Discussion - Xiaomi 18 Fold is official, and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 just lost a big bragging right

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R1ftt
R1ftt
Arena Apprentice
• 1d ago

This is one of those rare instances where I think Samsung is ahead on the hardware front when it comes to the form factor of the phone. Those rounded edges on the Xiaomi look absolutely ghastly.

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pimpin83z
pimpin83z
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• 1d ago
↵R1ftt said:

This is one of those rare instances where I think Samsung is ahead on the hardware front when it comes to the form factor of the phone. Those rounded edges on the Xiaomi look absolutely ghastly.

Agreed. I just watched Ben's Gadget Reviews video on this phone & he had it next to the Fold 8. Not only is the the form factor of the latter a better shape, but (even though it's too short for my liking) it's taller than the Xaiomi, which to me gives it slightly more usability.

Now that Huawei Pura X View, that's a form factor that I want every OEM to adopt.

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R1ftt
R1ftt
Arena Apprentice
• 1d ago
↵pimpin83z said:

Agreed. I just watched Ben's Gadget Reviews video on this phone & he had it next to the Fold 8. Not only is the the form factor of the latter a better shape, but (even though it's too short for my liking) it's taller than the Xaiomi, which to me gives it slightly more usability.

Now that Huawei Pura X View, that's a form factor that I want every OEM to adopt.

Yep,watched the same video. Unfortunately Bens very obvious Samsung hate comes through a bit too much these days and it was very evident in that video.


Can't fault the gorgeous red finish though and the cameras look really good too.

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p51d007
p51d007
Arena Master
• 1d ago

Even if you import one, does it have the modem frequencies for your country/area?

Will your carrier allow it on their network?

As for the weight/battery. 19 grams is 1/2 of an oz (for those of us still on the imperial system LOL), and for the 6,000mAH battery, it's a SiCa battery which means it will lose more over a year in charging cycles than a LiOn battery.

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ECPirate37
ECPirate37
Arena Master
• 10m ago

That's a nice sized battery for this size phone. I'll play with this in 3 months or so. It's going to be nice to see what different companies come out with. I'm almost ready for Huawei to drop a Pura X MaxS since everyone else is doing their form factor now, and upgrade the battery and camera.

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