Would you say the technology is developed far enough?
I’m definitely interested, as the phone screen size is often a bit too small. But any mechanical movement makes me nervous on a small device that should last multiple years.
I have one, and I plan on going back to a non foldable next phone. After 2 years of use there are a lot of minor annoyances that are adding up. The hinge is a concern, it doeant fully open flat anymore (maybe 175° now?).
The big annoyance is Apps vs screen ratio. Nearly all apps are designed for the ‘standard’ screen ratio, so folded is too thin width and things dont look right always, and open is too wide…same issue.
Another thing is watching stuff. The size is nice but again because of screen ratios you have massive black bars often.
At the end of the day I really like the tech for its ‘new’ feeling (I can fold a screen?!) but I cant justify the added cost for something with a bunch of annoyances.
Thank you for sharing your experience, those points are exactly what I’m worried about. Let’s hope the situation improves over the next couple of years!
Would you say the technology is developed far enough?
I’m definitely interested, as the phone screen size is often a bit too small. But any mechanical movement makes me nervous on a small device that should last multiple years.
I have one, and I plan on going back to a non foldable next phone. After 2 years of use there are a lot of minor annoyances that are adding up. The hinge is a concern, it doeant fully open flat anymore (maybe 175° now?).
The big annoyance is Apps vs screen ratio. Nearly all apps are designed for the ‘standard’ screen ratio, so folded is too thin width and things dont look right always, and open is too wide…same issue.
Another thing is watching stuff. The size is nice but again because of screen ratios you have massive black bars often.
At the end of the day I really like the tech for its ‘new’ feeling (I can fold a screen?!) but I cant justify the added cost for something with a bunch of annoyances.
Thank you for sharing your experience, those points are exactly what I’m worried about. Let’s hope the situation improves over the next couple of years!
Hinge durability is the main concern.
I would not buy in yet unless you plan to upgrade every ~2 years.
Make sure the manufacturers warranty is solid.
Software-wise, I’ve not had any issues whatsoever.
In my opinion it’s good to go! Though some people seem to really dislike the hinge and the small dip in the screen it causes.