6 Months Later! The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs The Google Pixel Fold. Which Phone* Should You Buy?

#samsung #google
00:01 - Intro
01:03 - Why the Pixel?
03:15 - Typing an Issue?
04:42 - Pixel Annoyances
06:43 - Camera Specs
07:41 - Camera Side by Side Shots
09:24 - Pixel Button Placement
10:54 - Imperfect S Pen
12:48 - Screen Brightness
14:10 - Operating Systems
14:48 - Opening Apps
15:58 - RAM Management
16:47 - Inner Displays
17:38 - Battery Life
18:30 - Let me Sell You a Phone!
It's been around 6 months now and when it comes to Foldables in the North America, its still Samsung and Googles game to lose. One Plus has entered the chat but its first device has not made the impact in the West like it had hoped. So with that, which FOldable should you buy in 2024? Is 5 generations of the Galaxy Fold 5 too much to defeat for first timer Google? Let's see !

[@joshuabergeman354]

I spent literally years listening to people tell me that the front screen on the Zfold was too narrow to be useful. So as someone that loves OneUI I was always saying I would buy my first foldable when Samsung released a Zfold with a wider aspect ratio. So when OnePlus dropped the Open I bought it and that sold me on the fold experience. The only thing I was missing was OneUI. So I thought screw it, I'm tired of my iPhone and due for an upgrade and went ahead and traded it for the Zfold 5. And turns out I love that narrow cover screen. As someone with the beginning of arthritis in my hands having a screen that is narrow enough for me to type one handed without stretching my thumb is a a blessing.

[@Joshua88Graham]

I'm very glad the narrow screen works for you. I mentioned the one handed technique and like you said, for what you are dealing with I'm sure it does make a world of difference. Thank you for taking the time to comment and watch. Be safe and well out there!

[@jasonelliot9633]

I agree with you I have the OnePlus open and a z fold 4 and z fold 2 and my main sim card is still in the z fold 4 Samsungs software is soooo damn good and I didn't realize how good until I bought the OnePlus open and yes I do want a wider cover display but giving up that software isn't worth it and I got use to it and isn't that bad they say it's unusable that's very untrue

[@enginethatcould5257]

100% agree

[@abdulhannan7846]

True

[@Arnik11]

Really do not understand why people get annoyed while using galaxy front display. For me its a very comfy one hand experience. Actually for me its the opposite, when im occasionally switching to my iPhone, i get "annoyed" by its format.

[@Joshua88Graham]

Really glad you like the narrow screen. I know there are definitely some people that do. For one handed use, gestures, swiping and opening up apps. I can for sure get why some people would gravitate towards that. Thanks for taking the time to share my friend

[@ismailbattal7730]

Hey Josh, great channel and great video. It has been 3 years with my z fold 2, and I have never been able to get used to a narrow outer screen. I just ordered Pixel Fold for $800. I really miss a regular phone screen. Lets see how pixel feels. Btw, Please remember to look at the camera. :) Good luck. Subscribed for sure. Thanks.

[@barriemoorcroft534]

A compelling video. Very engaging. Great valuable info.

[@Joshua88Graham]

Thank you for the kind words my friend 🙏🏼

[@dercas79]

I'm still near the beginning, but I'm already appreciating your insights into both phones. It sounds like I want the shape of the Pixel and everything else from Samsung. I have planty of devices from both companies throughout my home. I just want the best one. 😄 So, do I hand on to my Note20 Ultra for a little while longer before I switch to a folder? Or would one of the current two in your video be better to have as a phone for a small business and keep my Note as my personal phone?

[@Joshua88Graham]

I think if you’re gonna keep your note, you could go for the Galaxy fold 5. As you won’t be giving up your experience of having that larger display for your phone. And then you can get the more polished features of the fold 5 when it’s in tablet mode.

[@somethingsmith3242]

I totally disagree with your take on the front display on the fold 5. I've been a slab iPhone user for more years than I can remember and I find it refreshing to use the slimmer form factor. Anyway, not to be a drag on your review, but IMO, the Fold 5 is the best of both worlds.

