The large screen on the Galaxy Z Fold series is so transformative, it’s hard to switch to a traditional phone, even the new Pixel 7.
When the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Plus were released in October, they received positive reviews from critics. Both devices offer high-quality cameras at affordable prices.
Even though they have so many advantages, we keep coming back for one reason: It just feels right.
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Galaxy Z Fold 3
Samsung’s $1,800 foldable from last year with its large fold-out inner screen and skinny, candy bar-like outer display.
Both Google and Samsung have made their own unique approaches to folding phones and slabs.
Screen
Most things you can’t do on a 7.5-incher also don’t work on a 6.3-incher. However, the aspect ratios of screens make a big difference.
When folded, the much wider Z Fold 3 has a large, almost square screen that makes the smaller Pixel 7 seem cramped and compromised.
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Display
On both the front and inside display panels of Samsung’s new foldable phone, there are two high-res 120Hz Super AMOLED screens with deep blacks, bright colors, and smooth animations.
Multitasking
With the Galaxy Z Fold 3, we can use up to four apps at once. However, it’s not always easy to manage multiple apps at once. Sometimes, we use two or three apps at once, with YouTube and Twitter on one side and Reddit on the other.
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Software
Fewer clicks mean less time spent waiting for things to happen. For example, when using Samsung’s phone application to place a call, swiping right on someone’s contact card puts them on hold, and swiping left sends an SMS.
Speakerphone
And when on a call, the Samsung lacks a dedicated speakerphone button, requiring to use of another drop-down menu.
These are just two examples showing that Samsung has been listening to its customers’ feedback and making improvements accordingly.
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Conclusion
Foldable devices offer tremendous flexibility in a compact form factor. They’re so useful that they could be used as a PC, albeit with some compromises (e.g., no keyboard).
The foldable market remains an expensive niche. Who knows, perhaps Google will create its own folding phone. Rumors are already indicating a 2023 Pixel Fold launch date. Until then, though the Z Fold 3 has me hooked.
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