. The Gmail, apps, notifications, so far so good my friend.

Vivo phones are actually sold here in New Zealand (along with many other Chinese phones), though I'm not sure if we'll get this one, but as good as it looks, I'm just not a fan of Chinese phones in general. Privacy and security issues aside, the software is always tailored in a way that doesn't suit power users, such as the extreme throttling of background processes. I suppose, if nothing else, it at least adds some competition to the market which we sorely need right now.

Rewatching this video made me realize that we NEED more competition in US foldables. Seeing the Fold 4/Flip 4 has made me realize that Samsung isn't going to aggressively innovate simply because there's no need for them to do so. They can keep releasing iterative upgrades without improving things like the crease/cameras and still get tons of sales, simply because they're the only option. If this device was in the US, it would almost definitely be my "dream phone" so to speak. I'd love to try foldables right now, but the flip isn't the form factor for me, and the fold still sadly has the crease.

Dang dude, you almost shorted out your Phased Array Emitter spilling that drink.

Always appreciate when you randomly say my name in videos.

This was a great review! I would seriously buy this phone. I was debating foldable but always felt they were never fully baked. The Vivo looks like that next crucial step and I’m intrigued.

I love my Z Fold 3 but I'm excited for the version that will have a nearly standard size front display when closed. Until then it's voice text.

PLEASE DO AN UPDATE ON THE VIVO X FOLD 3 PRO!!! They nailed it this time!!! Wireless charging, IPX8 water resistance, and 100w charging!! I would LOVE to hear your thoughts!

Michael, I am hoping you will revisit this review at some point in the near future. I imported the Vivo X Fold to Canada and was able to overcome pretty much all the gripes raised in your video. The notifications being the biggest issue, but there are a few more settings to enable which have allowed me to get my Notifications delivered instantaneously and display on the lock screen. There is also a great guide by Greggles TV which outlines how to replace the default launcher. I have had no issues with 5G in my City, even with using Videotron as my WSP which is not nearly as prevalent as some of the other big names.

We absolutely need a Galaxy Z Fold 4 Ultra!! I've been saying it for awhile now!! If Samsung doesn't release a larger version of the Z Fold 4, I'll most likely get an imported Vivo X Fold!!

Seems like a good opportunity for them to rebrand it as a OnePlus for the North American market.

Delighted to have missed this upload. Always great contact.

5:46 Layne! What a legend. What a song!

3:15 1. Guess what the 1st gen Galaxy Fold has in common with the Huawei Mate X2 and Vivo X Fold?? The outer displays are all 21:9 aspect ratio. 2. Most people including myself hate the outer narrow aspect ratio of the Z Fold series. They want a Note-sized phablet phone while folded shut. HOWEVER, Samsung has demonstrated since the live stream demo of the 1st gen Galaxy Fold that their INTENDED VISION is for the outer display to be used ONE-HANDED for quick tasks. Too many people still don't comprehend that the outer display ISN'T meant to be used two-handed. Galaxy Flex S is what I'm waiting for. It looks to be what a foldable phone SHOULD BE.

Folding phones are king in my eyes, I'm the proud owner of a Z fold 3, Razr 5G and original Z Flip. Can't wait to get my hands on the Z fold 4 and whatever the Next Razr is, whenever it is....

You really focus often on the crucial parts with reviews, and comparisons are great as well.

Thanks for being the Private Detective who scans the marketplace for cool fun foldable phones and tech gadgets. I sit in my armchair while you do the research and bring colorful results to my screen. Thanks. I prefer the ZFlip3 but fear where it's heading. It is losing the original sleek form factor for battery to push out units IMO.

Thank you, Mr. Fisher, for reinforcing the idea that the vivo X Fold is hands-down the current best foldable available. It might not be in a few months, but still, it is a stunning, very capable foldable offering from vivo. A little bit of software tweaks and global release would give Samsung a run for their money. The X Fold is just that good. 🔥

Such beautiful sensible phones and not available in the US Market??? Why??????? We need more options like this.... Love your reviews!!!

Vivo is slowly getting to title the best phone for mobile photography. Quality paired with good auto mode and one of the best manual controls.

Makes my google pixel 6 look like it's lagging behind. This is a very high-quality foldable phone

I honestly expected the cameras to be the deal breaker 😲 I'm genuinely surprised they give the Samsung cameras a run for their money. Well done Vivo! Now bring this to America please!

