Rate this thread to express how you think the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip feels in terms of quality. A higher rating indicates that it feels premium and high-quality (attention to detail is high, manufacturing defects don't exist, etc).
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A lot has been said about the screen on this phone, and understandably. This is brand new tech so people want to know how well it works and how live-with-able it is. I'll come back to the screen.
Firstly the body of the phone is excellent. It feels sturdy and nice to hold and use. Unfortunately the glass is the most slippery thing I've ever felt. I put it on a flat wireless charger on a flat table on a flat floor, and it still managed to slide slowly off! You need a case which is a shame at the phone is so beautiful.
The hinge is reassuringly robust. Supposedly it will last 200,000 actions which is over 100 a day for 5 years. That might be marketing guff, but it certainly doesn't feel flimsy or worrying at all.
Now the screen: For those who don't know the 'controversy'. Samsung marketed the phone as having a glass screen. It subsequently turned out that it does BUT there is a polymer layer on top of that. Glass screens are used because they are strong and scratch resistant. Plastic isn't really. This phone uses ultra-thin glass which gives incredible screen clarity, but no protection. The plastic on top is great quality but some caution is needed, this is not as tough as you're probably used to. To mitigate this Samsung offer a free screen protector service and one nominal-cost screen replacement per device (£99 in the UK).
The device is not water or dust resistant at all. Again, almost all devices are these days so bear that in mind with this one.
Overall, this phone is very well made and feels strong and robust but there are caveats to consider before buying it. If you are a bit clumsy with phones, or use them in dusty, moist, or very physical environments, it might not be a good daily driver for you.
I still have a fear that its construction will accidentally break...
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No plastic here! Rate this thread to express how you think the Note5 feels in terms of quality. A higher rating indicates that it feels premium and high-quality (attention to detail is high, manufacturing defects don't exist, etc).
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Despite my elitist Nexus or GTFO I bought the note because I loved the design of note5/s6. It does feel like a premium device
Had the unit for just two weeks, but after the checking the flash and heart rate sensor, there are a lot scratches already.
Back glass is whack!
My back glass broke after sliding from my dashboard to the floor board all while it was inside of a case. I have never liked phones with glass body desgin. I kinda bought this phone with that in mind and have regretted my decision immediately since getting it. Coming from the S5, I've lost a lot of functions that I had come accustom to using. Also the cheaper build quality of the S5 withstood much, much, more than this note 5 has so far.
its way to slippery i ve had to put a skin on it just to stop it slipping threw my hands ...i cant believe designers not thinking it could become the slippery's phone on earth
Im glad and delighted that the body is full metal this time. Dont' get me wrong, I love my note 3 however the build quality is EXcellent. I know iphone users have enjoyed all metal frame body for awile, but I like what samsung did with the note 5. It looks sexay in the hand and it feels sexay in the hand as well.
Rate this thread to express how you think the Huawei Mate 10 feels in terms of quality. A higher rating indicates that it feels premium and high-quality (attention to detail is high, manufacturing defects don't exist, etc).
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Glass feels premium but fragile, slippery, fingerprint magnet and bad conductor of heat compared to metal. Well, people will use a case anyway.
Feels premium, i love the design, very chic and elegant. the black color is really nice fits well.
Yes, the glass is fingerprint magnet.. but anyways i use a case. but sometimes i use it without case just to feel it. the finger print and low bezels is really the best in the market... because it is really small bezel and u dn't need a navigation bar to take part of the screen. so comparing it to other devices it was better. so far didn't notice defects.
Overall it looks great but the paint used on the metal sides isn't great quality. I've NEVER used the phone without the provided case. I took it out to have a look at it for the first time in ages the other day and noticed the phone has scratches all the way down the sides. My assumption is that this is from dust in my pocket getting between the best and the metal frame. First time I've seen this with a phone though.
almost scratch free. really slippery without case. I use a soft leather case to maintain grip. or it would keep on falling
Fell premium. I was happy with quality of materials until 2 days ago, when i try to change SIM card, i put out phone from case, and put on arm rest of sofa. I dont know how it could be possible that phone slip down on wood table. 20cm distance and left corner on alu frame is little sunk.
Screen scratches super fast. I have old Chinese umi super, used it in work no screen protector or case. Never get scratches. My mate 10 just a few times in pocket of jeans got scratches... Horrible.
wooley4766 said:
Screen scratches super fast. I have old Chinese umi super, used it in work no screen protector or case. Never get scratches. My mate 10 just a few times in pocket of jeans got scratches... Horrible.
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Uhhh you do realize that there's a factory applied screen protector right?
I took that off the first day of use. I dont like it.. On akl my previous phones never used screen protector. No scratches
I have white spots/circles on the side of the phone. Paint is rubbed away. Not many of them but its still a shame.
