Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 After The Buzz

I think you can tell a lot about Samsung’s target for the Galaxy Z Flip with their marketing. Their ads are full of young people, mostly women, and it’s all about “joining the flip side” as if this was a reference to the Dark Side. Yes, that exact same demographic that is completely owned by the iPhone, was treated to a lot of K-Pop Celebrities and Sidney Sweeney at Galaxy Unpacked for a reason. The problem is that I wish I could tell you that most people in Diego’s age are buying iPhones for their looks or for some party trick. The reality is that even if Samsung products also fall within the Status Symbol category, the way you’re seen is also half the story.
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[@christopherkinslow5432]

I want this same energy when the iphone 16 comes out looking like the past 5 generations

[@superiortoall22]

I mean everyone says the same thing when the iPhone comes out lol 80% of comments is Android users stating that it looks the same.

[@christopherkinslow5432]

​@superiortoall22 nah I'm talking about the tech review sites. The fold and flip series hasn't been officially announced yet and across the board, it's a negative article or opinion about how the design needs a refresh. They need to say the same about iPhone 16

[@dadbeast]

Preach!!

[@Snorlaxiian]

@@superiortoall22 android has pretty much appeared the same since android 9.

[@superiortoall22]

@@christopherkinslow5432 well the big thing is people complaining about form factor, not just appearances. iPhone works just fine with it's form factor, people may complain it looks the same but it doesn't take awake from usability. Majority of Fold and Flip users dislike the form factors of Samsung phones, so there needs to be a change in design not for design sake but for efficient use.

[@Klips_.]

Miss the old logo

[@Galaxy.Windows]

same

[@Galaxy.Windows]

even the old music

[@24BlackMamba8]

Yes we do. But he won't listen. 🤦

[@AKK5I]

Miss the old intro when Fisher was still around

[@koreappinesmusic]

Should we unsub to force them put back old logo?

[@Augustov12]

Well, Jaime, you are underusing the external display. About 50% of the things I use the z flip I do on that external display. The battery endures a lot more because of this, too. I use the external display foi spotify, cronometring exames (I am a Doctor) and, the best part: USE THE EXTERNAL DISPLAY AS A PREVIEW FOR PHOTOS TO SOMEONE. I turn the display to the person see herself and the people go crazy about it. I love my z flip 5.

[@bawonobudiwaskito]

Yep same here, I use my external screen 50% off the time, especially when I'm on the move.

[@roundsjr]

At least 50%. Agree.

[@Hiiiiiiiiieeee]

I recently left Apple after 10 years and picked up a z flip 5. I don't see myself going back anytime soon. I love the customization, the footprint in my pocket, how much more fun Android is as a operating system. I think for somebody who just wants a little innovation and something different the z flip is perfect. I've also been really trying to disconnect from my technology a little bit more as I get older and I find having the smaller cover screen for quick things like notifications and changing my songs makes that much easier. I also like not having an Apple watch anymore. Had one of those on my wrist since they came out originally and I'm just ready for a less connected phase of my life.

[@IDaumI]

I was a big phone guy with the S10+ and Note 20 Ultra then the Fold 3. But after switching to the Flip 5, with the attempt to reduce screen time. I can say this is my favorite phone I’ve had and I use it closed 80% of the time. Yes, I use IG and KZbin on the tiny screen to watch videos and reels and also reply to messages and emails. As for the cameras, I always have my Leica M10P or M2 with me so I just use the phone for quick snaps and videos to share with friends. Yes, I use the camera closed for selfies haha. I want to switch to the Fold 6 purely for the squared design and narrow screen but I think I’ll stick with my Flip 5 for it’s size and usability. Maybe I’m in the minority but I love this thing!

[@philiposbourne3038]

No, you're not in the minority!

[@ljacobs357]

So you buy the Z Flip 5 but don't take the time to install Good Lock, which allows you to use more apps on the cover screen Lazy on your part. I have both the Z Flip 5 and the S24. The cameras are better on the S24, but the Z Flip is equal to or better in all other ways. I use the outer display about 70% of the time, but I installed Good Lock, which greatly improves the experience. I find the display better than the S24. My wishlist includes a telephoto lens and more native apps on the cover display.

