I’ve had the Pixel Fold for about a week now and have daily driven the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2, 3, and 4 and flip 3 over the past few years. I have some pretty decent experience with American available foldables since they started really popping off.

I just wanted a place for people to ask questions and I can give some quick impressions about what I like and dislike about the new Pixel Fold compared to the Samsung foldables I had.

Pixel Fold Pros:

  • Much more usable front screen
  • Much smoother. Definitely have not run into as many glitches or hiccups or stutters as any of the folds that I used
  • Software in general is much more cohesive and better designed
  • Pixel exclusive software features
  • Better camera in almost every category
  • Folds flat and thinner
  • Less noticeable crease

Pixel fold cons:

  • Charges slower even using same charger
  • Battery life is good but could be better. Hopefully improved with software updates
  • Software is less customizable. bottom gesture bar cannot be hidden or have any app be in split screen the way you want it
  • Screens have the same contrast I think, but the galaxies are noticeably brighter
  • Pretty picky with the charging support and wireless chargers that can enable quick charging
  • Bezels on the inside and a little bit of the outside are more noticeable, but that’s really not a bother

I’ll update this list more when I think about it, but feel free to ask any questions you have below!

  • prosive@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    How would you compare the battery to the Galaxy Fold 4? Also heard reports of it overheating, have you experienced that?

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      1 year ago

      It’s still a little early to tell but it’s definitely average. Not amazing by any means. It’s pretty similar to the fold I think if not a bit worse.

      As far as overheating, I had one instance with it when I was in the car, using wireless Android Auto, while charging and in direct sunlight and the display got less bright and a message came up that it was hot. A couple seconds under the AC vent and it was fine.