Let's be clear, no other smartphone in years has inspired me as much as the Samsung Galaxy Fold in a review. Yes, the smartphone is very expensive, yes once folded it is thick enough and yes we do not yet know the durability of this type of device.

Concept and realization, A tablet in smartphone format, Battery life, Performances

Small second screen, Extreme fragility, No waterproofing, Very high price

I’ve used the Galaxy Fold as my primary handset for ~4 weeks in and out of the country. The Samsung Galaxy Fold is the first major mobile device to deliver on the promise of foldable OLED displays: a pocketable tablet-like experience.

Next-generation visual comfort, Highly innovative product, Excellent camera, Next-generation visual comfort, Highly innovative product, Excellent camera

Larger screen reduces battery life, A bit heavy, Expensive, Larger screen reduces battery life, A bit heavy, Expensive

After the Samsung Galaxy Fold disaster in April, I wrote off the device as a possible purchase, with the intent to wait until the next generation of foldable phones. Who was I kidding?

Extremely high quality product, Substantial stainless steel spine with innovative hinge mechanism, Massive 7.3 inch gorgeous OLED folding display, Functional one-hand optimized outer display, Powerful 3-in-1 mobile computing device, Battery capacity lasts more than a day, Multi-tasking powerhouse

Center fold area on display is clearly visible, No dust or water resistant rating, Careful use required on the plastic display, Expensive

Less fragile doesn’t mean not fragile

Works nicely as a little tablet, Excellent performance, Good battery life

Even after fixes, the screen is still fragile, Awkward form factor when closed, Expensive

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is (finally) here! The company's foldable phone may be ushering in a new era of mobility....

Samsung Electronics Co.’s Galaxy Fold is a pricey, but promising device that kicks off a new phase of the smartphone industry.