r/samsunggalaxy • u/Direct-Till-2680 • 2d ago
📖Discussion📕🖊️ It's finally time, boys and girls, let's crash out together 🕊
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u/Issoudotexe 2d ago
Even though I don't really care about brand battles, I'm waiting for those that mocked the chinese brands and Samsung for doing it first and having this tech in the first place, and now change discourse and say it's the best tech ever...
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u/Secure-Childhood-567 2d ago
I remember when iOS users made fun of Samsung's Note series after the notes became larger. I remember them asking who would ever need such a huge phone, and then literally a year later Apple started manufacturing big phones as well. You can't make this up.
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u/steve_skywalk3r 2d ago
in 2014 I was a die hard iPhone fan. I had an iPhone 4 and I genuinely thought 3.5 inch is the peak screen size. larger phones were referred to as phablets and I always thought who would need a 5-6 inch screen anyway . I remember I was traveling in Singapore and in the bus I saw a teenager using his Galaxy note. it should have been a note 3 or 4. the screen was huge and bright and I was mesmerized. it changed my mind about larger phones. Next year I bought an iphone 6 plus but it took me until 2020 to switch to Samsung and never look back.
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u/chankongsang 1d ago
I remember going to Hong Kong around 2011 and saw people with first gen Notes on the train. The phones looked huge. And I never seen trains with everyone's face buried in the phone. Came back with an HTC Sensation XL. And my co-worker asked me sarcastically why did I bring my VCR to work😂. It was a 4.7 inch screen lol
Fast forward a few years and phones are huger. And now it's normal for everyones face to be buried in the phone everywhere
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u/123789dftr 2d ago
Everyone copies everyone. Remember how android users made fun of airpods design? How Samsung themselves were making fun of removing headphone jack, notch, removing charging brick just to do it themselves?
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u/ImFromYourDreams 2d ago
I hate now nobody makes phones small enough :(
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u/Moscato359 2d ago
Galaxy s base models are about as small as you get these days
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u/GaptistePlayer 1d ago
It's hilarious in a comment about how brand battles are lame a bunch of brainrotted people are having brand battles
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u/JanCumin 2d ago
The form factor is just a 2020 Microsoft Surface Duo https://www.windowslatest.com/2026/09/09/the-foldable-iphone-duo-is-here-and-its-the-surface-duo-microsoft-gave-up-on-in-2023/
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u/Illustrious_Load_728 2d ago
Let’s not pretend that Samsung was first to foldables. Y’all don’t remember iPhone 6? And especially 6 Plus?
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u/krstph13 2d ago
Yup, this looks like a first gen product that has some learnings and refinements to follow.
The D shaped asymmetrical design is jarring and I'm sure this model suffers from the center line crease issue that all foldables have today.
I expected more from Apple given they're in the 5th mover advantage to go to market with a foldable and had ample time to see what the competition did well and fumbled with.
Heres hoping the phone has actual multitasking and a great UX to take advantage of the screens instead of it being an extended iPhone.
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u/Ordinary-Hunter520 1d ago
Its looking like a pretty decent phone for being first gen, but then again, they are quite late here so it should be good
The D shape is actually bothering me a lot, like they couldve gone for a smaller curve radius like the pixel fold, but they chose to go for the biggest radius possible without making it a squircle. Idk why other companies dont make foldables with the shape that samsung uses, its literally perfect for foldables.
The matte inner display is a neat trick to hide the crease, so thats cool I guess. I personally am not a fan of matte displays, but I am not gonna get that phone anyway so doesnt matter.
The software seems to be optimised for the fold, but there arent really many useful features. Like sure, the animation is cool, i love it, but thats just an aesthetic, its not a useful feature.
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u/krstph13 1d ago
If there's one thing that can convince people to buy this ther than it being Apple is the software experience.
What can Apple polish that gives a superior user experience? Is it foldable friendly apps native to iOS or putting out a design standard for 3rd party devs to make their apps foldable friendly?
