Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs. Google Pixel Fold: What’s the best big foldable?

[@Eddster25]

My Z Fold 5 was delivered yesterday and I'm brand new to the world of foldables. This phone is AMAZING. This screen is simply incredible. I'm pretty sure Samsung has converted me after just two days of using it. I thought I loved my S22 Ultra. Well this thing is on a completely different level.

[@MillennialJesus]

Congratulations on your new phone.

[@Silver01Son]

I'm glad you like your new foldable phone!

[@adinegolden]

Ugh!!!! I to just purchase the Z Fold 5. The first few days I let my partner use it because honestly when I opened the box I was underwhelmed. I am currently sending this reply from my S22 Ultra, which I love! I don't quite know how I feel about the Fold. Even though I have nothing to compare it to, except for my s22 ultra, I still was expecting more. One of the things I love the most about my S22 ultra is The edge panel. One of the edge panel apps that I have on my s22 the fold 5 doesn't even support. So clearly that was a bummer because I am not a fan of icons on my screen and the edge panel is a good way for me to utilize my most frequent apps without them having to be seen. With the fold five I had to create folders and then put them on a separate screen so I wouldn't have to see them.

[@peterhan1988]

@@adinegoldenedge panel is hidden in settings. Any Samsung one Ui should be able to use it.

[@alcylon]

it is a bulk

[@FATHOLLYWOODB123]

The problem I have with Samsung is the bloatware, we dont need 2 apps for everything and 2 app stores, some apps are defaulted to Google apps and some are defaulted to Samsung apps, its a mess.

[@waseemjaas7757]

How exactly does the Pixel offer more "thoughtful" software?? Just because of the orientation? I swear reviewers are so biased to Google when it comes to software it's ridiculous. Samsung easily has the best software for foldables, more flexibility, more multi-tasking options, intuitive task bar, forces apps to multi window and also forces apps to fit the bigger screen aspect ratio, and the normal OneUI features that are actually useful. Just an all around better software experience and it's not even close. The only thing holding Samsung back is their persistence on not using a wider cover screen. As soon as they do that the Galaxy Fold will be the clear winner no doubt.

[@thomasdurr5586]

I am very happy that Samsung does not offer a wider front display! Never change a winning Team. I love my Z Fold and I am absolutly with you 👍🏼

[@mfwolf86]

Pixel Fold has smoother animations, a better screen resolution, a better AI in general, and a front display that is more useful. Fold 5 forcing apps to open for a better look is definitely not more useful. Blown up apps doesn't always mean better. Developers just needs to make apps optimized for tablets so we can all enjoy a better app experience overall

[@waseemjaas7757]

@@mfwolf86 thoughtful and smoother aren't the same and while I do agree that the Pixel's software is smoother it's still less useful than OneUI especially for foldables. And although Google's AI features are cool not everyone is going to get a use out of them because they are not supported everywhere and they're also pretty useless unless your 1st language is English and/or live in an English speaking countries. And as far as the apps situation goes, it all comes down to developers to optimize their apps for bigger screens like tablets and foldables. Samsung and Google can do nothing about it. But at least Samsung is giving you the options to do something, maybe you'll find it useful and maybe you won't, but with the Pixel you're stuck with litterboxing and there's nothing you can do to fix it. That's not thoughtful to me. Not to mention that the Pixel has nothing more that the most basic multi-tasking features that are available on any phone. So what's the point in getting a foldables if that's the case. That's also not thoughtful. Samsung made a software with big screens in mind while google just put android on bigger screen with no added benefit.

[@Fozzee.1970]

Actually there are a number of things Google do better than Samsung. And a number Samsung do better. It depends on what elements mean more to you. It all depends on your use case.

[@mihirchitnis905]

Pixel fold does not have thoughtful software, many apps do not scale properly on the inner screen.

[@SAINT656]

Samsung z fold 5 for me not that the pixel fold is bad I just prefer Samsungs software implementations and I like the fact the front screen I can use 1 handed I’m currently using z fold4 and its been fantastic

[@wokenfree]

Many reviewers seem to miss that although the cover screen is skinny, it's very easy to one hand. Using swiftkey keyboard also makes it easy as it's possible to reach both sides of the screen with just one hand.

[@spazoq]

The screen brightness isn't a "minor upgrade". If you never go outside in the sun, then yes, there is no major upgrade. Most people do, and that super bright screen makes a huge difference outdoors. I was very very shocked how well you can see this phone outside in full sunlight. It's a gamechanger.