[@matthewkind5924]

what about countries that Good lock is NOT available ? We pay the same price yet this app is not available in many countries ! Why should i bother with a VPN and extra steps to get this app when i am paying the same as you !?

[@ljacobs357]

I agree with you, and Samsung should have the apps native. But his point was that he didn't want to go to the effort of installing them.

[@LostValley472]

​@@matthewkind5924Install fine lock it's exactly the same thing but you have to go to some sites

[@brando3424]

@@matthewkind5924 it's still available. it's called Nice Lock

[@adrianstuart84]

I don’t use good lock and i love it.

[@MrsButterPecan09]

I've had this phone since 08/4 I believe. I'm a Note lover & I have an iPad mini 4. My flip 5 is so lightweight, beautiful, fun, can do so much & all things good! Using the flip for 2wks will have you happy & in love. If you say differently, you're not a real techy🥴😂💪🏽🤷🏽‍♀️

[@vrg3250]

Flagship cameras, bigger batteries are definitely needed

[@Snorlaxiian]

Nice video As per the camera quality, what is it with apple vs the world? I mean unless we nick-pick pixels, can you tell a difference between apple and samsung or apple and other brand?

[@zahir612]

It’s been awhile since this series has released a video. Thanks

[@U2haveanicedayty2]

Jaime great video was a huge fan of Moto even in there Mod days and had no clue about the camera's on this device but love the form factor.Thanks so much for sharing.💯✌️

[@donutsenpai6318]

Thanks for that video, i'm about to buy it and i need as much info as i can get

[@awarbamerni8317]

Hey look who's back!!.. it's Jaime What happened to the old intro when no one was able to keep up with what you were saying 😂 miss these days when you used to read the comments in the video 😢😢😢

[@koreappinesmusic]

The thing that missed our is Dex despite having a high price and high-end lineup of Samsung.

[@ljacobs357]

Agreed. Love the phone otherwse.

[@midnitestate]

I appreciate you mentioning the issue with polarized sunglasses that drove me nuts when I had my Flip 5. The other issue I had was in order to use the cover screen fully you had to have good luck and even with that a lot of apps didn't work very well. I feel like Samsung still views it as a smartwatch. So a lot of the widgets just weren't that useful to me. And I ended up opening the phone a lot more than what I wanted to, which kind of goes against the reason for having it. That said, it was a fun form factor and I loved Flex mode with the mouse pad. That was kind of an interesting Feature, but not enough for me to stick with the flip form factor, unfortunately.

[@brianv2871]

I got this phone when it came out because it had some really good trade in for my s20. I figured I'd try it and then likely upgrade when the next pixel or Samsung regular phone came out.... but i ended up really liking the form factor. i do agree with everything in this video, and there was a time i was chasing the improvements (mostly camera because they were so bad for so long) but now i think pretty good is good enough. The few things i wish were better are the screen nits which still are barely good enough for sunny days outside, dex support, and some useful reason to actually use the cover screen beyond just the always on display.

[@BraulioMontelongo]

I like that it fits in my pocket so nicely. I was so SICK! of the hard candy bar in my pocket. Plus it feels so nice to answer calls flipping it open and hanging it up closing it. Reminds me of the early 2000s

[@o.nature]

Looking to upgrade when the Flip 6 comes out, but I need a better battery / camera. Coming from S24+

[@samuelhere41]

Wth, even with the upgrades its still a downgrade, the s24 plus has a 1440p display, and itll still have better cameras, maybe take a look at the fold, [e-mail]

[@o.nature]

@@samuelhere41 yeah it's still a downgrade, even the s24+ battery is crazy bigger than the one this phone is getting. the thing is, I want a very small phone lol

[@ticow]

he's back 👏💪

[@LordWaterBottle]

Google Maps legitimately works well on the front display. You can make it work without the goodlock function as well.

