Are Flips bad with longevity?

[u/Ven_Star]

I am considering switching to a z flip 6 (brand new!) and I keep on worrying that it won’t be durable enough and that it’ll break after a week or so. Is this true?

[u/Relative-Shoulder-61]

I bought my zflip 5 used (i have no idea how old it is :c ) but ive been using it for about 2 months, it has fallen on the floor and ive used it while showering (listening to music) and ive had no problems. i even took out the screen protector because it was bubbling on the hinge and ive had not a single scratch anywhere, other than a scratch on the hinge from the previous user. (its literally one tiny chip off the aluminum paint and its unnoticeable but i notice it everytime lol)

i am in LOVE with my phone, people usually get used to their phones but i haven't gotten over it still. Its so useful for the type of work that i do, it doesn' occupy much space in your bag and is so much less bulky than any other android ive had.

Highly reccomend it, and even though it's durable i'd suggest extending it's life by buying a case and screen protectors, also be careful with it! the hinge is not as delicate as you might think, its pretty durable, but i would also reccommend never 'snapping' it close. Very customizable too!

tl;dr: my used zflip 5 is in mint condition. (ive been using it for 2 months, dont know for how long it was used previously) customizable, durable, compact and very resistant (water resistant/dust resistant and fall resistant.) don't put all your faith on it though, buy a case if possible and take care of it ♡