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5 Reasons to Wait for the Galaxy Fold & 5 Reasons Not To

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5 years ago

04/11/2019

While some of you might want to wait for the Samsung Galaxy Fold, many others are better off going with another smartphone in 2019.

Earlier this year, Samsung confirmed five new smartphones. Three of them, the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ are currently on sale in the United States and other regions around the world.

A fourth model, dubbed Galaxy S10 5G, isn’t on sale yet, but is slated to hit the U.S. in May. It will make its debut on Verizon in the United States.

The fifth device isn’t a Galaxy S10 nor is it anything like the Galaxy S10. The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a brand new device that features a foldable display that makes it a phone, and tablet, all in one.

It’s not the only foldable device coming to market in 2019, but it’s certainly worth a look if you want something a little different from your next phone.

The Galaxy Fold is the most expensive Galaxy phone ever. Buyers will have to invest a minimum of $2000 into the device. That’s a lot to ask for a first-generation product but there are some reasons to think about going with the Galaxy Fold over the Galaxy S10 or a product in the same category.

In this we’ll walk you through the best reasons to think about waiting for the Galaxy Fold and also some reasons why you might want to go with another device.

Wait for Galaxy Fold Reviews

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If you're interested in the Galaxy Fold (or just folding phones in general) it might be a good idea to hold off on buying a device until April.

A lot of people, us included, have gone hands-on with the Galaxy Fold. We expect to get even more hands-on time with the device before it hits shelves in April.

Early impressions are useful, but don't base your decision off the first impressions from someone who handled the phone for a few hours.

There's no way to test battery life in a few hours and it's difficult to get a firm grasp on all of the features, use cases, and bugs.

If you're on the fence, think about waiting for full length, well-informed, long-term Galaxy Fold reviews to arrive.

With the Galaxy Fold release date set for April 26th you can expect reviews to go live in late April. Wait and see how critics respond before you make your decision.