[@LordWaterBottle]

I can explain the polarizer issue! The panels for the flip and fold have the same polarizer orientation with respect to the seam. On the flagship Fold, this aligns with normal polarized sunglasses. On the flip, you are perpendicular and get a ton of blockage and interference, causing that rainbow dark effect. When held in landscape the Flip does not have polarizer issues.

[@vedanshchn]

Flip users at my gym just leave the phone open saying that it's annoying to open it every time with sweaty hands 'cause the outer screen is quite limited.

[@ljacobs357]

Not me. I use the cover screen about 70% of the time.

[@MrAdjaize]

My experience; The slightest bit of debris on the screen when you close it will put small indentations in it. The screen protector is too glossy. The screen is too fragile, I had the Samsung case on it and I dropped it 3 times with the phone closed ,it survived. Dropped it once with the phone open and the screen cracked. To protect the phone properly you need a case that covers the hinge but then it gets quite chunky when folded. And I started to get tired of having to unfold it. The finger print reader on the side button was to hit and miss .

[@solomonkane408]

I have the zlip 5 and I wanna use it more but my s24ultra just does everything better I do bust it out maybe 3 days a month to use .

[@jeffmartinez3485]

No good lock tricks because they wouldn’t have worked? Not from what I’ve read

[@fuerte1300]

When samaund finally puts cameras on the folds that match their top tier galaxy, that is when i will switch to a foldable. I will not be paying so much money for a lesser phone

[@lndintw]

Right

[@bassyey]

This is an experimental phone at best. yes even at 4 or 5 generations. People who buy these have disposable money.

[@beaniemac83]

Agreed, I previously owned the Flip 4 when they first came out. Loved the form factor of it, but compared to my wife’s iPhone the camera’s were just mediocre. After the film screen protector cracked about 10months in, I had to send it off to get it repaired under warranty so I was without a phone for 3-4 days as Samsung didn’t have a walk-in repair centre. So for now I’ve sold it on and I’ve moved back to iPhone, but if Samsung add better camera specs and have walk in places like Apple do for replacing the film protector they apply, then I may consider going back as I did really like the innovation.

[@averageboy8823]

ahem are you buying one now?

[@beaniemac83]

@@averageboy8823 hi you know good question that as I love the flip’s form factor and the camera specs seem a lot better on the flip 6 than the 4. However I’ve only had the iPhone 14 Pro since the 15’s came out, so too early to upgrade or change for me finance wise at the moment.

[@djarthurlooby]

Just for the reason to get the 6 the samaung trade in deals probably be pretty much crazy again almost 100% trade in credit plus freebies like headphones or watch. Should be worth getting one to trade in.

[@rahmathali]

As usual nailed it. These boutique phones are more form over factor and all that would matter to that target demographic is good camera, display and outter looks. They have definitely scored on the looks department, but camera is a miss

[@jmanned]

What's the point of having a flip phone if you can do everything from the front screen just as good as you open it. Might as well just have a phone with a smaller form factor. I think it's good that you can do some important functions from the front screen but save more intensive uses for when you have it open.

[@gonnermalegs]

I'm shocked you said the battery was decent bc it's been TERRIBLE for me on mine! It's not even 7pm and I'm at 19% battery!

[@doomy_doomy2225]

I will say when working wireless; majority of the flip sales were for women, but I also sold more folds to women believe it or not. Guys tended to stick the Ultra or a cheap android. Then you had the women iPhone majority too. Majority of the flip sales were to nurses and lawyers. I think cause it is smaller so fits in their scrubs or jacket pockets better.

[@AvidanJames]

got the razr ultra 50 add before the video of the z flip 5 , how ironic

[@mimuauy3169]

See your video on my z flip 5 💚💚💚

[@dla116z3]

So you're saying you're not a fan of any samsung phone?

[@sunnym.8971]

Agreed with the camera problem. This phone is pushed so much as a must for pictures and videos and social media bc of the propping up but the photos just aren’t good enough 😕 that was my biggest gripe with thus phone

[@wmurch3]

its okay but not great. need to improve crease, battery life (!!), make it less slippery, better cover screen development.

