Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 REVIEW - 1 Week Later... I've Changed My Mind!

1 WEEK Review with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 - is it a big upgrade from the Fold 4, and is it better than a S23 Ultra? | Buy the Z Fold 5 ▶ howl.me/cke1BPmYyQM
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[@Thetechchap]

Hey Chaps! CORRECTION: S-Pen Fold Edition does not support remote shutter, 72-65 = 7 (not 6 😆) - and this video is NOT paid by Samsung. Please watch to the end before you think it's sponsored.

[@Hashpipe36]

I've googled the s pen pro for fold 5 and get nothing. Do you know anything about it? Does it even exist?

[@MrTagoe-xw8yg]

@@Hashpipe36 the S Pen Pro that is out currently probably still works with the Fold 5. AFAIK, there is no dedicated S Pen Pro for the Fold 5. There is a Creators Edition S Pen Pro for an edition of the S9 Ultra...not sure about that though

[@ajmatt]

The last part of the video really resonates with me. Nevertheless I ordered one because I haven't owned a foldable before and I want it because it feels so futuristic. The last time I had a big screen in my hand was in 2013 with the Xperia Z ultra which was such an underrated and a one of a kind device. Pretty much unbiased and a spot on review by the way!

[@iZacq]

Please make a Battery drain Test of Fold 3, 4, & 5 Thanks

[@anthonys.3129]

Just wondering, what’s your daily driver?

[@leemason666]

Mine arrived yesterday and its my first ever fold phone after leaving Apple after 10 years and it's absolutely blown me away. Love it ❤

[@mrfrye18]

Welcome lee 😁

[@hhhmmmmmmmm]

Wow. I was thinking of doing the same. Been on iOS for 12 years. I’ve tried to leave in the past but went back. This phone intrigues me. If u love tech n innovation, this is the epitome. Peace.

[@AzlynRock22]

Same here have been using iPhone for past 10+ years, my first fold as well and should be here any day now…pretty pumped

[@hhhmmmmmmmm]

@@AzlynRock22 awesome. Jealous, lol.

[@uktech]

Welcome to more than 4 icons in a row 🙄

[@SammyG987654321]

I got my fold 5 a few days ago and I'm loving it so much. My first foldable too!

[@El_Hamzoh]

Currently have a 13 pro max been using iPhone since the X. iPhones have gotten really boring for me and felt like I’m using the same phone every year, can’t wait to use my Fold 5.

[@pierrevancol]

That's the reason I don't buy I phone when you buy a new I phone you feels like you using the same phone but when you come to camera they surpassed Samsung.

[@mok1985]

From my experience with fold 3 and now upgraded to Fold 5, if you dont want to carry 2 phones or a phone and a tablet, then fold is a perfect choice for work, multitasking, traveling ....etc

[@TheAwwWtf]

@@soofiatham7130 unless you get your phone on a contract that includes insurance to repair things like that

[@MZer0_0]

​@@soofiatham7130Dude there are people that still use the Fold3, hell even the Fold2 in a good condition. Just because you see a lot of faulty Folds doesn't mean all of them are bad, in fact most of the Folds are durable devices, but negativity's always louder

[@PJK19]

@@soofiatham7130Did you pay?

[@srsgonu]

​@@soofiatham7130Using fold 3 since release, the only amount I paid is $20 for screen protector.

[@quchi7232]

@@soofiatham7130I'm looking forward to this because I primarily use a phone + tablet combo and was contemplating whether a folding phone would be a good replacement for both. Thank you for this because I never really think about the long term usage of these kind of devices.

[@mrkring1526]

Totally disagree with the Pixel Fold form factor. Fold 5 is good for one hand use and if you need bigger, open up the screen.

[@realredfox]

Can confirm, I've had mine for a few days now... hated the hinge on the 4 coming from 3, 5 is now great. Battery is even better. Upgrading was worth it for me.

[@bigdrews4360]

How much longer is it lasting than the Z fold 4?

