topic Are the Galaxy Fold series a good and reliable phone? in Fold & Flip Phones

Official Galaxy Z Fold6/ Z Flip6: Orders, Shipping, and Feedback Thread

KnightRiderRalph — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:17:39 GMT

Hello. Everyone that has Pre Ordered a Galaxy Z Fold6, Flip6, Watch 7/Ultra, Buds3/Bud3 Pro or Galaxy Ring you can post any order or tracking updates here.

This thread is for Galaxy Z Fold6, Flip6, Watch7/Ultra, Buds3, Buds3 Pro & Ring pre-orders!

Usually, we try to include the following information:

- Date ordered:

- Where did you order from (samsung.com, carrier, retailer, etc.):

- Unlocked or Carrier variant:

- Model, storage capacity, Color:

- Did you trade-In:

- Estimated delivery date:

Then, once it ships, please come back and post an update with the same information above, but the actual stated shipping and delivery dates, and maybe even let us know once it's received.

Here is my stuff:

- Date ordered: July 10

- Where did you order from (samsung.com, carrier, retailer, etc.): Samsung.com

- Unlocked or Carrier variant: Didn't order a phone, but I pre-ordered the Watch Ultra and Buds 3 Pro

- Model, storage capacity: N/A

- You can share your trade-in info, if you want: Trading Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and Buds Pro

- Estimated delivery date: July 25th

Disappointing deals on the new foldables

Mark529h — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:53:23 GMT

Samsung really let the loyal community down this year. Charging $399.99 for the Flip 6 with a flip 5 trade-in and $50 reservation credit? Last year I traded in my flip 4 and with the reservation credit, paid $49.99 for the new Flip 5. So now they have the audacity to do an 800% markup? Looks like I won't be sticking with Samsung anymore (or raving about it's trade-in program).

Re: Disappointing deals on the new foldables

realaud — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:56:26 GMT

So, basically, you want them to give you your phone for free with a trade in. Most people would consider $400 a bargain for an advanced phone.

Re: Re: Disappointing deals on the new foldables

Mark529h — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:47:01 GMT

Well, you see, it wouldn't be for free. Seeming how I'd be trading in the phone that was valued at the same price just a year ago. Depreciation isn't that high to where it would lose its full value in only a year.

Re: Re: Re: Disappointing deals on the new foldables

realaud — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:49:59 GMT

What would you do with your old phone if there was no trading. Still would have no value. Don't forget, Samsung (or any ither mfr) has no obligation to offer trade-ins. It's an incentive. If the incentive is not good enough for you, or anyone else, then you don't have to take advantage of it.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Disappointing deals on the new foldables

Mark529h — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:50:51 GMT

I'm not. That's exactly what the comment was about. So maybe don't comment on things only to repeat the same thing I just said in the comment originally.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Disappointing deals on the new foldables

realaud — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:51:56 GMT

You made a comment complaining about the pitiful trade-in value. You make a comment and people are free to comment on your comment. I don't personally do trade-ins because I never think the value is enough. But then again if my phone is working I usually keep my old phone as a backup.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Disappointing deals on the new foldables

Mark529h — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:54:45 GMT

Yes, my comment was about how the trade-in value wasn't enough for me to continue doing their program. Then you simply stated I wanted them to give me a phone for free which is not true at all. Then you corrected yourself saying if it's not incentive enough for you, don't do it. Now, isn't that the same thing? Use your critical thinking skills. And of course you're free to comment, you just look a little ignorant repeating the exact same thing the comment said in different words.

Samsung unpacked - ZFold 6 or ZFlip 6?

android678 — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:02:54 GMT

Has anyone seen the Samsung galaxy unpacked event brand new to the galaxy is the ring wow Samsung is killing it so what are you guys excited about the z fold 6 or z flip 6

Re: Samsung unpacked

userCy0i78BNTz — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:57:58 GMT

I was disappointed with the deals, but I ordered them because of FOMO. I hate to pay that much but yeah very excited about the new devices

Re: Samsung unpacked - ZFold 6 or ZFlip 6?

GaryB82 — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:21:47 GMT

The Fold 6 is amazing

Re: Samsung unpacked - ZFold 6 or ZFlip 6?

bill-e — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:23:52 GMT

I ordered the Fold 6 and Watch 7 Ultra.

The trade-ins were good. $1200 on the Fold 5 and $350 for Watch5 Pro. I hope the Watch Ultra can live up to my Watch 5 Pro.

Fold 6: Feedback: NO Wi-Fi 7?!

MadHatter01 — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 20:30:31 GMT

I have a s24 ultra (Wifi 7)and Fold 5 (6e). I love wifi 7 with MLO. I have an Asus Wifi 7 BE98 Pro router.

So Samsung are you telling me your top-of-the-line $1900 phone does not have wifi 7? The Snapdragon 8 gen 3 supports wifi 7 internally. The hardware is there, you already support it with the S24 Ultra.

I already put my order in for a Fold 6 because I assumed Samsung would not pull this feature. Yes, I have Wifi 7 at home and work, it is not about speed as much range and MLO.

Hey Samsung, I ordered everything. The watch ultra, fold 6, and earbuds pro. I am most likely going to be canceling my whole order now.

Re: Fold 6: Feedback: NO Wi-Fi 7?!

MadHatter01 — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 20:35:22 GMT

Before anyone says Wifi 7 is new and not everywhere. I have 300 wifi 7 access point I am installing at work and I need it for testing the network. I have already done my building and working on more later. Wifi 7 is certified and final, there is no excuse.

Re: Fold 6: Feedback: NO Wi-Fi 7?!

userZNnTdcqwZP — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 21:01:09 GMT

Seems like Z Fold6 and Flip6 don't have wifi7. Just wifi 6E.

https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-6-and-z-flip-6-elevate-galaxy-ai-to-new-heights

Re: Re: Fold 6: Feedback: NO Wi-Fi 7?!

MadHatter01 — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 21:13:17 GMT

I saw that too. It make no sense since the hardware is there. My guess is Samsung didn't want to pay for the license and hope you don't notice. Like Dolby vision on there TVs.

I guess Iam going to be ordering OnePlus Open 2 or Pixel Fold.

Fold 6

johnnyntrouble — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 21:40:24 GMT

Hey samsung

Why can't you fix the crease in the middle for the fold 6?

I've waited year after year for 6 years to purchase the fold but looks like i ll need to go elsewhere.

Even the vi vo pro 3 show minimal signs of a crease.

I thought this would be the year to upgrade my phone to the fold but once again it's another disappointment.

Re: Fold 6

MadHatter01 — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:13:11 GMT

I am disappointed too, no wifi 7, camera suck and wanted a wider screen.

Re: Fold 6

johnnyntrouble — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:16:00 GMT

I believe it's all about the profits for them now

Re: Fold 6: Feedback: NO Wi-Fi 7?!

Vy yf fycy — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:31:04 GMT

Wifi 7 must be too cutting edge for Samsung to handle. Would have been such a easy enhancement so for them not to enable this means either:

incompetence in the team responsible for designing the phone

something is actually wrong the the chip

Samsung does not want to be leading innovation anymore / potential hassle and expense for supporting a new standard

I just watched the unfolded event. Wooden presentation from mostly people that don't actually feel the excitement and passion for technology.

Lack of WiFi 7 support feels minor but actually I think it goes to the heart of what is starting to go wrong at Samsung. I would be surprised if many people on this forum with an interest in tech would have made the same decision to DISABLE this feature..