Should I get the Z flip?

I've seen the Z flip for ages now and I don't know if I should wait for the new one to come out when it is released in Feb. Call me an Apple sheep but I like how Apple does things and their eco-system. But I like the Z flip because it's interesting and it can fold in half... like amazing right! 🤣

Plus I don't need the most powerful phone in the world because I don't do much on it. What's your opinion on the Z flip?

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ArishMell · 70-79, M

I am not familiar with the Apple range at all, but what is novel about this one?

After all, 'phones that fold in half probably appeared more than 20 years ago, and are still made.

Or is the originality that the screen itself folds, instead of occupying just one leaf?

I would be impressed by that as an engineering achievement, if it gives no visible hinge-line on the image, but would hope the boundary does not break down within only a few years.

As for buying one now or waiting another six months...

Only you can decide, as only you know what you want the instrument to do for you.

I'd need know if the later version will offer genuine advantages over the current one. Not spurious "extras" (gimmicks) or specification-gains not noticeable in practice; let alone "latest-must-have".

I expect at least a decade of service from a 'phone, provided the networks maintain their side of the bargain. (My present 'phone is of "flip" pattern, only about 4 years old, and 3G-rated. Though I am not sure what that means, there are whispers that 3G services will be switched off within the next few years.)

Especially so, I would expect decent longevity from products whose prices keep me unfamiliar with them; but probably offer nothing not given by far cheaper brands.

I don't know the operating differences, but Apple's rival equivalents seem of equivalent quality. Ignore external looks and trade-marks: I suspect most of their physical engineering is nearly if not actually, identical - just uses different programming.

Jayciedubb · 56-60, M

Is that Samsung or Motorola?.
If Samsung, Yes, get . If Motorola, no. Save up for the Samsung.. it's not just the ability to fold that the screen needs to be able to do.

Motorola phones are lacking in too many ways to be shelling out that much money for one.. .. and they're so fragile..

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Jayciedubb · 56-60, M

@BrownEyedElliex have you heard about the Pi Phone that Elon Musk is developing and will be sold under the Tesla brand? Supposedly it will come in 2 different configurations. The economy will have 500 gb of internal storage, it will use cell phone data or can be used as a satellite phone and use the space x satellites like how Ukraine is accessing the internet now. The color of the phone will depend on the angle you see it from . I can't remember all the features but it's loaded. The deluxe will have 1 TB of internal storage. The deluxe is supposed to be $4 or $5 hundred less than iphone or Galaxy. It

I'm a big fan of the Samsung Galaxy note. I was thinking about getting that fold just because they quit making the Note and I'm ready for a
new phone. Now I wish I never saw that pi phone video cuz who knows when it will really be on the market. You should check out the oi phone on one of the many YouTube videos

BrownEyedElliex · 18-21, F

@Jayciedubb That sounds quite interesting, I'll check that out. But will it be as good as an iPhone or Samsung phone because it will be priced $500 less? It's probably a budget phone.

Jayciedubb · 56-60, M

@BrownEyedElliex are Tesla cars budget cars? It's the way Elon Musk does things. If the phone ever makes it to market, it will be cheaper and comparable or better just to prove that it can be done, I think..

rrraksamam · 31-35, M

Foldable devices aren't perfect yet. The foldable screens don't have durable protection. They can easily crack and get damaged. And when open, you can still see the line where the fold occurs. Not best for viewing.

BrownEyedElliex · 18-21, F

@rrraksamam And the short battery life. So that's why I'm on the fence. But thank you!

TheOrionbeltseeker · 36-40, M

Every phone does 3 things 1) call 2) Internet 3) photo. Every other thing and feature is a hyps until they fit the phone inside your hand permanently

BrownEyedElliex · 18-21, F

@TheOrionbeltseeker True

SW-User

It sounds like you already have your mind made up. If you want it than buy it.

Royrogers · 61-69, M

What is a Z flip ?

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Royrogers · 61-69, M

@BrownEyedElliex are they not bulky

BrownEyedElliex · 18-21, F

@Royrogers No

Royrogers · 61-69, M

@BrownEyedElliex oh I see thanks

SinlessOnslaught · 26-30, M

If you want it, get it.

BrownEyedElliex · 18-21, F

@SinlessOnslaught I know, but should I wait for when apple releases theirs? But I'll probably be waiting for 10 years until they release theres

SinlessOnslaught · 26-30, M

@BrownEyedElliex Oh I see what you're asking. No, don't wait. Just get whatever is out. You could be waiting forever, and you could be waiting for something that's lesser.

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