[@Wavy-Ray]

I just found your channel and as a person who loves tech videos It is refreshing to see you actually point out the differences in the camera still shots. Most other youtubers just say "well this one looks better" and as a novice to photo and video its hard to make out differences at times. Thank you for pointing those out.

[@josevelez4726]

Thanks for this video Tom! It made me more excited about mine that is coming Friday!

[@gavin9902]

I've got a Fold 4 and not enough has changed for me to upgrade. I wanted to see dust proof rating added, the same camera as the S23 Ultra and a slightly wider front screen. Great review by the way!

[@emmcee476]

I also own a ZF4, and decided to skip ZF5

[@lazygit5415]

I would be in the same group, but my work offered me a free zf5, so... i can duel folds 😂😂

[@shawn3448]

Here's the thing with the slim cover screen, after a while I started to prefer it, it's much easier to type on with one hand and when I pick up my S23 Ultra now it seems too big. I don't see this replacing my laptop, but since I've had the fold 4 I almost never use my tablet. I used to use a tablet every day, but I haven't used my S8 tablet in months, and my Surface Pro maybe 3 times and even then that was only because of the need for a windows app. The fold 4 quite literally replaced my S23 and my tablets which together cost just as much.

[@Thetechchap]

That's a fair point

[@loganhyler9588]

Agreed, it is soooo easy to use with one hand. I don't feel like I'm gonna drop my phone any minute because it is too big.

[@Little_Bitz]

I agree with those points. The only issue now is I'd have to sell my iPad mini 😂. Although I don't know if I am keeping it honestly. I miss the convenience of the Spen on the outer display and the lack of dust resistance is a huge deal for me.

[@CrunchyTire]

@@Little_Bitz Your finger is an Spen. You can thank me later for this revelation. I get using it to draw, but people who use it every day are a mystery to me.

[@Woke_Fascism]

Been hooked since the fold 3 . For its downfalls of a slim cover display , having a foldable phone is such cool tech , the inner display makes up for it imo.

[@Woke_Fascism]

@Leo23XR I had each for a year , always end up trading up. Can't speak for the fold 2 , but the 3 and 4 were solid for me . I'm extremely careful with my tech , and have been rocking the 4 caseless without a problem. To each their own . Love the fold lol

[@kingLostSouls]

I've had fold4 since released, no problems at all and I use it quite a lot

[@Woke_Fascism]

@@Leo23XR lol OK

[@huskers1278]

​@@Leo23XRAre you... are you upset you are broke?

[@TheJumpingJake]

The fact that it actually folds nicely and almost parallel with the its screen counter part really makes me want to get this, it was the reason why I didn’t purchase the 4

[@markstutzman6681]

I really appreciated this video I watched a lot of information about this phone and after a while I thought that alot of reviewers were selling it short. There are a lot of upgrades here and I think Samsung has done well

[@teapeng]

I actually used the cover screen for movie the aspect ratio fit about right there. How's the screen protector on the inner screen? My fold 4 started peeling after just 6 months of usage. The thinner cover screen actually comfortable to hold and navigate. Better handling then S22U. I hope Samsung don't change the aspect ratio.

[@j.arthurlowe7497]

The cover scfeen ratio i believe is just fine. I dont want a phone cover screen as big as a regular phone. If i did i would just get a reguar phone. Thank you SMsung for being different.

[@madmonkx]

Thanks for your review. But Fold line up (other brands included) is still too expensive for me to dip my finger into..I love the software though. More matured for sure..maybe next time.

[@MedusaJellyFish300]

What a wonderful, wonderful review. Thank you 🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@WoshJills]

The Fold 5's cover screen is better for single-handed mode unlike the S23 Ultra or other foldables because you can actually move your thumb to the other side of the screen without having to rotate your wrist or use a second hand.

[@Gurenn83]

I actually prefer the narrow shaped Fold compared to its competition. It feels so good when using one handed. And that you can just unfold it if you need a bigger screen. I might get the Fold 6 coz I am still using my S23 Ultra which is a beast.

