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does anyone use a modern screen-foldable phone as their regular phone? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by [email protected] to c/asklemmy

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I haven't met anyone yet who does and I haven't read any good endorsements about foldable phones but I keep seeing advertisement for foldable phones.

Thanks

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[–] jj4211 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I have a razr with big external screen. I like open to answer and close to hang up, it's satisfying.

But I really like that when its closed, it is a nice little device when I just need a little device. Also nice to fit in pocket.

I kind of like the concept of using it as a stand or tent, but frankly it won't stay "on" Long enough for me to get that much use out of it, even when plugged in.

Downsides have been the battery not lasting as long, and once in a great while I pinch myself a little when opening it. Also if I'm trying to wirelessly charge it in my car while also doing Android auto it tends to overheat a bit, but doesn't when I actually plug it in.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Ah good to know, that's the first braided I've heard about the razrs

I like their look and compact nature, thanks.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I've got a Z Flip 4 I've been daily driving for almost a year and a half now. The folding is quite convenient, especially with quick launch apps for like payments, but the main problem is the screen cover is peeling along the crease. It can be replaced but there's no service centres in my city so I'd have to mail it

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

I've heard that about the screen cover specifically with the z, one guy said he replaced it over half a dozen times but he enjoys the phone so much that it was worth it.

I like the look of the folded form as well since I've been researching these after this thread, thanks for your input

[–] grasshopper_mouse 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I posted this a while ago, so I'll paste it here from my old comment.

I bought a Z Fold 2 in 2020 and still use it today. Battery life is great, screens are still great (both outer and inner). I always have a cheap case for it that covers the front screen. I have dropped it twice outside on the concrete ground and the cheap case broke, but NOT the phone, so I just bought another case each time--to me, that's what the cheap case is for. I really like it and will probably get another version at some point, but here are my main takeaways:

Outer screen is very slim (think almost TV remote-sized). I have gotten used to it but God forbid you hand it to someone else to type on, they always say it's too small
It's too long for my pockets, but I'm a woman that wears women's clothes, and our pockets are too damn small for anything, so I have to carry it in my purse
The screen protectors it comes with do start to fray at the edges over time, but I have never had it bubble up at the folding point/crease on the inner screen
If you are not known for being delicate with your phone, this is not the phone for you. If you work outdoors regularly, have a tendency to drop your phone regularly, etc, don't buy this
It's expensive
Not all apps are compatible with the big screen so sometimes you're stuck with the small screen view on the big inner screen
Having a portable tablet is great! I got rid of my tablet when I bought this phone and have no regrets
It's great for driving when using Google Maps or whichever driving app you choose. Having the big screen makes it so much easier to see the directions
Any video looks better on the big screen
I have used the big screen to view maps I downloaded for hiking

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

I am cavalier and am outdoors a lot, but this is a great list and I appreciate it.

I'll take it all into consideration, thanks

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 months ago

Probably yes.

[–] [email protected] -3 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Eww no. I'd never buy prototype tech. It's designed to fail

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