[@Joshua88Graham]

No problem my friend and no need to apologize ! Your opinion is very welcome even if not the same as mine. Thanks for sharing! Be safe and well out there

[@warrenmcclure7819]

Always hated the narrow outer display of the z fold phones. Tried it out on the z fold 3 and wasn't surprised with my dissatisfaction. Later on when the pixel fold was announced I knew it was what I wanted. Ended up waiting a bit for prices to drop, lucky enough found an open box like new one for $1100.00 USD and love it. I mean yea the G2 isn't anything crazy but it does everything I need it to. Love the regular outer display. I use it like 80% of the time

[@SriramNatarajan25]

@JoshGraham One of the best comparisons video. Thoroughly enjoyed watching these 22 mins, towards making an informed decision. You have a great PoV and prespectives, man. Thank you! I am buying the Pixel Fold as I want a phone and not a tablet..

[@Joshua88Graham]

Thank you so much for the kind words my friend and for taking the time to watch the video - I really truly appreciate it 🙏🏻! I hope you enjoy the pixel fold. But a little info, maybe hold off a couple months if you can as word is they are realizing another one in the spring. Might be able to snag some good deals

[@SriramNatarajan25]

@@Joshua88Graham Thank you. I was getting a promotional offer for the device at $755. Hence thought I will go for it. May be I will trade it for the latest version later

[@KrazyCouch2]

Fantastic video! 👍

[@Joshua88Graham]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@paganlord36]

ill be completely honest, i had the og fold and was able to use the outer display fine, sure i had to correct sometimes while texting and i kept that phone until the s22 ultra came out. with the much larger outer display on the newer ones i don't understand why everyone complains about it. i have had the pleasure of using the fold 4, and the google pixel fold. personally losing the s-pen the much more fluid and interfaced samsung software the 2k cost on the pixel fold just isn't worth the price with all the short comings it has when considering the point behind these phones is a phone/tablet hybrid. i love stock android but the pixel fold just kinda does everything not as good as the fold 4, its cool that they made a fold but the inner display looks worst than the og fold that came out in 2019 i think. maybe next gen it'll change my mind. but great video man it was pretty informative over all.

[@BudBuck1]

Appreciated the in depth comparison! Good stuff. I agree that the One Plus is probably best of the Folds available because it fixes that narrow display and also has all the benefits of the finishes of the Galaxy Fold 5.

[@kavinab6629]

Samsung have the best software for a foldable hands down. I tried the pixel fold and swiftly went back to samsung

[@Joshua88Graham]

I actually really enjoy the Pixel OS. But Samsung definitely has super clean software. Can't argue that

[@sweetholyjustice7923]

I do like both, but the galaxy fold is like going to Applebee's and the Pixel Fold is like going to Wendy's. The pixel fold was way too pricey for the technical difficulties that i ran into often.

[@Joshua88Graham]

Sorry to hear you ran into issues with it. What happened? I haven’t had any with mine thankfully. These phones are definitely super expensive 💀

[@Droupnow]

That intro wild he got the fold slightly closed like not opened all the way. I have one and it's a great device.

[@shanehorne22]

They both ipx8 not 68

[@nomarsozap1988]

The Pixel does open fully!

[@marioherrerajr5293]

As someone whi owned the fold 5 I too can tell you not to use the stock Samsung keyboard, just download google keyboard abd all of your typing problems will go away! At the end ended up giving up on the fold due to its camera..

[@ramsfan709]

First of all here in Canada can’t comment on the pixel because they don’t sell it here. I had the one plus open loved it but once again being in Canada I was concerned about getting it fixed if something happened. So I went back to the fold because of the software and it something happened that I needed it fixed there’s a place a few miles away from me that can fix it

[@Joshua88Graham]

Thats the downfall of one plus. Great hardware but if anything ever happens...it does seem that you will face struggles for support. Sadly Google really restricted its markets for the Pixel....I am in Canada and picked it up via 3rd party. But it makes total sense, Samsung definitely offers the most support should anything arise as a Canadian.