[@Mfire33]

After using the fold 4 since December, I absolutely agree that this kind of ratio is better than the other way but I feel like it would be better with a very slightly larger screen, even just 2 ou 3 more millimeters, because it's not bad but still not very comfortable to use the keyboard on the cover screen

[@kimbridge5592]

@@Mfire33weather

[@ancientslav4863]

This youtuber "its a pretty big upgrade over fold4" 10 other youtubers "its basically the same phone as fold4 with "better" hinge and brighter display"

[@CrunchyTire]

Its so annoying when people who rarely use folds say the screen is too tiny. Its like buying flip flops then complaining they dont have shoe laces.

[@atmosphericentry0]

As someone with smaller hands, I'm also happy the cover screen is slimmer. I'm swapping from an iPhone 12 Pro Max (to Fold 5) and I felt like the iPhone was difficult to use with one hand.

[@paulwilson3759]

Hey Tom, thanks for the review, I was in 2 minds, I was always going to buy 1 of these 2, but I was leaning towards the flip, after this I've just ordered the fold! Hope it's as good as you make it look.

[@robertcoulter7592]

I feel like it would be heaps of fun to play with at a low cost or for a day or two and Im sure there's some people with different needs and uses that could really squeeze the utilisation out of it. Butttt overall and esp at the price point, I just feel its money for old rope. I mean it's almost £2k which can get you a macbook. I'd be interested to see the format develop and what would be cool is if they had an S23 (whichever one is newest lol) that has the full samsung specs that can then sidecar into a second phone screen and create a flip. This way when you wanted that double screen flip format you could modulate it in and when it's driving you nuts or you want a lighter carry you can switch the regular handset. I feel that's the better way to market it. Rather like when you sidecar an ipad as a spare monitor screen to a mac set up.

[@donniethesportsguy893]

I like the thin narrow form factor. It's like nothing is in my pocket. Wider would reduce pocketability. Hope Samsung doesn't try to make it a wide cover display.

[@Gurenn83]

Agree

[@franciscogutierrez5016]

Agree. Actually that narrow display is what’s motivating me to go from the dumb iPhone 14 Plus I have

[@relentlesspeace14]

Mine is coming next week. Its my first fold and the thing thats troubling me the most is finding a reliable case and a reloable phone holder that can hold it when its open

[@Istandal0ne1]

Loving the blue fold 5. Awesome color!

[@unysis212]

Impressive upgrade - but i too have my doubts, especially at that price. Great review Tom - thank you.

[@mrfrye18]

I had doubts but I'm massively impressed, not regretting it AT ALL 😊

[@bobbybob6597]

Lol bots

[@mrfrye18]

@@bobbybob6597 🤣🤣🤣

[@Trina78]

Samsung running a good trade in.

[@eliasremax]

I actually like the folded screen size. I like the fact that my thumb can reach all the way across and if I need bigger, I open it. The main thing I didnt like about the 4 is the pen. I am a Note deciple and could not find a case that was suited enough for the pen.I have pre-ordered the 5 with the new cover/thin-pen and can't wait to try it out so I appreciate your review.

[@thundercat_pumyra]

Thank you for this. I preordered a Fold5. It was mainly because I wanted a bigger screen to watch TV and movies on while on trips. Then I had the realization that the aspect ratio of movies means that most of the screen would just be black bars. I wasn't sure how much of a problem it would really be. When you held up the same video on the S23U and the Fold5, the actual video was exactly the same size. So yeah. I went from being about 75% sure I wanted to switch it for the S23U to 95% sure. Samsung has the Swap program, swap the Fold5 for an S23U for only $1. I think I'm definitely doing that now that I've seen this video. The cons of having the Fold5 over the S23U now vastly outweigh the pros. So a big *thank you*!

[@Thetechchap]

Glad it helped! It surprised me too

[@deltaechomusicnh555]

Depends on what movies you watch. If you watch imax movies or a lot of TV shows then the Fold has the S23U beat by miles.

[@thundercat_pumyra]

@@deltaechomusicnh555 I mostly watch movies when I'm away from home. Don't want to get into a whole series. So yeah, 99.99% of what I'll watch on it are movies. So yeah, I'm going to get more use out of the better cameras and the bigger battery of the S23U than I would out of the larger screen.

