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This would be the coolest shit ever if these phones didn't have a reputation for breaking so easily. I had the Z Fold 4 and after I left it partially folded for about 30 mins in my car while I was driving, something went wrong with the hinge and it could no longer open fully flat. Unacceptable for a device at that price range.

I want us to go back when it comes to smartphones, not forward. Bring back the holy trinity of removable battery, headphone jack, and SD card slot.

[–] asudox@lemmy.asudox.dev 4 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

And who asked for it? They very well know that nobody will buy that.

Just get a tablet at this point.

I would totally buy it if I had money to waste, I would love to be able to take my tablet anywhere with me like this and don't care about the size of phones, they fit fine in my pockets.

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[–] mintiefresh@piefed.social 4 points 23 hours ago

Can use it to play D&D.

[–] MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip 4 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago)

~~Phablet~~ ~~Phone~~ Tablet

[–] unabart@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Nice try, Scamsung! I’m holding out for the Quad Fold.

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[–] devolution@lemmy.world 3 points 2 hours ago

1K per screen according to Sammy.

[–] gusgalarnyk@lemmy.world 3 points 21 hours ago (16 children)

No word on if it's coming to the EU :(

My pixel 6 is dying and I'd like to get something for graphene or another less monopolized distro but there's no support for phones released this year as far as I can tell from most distros so I'm looking for one more normal phone until hopefully that ecosystem is better off.

Even the new pixels look weak from several angles It was hard to get want them after all the reviews came in.

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[–] humanspiral@lemmy.ca 2 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

You want 2-3 phones instead of a folding phone. Light pocketable phone for actual mobile purposes. Can get a data only esim phone with voip to supplement voice/text phone, and have independent enabled data. independent charging. Backup when broken/lost phone. I suggest:

1-2 lightweight phones for mobility.
1 large possibly rugged phone for video or rugged adventures. Can be steam deck on a stand that is better setup as a dashboard. email + web tickers/discord. samsung and other phones also have a "desktop multiwindow mode"
3rd phones, can help with having 2 separate phones act as bluetooth keyboard and trackpad. Keep banking/secret stuff seperate/more secure during travel. Keep one in a locked tilt/swivel stand near bed most of the time. mod to alternate os.

2 or 3 phones is much more storage/ram and audio quality than including a tablet, with better portability options in both packing and daily use. It's also much less $, and can leapfrog upgrades.

[–] nullroot@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago

I like the cut of this man's jib.

[–] falynns@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago (2 children)

Sure buddy, whatever keeps the iPhone nightmares at bay for another year. But does the battery last three times as long? Who cares about screens if I have to charge twice a day.

You know that fat British guy that someone is posting shorts of on Youtube/Tiktok? "I was working for a company and their main product wasn't selling. They asked me if they should lower the price, I told them 'no, make your entry level product more shit.' So they took their entry level product and added roofing nails to the seat cushions. Overnight, sales of their main product skyrocketed because no one was buying their entry level anymore." That guy? He said he likes Samsung's folding phone because "I'm old and my vision is failing, so I like the larger screen of the Fold. But you can't sell that, because it's not cool to sell products for the old and infirm."

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[–] kittenzrulz123@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 4 hours ago

Woah, I cant believe Samsung created something that Huawei released over a year ago (I do belive the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate was the first tri folding phone although it didnt release outside china)

[–] thatradomguy@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago

collapsed inline mediablink guy meme image

I don't need origami for a phone. Just bring back classic flip phones or stop. FFS

[–] ehxor@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 hours ago

This is going to end up like the number of razor blades on disposable razors isn’t it?

[–] lsjw96kxs@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 hour ago

Actually not the first tri-folded phone, but OK

[–] not_woody_shaw@lemmy.world 2 points 21 hours ago

I look forward to trying it whenever it gets below £1000 refurbished.

[–] commander@lemmy.world 1 points 14 minutes ago

The outside display is just about 21:9 and internal about 4:3, sounds like it's an ultimate retro gaming handheld. Lack of SD card support is a pain though

For folds, I like the old flip phone style flips better. The only puzzling thing with those ones are why keep the front facing camera when the rear cameras have a display on that half on the phone. The outer display on this is 6.5". It's not a compromise in size at all like the flips/razrs. Internal screen shouldn't have a selfie camera either

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