Samsung Unpacked kicks off in two days and so we’ll be able to move on from leaks to official coverage, hands-on time, and (eventually) reviews of all that Samsung shows off. But before we get there, let’s get a feel for what you guys are most excited for.
The leaks are so plentiful at this point that we know we’ll see the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3, and Galaxy Watch 4 (and Watch 4 Classic). All of these devices contain solid upgrades over their predecessors, might be cheaper in some scenarios, and in specific cases, offer brand new experiences or tech that we’ll be using for the first time.
The Galaxy Z line from Samsung is getting water resistance, under-display cameras, and (hopefully) lower starting price points. The Galaxy Watch 4 series, though, is bringing with it Wear OS 3, Samsung and Google teaming up for a wearable, and a new era for Android smartwatches. I know what I’m most excited for.
What about you?
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Primarily interested in the Watch 4 Classic right now. My aging Fit2 (the best part of the Note 7 fiasco!) is starting to get long in the tooth. Right now, at this point, I’m just waiting for it to go up online so I can order it.
The Z Fold 3 is a distant 2nd. As much as I would love to consolidate things, if my carrier doesn’t have it or I can’t get a good trade-in for current device(s) with Samsung, I will leave it. I wanted a ZF2 but pulled the trigger on a N20U too quickly last year.
Kinda hoping for a secret surprise Note 21 reveal…
I’m right there with ya. Add in an Micro SD card slot and an S Pen.
I will most likely trade in my S21 U for the Fold 3 if it’s released at $1,599 otherwise I’ll get the Flip 3 which is growing on me. I like the productivity side on samsung software and I feel like those two were made with productivity in mind.
‘Nothing’ would be a valid answer in the poll.
Just… Don’t vote
I… Didn’t… Hence the incomplete polling answer…
I’m most excited about the flip 3. I actually had the flip 5G and loved it but after using it for about a week I returned it cause I couldn’t go back to a 60hz screen. The flip 3 is rumored to be 120hz which would make it my dream phone. The z fold series is cool. But I doubt I would ever need something like that just for a phone.
How was the battery life? That to me is huge, if the phone can not get me through a day without charging it then it is useless. I currently have the S20FE and have no issues with battery life. I understand the FE has bigger battery but rumor is the new processor coming with the flip 3 is supposed to extend battery life.
Battery life on the flip 5G was actually surprisingly good, at least for my use cases. Every review says otherwise but that wasn’t my experience. Got me through a day usually. If I used it heavier I would have to plug it up when I go to use my phone in bed, but that’s really the only time. And I’m next to a charger in bed anyway so it wasn’t an issue for me
Just release the next Note.
I usually upgrade my Note phone every year, but this will be the first year i wont be doing that. I don’t want a flip or fold. I like the stylus and being able to make notes on screenshots or even sign PDF files during covid right now (working from home). So i think i will be going the pixel route. If they bring back the note next year and give me a good trade in for the pixel, i would consider coming back.
You like the pen and being able to make notes and draw on the screen. So you’re going to skip the Fold 3, which is compatible with the pen so you can make notes and draw on the screen, and instead will trade your Note in on a Pixel that isn’t compatible with a pen at all?
I’m not judging, you do you, I just don’t see your logic. I’m a Note Fanboy and am getting the Z Fold 3 for all the reasons you just mentioned. I kept my N20Ultra when I got my Z Fold 2 just so I could still use a pen when needed. The Z Fold 3 closes that gap completely now.
There is just no way I would consider getting the fold. The phone just doesn’t seem durable for my lifestyle. I am not gentle with my phones. One reason I have been loyal to the Note is because I’ve managed to never break it or even crack the a screen. I constantly sit on my phone because it’s a big phone and I usually carry it in my back pocket, I’ve gotten it covered in sand, left it in my pocket during a whole pool party in Vegas, etc.. I did manage to break two s-pens though. They love to pop out when the phone gets dropped. My point being that the note had the durability that I expected from a 1,000+ phone.
If the fold had the same durability I would definitely get it because you are right, it’s kind of a no brainer to transition to the fold.
Honestly at this point I would consider the flip if they would add a tiny stylus that looked like a sharpened down pencil that inserted into the phone.
The one thing that would get me to move to the fold 3 would be a solid warranty that fills the gap in its durability. I know for a while they were offering a one time replacement? Not sure if that’s still happening or if the fold 3 would even come with that. I also know that they are offering a warranty to people who reserved on their page, I don’t know the specifics of that warranty. I just know myself and I am sure that in a 12 month period, I would at least break the phone once.
That’s all fine and good, foldables definitely aren’t for everyone, but that doesn’t explain the logic of jumping to a Pixel lol. If you have a N20, just hold on to it. It will continue to be a good device for at least another couple years unless you accidentally smash it or something. Somebody I know (A Samsung Note FAN) was like “If Samsung doesn’t do a Note this year, I’m switching to iPhone.” I was just like OK and what purpose will that serve exactly? She didn’t really have an answer lol
i can list a bunch of reason but it’s mostly because i like to upgrade yearly. i get the best trade in credit for my phone and i upgrade with a fresh battery and no scratches on my screen. Plus just something new to play with. I would think many people on this site understand the excitement of getting a new phone. I like to experience that yearly. A year without the s-pen will not be the end of the world. I can figure out other ways to get things done. So i am using this gap in the note series to go and experience a different type of phone. Next year if they bring back the note or make the fold more durable, i will come back or perhaps realize that i just don’t need the pen.
I don’t know, man. I’m gonna watch it, but it’s most likely just going to make me just decide to get the Note 20 Ultra & hope there’s a Note next year.
I bought a note 20 ultra, exchanged it for a S21 ultra long term regret on it.
What do you regret about exchanging it?
I think he regrets exchanging it
Thanks boss. ????
Flip 3 definitely.
Flip 3 reminds me of the Razor. Nothing special about it
Except it’s way better. But other than that, nothing special.
Fold 3 is the most anticipated one. I’m definitely getting it. I have the ultra 20 for 2 years now. Ready to upgrade
The S20 Ultra? What’s making you go from the S to the Fold?
Big difference because I like to multitask like a laptop. Do 3-4 things at once
Makes sense. Between the display, Fold features & S-Pen features you’ll definitely be able to multi-task like that.
Would you get it?
If it had an SD card slot I’d be preordering it on day one, but that’s just because I’m not a cloud storage kind of guy. But the fact that it’s S-Pen compatible is a huge selling point.
I’m interested in the watch more than anything. If the Pixel 6 Pro doesn’t work out for me then I will probably get a Z Fold 3. Until then, that watch with its supposed battery life and new Wear OS is something that I am truly looking forward to.
Same here, however if the p6pro is not everything I ever dreamed of, I may actually *gasp* buy my first fruit phone and the watch to go with it. Never thought I would ever say that, and hoping the galaxy watch and the p6pro is everything I wanted. I had the galaxy watch active 2, and while a very good watch, I did not like the very limited app selection and could not stand having to use samsung’s software for everything. Hoping I can get google pay and google assistant on the new watch.