[@rikko47]

Amazinng review, i honestly believe Samsung made the outside screen narrow on purpose more so for a One-Handed use, tho ppl would prefer wider screen like the pixel fold, I think Samsung wanted ppl to use the phone more in a open state than closed. Because if you had the same size as a regular phone (when the fold is closed) you would be less likely to want to open the fold phone. Just a thought provoking perspective.

[@blinsmaslom3263]

Spot on. Also, I don't have small fingers and have no issues typing on my Fold 4. The inner screen ratio is great for viewing photos, but is less than ideal for videos.

[@Acendnt]

correct, but it's unfortunate that Samsung doesn't have 3 models. flip, fold, and flex or something idk. much more similar to the pixel fold.

[@rikko47]

@Acendnt agreed, it would require them to make another phone

[@luthfi1008]

Unfortunately it's true. Making the outer screen to have same dimension/convenient as non-foldable will only lead to use it in folded state more than it is unfold. I think a lot of people begin to realize this after other manufacturers release their foldables in their own preferred aspect ratio.

[@luthfi1008]

​@@Acendntbro, rumors mention samsung will be the one to release a gadget with multi fold form factor with new naming scheme aside flip n fold

[@jamesklusener]

8:03 the contributor on that vergecast episode was Allison Johnson, great to know you're also a fan tom!😅

[@JD-dl6zw]

Thanks for this review update. This will be my first Fold. I'm trading my S23ULTRA and waiting for delivery of my Fold 5 with excited anticipation and some worry about potential regret. I am concerned about downgrades in both camera quality and battery life. I'm hoping that everything else will make it worth it. 🤣 I agree with whoever you quoted that I might not reach for my laptop in every situation that in do now. I'm hoping to do more photo and video editing on here. I think I'll review more documents. I won't do a ton of typing documents. My thoughts were more that o have no need for a tablet. I predict that my Gakaxy Tab S8+ is going to lose much ROI and become one of my most questionable purchases. I can see bringing just this device on trips were in not expecting to do a lot of typing. Let's just hire the drop-off in battery life and camera quality didn't destroy the entire experience. Worst case, i trade it for tge S24Ultra, next year.

[@CoffeeXmusic]

Great review as usual bro thanks. Finally decided to switch to the fold, after several years of iPhone. Really great experience. Love it. 🎉

[@toriasummers2670]

Great video as ever, thank you. I just cannot make up my mind whether to keep the ZF5 and ZFlip5 (I know, I know!) - I ordered both at the same time to test them out and am new to the flip/fold family - coming from a fruity device and just bored of slab phones hence going down this route. However, I cannot decide whether to keep either/both - what worries me is the longevity of both devices (the crease and hinge specifically - though I guess it depends partly on how well (or not) you treat your device). I've had Android phones in the past and currently have the S22 Ultra which I like but I just wanted a change from boring slab . To the other commenters here, a stupid question I know but if you were in my shoes, i.e. NOT new to Android but currently predominantly a fruity user (not too worried about camera in a new phone), if you wanted a change from a slab phone, would you feel comfortable going down the flip/fold route? Probably a really stupid question to ask here considering the content of the video but .... thanks chaps (and chapesses!)

[@Seharkhan69]

Thanks for the video Tom! 😊

[@howyoudurrinhunneh]

I'm starting day 2 of Fold 5 while my Fold 4 is getting the outer screen repaired to be a trade-in. I resisted then my phone went to shit with internal issues after an update so here we are. I appreciate the weight reduction, faster shutter speed and Samsung being polite enough to let me purchase the s-pen case combo that they refuse to make for the 4. You said this is the biggest upgrade, no, 3 to 4 was.

[@ggary60153]

After 2 weeks of having it. I still get excited when I learn how to work something new on it. I've always been a Samsung fan

[@Janji21]

How do you all handle the screen protector coming loose around the crease?

