Samsung - Galaxy Fold - Cosmos Black (AT&T)

To give you a little history on me, I have been a Samsung user from my first smart phone, the Samsung S3, which I quickly upgraded to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 that fall. From that day I have upgraded every year to the new Note series phone, up to the current Note 10 Plus which I now own. New tech is my downfall, I’m the gotta have type guy. I have been watching the Galaxy Fold come to life for what seemed like years to actually launching. Maybe a rough start, but it was all for the better of the product. So even after saying I would wait for the next generation, I could not resist and purchased the new Fold a few days ago and I have to tell you I’m blown away. This phone is the most awesome new tech on the market today and is a game changer for the cell phone industry. The build is solid and feels top quality and beautiful design. The inner screen although plastic, feels like glass when using and works perfectly. The crease down the middle is only noticeable when looking at an angle and I do not notice it while using the phone. Screen is big and work well, watching Youtube to Netflix and beyond is incredible. Opening pdf’s and work files is awesome. Camera is fantastic and I believe to be the same as the Note 10 plus with all the features. Plenty of storage at 512GB and with 12 GB ram the phone runs fast and smooth even with multiple apps running. Multitasking is a pleasure, read the news while playing a video and texting all at the same time on one screen. Finger print sensor is on the side of the case so it can be used in both closed and open mode and works very well. Samsung pay only works from the small screen which I hope there is an update for. I would like to see that feature from the big screen also. ( so far the only downfall, but not a deal breaker). One Note, this is not a phone to give to a child to play with, this phone is for responsible adults that can take of their tech. It is a plastic inner screen and can be damaged pretty easily, poking with a pen, sharp fingernails, coins or metal objects would be an absolute no-no and would definitely damage the screen. Right now Samsung is offering Premier service with the purchase of the phone which I believe is a one up for Samsung. They are also offering to replace the screen (one time) within the first year if damaged for $149, which is also a plus. I think Samsung realizes this is new to the market and users are going to have to get familiar with this new tech and stepped up to help us out with premium service. I highly recommend this phone, remember when you purchase new technology you adding to the popularity and will insure that the manufacturer will continue to improve on future generations and YOUR involvement and input will help with that development. I’m a Best Buy consumer and not a Samsung employee.

"Expert" Reviewers lost a lot of respect from me after today. It's the exact opposite of everything they said I should expect. Feels ultra premium. Front screen is perfect for quick tasks and dare I even say more efficient for such tasks. Can't notice the crease in usage. Etc. Even friends are saying the same after actually using it. This thing takes breathtaking photos and has awesome low-light capabilities.

I drive big trucks for a living and I'm not having any problems with the phone. I love it. I carried in a sunglass case just to keep the dust out. It is definitely a conversation starter. Can't wait to see if the second generation is going to be. Good job Samsung

This phone is amazing. Traded in my Note 10+ and I have zero regrets. Fast, incredible battery life, comes with galaxy buds, draws attention anytime you use it in public. Yes you can see a crease but when looking at the display straight on it's not visible. Wouldn't have bought it without the GSP. $249 to replace a phone like this is a great deal if anything does happen to it.

I am a iPhone user but Samsung has turned me Into a android user. And I don't think I'll ever go back they keep this up. Watch my full review of the Samsung Fold here link url below.. https://youtu.be/eooI4anHPKY

The design is good. I really need to take care of this phone in order not to break it. I don’t love the included case but it’s ok for normal use. The speaker is good. The biggest problem is the wrong placement of the camera when unfolded. I normally hold the phone one the side that I will not get in the way of the speaker, but the light sensor will get in to the way of you hold it like that and it will dim your screen which is a terrible experience.

Love how it goes from a smart phone to a small iPad .At my age it helps to see better without having to take two Different things to take with you

I am about a week in using the Galaxy Fold as a daily driver and it has been a delight to use in pretty much every aspect. This device is a game changer on many levels and has me excited about the future of mobile technology. I have had almost every Samsung S series and Note over the last several years and have owned every iPhone except for the 4S and I can confidently say this is the most interesting device I have ever used. The display is obviously the main draw of the Fold. While the front display is very small, it is useful to perform basic smartphone functions. You can make calls, send a short text (I'm using Gboard and swipe typing is good with it on the front screen), do some basic one handed browsing of social media or the web but for most activities you are going to want the screen unfolded to that massive, glorious display. The 7.3" display is beautiful to look at as is typical with Samsung made displays. It's not quite as crisp and beautiful as the one found in the Note 10+ or iPhone 11 Pro Max devices that I own but to have a crisp 7.3" display that fits in your pocket definitely gives it an advantage over those. This weekend while on the go with our kids sports and other activities that kept us out of the house I was able to watch college football and the Cowboys game on it. So much better than watching it on my Note 10+, which isn't bad in itself. You will be hard pressed to find a better device for gaming and media consumption unless you go to an iPad or other dedicated tablet and lose the convenience of having the total package the Fold offers. I have played Call of Duty Mobile all week on it and am amazed at the experience. One downside however, despite being very careful per Samsung's recommendations, I have ended up with a few lines in my screen from fingernail presses. With gaming you have to make sure to not get caught up in it and start pressing hard with the edge of your thumbs. It will leave marks in the outer layer of the display. They are only noticeable when the screen is off and under direct light but it is still bothersome knowing your $2k phone has these imperfections once you see them and also knowing you have been very careful with the device. The crease everyone has been mentioning is definitely noticeable in the right light and on a bright white screen but when you are in an app and using the device, especially media or games, the crease tends to disappear. The dual speaker setup is loud and immersive. It sounds great and adds to the media experience. The camera is great as are cameras on most higher end smartphones. I believe the sensor is the same one from the S10 series and it produces great pictures just as my S10+ did before I sold it off to get the Note. No complaints at all and it is a delight to use, however, the night mode results aren't as good as the new iPhone Pro devices, Pixel 3, or Note 10+. Still a great camera and most people will have a hard time finding much to complain about. Battery life has been great through my week of testing. Under heavy use of Call of Duty Mobile, watching media, and typical smartphone tasks it still lasts a full day with around 5-6 hours screen on time. Despite the mostly mediocre "expert" reviews I have found myself loving this device. I'm a tech enthusiast and knew what to expect when acquiring it. While I would recommend the Fold to someone considering it, I wouldn't recommend it over the (also great) Note 10+ or iPhone 11 Pro Max to most consumers in its first iteration. Obviously the price, as Flossy Carter says is "TGH", there is no water and dust resistance, and the screen is still really delicate and should only be handled by adults who will use caution to take care of it. Despite that, I love my Fold and look forward to seeing how Samsung improves on it with the 2nd gen Fold. The Fold comes with the excellent Samsung Galaxy Buds (normally $~129) which is great. Not so great is that it only supports and ships with a 15W charger compared to the Note10+ which ships with a 25W charger and supports charging at 45W.