Other iPhone Fold - what are you dealbreakers?

[Charlesrfinal]

Its a gen 1 product so no go for me. Same for Apple Watch and iPhone. Waited for series 2 and 3G respectfully.

Dealbreakers next year would be if the Pro Max has anything superior to it, because 2k+ for something that isn’t the best of everything isn’t for me.

 

[zvolts]

I’ve been exclusively Apple since the iPhone 5. I bought the Samsung Z Fold 8 and will pass on the iPhone Ultra. My reasoning is as follows:

1. I no longer desire to be locked in so tightly to the Apple ecosystem, or any other single ecosystem
2. Apple Ultra will be a first-generation device. Samsung has been iterating foldables for 7-8 years now
3. The pre-order deals for the Fold8 brought its price for me below $1,500. I don’t see Apple getting anywhere near that price point
4. (Assumption based on rumors) I prefer the look of the Fold 8 to rumored Apple Ultra

I am keeping my current iPhone Air, but have switched my main cell phone number to the Fold8.

I’ve ironed out most of the major issues caused by this mixed environment to acceptable levels. There is a bit more tech friction in my tech life now, but I feel much better not being so locked in, as many services I now use are distributed out to various 3-party alternatives.

 

[HiVolt]

I don't plan to purchase one, but for me the downsides so far, from the rumors are:

No Face ID
No Telephoto lens
No MagSafe
Potential durability issue of the inside screen surface
Likely not mountable on a bike or dash with a custom case like Quadlock.
Price, probably will cost close to $3k CAD after taxes.

 

[retta283]

Price is a no-go for me at first few gens, I just can't spend that much on a phone. Ignoring that and just talking about the product itself, durability and the crease are my only issues. To be honest, I actually would consider one of these if there was a strong carrier deal and it was durable, even if I don't really use the inner screen as much as some others. Based on the mockups I am seeing, the aspect ratio of the outer screen is intriguing. I have always favored a more square ratio on almost everything I use, the phone is no different. Give me a bigger keyboard and less cramped feeling images when I zoom in on them. I will absolutely try to test thing out in a store and see how it feels.

I would only fold it open to inspect documents, that's about it. But that is still a very nice use case for the larger screen, and it would probably make me use my phone more than I currently do, even at home. Maybe even extended typing would become considerably easier. These are worthwhile advancements.

 

[Mactagonist]

I prefer FaceID to TouchID.

I use a lot of MagSafe accessories/charging stands.

I spend a lot of time at the beach, dangerous place for any folding device!

… looks like the fold v1 is not for me.

 

[4sallypat]

The price but Klarna will come through 😌

Yah, that's the only reason people who can't buy it outright will use.

Klarna lease is a very low cost program for sure!

 

[comptr]

Yah, that's the only reason people who can't buy it outright will use.

Klarna lease is a very low cost program for sure!

Also 90% of people buy phones on phone payments via their carrier in the us. Whether or not they can afford to buy it outright.

 

[doolar]

I was very excited for the fold, but I’m not so sure anymore. I have the Air which I love, it’s so perfect for my use case. I don’t want a bigger and heavier phone again.

I’ll probably get the new iPad mini instead, if it comes with OLED and call it a day.

 

[CharlesShaw]

Also 90% of people buy phones on phone payments via their carrier in the us. Whether or not they can afford to buy it outright.

Even though I don't lease or use carrier subsidies, the recent discussions about the monthly costs of leasing Apple devices has inspired me to calculate/estimate my monthly costs of ownership. Eye opening for sure.

 

[4sallypat]

I was very excited for the fold, but I’m not so sure anymore. I have the Air which I love, it’s so perfect for my use case. I don’t want a bigger and heavier phone again.

I’ll probably get the new iPad mini instead, if it comes with OLED and call it a day.

Right ?
I love my Air - perfect for me since day 1 - no regrets.

All that hate during the release and launch of the Air by the naysayers and keyboard warriors didn't turn me around.

Love the lightweight, thin profile with premium titanium casing and battery that lasts all day.

As for weight, I do also have a Google Pixel Fold phone which I use for my small business and that's too heavy to carry around so it sits on my desk, acting as a desktop next to my Studio Mac which I use 90% of the time....