better gaming performance (max settings in cod mobile) -easier on pocket comfort
better esthetics
reverse charging (helps when pods are dead and need to leave)
widget stack
Goodlock (crazy customization)
samsung notes kicks ass
way better auto brightness
finger print scanner in more natural position
samsung internet quick access (no need to go into bookmarks)
plays nicer with samsung TV (have 4 at home)
eye comfort is better
true full screen on the inner display
video is more stable
Pixel pros
way smoother animations and feel more like ios it just works feeling
ability to voice type and say send (game changer)
one photos app
scrolling is better more natural (doesn't have samsungs strange scroll speed and random lag)
all apps work (one app that I use just doesn't work on samsung fold not sure why)
outer display is perfect -thinner
photos are better more natural
inner screen notfication/quick panel is brilliant
the child friendly made you look is super useful
google native apps work better in portrait split view don't need to make it landscape
face id is way better
Btw I'm Very conflicted which to keep (i think the fold is better today but if google shows some love to the foldable software the pixel will be better device again if they do that I'm worried they won't lol)
Both negatives way behind the Chinese phones in terms of crease
Excellent, you make my things easier but I will also continue testing and see if we come up with the same conclusion.
Got to keep which one is better today. Can't count on software updates that may never come.
I have both devices, and am also trying to figure out which one to keep. The thinness of the pixel and simplicty of pure Android is appealing. However something about thw inside screen being a almost square is off from a ux stand point.
On the Samsung I really appreciate the ultra slim bezels and being able to have two distinct aspect ratios (long vs wide) on the inside screen. It seems like it's an overall better software experience and more manageable.
I'm on the fence but leaingin towards keeping the F6.
I opted for the 6 fold last week, got it a couple days ago, mainly because in addition to everything else, the price-to-have was only $850 for the 512gb version before tax after discounts and trade-in and I couldn't swallow the $1495 that the 9 pro fold would cost, using the same device as trade-in. That $650 difference was too much to me.
I have to say I was worried about the usage of the cover screen on the fold 6 based on feedback that typing was difficult, but I found, as someone who uses glide typing, it's not a problem at all.
What I was surprised at was how comfortable the 6 fold is when using it one handed, especially when open. It felt like a feather and so neutral with weight distribution, and I understand how silly that sounds.
I still go back to still camera that I can't shake whether I made the right decision. I am always let down by samsung camera for my kid and pets or people that move, especially in reduced lighting. However, given the utility of all of the foldable-focused and large-format-focused software features samsung has and some ways that google is clearly lacking, I'll take the tradeoff of incidental-use camera for certain specific conditions against the things that I will use throughout the day every day I use it.
I am not anti-pixel-fold, I just think that google is still not where they need to be in terms of software ui features and fit-and-finish and I hope they continue to improve.
How do you find multi app usage? Can you open a few apps or is it only the 2 apps side by side as the maximum?
What do you think about the rounded apps when in split screen view? Personally, I think the Samsung looks better
What do you think about the ratio when an actual video is displayed?
How do you find the comparison of the screens when folded? Is it easier to type on the pixel?
Just a few Qs off the top of my head
Thanks
The pixel's split screen is very very poor, first of all you can't open more than two apps, also you don't have many options when you open the two apps, basically, two apps side by side and that is it, on Samsung, you have a full menu on the top of the app, you can change the side, the position close one app and bring another one instead, you can even open Four, Five apps at the same time, limitless, another major issue is that when you open two apps on pixel fold, the back/forward actions will work for the first app, you can't change that, on the fold 6 you can just touch the app and then back button will work on that app.
Some apps don't even work on split screen on the 9 pro fold, Reddit doesn't even work at all, it freezes and no fix for it at the moment. I just received the phone few hours ago, I will update you in couple of hours in this exact comment.
Btw just wanted to add I'm currently traveling and a lot of google ai features don't work where I am on holiday but all of samsungs do (small issue but just wanted to mention)
How annoying is the square inner ratio for single apps on the pixel? I feel like there are going to be a ton of apps where things are a little awkward or cut off and you'll have to go back to the outer screen.