[@motivation_money_soul]

I spent $650 with prime day that’s the only reason I finally FOLDED and got the phone.

[@1stormseekr336]

lol, i will be switching to the flip...because it can fit in my pocket. At 53 i'm going back to smaller phones...and this one can just "flip" to a bigger phone when i need it.

[@ytown4]

Where's Alex?

[@Doni_doni]

My daily driver since switching from S22 Ultra ❤

[@richired7]

I loved the flip5 but I hate how narrow it is so I traded it in for the s24ultra.. I wish it was wider like a regular s24 ultra and I would have kept it.. plus the cameras suck!

[@iamdmc]

+1 on the issue with polarised sunglasses... although my S20 had similar problems just not as bad the fingerprint reader is also much worse than the under screen reader on the S20 - wtf

[@brianv2871]

i also had an s20 and i don't really find this fingerprint reader worse. the biggest issue i have with the fingerprint reader is because of the flip form factor, you will likely unlock the phone with multiple hands or directions and Samsung has a limitation on the amount of fingerprints you can use. You pretty much have to program each finger in both directions but have to be selective on the fingers you're going to use.

[@adrianstuart84]

I loved my flip 5 I had no issues with it at all . Only reason I’m getting rid of it is to get the flip 6

[@PADILLAJ03L]

Yes ☝🏼 Yes ☝🏼 Jaime is back

[@meijiturtle3814]

Jaime is right. The small screen needs further development at least to the extent that calls can be made and received on it plus text messages. This would go a long way to opening up the niche market of folk who want smaller phones.

[@ljacobs357]

They can be made. Just use Good Lock.

[@BojanTomic]

It would look ridiculous to talk while it's closed. 💀

[@ljacobs357]

​@@BojanTomicI do it all the time. Nothing silly about it.

[@playerzking]

can they just... revive the small phones sector?

[@rintintin_]

I laughed at the idea of Apple doing a flip phone like this - but queue Apple Intelligence and suddenly you have something similar to an R1, but more capable because of context - email, contacts etc

[@20gully]

Loved everything about the phone but had to make the switch due to poor battery life and camera… will probably wait 3-4 more years for them to upgrade this

[@lionstartrading]

My perfect Galaxy phone would be the Z Flip with integrated slot fot small telescopic S-pen. I hope Samsung engineers are following your YT and reading comments 😂😂

[@IDontKnow-bb6mt]

I've had my Z Fiip 5 since last November. I love it and have zero complaints. So much better than the 4 was. Battery life is great, screen is great, no signs of wear and tear, lines. or cracks anywhere. I dont think I can ever go bacck to the candybar form factor. Funny, despite your critisism, I'm fine with the cameras. It takes pictures and good enough ones I dont have to do retakes. Enough for me.

[@knightofwind2929]

Would you upgrade if they offer you $100 trade in for the 6?

[@IDontKnow-bb6mt]

@@knightofwind2929 probably not unless some brand new feature or something game changing came out. And no AI is not a feature I'd upgrade for, in fact it would give me a reason not to upgrade. All in all I'd just keep my 5 and could only be slightly tempted if it was a trade in and get the phone for free type of deal.

[@animeforkurdish7268]

Hello can you answer my queastion please🥺 are you satisfied with snapchat selfie i am planning to buy it but idk if snap selfies are nice or not thx for replying

[@IDontKnow-bb6mt]

@@animeforkurdish7268 Yes I am. You can take a selfie with the internal camera or for a higher quality flip it around and use the external camera, and you still can see yourself on the external screen.

[@curtismiller1854]

I want to get one but I keep on reading about over heating issues especially using android auto

[@Phoneking13]

Bring back the old logo

[@Peterstarzynskitech]

People are buying iphones for status.

