The nature of mobile phones is evolving. We are now moving from devices that have been around since the first smartphone. The foldables are slowly changing the game. In the beginning it was not clear they would take off. The latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is full proof that foldables are ready to go mainstream. After using one for a couple of weeks I’ve noticed changes that are an indicator that we are headed to a period when probably all brands may have some form of bendable screen.
Previous Samsung foldables were fine but had issues. The Fold 6 has improved on some of those issues. The new Samsung foldable has closed the gap that appeared when the device is in fold mode. The device is now compact and feels complete. One would expect the device to be heavier however it’s lighter than the previous version. I understand that Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the lightest and slimmest foldable ever made by Samsung. It’s slim size enables to carry it around all the time with ease. As a result I could use it as my camera due to an amazing quality of its pictures.
There was just one thing that I thought could present a challenge in the long run. Folding seemed to still create a crease in the middle. This is just one part of the device that may need attention in the future version of the device. Overall, I just like the flexibility that comes with a device that becomes a tablet when I need a bigger screen for reading and sometimes even writing.
Note taking became a bit easier for me with this device. It’s AI features enabled me to use it as a note taking device through audio recording that I could convert into text. Even though AI enabled audio note taking I still enjoyed using the stylus for note taking. It was just an inconvenience that I had to buy a cover to get a stylus. In future I hope the stylus will come with the device.
If you are still on the fence about foldables, I think we are at a point this category of devices is ready to become an everyday device.
My experience with a foldable has taught me that large-format foldable phones—those that unfurl into something like a small tablet—are great for watching videos, reading, and playing games. They also excel at productivity by letting you view two regular-sized apps at the same time, and they’re easier to type on with your thumbs.