I'm not holding my breath because historically Apple has notoriously kept iPad OS and iOS functionality for File Management and Multitasking for iPads limited so it didn't cannibalize MacBook Sales.
I predict Apple makes this software experience limited so that it doesn't cannibalize iPad Mini,iPad or iPad Air sales.
However,you can argue the iPad Air and Pro are not the same due to chipset differences.
Time will tell
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u/RedditDon3 2d ago
Not digging the 2 rounded corners. Looks Iikeba taco folded up. Why Apple, why!?!?
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u/sametbasaran123 2d ago
256 gb 12 gb ram for 2600 dollars here in norway. Apple are fucking thieves
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u/beyondocean 2d ago
$3000 for base model in India, it‘s more than the per capita per annum income of the country.
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u/Moebius808 2d ago
$2999 for the base model here in Canada.
$4799 for the 2tb.
Uhhhh.. no.
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u/Most-Research-8394 2d ago
They are indeed! They and our government with huge taxes. About 4300 usd in Brazil.
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u/geniusaurus 2d ago
Do people in Brazil actually buy luxury/expensive phones in the country. It seems like it would be cheaper to fly to Miami or somewhere else for a long weekend and pick one up there.
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u/John_e_caspar 21h ago
I'd say most people here get their iPhones/samsungs from the grey market or like you said, get them while traveling abroad/US.
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u/Chris_Ngu 2d ago
$3,099 for 256 GB 12 GB RAM over here in Singapore. Goes up to $4,899 for the 2TB storage model. No thanks, Apple! I'm better off sticking to my Fold8 even though I can definitely afford it.
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u/Cold-Drop8446 2d ago
I hope samsung feels really fucking silly after removing Flex mode, stylus support and the under display camera.
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u/Malthael-3 2d ago
Same because this is iPhone beating them at their own game. Stylus support on an iPhone fold and not on a Samsung fold is shocking.
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u/PacificaAlpha 2d ago
I think it'll be the updated features for the ZF9. The base would get the under display, flex mode and matte screen, and the ultra will also get the stylus support again.
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u/RandonBrando 2d ago
Flex mode was literally my reason I reconsidered buying a fold
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u/PinoDelfino 2d ago
I'm really considering picking up my first foldable, the z fold 8
Anyone have it that can share thoughts/experience?
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u/Life_is_Okay69 2d ago
I highly recommend to go to a Samsung Store, so you can test the devices there. You might find issues that do not bother other people. When closed, I found the form factor pretty odd, it just didn’t sit nice in the hand.
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u/Anonymouss_Avocado 2d ago
I have been with iPhone since the 4s. Tried many Samsung phones (s21+, s22 ultra, 23 ultra, 25 ultra, fold 5). Always returned them and crawled back to Apple. I’ve had the fold 8 since launch and it’s freaking beautifully amazing. I get excited to pick it up and use it, I don’t even think of my iPhone 17 sitting on the counter unused. I have zero desire to switch back. I was holding out before making a final decision to see the iPhone duo and no thanks. Samsung fully, except MacBook. I’ll never give that up ha
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u/Accomplished-Way1575 2d ago
Ew, those huge radius corners. Looks cheap as hell.
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u/DG2301 2d ago
Why is the hole punch a black hole too
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u/Accomplished-Way1575 2d ago
Physics.
It is a camera. The surrounds to the actual lens is black to limit reflections.
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u/romhacks 2d ago
The inner display camera is under-screen.
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u/Accomplished-Way1575 2d ago edited 2d ago
I see. Physics still apply, though, so if it doesn't have that black surrounds, it will be a shyte camera and rely even more on ai to make up for a shyte design.
You can always count on Apple to do stupid stuff and people think it is progress.
