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Setelah mulai BOSEN sama Galaxy Z Fold 8..

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (referred to as “Fold 8” / “Vol 8” / “Z4 8” throughout).


Key Points / Unique Aspects Mentioned

  1. The “honeymoon period” wears off after ~2 weeks

    • At first, the foldable novelty feels unique and impressive.
    • But everyday drawbacks begin to stand out.
  2. Temperature / heat

    • Warms up quickly during long gaming sessions or while recording video.
    • Reason given: the phone is thin.
    • Otherwise, it’s described as “safe to use”—no major concern outside heavy workloads.
  3. Front/outer screen limitations for media (Instagram)

    • The outer/front display is narrow, so video framing gets cropped by default.
    • To see full framing, you must open full-screen view (black bars appear on the sides).
    • When not in full view, Instagram feed behavior changes (they mention Reels mode / altered display behavior), requiring adaptation.
  4. Typing/keyboard on the outer screen

    • The chat/comment typing area is too narrow.
    • Workaround:
      • Adjust keyboard size using the Size & transparency menu.
      • Disable parts of the toolbar/controls to gain more typing space.
    • Trade-off: shortcuts/toolbars disappear.
  5. Ergonomics / hand fatigue

    • The phone is light, but its width makes prolonged one-handed holding tiring.
    • Workarounds:
      • Use a careful grip (noted as slippery).
      • Rely on accessories (sponsored case + magnetic stand setup).
  6. Sponsored accessory ecosystem (Aulumu)

    • Premium case described as:
      • Slim with non-slippery texture
      • Adds protection and raises the camera area to help protect the lens
      • Includes a magnetic stand with a silicone ring to reduce the need for clamping
      • Has “CPU cooling” (heat-dissipation claim for gaming/recording)
    • Also mentions a small accessory that helps the phone stand upright for more flexible filming.
  7. Flex mode / hinge limitations

    • They complain it can’t bend to 90 degrees like some competitors (referred to indirectly as “Vul…” / “Vultinen’s”).
    • This reduces recording flexibility and limits tripod-like positioning.
  8. My Fan Cam / content cropping & resolution test

    • Because the system/UI is cropped, results aren’t as good as normal video.
    • They test 8K vs 4K:
      • Improvement exists, but only a little.
      • They note it can triple from 4K to 8K, though the practical benefit is still limited.
  9. AI / animal detection claim

    • In their attempt, the phone can’t detect animals.
    • Loading/focus behavior seems aimed more at humans.
  10. Display crease / durability adaptation

    • After a couple of weeks, creases/flex marks start appearing.
    • They say it’s not very annoying day-to-day and less noticeable depending on how the phone is held/used.
    • Speculation: keeping it unfolded more might keep it smoother again (not confirmed).

Camera Experience (Pros/Cons and Comparisons)

Main/Rear Camera (Vlogging & Family Use)

  • Generally good for everyday vlogging and capturing moments.
  • Especially strong when using the rear camera.

Selfie / Front Camera Weaknesses

  • When switching to selfie mode:
    • 10MP selfie camera looks less sharp
    • Skin tone appears a bit pale
  • Major advantage (unique to foldable workflow):
    • You can use the rear camera for selfies while previewing on the outer screen.
    • This produces clearly better results than front-camera selfies on most phones.

Low Light and Ultrawide

  • Low light: main camera is “quite good.”
  • Ultrawide: quality doesn’t drop too sharply or become overly dark.
  • Walking video: visible jitter on ultrawide while moving.

Content-Creation Workflow (Split Screen)

  • Helpful productivity feature:
    • Use the camera on one side and keep a shoot list/notes on the other.
  • Limitations in split-screen:
    • Some camera controls are lost
    • The lens change button disappears
    • Changing focal length requires a pinch directly in preview
    • Video resolution cap:
      • In split-screen, recording auto-limits to Full HD 30fps
      • Example: set to 4K 60, but it records only Full HD 30
  • After filming:
    • Easy file sending to Apple devices
    • Caveat: large files are slower than Apple’s fast transfer
      • Example: ~800MB took ~5 minutes

Battery and Performance of Transfers

  • Transfer speed is described as practical for small files.
  • Slower for bulk footage.

“Flagship” Camera Comparison (Value Judgment)

  • At ~30 million Rupiah, they question whether it matches camera-focused flagships:
    • No—not yet “flagship camera” level.
  • Also cited compromise:
    • No telephoto lens, considered a major spec/value limitation at this price.

Battery Results (Numerical)

  • Over ~2 weeks, battery behavior is consistent:
    • Typical screen-on time: 6–7 hours
  • Example days:
    • 108% usage day
      • 7h 10m screen-on time
      • Camera used 1h 39m
    • Home-heavy usage
      • 52% usage → ~5h SOT
      • 76% usage → ~6h 38m SOT
  • Overall: battery is “safe” for daily use.

Verdict / Recommendation (from the video)

  • Worth continuing for:
    • People who value the unique foldable design
    • Light weight
    • Benefits from the flexible inner screen for work/content
  • Not ideal if your priority is specs/value:
    • At the same price, it feels expensive and compromised
    • Notably:
      • No telephoto lens
      • Not fully flagship-level camera performance
      • Some feature limitations (e.g., split-screen capped at FHD 30fps)
  • After 2 weeks:
    • They plan to keep using it (answer: yes)
    • But may reconsider later (they mention “maybe until the Apple foldable is released”).

Pros (as stated)

  • Unique foldable experience; stands out socially
  • Inner screen is great for:
    • reading documents
    • working and content planning
    • split-screen shooting with notes (when controls/resolution allow)
  • Rear camera quality is strong for vlogging/everyday use
  • Using the rear camera with outer preview improves selfies versus typical front-camera selfies
  • Battery performance is solid for daily use
  • Accessories (case + magnetic stand) improve comfort and handling
  • Heat is manageable outside heavy gaming/video recording

Cons / Frustrations (as stated)

  • Outer screen narrowness causes:
    • cropped media (Instagram video framing)
    • cramped keyboard area (requires workarounds)
  • Ergonomics:
    • width can cause hand fatigue
    • body can feel slippery without help
  • Heat rises quickly during heavy use (thin design)
  • Crease becomes noticeable after weeks
  • Fold limitation:
    • can’t open to 90 degrees, limiting recording positioning
  • Camera limitations:
    • split-screen reduces controls and caps recording to Full HD 30fps
    • ultrawide walking jitter
    • no telephoto lens; not flagship camera level at this price
    • selfie front camera issues (sharpness/skin tone)
  • Large file transfers to Apple devices can be slow

Comparisons Mentioned

  • Versus flagship camera phones:
    • Fold 8 camera (especially lack of telephoto) is viewed as not on par
  • Versus typical phone selfie cameras:
    • Fold 8 rear-camera-on-fold preview is better than normal front-camera selfies
  • “Samsung Instagram optimization” vs app behavior:
    • Cropping/display behavior differs, requiring adaptation
  • Mentions potential future comparison with an Apple foldable (not tested yet)

Other Speaker Notes / Multiple Viewpoints (end section)

  • A subtle second perspective appears in subtitles (likely another person/family member filming and discussing):
    • Mentions the crease is not annoying
    • Suggests potential improvement by not folding as much
    • Confirms comfort and “crunch” observation during unfolding/usage
    • Adds quick impressions from daily life scenes (kids/school/swimming schedule moments)
    • Notes selfie/reading/use cases and general practicality, plus SIM slot observation
  • Overall:
    • The main reviewer covers most tech/camera/battery details.
    • The other speaker focuses more on crease comfort and day-to-day impressions.

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