[@andyH_England]

Yes, it is subjective. In the UK we do not worry about having max brightness that high. Most of my phones never need to go above 50% but for a few times a year. But in the California sun having the extra brightness will be value-added though according to what I have seen it destroys the battery life.

[@jordanjackson8873]

@amfrepo generally it has nothing to do with screen Brightness. Usually is resolution and screen size that stains the battery but the peak brightness won't absolute kill the battery. In the folds case it suffered those detrimental features. Phones like the s23 line however, are more than exceptional when it comes to battery life.

[@stevenc9207]

@@jordanjackson8873 brightness and battery life are 100% correlated. I'm not sure why you think they aren't. The brighter the screen, the worse your battery life. It's kinda phones 101

[@jordanjackson8873]

@stevenc9207 Well, my phone has ran for a full 21 hours with 9 hours screen on time, with 18% battery left. That's with max settings on.

[@CFG39]

Really wish the Pixel Fold was priced more competitively. That’s its number 1 problem

[@HeraldoftheMEME]

That's an unrelated issue

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

NO. Have you actually used the pixel fold? Seriously bro, the biggest problem is the battery life. Second, overheating.

[@CFG39]

@@ChristianC-gy1ym battery life sucks on all Pixels. Pixel 8 Pro was so terrible I sent it back after 3 weeks.

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

@@CFG39 yikes

[@stevenc9207]

Why doesn't any reviewer open both phones and put them on top of each other? It's the same internal screen, one of them just uses landscape mode and folds in half, the other one just uses portrait mode and folds in half. But at the end of the day, the inside screen is exactly the same, it's just whether you want the phone to fold on its narrower or wider axis

[@sachertorte64]

It comes down to the fact that the landscape format allows much more usable folded screen format. I have had Z Fold 3-5 and currently use the 5, but I bought the Google Pixel, and use it more often. I am not anti Z Fold. I do agree with another watcher here, that if Samsung offers the same format as the Pixel Fold, the Z Fold will be the better choice.

[@maxbg]

S Pen support is a winner. The new casing is perfect to store the slim S pen with practically no additional bulk.

[@ericc1418]

Definitely see a lot of Samsung fans in here. I personally like the Google pixel fold better having a screen on the outside that’s actually usable is important. And the Google pixel fold just looks better. I think when the next version comes out, it will have smaller bezel and probably be thinner.

[@monmaker]

I like the bezels, makes it a lot easier to hold it unfolded without worrying about accidently scratching the inner screen

[@michaelfloyd1127]

The bezels on the Pixel fold are noticeably larger then the Z Fold 5 when you open the phone. People complain about the narrow front screen on the Z Fold 5. But for me as a first time Z Fold user it doesn't bother me at all.

[@OneDrunkenLizard]

I feel the same way. Besides, the cover is for quick tasks, social media, and news, and the inside is for more in-depth use.

[@iggyman83]

Yeah I love the narrower display. Great with the strap case for single handed use

[@monmaker]

the bezels on the pixel I find are great to make it so you can hold the phone without accidently touching the inner screen

[@jasonelliot9633]

Why is that? Did you always buy small phones? I always buy the biggest phones possible so when the z fold 5 is closed its the smallest phone Samsung needs to change that

[@DeadofWinter321]

Returned my Z Fold 5 and bought the Pixel Fold. Still currently using the PF and I really love it!

[@ThatGuy-tu5jl]

What made you switch? Cover display usability?

[@DeadofWinter321]

@@ThatGuy-tu5jl - That is one of the reasons. Also the camera, which is a (borderline) joke on the Galaxy Fold. I was very disappointed with the camera (on the Samsung). UI animations are smoother on the Pixel Fold

[@kielden]

I am thinking of switching to a PF as well. My experience woth Pixels from P5, P6a, and P7Pro is consistently phenomenal most especially their Night Sight and their unparalleled Astrophotography mode. I dunno but there is inconsistencies with the ZF5 camera which I didn’t experience with my Flip 4. Another thing is that the gallery shows different image colors compared to when you upload it to social media. I was like, WHY?

[@tsanders1099]

I've had Samsung 5 for about 2 weeks. I like it, but I agree that when closed, the front screen size annoys me with usage. Is it worth the swap outside my issue?