[@arpanmalhi8342]

Is it better than honor v2 ?

[@brijesh7]

Excellent review!

[@lindamarina]

I am anxiously waiting for my Fold 5 to arrive!! This will be my first foldable phone and im upgrading from a S20+ 🎉🎉🎉

[@davidsoulfan10]

I am in the same boat! Had to try it at least once before I made a decision on what I like better

[@boothybuilds]

Nice review, thanks, does the new slimmer Fold 5 S pen work with previous models like the Fold 3 & 4? I have a Fold 3 but a thinner S pen may be an attractive idea, even if I cannot get a case to suit. Thanks Boothy

[@darrenmaynard7663]

I have been using the fold 3 for the last two years and the 5 is a definite improvement. I run this alongside a 14 pro max for work but the galaxy fold 5 is such a beautiful device. So chuffed I upgraded to be honest

[@bigdrews4360]

So which one is used for personal? Apple of Z fold

[@irasolod2224]

Excellent video, thanks

[@Busterpeek21]

I couldn’t do the cover display on the fold 4 (which I paid around 900 for), it’s just not a good experience. Just traded it for the flip 5. Hope it’s a better experience.

[@SERHED49]

I am ZF3 user for 2 years, and I had the opportunity to take ZF5 in hands today. I was one of the guys criticizing Sammy for the lack of improvements but there are actually much more changes than on the paper. In the top of screen, RAM/ ROM memory & chipset improvements I realised the following changes: 1.Zf5 fits much better in hands than previous ones. 2.The crease is actually much less noticeable than on my ZF3. 3.The phone is lighter and noticeably thinner than previous ones, and you really feel it in hands.

[@markej4801]

Thanks for your input. Being a ZF3 user, your thoughts hold weight for me. My question is this: do you use a cover for your Fold? I've always used covers for my phones since they are all pretty slippery. 😉 For instance, my past 2 phones (Note 10+ and the ZF3) are covered by the Unicorn Beetle and I really like it, but it does make the phone significantly thicker. Your thoughts would be appreciated.

[@alexmotts]

I was in the same boat. But switched to OnePlus open. And the OnePlus is a much better overall phone imo. This is coming from a Samsung fanboy too. But one plus did it. They made a better phone than samsung

[@protonjicari5990]

Same experience as Fold 4. I have Fold 4 and the only change I experience is thinner on my pocket. But not drastically, but now in trying to change it to Chinese brand coz of the front screen

[@user-rm1me3zm6x]

Which is better, Z fold 5 or Honor Magic V2?

[@sunnyday8626]

Very clear and nice tech review as usual 😊

[@Thetechchap]

Cheers!

[@ahmed1smael6503]

I am a fold 4 user since it came out. I will be honest I missed the rectangle phones in occasions but that at the stage where you are feeling a bit board and you want to change. I did buy another phone but I couldnt leave the fold 4, its the only phone that I kept coming back to and ended up selling the other one I bought. Its just a fun and you feel you are doing more with the big screen.

[@danuk2005]

I've just bought a fold 4, (waiting for it to be delivered), I'm hoping that the narrow screen won't annoy me to much but probably like yourself I wanted something a bit different and I do consume a lot of KZbin videos so I'm hoping that the fold 4 will improve the experience

[@ahmed1smael6503]

@@danuk2005 good choice and good time.

[@KirkpatrickSounds]

Upgrading from the Fold2 that i've had since release in 2020. Super excited and finally feels like a justifiable upgrade.

[@jjaisudhan]

Is your fold 2 inner display still good? bcoz mine is not

[@KirkpatrickSounds]

@jjaisudhan yeah, honestly it's still nearly perfect and that's even after removing the screen protector around a year ago. Very tiny minor scratch or two.

[@jjaisudhan]

@@KirkpatrickSounds You are so lucky Fold 2 user 1 out of 100 still able to use it!!

