Galaxy Fold vs Huawei Mate X? Ask MKBHD V35!
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Marques Brownlee kicks off Ask MKBHD 35 by explaining the return of the Q&A format and the new twist of letting viewers submit video questions as well as text ones. He notes the Twitter trend around the session and outlines how the venue will mix quick responses with longer explanations, giving viewers a sense of the pace and rhythm they can expect. The discussion quickly dives into the fate of reviewed devices, with Marques detailing his personal practice of keeping one or two generations of a given phone, and describes how those devices may end up recycled, donated, or sold. He then pivots to the core topic of folding phones, weighing the Galaxy Fold against the Huawei Mate X while acknowledging his hands-on experience with the Galaxy Fold and the durability issues that have colored public perception. The conversation broadens to the practicalities of choosing between a new budget phone and a used flagship, highlighting how software updates, camera quality, and overall value determine the smarter buy for different users. Beyond devices, Marques answers questions about his personal life as a professional athlete in Ultimate Frisbee, explaining how he balances practice and games with production schedules, and he offers a candid take on the potential future of folding tech by discussing Apple’s likely strategy and the idea of a late-mMover advantage. He closes with a brief origin story about how Ultimate Frisbee started at Columbia High School and reflects on the evolving landscape of tech media, ending on a playful note about engaging viewers through social media for future sessions.
Topics · technology · consumer_electronics · foldable_phones · reviews · sports
Questions answered
- Which phone would you personally pick between the Galaxy Fold and the Huawei Mate X for daily use, given your experience with the Galaxy Fold?
- Based on my hands-on with the Galaxy Fold and limited exposure to the Mate X, I would lean toward the Mate X for its exterior folding design and cooler look, but I would reserve final judgment until I can rigorously test durability and long-term usability.
- What happens to your review phones after you’re done with them, do you keep, recycle, or give them away?
- I usually keep a lot of phones, often one per generation, and then the rest are recycled, donated, given away, or sold. I regularly upgrade and rotate my collection to stay current.
- Do you think Apple will release a foldable iPhone, and if so, when might that happen?
- Apple tends to adopt a late-mover strategy, waiting to see proven designs and avoid early mistakes. I expect foldable iPhones could appear in a three-to-five year window, with a likelihood of refinement rather than inaugural novelty.
- How do you balance your life as a professional Ultimate Frisbee player with being a YouTube tech reviewer?
- My Frisbee schedule centers on weekends and evening practices, which fits around production work. I manage timing so events rarely clash with major tech duties, and I value the focus each pursuit requires.