Originally Posted by
StuckInYYZ
I actually prefer the Samsung Galaxy S series.... if there is bloatware on mine (carrier free) I haven't seen it. I find the base Android on the Pixel (and incidentally the Lenovo Tab series) klunky and annoying. Currently my work phone is a Pixel 9. My brother had an old OnePlus before, but he also migrated to Samsung. I'm currently on an S23U and the battery and storage is still pretty good. Next time I'm going international, I'm likely to pick up whatever the current version of Samsung S is out at the time.... NOTE: I prefer the Samsung Smarttags vs Apple's Air tags so kinda invested in that sense.... I would avoid the Fold types as I'm still hearing about creasing issues.
I am surprised by the crease issues you mentioned. The latest word on a few popular forums is they are holding up quite well. I have an older Motorola (2023) Razr+ flip that has held up fine since 2023. No signs of the fold deepening or breaking down. The new Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 hasn't had any problems reported, along with the Pixel models also. I think the technology has matured to a point where it's not a common problem with most of the newer, premium brands. They currently tend to be flagship devices from established brands. You cannot even see the screen fold from any normal viewing angle while the device is on unless it catches a reflection from brighter adjacent lighting.
Here's a link to a short YouTube video about 5 of the current folding phones worth considering.