Samsung did not put in flagship cameras to save money. Once there is more competition, it will be forced to install them

That's such a huge praise from Mr. Mobile himself! So proud of Vivo. Their X80 series also looks impressive with their cameras~ At least we have other options than Samsung and Huawei.

Missing notifications Is something I experienced when using the mate 40 pro as well with Google loaded up. But I got used to the quit until I checked it and it saved alot more on battery.

This phone looks so good! I wish Samsung would copy some things from it. A Fold 4 with this aspect ratio screens plus the camera system from the S22 Ultra would be awesome.

Wow, that is high praise! My biggest issue with the galaxy fold 3 is the cameras which are very important to me. If they get galaxy s22 ultra level cameras on the fold 4 I think it'd be enough to get me to upgrade

"...You're gonna miss notifications no matter what" I see this as an added bonus!

This is the first review by Michael where there is no balancing act between pros and cons. It's all praise all the way (if the device is available in your country).

Yeah took them long enough to come out with a foldable, but it was worth the wait! 👍🏾

This makes me feel like we’re really getting the shaft here in the States when it comes to phones.

Love that you included the shot at 5:46! Layne Staley and Mad Season forever!

Point to mention side finger print sensor on the side comes into play on protective cases especially the Spigen with the side mounted spen.

Wow! Mr.Mobile saying he would have chosen the Vivo to the Fold 3 given a couple of tweaks, says a lot! I do believe that several other manufacturers do so many things right, perhaps even better than Sammy. But the integration needed for seamless usage in USA is only present in Samsung. It'd be great if the Chinese manufacturers made their phones more usable in USA. Competition is good and will keep Samsung in check. Don't want Samsung to get complacent, like Apple 😆😉

The X Fold also does main camera 📸 selfie mode with the flip icon on the camera 🤳 app.

Samsung needs to take notes. This front display is the perfect size. Doesn’t look all thin and lanky

Steps to set up communication apps instant notification for VIVO new mobiles: 1. go to i-manager 2. app manager 3. permission management 4. whatsapp 5. single-permission setting set all permission must be "on" 1. i-manager 2. utility tools 3. battery management 4. background power consumption management 5. whatsapp 6. turn on "high background power usage" long press on whatsapp icon, go to app info, turn on all notifications

After having bad experiences with my OnePlus 8 Pro, and seeing that the X Fold has its own stupid "custom skin" on top of Android, unfortunately I wouldn't be able to justify purchasing either it or the Samsung. Really hoping Google comes out with a stock Android folding phone by the time I'm ready to upgrade from my Pixel 6 Pro.

I would never put my SIM card in a Chinese phone!

I can't wait to get one of these foldables at the right price in the future.

Finally a western review on an Eastern device that actually mentions the limitations of apps, notifications etc of eastern devices. Thank you, Mr. Mobile.

What weather widget was that? Thanks!

I would've bought this right now had it only included some kind of stylus support, I use it so often on my current phone I would actually struggle to get by without it

So I'm rocking a flip 4 because of mr mobile.... I love these reviews. I hope foldable are the future.

It looks like the store you bought it from was listening, they raised the price to be closer to the Samsung Fold 3. Checking around puts these 2 at about the same price. Still, I like it and would love to have one for N Armerica.

I would still buy Samsung >>> For software features, ecosystem, long term support (security + functions) and Spen + water resistance...

You nailed it! I own the Galaxy Fold 3 and bought the Vivo X Fold to try it out. The no go were for sure the persistent issues with the notifications and other software problems. What none of the reviewers speak about in comparison to the Galaxy are the haptics. They are so much better on the Samsung. The general inside screen typing experience is superior to the Vivo. Also what I haven't heard on the reviews is that the Samsungs outer screen gets a lot brighter in direct sunlight. Earpiece sound quality I would also give to the Fold 3.

I got the phone, but you will have to go battery settings and set it "high consumption" mode for every single app that you want to recieve notifications. I loved the phone so far.

