I checked it out as it’s 799 at Best Buy. I just don’t see the point. The external screen doesn’t have any real significant functionality. To really use the phone it has to be flipped open - at that point it’s a regular phone.
I returned mine as well for pretty much the same reason. The screen feels and IS very fragile. Once winter hits I am fairly certain that the cold outside then heat inside will put the thin glass under too much stress and then crack. I am sticking to my iPhone 12 Pro Max and will use my upgrade for the iPhone 13 in a few weeks……
I'm not sure if I will upgrade to the iphone 13. I also already owned the note 20 - so I really didn't see the added value. Once I set the phone up. I just felt like I wasn't getting a new experience with the flip. Just opening and closing the phone. It just wasn't worth it to me. I did end up getting a new case for my note 20. I also have a 12 pro max fyi
I was afraid if I get flip phone Id get tired of flipping just to use it. I almost pulled the trigger.
I'm also a poor tech wh*re.
Bingo! I think that's what consumers and tech reviewers are forgetting when looking at these foldable devices... we harp on the negatives and compare it to standard phones. Like how the cameras don't compare to the S21 Ultra or 12PM, how the battery isn't as good as standard phones. But without Samsung, Huawei or even RazR (Microsoft too)... there won't be any significant progress in the smartphone space.
Not quite the same but I sold my iPhone 12 and got the S21+, no regrets but I have had as many androids as iPhones at this point so it wasn't a big change.
You seem to have a lot of iPhone's judging by your signature so I say get the Flip 3.
This is me minus HomePods. I just ordered the flip 3 after being on iPhones since 3G. Still a little hesitant but I think it may be good to have something different.
I replaced my 12 mini with a Z Flip3 purely out of curiosity. I had no real desire to switch to Android when I got the Z Flip3 and wasn't expecting to really enjoy One UI. After a few days of settling in and customizing to make myself feel more comfortable, I've grown to be really happy with One UI and what it has to offer. Android isn't as "gross feeling" as a lot of us iOS users seem to paint it in our heads. Also, the hardware is just so darn cool. I'm loving it and I'm selling my 12 mini. I was planning on jumping into the 13 mini, but the Z Flip3 changed that and I'm really happy with that.
13 mini and Apple Watch 7 all day every day, you’ll get over the novelty with the flip, plus there is no substitute for that A15 beast, iOS, ecosystem all working together in perfect harmony.
What other devices do you have? Samsung let's you try the Fold and Flip for 21 days. Try it for 2 weeks and see if you like it or else return it. iPhone 13 may have a nice faster chip but do we really need it at this point? What apps are going to take advantage of it haha.
