I feel like its a bad idea for people to buy these. I mean⦠the screen are weak plastics that can get damaged by a fingernail. Seems like an expensive buy for such a terrible durability. A terrible deal in my opinion.
What even is the use-case for these, anyways?
I have a Galaxy Z Flip 3 (fuckinβ naming schemes) and have been listing after the Razr. I think it looks spectacular, and at least on my generation of devices, the external screen can only run special apps compiled with a Samsung API. The external screen is useless, but from what I read the Razr runs just any app. The bloatware canβt be anywhere near as bad as what Samsung does.
Why donβt you use the external screen more? Itβs almost half-size a normal screen, right?
I think the main reason I donβt use the outer screen more is just that if Iβm on my phone Iβm generally stationary and can open it up without sacrificing convenience. Itβs like, 75% open, 25% use the outer screen in general. I also have a Pixel watch for like, at-a-glance notifications.
Completely agree that there is ZERO point to the outer screen if you canβt use any app you choose. Here is my outer home screen:
(Yes, I own a Tesla. No, Iβm not a Nazi. I bought it in April 2024 used and owe more than Iβd get on a trade. Yes I know there are incentives right now. No they wonβt make a difference. No, you donβt know my finances. No, Iβm not going to discuss it any more.)
And yes, Pokemon Go works on the outer screenβ¦ Kind of. Itβs hard to hit the buttons. Throwing balls though, just fine. The more I think about it, being on foot or on a bike is the perfect situation for pretty much all of what the outer screen can do.
The main screen, though - fantastic. I love the Moto UI for Android. I like a small text size and lots of icons.
Mine is the 2024 base version. The plus or ultra or what the fuck ever just has a slightly bigger outer screen andβ¦ Idfk what else but I havenβt felt the need for more. Quite happy.
I replaced 2 Pixels in a row which both died in less than a year with this. Better battery life, thermals, and UI than the Pixel. Camera is acceptable, but Pixel is the king there. I have a Pixel 6a which is a burner/camera when I want real photography. Quite happy.