[@candylab-md4lu]

Banger video 🗣️🔥

[@Joshua88Graham]

Truly appreciate the kind words 🙌🏼

[@OddyG59666]

I don’t think any of them have an official dust rating

[@poplyrics4565]

Samsung is IpX8

[@myfakeguuglaccount8307]

I've always wondered why people want to spend $2000 on a tablet that fits in your pocket...to use as a $500 slab phone. If a foldable fails as a tablet, it's missed the mark. As MKBHD said: what's the point?

[@ChrisHarmon1]

I own a fold 3 and everytime I looked at it my first thought was "Samsung, why fold in that axis?". I really think Samsung needs to focus on reliability and functionality vs wow factor, hopefully they take notice from the Pixel.

[@Joshua88Graham]

Agreed! Sadly no real competition in North America to push them in the foldable department

[@si12volt1]

well give the z fold time it wont be laying flat too and inner screen protector will be pulling up at the center fold

[@Joshua88Graham]

It’s hit or miss with that inner screen peel. My galaxy fold 3 luckily never had any issues. Though I have seen some Reddit posts

[@redstang70]

Nah...the fold 3 did that but my fold 4 is perfect still and fold 5 with the design changes not worried at all.

[@Droupnow]

Very durable too

[@dopeeamin]

People in the comment section should extemely consider one plus open, q QHD Oled, 1hz - 120hz 20:9 aspect ratio, same apple/samsung pen support from their own company its just the 1st generation and google is going to be knockedout of the water

[@chris7077]

Oneplus customer service is non existent. Deal breaker for a foldable. No thanks.

[@nikc1313]

Biggest downside for the pixel, for me at least, is the tensor. In terms of performance its like a 3 year old processor. If im spending nearly 2 grand on a phone i expect it to last a few years and i think you would start to become aware of the lack of horsepower and efficiency. I lived with z fold 2 3 and 4 before eventually going back to a slab phone as i grew tired of the slim front cover screen. personally would take the oneplus open over both.

[@emjbostwick2068]

So do you own a pixel?

[@nikc1313]

@@emjbostwick2068 got the 8 pro at launch. Swapped it for an s24 ultra when it launched. Tbh performance was fine for me on the pixel after the Feb updated but I'd already ordered the s24 by then. Camera is worse but screen and speakers way better and I trust that the processor has enough headroom to handle whatever extra demands android might require in a couple of years time where as I felt the tensor was just enough for decent performance today.

[@angelmfbee]

I can care less about cameras i didn't use phones for cameras as long as they are decent I'm okay I'm not a photographer I think he's in my camera once every 3 months

[@redstang70]

The pixel fold was a major disappointment for those of us who had been waiting literally years for it. I love my pixel devices and i love folding phones but the pixel fold was a VERY hard pass for me. If they had released it in Canada i might have given google the benefit of the doubt and bought it when i can return if i really didnt like it but dropping (at the time)well over 3k CAN to import one and have a hard time to return...hell no! Fold 5 going strong since launch its just better all around except the cameras in some areas. Hopefully google can actually try to make an epic device this year and actually sell it in more then a few select countries

[@justaguy.6341]

Came front note 20 ultra and I have small hands??? Well now I too can type one handed biatches😂

[@jebaker2]

In what world does the Fold 5 have a nearly invisible crease? 😂😂😂 It's probably the biggest crease of any smart phone - even the Pixel Fold's.

[@SteelSaint749]

Trash review. Biased against the Samsung phone right out of the gate! If you ever hear a pissant reviewer say or insinuate that "both phones are great", then it automatically makes Samsung the winner.

[@Joshua88Graham]

Lol

[@chris7077]

Translation: He didn't like my phone better, therefore he's biased. Lmao

[@Joshua88Graham]

I thought I actually talked up the Galaxy quite a bit haha !

[@Dwayne3007]

You did​, good review 💯@@Joshua88Graham