[@hsm153]

Form factor of fold 5 is great for me as I can use s pen more comfortably when it is opened. It comes into my hand nicely. Perfect for architectural revisions. 👍

[@grahambrown42]

Love my Fold4, and at the price paid will not be upgrading yet! Don't forget the Samsung software and the useful sidebar which I would not want to lose. Same on the TabS tablets, window flexibility so much better than iPad, and I have both.

[@rolins3279]

Like you, the only thing I'm waiting for to use a Fold as my main smartphone is a Galaxy Fold with the form factor and hardware of the Huawei Mate X3 / Honor Magic V2.

[@Elvisextreme777]

Hello. Please tell me that can the new spen fold 5 edition take photos?

[@benszone1879]

Great video! I've been using the Fold 4 for the past year and seeing those refinements is satisfying. I'm looking forward to seeing what the Fold 6 has to offer or maybe even the Flip

[@karkitliu9951]

I’ve the same consideration too. It’s a good product, but I just can’t find a use case for it, one that will separate it from using a regular candy bar phone for me.

[@rock4600]

I completely agree with you... If Samsung came out with a folding phone like the honour v2 fold with the Samsung software that would be a killer phone. Until that happens I won't be touching any Samsung Fold

[@wykim04]

I pre-ordered it and extremely excited ❤

[@whepburn]

What’s the best folding phone to get out side Samsung as the out side screen is to small for me

[@alien-vx2bj]

mine is coming monday im so hyped. i do cary 2 phones always, got a note 20 ultra for work,and the fold ill keep as my main.cant wait.i do actualy like the narrow screen so i can use with one hand and ill use it open with 2 hands. thats the plan,we will see but i bet ill love it

[@SaltAndVi]

0:29 i was NOT expecting that 😂 Confidence in the hinge is good to see though

[@salehmuhammad01]

As a user of both of Samsung's foldables, I believe a 21-22:9 aspect ratio would be perfect for the Fold. While for the Flip since it has a main display that is too long and narrow, should go for 20-21:9.

[@ashtongyamfi]

Nice video!

[@blinsmaslom3263]

This is the most useful Fold 5 review Ive seen to date.

[@blainepeoples5376]

picked up the pixel fold before the z fold 5 came out, yes id like to have the chipset but android 14 beta 4.1 has been amazing on battery life. yes there needs to be software tweaks for forcing larger screened apps. but i would put up with that because of the form factor. the beta fixed heat and battery for me. but man that cover display of the pixel fold is unmatched when compared to the z fold 5. Living in the US and only really having 2 foldable options i feel like i made the best choice

[@Landelutt]

I have waited long enough, now i´ve ordered a fold for the first time. I didn´t want to be one of the people experiencing lots of software issues or new durability issues due to fold mechanism and new kind of screen. But after 4 versions I figure most of the issues are solved.

[@tadeas6728]

I have seen the first fail on inner screen already on Reddit. No doubt that the technology is still not ready for a long term use... It needs more years or new materials. Otherwise it's just a lotery for a lot of money...

[@TheShandylua]

Thank you for the review of the fold 5

[@tommyauback]

How do you store the pen, couldn't see that

[@instantjizz]

My first foldable is gunna be the zf5 pre-ordered can't wait. I'm sure Sammy will come around and go towards the honor magics style form factor sooner or later, either in the z fold line or an entirely new phone altogether, but for now, I'll settle. 1000 dollar trade in for my note 20 and 120 extra off and free storage upgrade to the 512 all in with tax like 800 ish makes the pill alot easier to swallow.

[@craigturpin8570]

Great review. My thoughts exactly as in the cover screen is just too narrow to use comfortably. I pre ordered the fold 5 and I will be returning it and sticking to my s23 ultra

[@jjaisudhan]

No its not cover screen is narrow but usable for basic uses. Only when you have to type a long you can open and use. Otherwise cover screen is well usable in one hand.!

[@kennethgill3785]

Is it worth nearly 2 grand ? Also like the ultra 23 it’s large how do you carry it around safely?

[@GreenNatureMusic]

To you reading this: I hope this day for you is completely filled with love and purpose!