[@carloenix]

How do you know that for sure? 😅

[@andresate6314]

Rarely I see people using the z Flip 5 in the US. BUT recently about 2 months ago a was in South Korea and this phone is so popular over there that I saw many people with it and paying with Samsung pay. Right now I’m in Colombia and I also see many people with this phone .

[@kerronwalker1589]

I live in Australia and was in new Zealand and it's as popular as the iPhone, only in the USA do people really care about a brand tbh.

[@andresate6314]

@@kerronwalker1589 know right 🤣

[@martinh7164]

Also saw lots of people in Seoul using Flip phone on my trip to South Koera. The korean keyboard layout fits perfectly to the narrow inner screen. Looks a little bit like T9 in the old days.

[@ccroy2001]

Like Jamie I bought a Z Flip 5 at launch. It's a great phone for me overall, even the cameras (b/c I don't have the latest flagships at hand to compare it with). I the Jamie really should have added Good Lock. I use timers, radio or podcast apps, Google Fit, Tasks, and Keep on the small display when I don't want to be drawn into the phone. Physically it's super easy to carry or fit in pockets.

[@ljacobs357]

He did a lazy review. Good Lock takes it to a new level.

[@romg8229]

After the buzz, the phone is broken

[@airsomeone]

If theyd only put dex on it

[@keithking9025]

Oh ok duh don't know what he's talking about but the applications do work

[@robinmccully8784]

Jaime, thank goodness your back. Can't watch or listen to those other guys

[@24BlackMamba8]

Yes jaime is on. Keep those other dudes away. We dont care for them. Our views will show you that.

[@andyH_England]

The better choice would be the cute S24 rather than the Flip 6. Both have the same chip, but the S24 will be about half the price (eBay new) based on rumours.

[@user-bv3qt2jt2v]

5 brakes. rip

[@kramshiron]

Great phone but…. Needs less crease Better battery life Better cameras

[@brando3424]

To not install Good Lock is kind of an L on your part, Jaime.

[@Eivorcreed]

There's no point to invite kpop artist or some other celebrity trust me they all are using iphone LOL

[@fambam6935]

It's hard to go back to a slab phone. I won't go back to a slab phone.

[@rza_dw]

My ZFlip 5 is currently under repair 😂 , I'm gonna use it until Samsung release telephoto in their flip lines up

[@kforkrish]

Jaimé listens his viewers. ❤

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

No he doesnt

[@mikejames6588]

The same shittie phone that drops sooooooo hard in value. The same shittie phone that still can't do 4k 60 FPS with the wide angle lens. Yikes ...

[@aeressulit1901]

Motorola razr 50 is waaay better

[@Avgeek1564]

Motorola RAZR 40 is a better deal, not to mention the new RAZR 50.

[@Fliim]

I’d buy one as an iPhone user if I didn’t feel like it would break within 6 months. I’m the type of person to use an iPhone until it no longer gets updates… so I feel like the screen will break before Samsung stops pushing updates.

[@ljacobs357]

Had mine since launch. No problems with quality.

[@Fliim]

@@ljacobs357 nice, I do a lot of field work outside… even if it didn’t break on its own it would only be a matter of time until I got a decent size chunk of debris that would at bear minimum deform the screen :/.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

FLOP FLOP Sucks...Way overpriced way too fragile way too lacking...shitty cameras...FLOP FLOP is a waste of money for an overhyped piece of trash

[@jimking81]

No one forces you to buy it

[@ljacobs357]

He sounds like a person who has never used it. Nothing fragile about it.

[@studivan]

Common man, the phone was garbage and over priced, but then what do I know, keep listening to the man who pronounces the J in his name like an H.

[@supernightslash]

You do realize he's hispanic, right? The J is silent.

[@albertsmith1842]

I don't agree with shit you said that in YOUR opinion is bad about the phone except for the screen in daylight. The camera and video quality is more the fine for the majority Average user. This is why i'm starting to like average tech youtubers versus you nerd tech youtubers. Y'all nitpic about things that the average person. Isn't remotely ever thinking about

[@Pocketnow]

The average person isn’t buying this phone 😉.