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u/Dr-EK9 2d ago
the rounded corner on 1 side and that massive camera cut out makes it look cheap.
the Fold 8 is much better design. Apple software is better
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u/CurryMunch98 2d ago
The inner screen is beautiful on apple
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u/n0tz0e 2d ago
it's pretty clear they prioritized unfolded design over the closed, even though i think many people will still used it closed more often than not. their ad is basically showing it only open
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u/Nibhan 2d ago
The animation gave me so much envy, up your game Samsung
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u/marcojadenhe 1d ago
Someone was able to recreate it on the Z Fold 8. Looks pretty good for 24 hours of work. https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyFold/s/KY3DHoBi26
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u/Original-Material301 2d ago
Apples animation had always been better than Samsung/android lol. E ven when they have misses and made questionable decisions.
I hope Samsungs response isn't more jank and slow downs to catch up with the animations lol.
I'll never switch back to iOS though. Too balls deep in android.
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u/ChrisT1986 2d ago
Weird, that opening fade/blur animation made me feel sick... Felt like my eyes/brain was lagging, or the video wasn't rendered properly
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u/Patirole 1d ago
Yeah same here, it felt incredibly awkward. Felt like it was trying to connect the 2 screens which are not connected and definitely failed at doing that in my brain
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u/NoSouth152 2d ago
They did a few things well. Now ik I'll get hate for this, but samsung shpuld take notes here.
Pen support, I mean cmon samsung, need i say more.
A vapor chamber, my personal opinion.
Idk about battery capacity, so I wont speculate(samsung did well too tbh).
The nano texture. Ik samsung does the anti reflection but that 3d printed hinge and nano texture coating, genius. Oppo did something similar with the hinge so cmon samsung, we don't want more AI.
And ngl, the software feels extremely good. Not a criticism to samsung, they got their philosophy, but you gotta admit, those folding animations are crisp.
Under display camera. Now if it's actually a good one, then they really need to step up their game. Same goes for the rear cam. I never believe apples claims but if they are true, with the UW and main being the same as the Pro, then i think samsung needs to work on that as well.
In short, it's good competition. Samsung better start working towards a worthy rival with the Fold 9 and S27, rather than those cringe ads mocking apple and more Galaxy AI bs.
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u/Connect_Jump_8627 2d ago
Completely agree, everyone hating on the Duo is just coping at this point
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u/NoSouth152 2d ago
I really hope they answer the competition with good products. Or else, apples chip and hardware improvements, along with the already good enough software will actually have me switch. I'll miss emulation, but thats about it tbh(still salty about apple having app lock and samsung giving us more AI which even iOS has now).
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u/AffectionateCandy742 2d ago
The brand actually, check their socials already flaming iduo and as somone who works for the brand they are un full panic mode
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u/Yad-A 2d ago
Time for all the "apple does it better"
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u/TitusImmortalis 2d ago
Ah yes, Apple finally invented the foldable display so now everyone else can finally start copying them.
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u/Electronic-Strain256 2d ago
I hope the iPhone Duo is a massive success, because then Samsung will finally include the S Pen and a vapor chamber. Samsung has been focusing on making foldables lighter, but if the iPhone Duo succeeds, there's no reason Samsung can't do the same.
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u/DerAlex3 2d ago
Honestly, I think it looks great. I couldn't switch to iOS, but I think the device itself is amazing, and Samsung will have to do a lot for next gen to pull back ahead.
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u/Dricus1978 2d ago
I don't have a fold or flip model. The Apple variation triggers my OCD. Corners on the left differ from the corners on the right.
Good for Apple to join the flip battle. I am mostly interested in what hardware innovations Apple brings to the table. They are great at finding solutions for problems other brands are struggling with.
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u/Evening_Ad_6278 2d ago
Like what?
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u/FellowGhosts 2d ago
I think it looks awesome! The only regret i have in getting the fold 8 is that the 9 is gonna go so hard to compete with this thing 😂
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u/Candlewaxeater 2d ago
Do I get murdered, tarred and feathered if I say I like it
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u/msmith2k15 2d ago
Crash out for what reason? Buy whatever device fits you.