[@nazhussain3411]

I asked question two days ago which is worth buying lg g3 or samsung s95c please confirm thanks much appreciated

[@cindyha458]

How long battery last whenever u on the phone. Movie and game

[@MagicInventor]

I think something that is overlooked is using a larger slate phone. Ever since I got the Huawei Mate 20 X which has a massive 7.2" screen, I find I use my computer less. I am a content creator for Huawei and I do everything on my phone . There is an app out for anything nowadays. Photolayers is my most used app. My point is, you don't need a folding phone if you are mainly using a slate phone experience. Just get a larger slate phone. Mate 20 X is an old phone but nothing will beat it. Ever.

[@adamwoods3092]

Are you from Wells I noticed your sat at the moat? Awesome video. I'm a fold 4 user.

[@Thetechchap]

Good spot ;)

[@ncorvelli]

All really good points... Ugh I kinda don't wanna give up my s23 ultra now lmao.

[@evascojb]

The best phone/phablet I’ve ever bought and I can never see myself going back to a default candy bar phone anymore. A lot of people are shitting on the cover display and I was skeptical but I never had problems with typing nor reading things from it.

[@DaveSimkus]

The narrow cover screen is exactly why I LOVE the Fold. It's the easiest phone ever to use with one hand.

[@leonfrancis3418]

It's been so fascinating watching people go from calling this launch iterative and unexciting to suddenly being wowed when they have it in hand. That said, between you believing this is "just a phone," not ever multitasking, and not even being sure if you want to use your inner screen, I feel pretty confident in saying a folding phone isn't made with your demographic of users in mind. My fear is that your demographic is then going to influence the designs of these phones for the people who they are made for. Part of the reason why some people want a wide cover display that replaces a slab phone on their foldable is because they don't want to give up the slab. They don't want to have to change. They want a cover screen that gives them no reason to open their folding phone. That's not how these things were designed in the mind. There's a reason Samsung refers to the internal display as "the main display." People wish to use the secondary display as a main, and are docking points from Samsung because of their want to have their cake and eat it too. Google did just that, they created a foldable whose cover screen is better to use than it's internal display, where apps fail to scale to the screen. That won't go so well for them, and I guarantee you IF we see a Pixel Fold 2, it's aspect ratio will become narrower on the front, just to better enable app compatibility. This is all before we get to the fact that the Fold and its narrow candy bar form factor are both easier to hold one handed while unfolded and folded than the Pixel Fold. All of this would be fine if we could admit this all comes down to subjectivity, but instead people are literally calling the wider cover displays "better" as they lead to poor holding of a 2k cost device and poor app compatibility. That's not "better."

[@kenmasters2025]

puhaha. that's hilarious. I haven't even touched the outer screen. I forget it even exists. wtf is the point of getting this for the outer screen? inside screen is where it's at.

[@chuflee]

this better or honor magic v2? can do comparison with samsong fold 5?

[@sebastiengauthier1148]

Pretty please... battery drain comparison, software "in depth" feedback for "daily use" (mail, internet browsing, video, gaming, multitasking with 2 windows,..)

[@severayede5800]

Been using my Fold5 for two days now. 1st though as a guy with big hands... it's smaller than I expected and I questioned my decision to upgrade from 22Ultra. When I got used to it, the inner screen began to feel worth it. I love it now. Even the thinner closed mode feels great for one-hand use. DEX somehow feels smoother, maybe thats a Snapdragon thing... I love it. Got trade-in discount and zero percent finance, for reasonable installmental payments. 8.9 out of 10 for me... maybe even a 9

[@ShawnGilbert1967]

My Fold 5 ( first foldable), S6 47mm classic watch ( first) and samsung buds 2 pro all arrive tomorrow....gettint a HUGE tech high

[@noahread2028]

Can’t wait, mine comes in in a few days!! Trading in my IPhone 12 Pro

[@rexatimperator]

I just upgraded from fold 3 to this. Outer screen is much more useful, battery life is much better. And the trim of the phone looks fancy

[@smallworld707]

The fold sounds perfect for my use case scenario so I'mma buy the pixel fold.