"Beautiful piece of mobile machinery" I like this line😲😮🔥🔥🔥🔥🇵🇭

Michael, totally unrelated to the video but I visited the Montauk Lighthouse and Camp Hero after learning more about them from your videos. And I wasn't disappointed one bit- I loved the historic lighthouse, pristine Atlantic coast and the spookiness of Camp Hero. Thank you so much for striking the inspiration in me to travel from DC to the Eastern edge of New York.

the notifications issue is due to the battery saver auto applied to apps, you can change this on a per app basis.

I know this video is 2 months old but if this phone has updated software like Google, Facebook etc and sold to the U.S. HELL YEAH I'LL BUY IT !

Phenomenal review as always Mr. Mobile I know the market here in the US isn't kind to Huawei but I'd love to hear your take on the mate xs 2 and the outward foldable design. Be easy fam. 🙏🏾

Vivo couls use this video as advertisement. Top notch review, with the correct weightage given to different aspects.

How this guy has 1.8 m followers only he does such good work. He deserve more

Now we are waiting the Fold 4, announced with smaller crease, better cameras and different display ratio. No worries, Mr Mobile

10:37. Imo the best compliment this Vivo Fold can get.

other reviewers said the notifications can be fixed by going into battery under settings, "bg power consumption" and allow "high bg power usage" on the apps you need notifications... it worked on most of my apps...

I MUST SAY THIS IS TRULY A MASTERPIECE IN FOLDING PHONES CATEGORY

Spot on review and I agree with you! I'd love to have something like this in the US. I wanted to love the Fold 3. I had it for a few months. I wanted to keep it. But in the end I went back to a slab as I was using the outer display 90% of the time and it just was such a weird aspect ratio and just too narrow. Take the S22 Ultra and double it up and I'd LOVE that! Yes, it would be a hefty phone, but...

Oh wow, you weren't kidding lol

Always loves the click sound of flip phones in my young. Glad we all can hear that satisfied click again

The presentation of the videos always gives me goosebumps. perfectly shot and edited!!

I must say, I'm not really interested much with foldables but this looks really good in this video. If I have the money and the bootloader is unlockable, I'd probably get this.

Easy fix for notifications (go to battery and turn off optimisations and then notifications and set up all notifications as on for the apps you want to receive in real time)

when michael fisher spilled the drink, waiter: please sir, let me clean it... michael fisher: no wait! let me record first

many great phones wont see us retail. the main reason i have heard from a manufacturer is "We don't want to be like others and get banned. Less money is still more than no money"

the camera space on the back is so beautiful goddamn. I've gotten to used to tolerating ugly camera lens blocks in recent years from samsung and I'm finally sick of it

I've been waiting for your review since the fold was released 😊

There's something about that sound design that just strikes me with nostalgia.

One thing we need to understand is a narrow fold is easier to make a stronger hinge and more durable

Awesome to see you review this phone. Great video, great review. My only issue with Vivo phones is they don’t play nice with 3rd party launchers. I’d love to buy the X Note and just slap Lawnchair Launcher on it and call it a day.

My x fold will be here on Tuesday, can't wait!

Thanks for this meaningful review of a phone not available in your region. It really helps us in other countries where it is available.

I do live in China, you're really tempting me, gonna have a play with one at the vivo store today, thanks.

This intro music lol.......kinda diggin it!

My vivo fold phone works great and so far no problems on notifications. For those who is planning to buy this phone the battery is a bit on the low side for heavy media usage. Another thing is that you can use the rear camera to take selfies while using the front screen as a viewfinder, how dope is that?

10:19 timestamp Mr Mobile is a Star Trek bobble head!

The solution to Vivo X Fold notifications has 3 parts. Most solutions don't involve part 3: 1) settings -> battery -> battery power consumption management. This impacts whether your get your notifications immediately or delayed. Set to "high battery usage" for messages, Whatsapp, etc. 2) settings -> notifications -> app notification management. Make sure notifications are turned on for each app. Pretty obvious. 3) settings -> apps and permissions -> permission management Select an app you aren't getting notifications for, click "all permissions" and turn on "Auto start". This is key! Apparently without Auto start on it seems that apps can only be started if you manually open them, and therefore will only get notifications if you've manually opened them. This settings allows the app to turn on on its own to check for new notifications.

Mr .Mobile...FINALLY!!!! ive been harping on you to review this monster! Great stuff

Request #11: PPC-6700 for "When Phones Were Fun" series. Let's go Michael, get to work!!!!