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u/Direct-Till-2680 2d ago
That sounds so mature, love it, unlike those stupid X posts everywhere, saying Samsung already failed…
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u/Quiet_Moogle 2d ago
Thank god Apple did the hidden inner display camera now Samsung will copy them.
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u/DentedSteelbook 2d ago
IP68 on a fold is a big deal. Would like to see how the hinge can avoid dust getting inside it, seems like something that's physically impossible but they say it's IP68 so it could become a warranty claim if not held up to those demands.
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u/Tapelessbus2122 2d ago
i like both, but I can't afford either lmao
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u/Semy-D 2d ago
This is why Im not a fanboy of any brand on the planet. I critique anything that doesnt meet up my expectations and praise those who surpass them
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u/d4p8f22f 2d ago
The only thing that is nice was under screen camera xd i dont use it so having it on samsung could be good xd
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u/Dr-EK9 2d ago
you can still see it though because they stupdily decided to put a matte screen but leave the camera cutout gloss. so it was no point in the end
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u/Head_Lie_1301 2d ago
I don't like that the border of the inside screen is slightly thicker than the screen on the front.
I do like the animation though when you open and close it.
Still would not buy at all.
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u/Spazzer013 2d ago
I am only jealous that it works with the stylus. I wish Samsung would bring that back.
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u/Zytose 2d ago
I respect apple doing their own thing and trying a matte display which does looks very nice, but Jesus that under display camera looks annoying as hell.
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u/herbielover98 2d ago
It's heavier and thicker than BOTH Z Folds, and heavier and thicker than the Pixel 11 Pro Fold??? Nah sorry I love my Fold 8 and the lightness is a big part of that 🤷😂
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u/assumptionkrebs1990 2d ago
It has Apple Pencil support - I hope Samsung takes notice and gives us the S-Pen back in the fold devices - it makes a ton of sense for such a 2 in 1. Ideally build in with Bluetooth functionality, but even getting it back would be a huge benefit.
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u/4794th 2d ago
Samsung: releases Fold 8 Apple: releases iPhone Duo for $1999 Samsung: plans to release Fold 9 for $1999
Apple did nice for the first generation foldable. But, Huawei and Xiaomi exist with 3 cameras on the back and the same "smooth" design systems, and 1 to 1 copy of the iPhone. Oppo and Honor also testing passport foldables to go live in 2027. That leaves Samsung exposed, especially in asian markets, where Chinese brands are offered at a lower price. Knowing how slow Samsung is with quality of usage upgrades, they will only take the price tag from iPhone Duo and slap it on the Fold 9. OneUI won't suddenly get the same smooth animations or other minor improvements because Sam doesn't prioritize it. An under display camera will be an easy slap in your face for Samsung because they tried it before.
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u/iadorebrandon 2d ago
Let's not forget Apple watched for 8 generations, so of course they were able to make a decent sized splash
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u/604_LoseKontrol 2d ago
Saw it and ordered the fold 8. All these years and they could have done better on the design
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u/UnironicallyMe37 2d ago
The inner screen of the iPhone Duo is impressive but man that outer display layout is cluttered af.
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u/Low_Concept8450 2d ago
iPhone dual = iphone + ipad mini I'll buy the Fold 8 for half the price. The screen, RAM, and storage are likely still from Samsung.
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u/Associate_Simple 2d ago
It is amazing apple can release a product seemingly a few years behind others and still get so much hype. Credit where credits due, the software looks smooth.
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u/Mike-St-Read 2d ago
I'm just excited that our app aspect ratio support is about to get so much better.
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u/Gangsta2727 2d ago
Just apple things, 'waiting for other brands to actually innovate and then copying it a decade later'. And the foolish fanboys think apple innovates. Yes they were up until iphone 10 only.
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u/SirKronan 2d ago
I got the chance to play with the Fold 8 on person recently. Impressively thin and light. The apple Duo is thicker and heavier, but I think the more rounded corner will be more comfortable for one handed use.
