Recording summary · July 2024
Why I returned my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
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Overview
Daniel returned the Samsung Z Fold 6 due to its £1,800 cost, £46 monthly payments across a 36-month financing term, and excessive 240-gram weight, concluding that its slight speed increases and AI features did not justify keeping it over existing older devices.
Daniel returned to an iPhone 12 Mini for comfortable mobile gaming, a 2019 Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus for recording and general tasks, and an ASUS X13 Flow gaming laptop paired with a 32-inch monitor for high-performance computing.
Themes
Financial considerations regarding the Samsung Z Fold 6, including its £1,800 purchase price and a 36-month financing agreement of £46 per month lasting until 2027.
Comparison of the Fold 6's physical ergonomics and AI functionality against the lightweight iPhone 12 Mini and universal access to Gemini.
Use of alternative hardware setups, including an ASUS X13 Flow gaming laptop and a Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus with transferred Good Lock features.
Developments
Daniel traded in a Galaxy Z Flip 4 for a £300 discount on the Samsung Z Fold 6.
Daniel purchased a mobile controller designed for the Fold 6.
Daniel bought an ASUS X13 Flow gaming laptop during a post-Christmas sale in Thailand for roughly £1,000.
Daniel packaged the Samsung Z Fold 6 and handed it to their mother to take to a DPD drop-off point.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether a torn box will affect the refund of the £150 deposit.
Whether the traded-in Galaxy Z Flip 4 will be sent back or refunded as £300 in cash.