[@GodsNumberOneSon]

Blew me away and I love it! The fold 5 is definitely worth it 💯.

[@user-uj7mo5jf7k]

what wallpaper are you using ?

[@nataliebrown9414]

My Fold4 quit working when open, sent back to Samsung since under warranty, 4 weeks later got a refund for it. Now debating the new fold or do 23 Ultra. This pushed me more towards the Fold. Thanks for info

[@velisamitic4934]

I think that Samsung uses a small display on purpose because everyone wants a small phone and when you open it, you have everything. My opinion is that other phones are the same as normal but thicker, that's why Samsung does it 👍👌🇦🇹

[@Emily-lh6em]

I'm not gonna be upgrading my phone for a while anyways since i got the fold4 early last year but i was curious about the new one. I will say that i have a bad habit of not using my fold opened up and i use the front screen which is hard to type with because the screen is small. (That's on me for being to lazy to open it up) As for battery life, using the cable that came with the fold4 means it charges really, really fast imo so i don't really worry about my phone dying because the battery doesn't really go quickly anyways. One thing that does tempt me is how they made the hinge better so it folds flat...that does sound nice 😯😁. When i got my phone they only had that graygreen color in stock and its nice but...dang do i wish they had that nice purple you have lol. If you're here because you're considering getting the fold 4 or 5 and haven't had one I'd like to give you a quick opinion from having one. When its closed its definitely thicker than a regular non folding fold. If you have small hands like me then i get worried I'll drop it. When it's open its also pretty big (which i don't mind, i love having a big screen to watch stuff on). I recommend you getting a case similar to the one i got if you have small hands. It was super cheap and it has a "wrist" band with elastic. Its easy to find one ebay for a few bucks, it comes in different colors. I kept dropping it and if you've ever accidentally dropped your phone when you're laying down in bed and gotten konked on the face by it then its a must because you don't want to get hit by this behemoth lol .😂 it's a good phone all in all. The screens have not broken after countless drops so far. My only complaints are that i dislike that they made phones without headphone jacks which means i can't charge my phone & use wired headphones at the same time. You have to buy a separate gizmo if you want to do that and so far I've bought 2 cheaper ones that didn't work. I also don't like that phones come with so little now even though they're so expensive. You used to get earphones, charging cable, and the charging cube with it...i especially loved the samsung earphones that came with them because they were great. It felt like you were getting your money's worth. Now the phone only came with a cord...not even the cube to charge it. It requires a usb c charging cube...which i didn't have so i had to spend money to get one. The cable works great though. Fun fact, i realized it can also be charged with my nintendo switches charging cable because i accidentally used it...though its probably not recommended so don't do it. 😅

[@daledevernon56]

I can justify the price of the Fold when I realised I could leave my Mac, iPad, iPhone at home and still be as productive just with one device?.

[@ggagliardi77]

where can i find that wallpaper? :)

[@sebastiengauthier1148]

How does the Z Fold 5 fare against the best foldable you've ever used (aka Honor Magic V2) ?

[@ParissaKhoury]

Where can I buy the global version of Honor Magic V2??? I'd like to import it to Canada

[@kanishkarajan3122]

Which are the other two phones you were carrying ones Google the other?

[@bossss227]

Hi ,,In my galaxy Z fold 5 For some reason the under display camera is always showing it self, (the black hole) in the screen, how do I hide it again? Note that I changed a lot of settings and installed good lock , maybe I changed something I'm not aware of.

[@Ryan1074]

I just made the decision to send it and switch to the fold coming from having a iPhone for 10 years. Picking it up in the morning. I will come back to this comment and update how I’m liking it! Gonna miss iMessage and all the other little iPhone things.

[@smfm4144]

I upgraded from the Fold 3... I received the 5 on yesterday but it definitely is smoother to open and weighs less

[@Foukez]

The 3 improvements fold line lacks to me be buying one is. 1 - exterior screen aspect ratio. 2 - s pen inside the phone just like the ultra lineup. 3 - a 5000mah+ battery. Once this 3 box are checked I will be switching to the fold.