[@penguinworldorder3545]

Ive had a fold 4 for over a year and a half now and i work construction as a pipe fitter. So far an amazing phone i love it never going back to a regular phone

[@cameronhayworth8214]

"Then do one of these turn and twist situations, just to get wider content". I think you mean rotate the phone and have a bigger viewing screen. If you're watching a movie like you referenced what's the problem the pixel ends up being smaller viewing😂

[@ericfaley9019]

I’m in the market for a new phone. Both of these caught my eye because it could possibly make it unnecessary to bring a tablet and phone. I just read the reviews on Verizon app . The Z fold has better rating by users than the Google Fold. Also what caught me was watching a review the operator stated when using an app on the front screen of the Google it doesn’t transfer over to the inner screen. Must relaunch app. That’s a nope. Looks like Z fold for me.

[@rolins3279]

It's weird and at the same time funny, but the Pixel Fold is 8-10mm too wide, while the Fold 5 is 5-6mm too narrow 🤦🏽‍♂️ On the other hand, there is zero chance that I pay $1800 for this Pixel Fold against the Galaxy Fold 5, zero ❌ The software on an Android smartphone, we can change it, it can evolve, but the hardware not, and the hardware of this Pixel Fold is not even worth half of its official selling price.

[@siyakhanzimande4817]

Im starting to think that western reviewers give Apple and Google an easy pass

[@OldenGuise]

Exactly.

[@ThePianist51]

1) Chinese manufacturer don't release their phones outside China. 2) If they do, oh boy oh boy, their customer support is slow and... does not understand the language of the country the devices are sold in. 3) If they do, they are more expensive than Google or Samsung. 4) If they do, they don't even manage to translate their texts into proper English... in spite of tools like DeepL. --> Still big amateurs in the market, lack of refinement and long-term support...

[@casar68]

I've tried Z3, Z4 and Z5. None of them stayed in my hands more than 3 months... I definitely prefer the Google Pixel fold form factor (like MS Duo or OPPO N2) ! Thanks for your video.

[@2MenEQ]

Watching this on my Pold

[@monmaker]

Wow, there's an absolute infestation of samsung fanboys in these comments "well ack-tually"ing...

[@DeadofWinter321]

Agreed, I noticed that too

[@Zero-tm5xk]

"Oh nos! I have to rotate the fold 5 to view it in landscape." 😱

[@Dougie365]

😂😂😂

[@travisjefferson2306]

I need a phone first that can be a tablet when I need it (pixel fold) and not a tablet first that can be a phone (z fold 5) other wise I'd just buy an LTE tablet

[@76williamsbh]

I've had a Z Fold 3 and 4. As soon at preorders went live I ordered a Pixel Fold and so far I have to say it fits me better. The narrow screen was just just such a pain point on the Z Folds I do think Samsung has a bigger advantage with the S Pen. I had it. Rarely used it. But when I did it was great. I just wished I had somewhere to put it. I never could find a case that made sense with it. Dex is great too but just not something I used but one or two times. I live for the day when I don't have to worry about having a phone, a laptop and a tablet. At the end of the day both of these devices are getting us there.

[@nickshern1654]

you would be regret, google tensor chip is trash.

[@Jamie_Tn]

Here is the problem with the folds aspect ratio, Pretty much everytime you see borders on the left and right of your apps rotate your pixel fold 90 degrees. Thats what it looks like on a Z fold notice the lack of borders.

[@76williamsbh]

@@nickshern1654 No ragrats so far actually. I have found it more than adequate for multitasking and some minor game play. I am not a hardcore phone gamer so that may change if I decide to try it out . When I get a little time I will try some PUBG mobile or COD and see how it does. Even in tablet mode I still prefer to play those on my big iPad because older eyes.

[@jordanjackson8873]

He also failed to mention there is an option on the galaxy fold to hide the task bar and recall it with gestures

[@SHINIGAMI_CHIKUBI69]

He also got the charging speeds wrong on the pixel. It only supports 21w wired and 7.5w wireless. Idk where he got the 15w wireless from. He probably thought that it was 30w wired because google of course recommends buying their 30w charging brick for the phone even though it doesn't fully utilize it

[@shitalramtekeloa]

I've used both Samsung and Pixel devices (not foldable). From my experience, Pixel screen is delicate compared to Samsung. Both me and my husband own Pixel 6 pro and both of us dropped our phones accidentally on different occasions and easily broke the phone screens exactly at the same spot(strange). Whereas Samsung phone when dropped multiple times, didn't leave a single scratch. I love Pixel camera but I'm a clumsy user. So I would go with Samsung.

[@jd2161]

What does that have to do with foldable screens? Completely different tech

[@charlespotts1919]

the 2 finger swipe in gesture & corner swipe down gesture is also on the Fold 4, but great video!