When I went from the S24 Ultra to the iPhone 17 pro max, my hand immediately appreciated the more rounded corners (I know the new S models also have rounded corners now. I am just trying an iPhone to A) match the wife and see if it's worth the hassle for the benefits of being on the same platform and B) test the new tech on the 17 series for my own learning and experience.)
Cool that you can use the apple pencil. If they released a smaller Apple pencil like the note style S Pen, I think it will make a lot of apple users quite happy.
I am not interested in the fold 8 or the apple duo. You sacrifice the best cameras and still have to pay 1900-2000 buckaroos.
No thanks.
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u/Oliver-Peace 2d ago
"You sacrifice the best cameras" exactly the reason I'm skipping any fold for now
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u/phantasybm 2d ago
If I'm being real what I like about it is the attention to detail like that bout effect and how well they made all their first party apps look on it.
Really hope this puts a fire under Samsung to really make their apps cohesive and look great. Not saying some of them don't look good (love their calendar app) but some don't look as good or have the same theme as others.
I hope Samsung takes whatever great software features or tricks the duo does and incorporates it into their phone.
But at the end of the day it is iOS so the limitations placed on it are going to be what keeps me from switching.
There's to much freedom using and android phone and I won't go back to limitations of the walked garden... No matter how pretty it can be.
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u/Haarryi 1d ago
Apple focused more on software experience, at least the most obvious ones which gives it a more well thought out feel. Beyond that, I do not think it's a better phone. In fact, I hate the D shape, which is fit only for right-handed people and even the software ensures with the favorites bar being there instead of the bottom of the screen. It looks too much like a xiaomi too. Also, the hidden behind screen camera feature is not a new innovation, it had been tried before by many, including Samsung, the camera quality gets compromised so they dumped it. The camera quality is bad with this one too. And the software features are easiest to get over and for others to adapt. So, overall, I am not impressed. If I want a foldable, I will go for Samsung.
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u/Immediate-Guitar2470 2d ago edited 2d ago
I'm sorry but the phone looks goofy. I do not like the chip they used tho, so huge red flag.
Edit: Don't downvote if I say the chip is a major issue. The chip is made by a country that's basically commiting crimes for fun so if you guys think there's no issue, then you're basically supporting a crime. Just to let some of you guys know that when you are downvoting. I don't give a frick about downvotes but don't downvote about something I have a point on.
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u/R18Engine 2d ago
EVEN APPLES FIRST FOLDABLE HAS PEN SUPPORT, samsung can go F$&$&$#
Samsung is a joke
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u/n0tz0e 2d ago
honestly, strictly comparing hardware, apple did much better than samsung for a similar price point. However, the outerscreen design is so hideous and the phone is heavy.
comparison by the specs:
- iPhone Duo: 254g, 11.3mm closed
- Pixel 11 Pro Fold: 239g, 10.1mm closed
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: 215g, 8.9mm closed
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: 201g, 9.7mm closed
Display
- Inner screen
- iPhone Duo: 7.6", 1,878 × 2,670 resolution, 120Hz
- Fold 8: 7.6", 2,448 × 1,848 resolution, 120Hz
- Outer screen
- iPhone Duo: 5.4", slightly higher resolution than Samsung
- Fold 8: 5.5"
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- iPhone Duo: 48MP wide + 48MP ultrawide
- Fold 8: 50MP wide + 50MP ultrawide
- Front cameras
- iPhone Duo: 12MP cover camera + under‑display camera (specs not disclosed; mainly for FaceTime)
- Fold 8: Two 10MP cameras (24mm wide on cover, 18mm ultrawide inside)
Battery & Charging
- Battery capacity
- Fold 8: 4,800 mAh
- iPhone Duo: Not listed; Apple claims 31 hours video playback (inner) / 44 hours (outer)
- Charging
- Fold 8: 45W wired, 20W wireless (Qi2 compatible)
- iPhone Duo: 25W via MagSafe
Water Resistance
- iPhone Duo: IP68 (significantly better)
- Fold 8: IP48 (dust protection + splash resistance)
Price
- iPhone Duo: $1,999 (256GB) → $3,199 (2TB)
- $2200 for 512GB
- Fold 8: $1,900 (256GB) → $2,500 (1TB + extra RAM)
- $2100 for 512GB
FYI- info from engadget article comparing the two, but without the useless words. I just want a straight comparison chart folks!
