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For iconic models that hit the market, we talk about ten reasons for and against buying it. In this article, we will focus on ten reasons that might attract you to the Fold6. Then, we will publish an article with reasons against this phone.
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Reason #1. Definitely recognizable by everyone. An image smartphone
We have truly forgotten what image models are, which are easy to recognize at first glance. In the parade of rectangles with black screens, there are no winners, they all merge into one mass. The appearance of smartphones with flexible screens has changed the balance of power, the image segment has come to life, it will not be difficult to recognize such a phone.
The unusual appearance is reminiscent of old Nokia communicators, they were expensive, not available to everyone. Something similar is repeated today, few can afford Fold, this is a market that is estimated at millions of units in the world, tens of thousands in Russia. To some extent, exclusive devices, which makes them even more interesting for those who are looking for something that stands out from the crowd of identical models.
You can argue until you’re crazy that such a device is more than a regular smartphone. Perhaps there is something about it that you specifically don’t like. But it’s hard to dispute its image component, because two main factors are present in it – high cost and relatively low prevalence on the market.
Reason #2. Two in one, phone and tablet in one device
When I got my first Fold, I used the tablet and then completely abandoned it. The reason is that the Fold combines two devices in one. When closed, you can work on the outer screen (in the Fold6, it most closely resembles a regular smartphone), and when you open the phone, you get a small tablet with an almost 8-inch screen.
Combining two screen sizes in one case gives huge advantages, you can easily give up the tablet and comfortably work on the internal screen. You get used to the good instantly, I can’t work on regular smartphones, because the diagonal is not enough. Reading texts, browsing pages on the Internet, editing photos – all this is more convenient on the large Fold screen. And a regular smartphone cannot compete with it in this, it obviously loses. And the main thing is that such a device fits in your pocket, there are no inconveniences in its size and ergonomics.
Reason #3. IP48 protection
The Fold line gets additional levels of protection from all sorts of adversity every year, this year dust protection appeared, the first number is four, but the eight confirms what was there before, full protection from water, if you suddenly submerge your device in water.
I tested the Fold6 in the sand, the hinge crunched with sand that got in from the outside, but after a couple of minutes everything was back to normal, no damage was visible. You definitely shouldn’t repeat such experiments, but if your phone falls in the sand (I simulated exactly this scenario), nothing critical will happen to it.
Reason #4. Film on the inner screen – longer life
The internal screen is always covered with a protective film, already in the previous generation it was made more durable than before. Usually, my film failed after 7-8 months, it could be replaced in the branded service (the cost of the operation is 4.5-5 thousand rubles). But on Fold5, nothing happened in a year, for Fold6 they say that the film is at least the same, but it was improved once again, other materials were selected. It is clear that everything directly depends on how exactly you use the device, but the film is reliable and will last as long as possible (considering that I do not tremble over the phone, a year of film life is a lot).
Reason #5: The presence of Galaxy AI – algorithms of tomorrow
Since this year, Samsung has been equipping its smartphones with AI features, there are many of them, and they are diverse. Fold6 has a whole set of new features, from photo editing, creating images using templates and text queries to spell checking and writing texts. No company in the world has collected such a number of AI functions, but the main thing is that they are applicable in everyday life and are useful. So this has become a real competitive advantage, and we must give credit to Samsung, the company sets the tone in the market, while everyone else looks like they are catching up, and the gap from the leader is unimaginable (Apple will show something at the end of the year and only for English). Here, everything is available today for Russian and everything works, for example, I use the translator built into the device in Vietnam, it works great.
Reason #6: Flagship-level cameras
I like the way the Fold6 takes photos, the quality of the photos is on par with flagships, although it is inferior to the same S24 Ultra, but it is rather the latter that stands out in the market. Look at the photos the Fold6 takes, they will speak for themselves.
Reason #7: Seven years of guaranteed updates
Samsung decided to pamper its users, those who buy flagships. The company guarantees that it will update both OneUI and Android for five years. And for two additional years, you will receive security updates. The longest possible update period, so if you become attached to the phone, you will be able to use it for a very long time without any problems. The main thing is to periodically change the battery, which loses some of its capacity in two or three years.
Reason #8: The presence of S Pen
For those who need to sign documents, perhaps draw or write by hand, this device offers support for the S Pen. Unfortunately, there is no room for a pen in the case, but you can buy one separately along with a case. If I did not have the S24 Ultra, I would carry a case with an S Pen to work on the internal screen (the external S Pen, of course, does not support it). In short, this is a very interesting solution, you can do a lot with the device.
Reason #9: DeX Support
Another highly underrated feature is the ability to connect to a TV via Wi-Fi (all the latest Samsung TV models) and connect the keyboard and mouse to the phone itself. And now your computer is ready, the interface looks like Windows, your applications and data are at hand. A very useful thing if you want to set up an additional workspace in an apartment without a computer. Arrive, connect the phone and you can work. Not everyone needs it, but when something like this is required, there are simply no alternatives to Samsung DeX.
Reason #10. Official warranty and the grey market
The beauty of Samsung is that you always have a choice. You can buy a phone in federal retail (take the Caucasus region), then you will have official support and a guarantee from the company. Want to save money? Go to the gray market, where the price for such a device will differ by at least 30-40 thousand rubles, or even more. But there is no guarantee, although by law the seller is obliged to provide it. Choice is always great, and you, as you can see, have it. The devices are reliable, but perhaps it is not worth the risk and it makes sense to buy a smartphone with a guarantee.
In the following text we will talk about ten reasons against buying this device.
Source: mobile-review.com