[@ItDaBiz]

Bigger bezels, yet somehow far, FAR less durable, runs so hot it will burn a hole in your pocket, AND DOESN'T EVEN FOLD OUT FLAT. In what universe is the Pixel Fold better?

[@Zfles]

Wired charging for pixel is 21W correct ?

[@jasonmiller9495]

Could you imagine if the Z fold had those big bezels what the reviewers would say? He said on the Google the bezels were good for resting your fingers. Now all of a sudden benchmarks don’t matter. We’ve been hearing non stop about geek bench every year because Apple scores higher the Samsung

[@tristenwilliams558]

There is actually more to the fold 5

[@chewie8]

Pixel fold is a much better form factor.

[@thepopmanbrad]

i believe if google doesnt abandon the pixel fold after a couple generations it'll be dope

[@MrMickey1987]

True, I had my last laptop from 2014 till 2021. It did what it needed to do and I couldn't justify another 1500/2000 euro expanse. It wasnt after 7 years that I found my current PC wouldn't cut it any longer. I went from a 4th gen Intel i7 and a NVDIA Geforce 860 to an AMD Ryzen 7, fith gen and a RTX 3060. The difference was world betweens. I'll probably hold on to my current laptop for another 7 years (since purchase), at least. Also went from an Asus to a Lenovo (Legion Pro 5), brand loyalty means nothing in the PC world. Only Apple can command such a big and loyal following, and their entire brand is build around that Apple first consumer.

[@terencepone8139]

Samsung has the BEST software on ANY fold but the outer display for the Pixel just isn't enough. Great FIRST ATTEMPT. Glad there's competition but that's all that impresses me. I love to ONE HAND the front screen on the Z fold.

[@myril.kennedy]

Pixel... but huge props to Samsung for making the product category so popular.

[@rhaibi12]

The Fold is objectively hands down the better phone. Better performance, better customization, thr ability to resize any app to properly fit the inner displays, better displays, better build. The only thing Google one ups Samsung on is the camera.

[@test-ml9wr]

It's so true. I want to love the pixel fold but im returning it and keeping the fold 5, its just so much better in every way other than the narrow cover screen (which i like for one handed use, if I need more I open it up).

[@FilipMatacin]

Man, when you see the two side by side is just otta brain how those dimensions on the Samsung Fold were determined, by what standard??

[@NovaRadio-il4wb]

Some of the people at Samsung should re-evaluate, they should make their fold in the same way as pixel, it's easier to put in your pocket. Samsung is lucky their tech is still ahead. Maybe let me be a consultant in future, I'm an engineer/tech business runner. Focus on a battery version more, let people have the options. As a business phone a foldable is very good and camera quality doesn't have to be a highlight as long as it's on par. They should also try selling their own heavier cases with embedded batteries for people that are willing to tolerate a heavier phone for that battery life or a ejectable battery cell so you can carry two, charge one at your desk if you really wanted to. I prefer something like I said with the case because it's less mucking around. Having said that, a accessible push in push out battery for swap out is a much better idea than doing something Apple does, and forcing people to buy new phones, check the market data. Your old phones would sell more with replaceable batteries and it doesn't mean your clients are going to go buy a Samsung phone again at least this way it's an incentive.

[@Henry-sj1kl]

Z5 is was more superior and sooooooo much better

[@rishiraj1579]

Are you kidding me, Samsung's color depth is so much better than the Pixel Fold's.

[@vjdfl5]

I don’t think the pics from the pixel looked better than the folds in any one of those shots besides the night shot

[@raifordkenneth15]

the fold 5 is the best foldable of 2023 and its because of software and features and the s pen it dont matter what foldable phone you try to dethrone the galaxy fold its not gonna happen

[@AndrewLeatherbarrow-y1l]

I agree 5th gen vs Googles 1st gen.

[@AM-wi6zo]

One plus open says hi😂

[@AndrewLeatherbarrow-y1l]

@@AM-wi6zo no1 cares about one plus bro.

[@AM-wi6zo]

@user-ur7bg2dl3f Try again kid, it's the best foldable on the market point blank period.

[@Gemini530]

Z fold better overall. Funny that when he said that the pixel takes better pictures, the samples show that the Z fold is the one taking better pictures 😂 Also, usable front screen depends on how you use it. For one handed use, the Z fold is better. The Z fold is also more comfortable in the hand since you can have more grip coverage. But if you're a biased reviewer, you will not mention that, oops 😅 And of course, a biased reviewer will mention that both phones are expensive but will not mention that you get better discounts and trade in deals with Samsung. Great job mister biased reviewer.

