i used to think that too. but then ss fold device changed my mind.
the problem mostly come from the tensor chip where apps/games are not optimized for it. can't imagine using a top flag phone (pixel 8 pro) at the time with sub-optimal performance.
the fold is so much money that I never even considered it. For what they're charging (where I live, I guess) I can get a macbook air or an ipad pro and still buy a nice pixel with the change from the price of the fold. Not really worth it to me.
the problem mostly come from the tensor chip where apps/games are not optimized for it. can't imagine using a top flag phone (pixel 8 pro) at the time with sub-optimal performance.