The creator embarks on building a Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, sharing their journey through Shenzhen's markets. They initially consider a Google Pixel and Huawei but settle on the Samsung Galaxy S10 due to availability. The video covers the market exploration, parts purchase, and the assembly process. They encounter challenges, including difficulty finding S10 boards. Eventually, they opt for an S9 Plus and successfully assemble the phone, expressing surprise at the relatively easier process compared to building an iPhone. The video is sponsored by iFixit, highlighting the use of their guides and tools in the project. The creator faces a moment of uncertainty when the phone appears locked but successfully resolves it with a factory reset. The video concludes with reflections on the differences between iPhone and Samsung parts availability in the markets.
1. The speaker is trying to build an Android phone after previously building an iPhone.
2. The speaker is considering building a Samsung Galaxy S10.
3. The speaker is struggling to find the necessary parts for the S10, particularly the launch board.
4. The speaker is considering buying a Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus instead if S10 boards are hard to come by.
5. The speaker is struggling to find specific parts like adhesive, screws, and the wireless charging coil.
6. The speaker successfully assembled the phone and it's fully functional, including the Iris scan, fingerprint scan, face scan, and cameras.
7. The speaker found the process of building the Android phone easier and less confusing than building an iPhone.
8. The speaker found fewer parts for Samsung phones in the markets compared to iPhones.
9. The speaker is considering that there are more iPhone parts in Shenzhen, possibly due to iPhones being manufactured in China.
10. The speaker is surprised that the Samsung phone assembled and worked perfectly on the first try.