AI Agent · Gemini · Google · Samsung · TechCrunch AI
Early software rolls out struggled to upload files, analyze images, and connect to Vertu’s concierge service
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What emerged over days of testing was a more nuanced picture than the company’s claims might suggest.
Key facts
- Compared with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which the reporter used as a reference device throughout this review, the 264-gram Alphafold feels noticeably heavier than Samsung’s 215-gram foldable
- It also created a calendar entry for the wrong dates, scheduling the trip for 7 July instead of 18–19 July, leaving the workflow incomplete — It did not, however, automatically begin navigation and instead set the reminder for 9:08 p.m., despite the request being made at 2:32 a.m. for a reminder 15 minutes later
- During the review, the reporter noticed striking similarities between the device and the $1,100 ZTE Nubia Fold, from the hinge design and dimensions to the placement of the speakers, microphones
Summary
AI has become the smartphone industry’s latest battleground, with manufacturers racing to add AI-powered features to attract mainstream consumers. So the reporter put that pitch to the test. At the heart of the Alphafold is Hermes Agent, a pre-installed AI agent built on top of the open-source Hermes project, which the company says can analyze files, automate tasks across apps, remember conversations, and hand off requests to a human concierge when needed. Physically, the Alphafold, which starts at $6,880, looks and feels every bit like a luxury device. Compared with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which the reporter used as a reference device throughout this review, the 264-gram Alphafold feels noticeably heavier than Samsung’s 215-gram foldable.