Rate this thread to express how you think the Asus ROG Phone feels in terms of quality. A higher rating indicates that it feels premium and high-quality (attention to detail is high, manufacturing defects don't exist, etc).
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I've been using the phone for almost a week now without a case, and I have been extremely careful with it, but it already has some micro scratches on the display. Its not a super big deal, you can only see it in direct light, but still. I did order a screen protector and a case but the canada post strike once again is causing delays and says I probably wont get my stuff until January. No retailers around here have any cases sooooo if you're thinking about getting an ROG phone, especially if you live in Canada, maybe you should hold off for the next month or two.
Also, not the biggest fan of the pentile sub pixel arrangement. Colours, blacks, and 90hz are actually great, but ugh why pentile, I can clearly see it at normal viewing distance.
The phone itself itself feels solid and heavy. And very smooth. If I put it on my desk it sometimes floats over toward my keyboard depending on how I put it down. A case is a must. I would like one like my old case, false leather with hard plastic, and a cover flap with thin speaker grill cutouts. I miss it already. Nothing on this phone feels loose, and the buttons are all clicky and easy to push. The power button on my old phone use to be on the top left, so I sometimes find myself accidentally hitting it. Especially when I squeeze the phone to take a screenshot. I wish they placed them higher up so they wouldn't be right where I naturally rest my fingers. (for reference if I put the bottom edge of the phone flat against the bottom of my palm, my middle finger just barely reaches over the top edge of the phone.)
Overall I think the phone is well made, and quite a solid phone. When it came out of the box, everything was pristine, worked flawlessly, fast, and easily. There are some small gripes but most people probably wont care about any of them except that the screen can easily get micro scratches, even when being very careful.
EDIT: The screen is still accumulating scratches while I wait for my screen protector to arrive. No scratches on the back however. Disappointing, considering I never used a screen protector on my m7 and scratches didn't start showing up until year 4.
Also this thing is a dust magnet. And I'm not sure how but a speck already made its way under the rear camera glass.
Does anyone know of a place in toronto that would sell generic wallet cases that would fit this phone? Don't want to keep using this unprotected for potentially the rest of 2018
Rate this thread to express how you think the LG Velvet feels in terms of quality. A higher rating indicates that it feels premium and high-quality (attention to detail is high, manufacturing defects don't exist, etc).
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Feels decently solid not too plasticy light or flimsily, but its far too smooth. I see an accident waiting to happen (has a few times) like a wet wienie being held in a baby oil grip. A case is a must have!
The screen is good im a contractor and have put in my pocket with tons of bad stuff like rough sharp metal doodads. Its been scratched but holding up remarkably to my abuse. Still needing to buy a glass screen protector to prolong clarity.
The end pieces cap and butt are "crappy" meaning soft plasticy and they are indented scratched but the overall finish paint n protective coating seems to be sticking well to the pieces all over the phone. Maybe this will be a good thing for refurnishing expense.(cheap replacement part$)
Love the feel look and design its a little strange being longer vs wider. I would have liked it just a wee bit wider than longer than it is. I'd say maybe an 7 or 8 of 10. The design and feel of the phone has to be the the most impressive aspect. Could have been a all star with a few tweaks IMO.
Rate this thread to express how you think the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 feels in terms of quality. A higher rating indicates that it feels premium and high-quality (attention to detail is high, manufacturing defects don't exist, etc).
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I like and dislike (I know it's weird) the "sound" of the hinge... Yes, if you are in a really quiet place, you hear the brushes in the hinge doing their job. It's nice though, knowing that they are their, as advertised. But it kinda sounds a bit awkward at the same time.
Maybe it's just me
what about the touch feeling of materials is it nice to touch or not?
Well I have had my fold 2 for a few days now, upon the unboxining and first initial impressions I most certainly didn't go oh this is fragile. The fold 2 feels extremely well constructed and after watching Zacks video I feel even more confident. People say oh but the inner display will scratch with your fingernails (i can't speak for everyone) but I personally cut mine :laugh:
I am not going to detract this amazing device by getting a case , I have however got my Dbrand skins on the way.
Personally I feel safe and secure and credit to Samsung for the great improvements........:good:
definitely feels better than i thought it would when i took out the box other day. more solid than the Fold(1)
Just got mine in black with blue spine. Was surprised to find that the phones edges are very lightly ridged. That's an amazing subtle touch that I've never seen on any phone I've had. Very nice finish to the device.
Mine had a case on the device and the case actually scratched the polished metal rim also the case too pulled the screen protector slightly need a better case
I bit disappointed in the scratches by the case on the metal hinge that's why the more expensive cases comes with tape to prevent damage. Oh well