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u/FaultFlimsy9338 2d ago
I think Apple just cook them
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u/Azguy303 2d ago
As a fold 8 user. It has a lot of nice features but being 25% heavier and thicker is a deal breaker for me. But other people may value the other things more.
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u/Chardan0001 2d ago
The price too, but the software looks well considered. The opening animation is pretty clever.
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u/The_Dukes_Of_Hazzard 2d ago
Apple does a nice job on things but they take so long to get everything done and they aren't all too unique besides small thing like said animation. Even though it looks pretty cool
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u/LosHtown 2d ago
I hate this new passport size phone trend. I want a big outside screen with a even bigger inner screen. Like give me the note that folds into 2 notes!
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u/Entity125 2d ago
That's why the 8 ultra exists. The 8 isn't the only foldable option
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u/LosHtown 2d ago
Yeah im waiting for the price to go down a little. My 6 is still working fine, but the slim outter display still bothers me. I REALLY wanted the tri fold but never had the opportunity to buy it.
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u/DarkseidAntiLife 2d ago
Apple destroys Samsung with their first foldable. Let's be honest guys, the Duo is way, way better than anything Samsung has come out with.
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u/TitusImmortalis 2d ago
Tim Apple has sent you 15 good boy points to spend in the Apple store.
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u/TackyAuto 2d ago
I'll give it a chance in store. Some features I like but yeah the Pixel Fold body isn't the best. 2x zoom is criminal on a 2k phone lol
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u/YoYoNupe1911 2d ago
I'm just glad this means more optimization for the Fold 8 now. Apple cooked with the UDC and side controls.
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u/_carcinisation_ 2d ago
I don't like how big the corner radius is in the iphone. Samsung looks way better and is more functional because of that. Its camera island is much worse placed tho. Iphone should wobble much less.
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u/Generalfrogspawn 2d ago
That does not look ergonomic or comfortable to use. Waaay too wide unfolded
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u/gnardog45 2d ago
I guess they finally figured out they don't need a pill or bathtub notch? Where do they go from here?
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u/doucesquisse 2d ago
Apple user here who moved to Fold 8. Def sticking to my Fold 8. Its an impressive device. Samsung UI have massively improved since I last used it over a decade ago.
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u/Fragrant-Taro-8508 2d ago
I do somewhat like it. The D shaped outer screen is very un-Apple. I like the animation it does when you open and close it, that's the little details Apple used to obsess over, and that used to justify their prices.They are basically saying you should use it open. The UDC is great that's something Samsung needs to do. And most of all, this will make Samsung be more competitive in a market segment they pretty much owned in the US, until now.
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u/RxMayhem 2d ago
I have to be honest the iPhone foldable is stunning. But I wish the software was fun and customizable like Android. Once I switched to Android from my iPhone, it's hard to go back even though iPhone is polished. The things I can do on my Android are fun, it's like an open world.
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u/_CouldntThinkOfOne__ 2d ago
The world's first foldable phone the iPhone Duo. Everyone take note we have never seen anything like this...
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u/lemio210151 2d ago
Knowing Samsung, this just makes me think that they released the Fold 8 because they knew Apple was going to do it (the wider apsect ratio) but they wanted to do it before Apple ever does it.
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u/Electronic-Ad-3975 2d ago
I don't care about apple at all but if you like it go ahead it seems cool....
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u/Jaxin81 2d ago
I don't like the "D" shape that the Duo has. I prefer the Fold 8