r/samsung

Been using this fold 3 as my daily driver for two weeks and I’d like to announce, this device is the real deal.

My biggest fears of trading my s21 ultra for this device were that I’d never utilize the purpose of why they built this. I never used the stylus with every note phone I had and was worried that would be the case with this device in terms of both displays, and I can happily report that both of these displays serve a great purpose for me.

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Yes the smaller display could be bigger but it’s definitely functional if you need to use it. Once they make it a 6.4 or 6.5 inch display it’ll be perfect. I use the smaller display for driving or when I need to look up something real quick. It’s not hard to open it up and use the larger display but I would not recommend it in public because you’re gonna get bombarded with questions.

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The larger display is awesome for when you’re lounging and have time to open it up without any issues or people staring at you.

The battery life was another issue I was worried about and honestly it’s not bad at all. If you’re worried about not being able to charge it for a long time just use the smaller screen, battery life on the smaller screen is amazing. On the larger screen though it will drain in 4 hours or less.

When I’m out and about the utility this device provides is legit. When it’s folded the thickness makes it real easy to hold and text one handed. People crying about it being too thick when folded haven’t used one. I have no issue putting it in my gym shorts when I’m going for a walk.

The s21 ultra felt way too wide in my pocket not too mention hard to hold with one hand (even though I would still do it because my hands are big). It’s also very comfortable holding it to your ear while folded. I can’t say enough about how easy it is to hold. When you unfold it you know it’s time for two handed usage, and when it’s folded you’re ready for more versatile usage. It’s not as easy to type with two hands folded but it’s doable.

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The placement od the fingerprint reader is damn near flawless. I find myself using it all the time. The face reader is stupid fast but because of having to wear a mask or using different sunglasses or wearing a hoodie, it’s just easier to use the finger print reader. I don’t want to have to program the face reader with 5 different masks or sun glasses I like wearing. Finger print readers during the pandemic for the win (I’m looking at you apple). Guys, check the finger print reader on the fold 3, don’t sleep on it. Samsung needs to put it on all their phones (Sony has had this Design for a while). The engineering on this device, hats off Sammy.

I’m telling you right now, Samsung is definitely on to something with this design. I’m at the park right now typing on the big screen, taking a break while taking in the sun while listening to music on my buds pro.

Another big surprise I didn’t realize this would have over the s21 ultra….. The radio bands and Bluetooth connectivity seem much more put together. I get much better Bluetooth on this device. It connects faster when using android auto. On paper the specs are supposed to be the same but this device seems to fly faster. Call quality is better than my calling experience with the s21 ultra. I’d be walking in the park and my s21 would cut out during calls. Not sure if Samsung used better radio bands (if someone knows about they please respond) but compared to the s21 ultra they definitely did something different whether using better codecs or they have a whole different team working on this project vs the team that works on the galaxy phones. I know they had two separate teams working on note devices and galaxy devices.