Btw I'm doing something similar haha
So far my list is as follows
Z fold pros
way more one handed friendly both screens
i game so udc is actually a feature than a con
samsung edge panel
different home screens
s pen support
pop up screens
better gaming performance (max settings in cod mobile) -easier on pocket comfort
better esthetics
reverse charging (helps when pods are dead and need to leave)
widget stack
Goodlock (crazy customization)
samsung notes kicks ass
way better auto brightness
finger print scanner in more natural position
samsung internet quick access (no need to go into bookmarks)
plays nicer with samsung TV (have 4 at home)
eye comfort is better
true full screen on the inner display
video is more stable
Pixel pros
way smoother animations and feel more like ios it just works feeling
ability to voice type and say send (game changer)
one photos app
scrolling is better more natural (doesn't have samsungs strange scroll speed and random lag)
all apps work (one app that I use just doesn't work on samsung fold not sure why)
outer display is perfect -thinner
photos are better more natural
inner screen notfication/quick panel is brilliant
the child friendly made you look is super useful
google native apps work better in portrait split view don't need to make it landscape
face id is way better
Btw I'm Very conflicted which to keep (i think the fold is better today but if google shows some love to the foldable software the pixel will be better device again if they do that I'm worried they won't lol)
Both negatives way behind the Chinese phones in terms of crease
Excellent, you make my things easier but I will also continue testing and see if we come up with the same conclusion.
Got to keep which one is better today. Can't count on software updates that may never come.
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I have both devices, and am also trying to figure out which one to keep. The thinness of the pixel and simplicty of pure Android is appealing. However something about thw inside screen being a almost square is off from a ux stand point.
On the Samsung I really appreciate the ultra slim bezels and being able to have two distinct aspect ratios (long vs wide) on the inside screen. It seems like it's an overall better software experience and more manageable.
I'm on the fence but leaingin towards keeping the F6.
I opted for the 6 fold last week, got it a couple days ago, mainly because in addition to everything else, the price-to-have was only $850 for the 512gb version before tax after discounts and trade-in and I couldn't swallow the $1495 that the 9 pro fold would cost, using the same device as trade-in. That $650 difference was too much to me.
I have to say I was worried about the usage of the cover screen on the fold 6 based on feedback that typing was difficult, but I found, as someone who uses glide typing, it's not a problem at all.
What I was surprised at was how comfortable the 6 fold is when using it one handed, especially when open. It felt like a feather and so neutral with weight distribution, and I understand how silly that sounds.
I still go back to still camera that I can't shake whether I made the right decision. I am always let down by samsung camera for my kid and pets or people that move, especially in reduced lighting. However, given the utility of all of the foldable-focused and large-format-focused software features samsung has and some ways that google is clearly lacking, I'll take the tradeoff of incidental-use camera for certain specific conditions against the things that I will use throughout the day every day I use it.
I am not anti-pixel-fold, I just think that google is still not where they need to be in terms of software ui features and fit-and-finish and I hope they continue to improve.
How do you find multi app usage? Can you open a few apps or is it only the 2 apps side by side as the maximum?
What do you think about the rounded apps when in split screen view? Personally, I think the Samsung looks better
What do you think about the ratio when an actual video is displayed?
How do you find the comparison of the screens when folded? Is it easier to type on the pixel?
Just a few Qs off the top of my head
Thanks
The pixel's split screen is very very poor, first of all you can't open more than two apps, also you don't have many options when you open the two apps, basically, two apps side by side and that is it, on Samsung, you have a full menu on the top of the app, you can change the side, the position close one app and bring another one instead, you can even open Four, Five apps at the same time, limitless, another major issue is that when you open two apps on pixel fold, the back/forward actions will work for the first app, you can't change that, on the fold 6 you can just touch the app and then back button will work on that app.
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Some apps don't even work on split screen on the 9 pro fold, Reddit doesn't even work at all, it freezes and no fix for it at the moment. I just received the phone few hours ago, I will update you in couple of hours in this exact comment.
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Btw just wanted to add I'm currently traveling and a lot of google ai features don't work where I am on holiday but all of samsungs do (small issue but just wanted to mention)
How annoying is the square inner ratio for single apps on the pixel? I feel like there are going to be a ton of apps where things are a little awkward or cut off and you'll have to go back to the outer screen.
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