[@Gemini530]

@easyebs5841 ... Nah, he's biased, and no, the Z Fold photos look better and also brighter. Z Fold also supports full screen for all popular apps, which the pixel fold does not in a lot of apps. That is a big deal, yet he was mum about that. He got all the advantages of the pixel down, but not for the Z Fold. So yes, he is biased.

[@lRomez]

I love when biased people (in this case, you) accuse other people of being biased 😂

[@Gemini530]

@lRomez ... You probably could not even explain yourself. I understand your frustration. Must be hard for you to defend something you can't defend. And he is indeed biased. Read my explanation again. Though the truth probably hurts you.

[@dr_emmz]

Also a biased reviewer would ignore the video recording cos he knows the winner, a biased reviewer would ignore the fact the the pixel fold weighs like a truck, a biased reviewer would ignore the fact that there's no s-pen, also a biased reviewer would ignore the fact that there's no reverse wireless charging, less optimized apps, and a biased reviewer would be giving wrong information, like when he said the 2 finger gesture started with the z fold 5 that's when I knew there's a problem with this video

[@Gemini530]

@@dr_emmz .... Exactly 💯

[@elchamber]

The unfortunate thing that really will decide which is better is which screen last longer before it breaks.

[@bad65dad]

I'm using Pixel Fold has better battery life on Android 14 beta lasting almost for 2 days . 7 hours on screen time Google has their own special software AI that's only their phones.

[@raifordkenneth15]

yeah right 😂

[@bad65dad]

​@@raifordkenneth15Yes J Williams also has the Pixel Fold running Android 14 beta it's a beast on power and other new features watch his video.

[@MJ-xo8sk]

I'm watching from my z fold 5... I can't wait for the Pixel 2

[@rdcrtny1405]

Which one do you recommend ?

[@stevenc9207]

I only own the s fold 5, so I can't really tell you what it's like to own the Google. I think I'd like the wider front screen more, and I don't use the spen anymore, so they would both be very similar i assume to own

[@PamD6550]

It's a hard choice because I am big on battery life, multitasking, speed, and camera. It's like 50/50.

[@nesseihtgnay9419]

Yeap, the pixel fold is better, but we got to remember, google just entered the phone market. Apple and Samsung has been doing this for awhile, but in a short amount of time, google is already catching up fast.

[@jd2161]

Lol better? Sure bud

[@DeadofWinter321]

​@@jd2161- It is better, indeed. I just returned my Z Fold 5 and got the Pixel Fold. Haven't had any regrets at all

[@starman5230]

I will refer to pixel I love taking picture it's just my opinion

[@jaimehthemadcow]

Samsung for everything else but pixel for the orientation EASILY

[@nac5000]

I hate typing on my Fold4 cover display 😠

[@djarthurlooby]

No issues uses the z fold 3 or 5 without a case ever since buying them. But I also don't have butter fingers and never drop a phone.

[@BIGSACE]

I like the shape of the pixel more .

[@MrRiz157]

When comparing the Pixel to the Z Fold, it becomes evident that the screen ratio is the only distinguishable factor. Samsung is far more mature in the art of high-quality, vivid screens, long-lasting battery life, optimal productivity features, slimmer bezels, and user-friendly software and has a better processor. On the other hand, the Z Fold is specifically designed to maximize the benefits of its folding feature, which is clearly visible in its optimized performance. Pixel is designed for users who prefer a larger phone, while the Z Fold offers much more than that. Sorry, the review is inaccurate.

[@eurly93]

Yeah. Slimmer outside screen is superior for 1 hand use and creates a better aspect ratio for the inner screen as well when unfolded. The pixel prioritizes not opening the phone with the wider front screen which is literally the whole point of buying a folding phone. Win goes to the Z Fold 5 easily.

[@DeadofWinter321]

This review was 100% accurate. Sorry that you disagree but facts are facts.

[@andrewc31394]

These videos always forget the first rule of Google: Never buy a first gen product. Left the Pixel 6 for a Fold 5 and I couldn't be more certain about this being the best phone I've ever used

[@stevenvasselljr.9278]

I prefer the narrow display on the z fold, I barely use the outside display for most things other than calls and quick texts. Bc of its narrow design it makes it easy to type with one hand.

[@aaronburela432]

I want pixel softwares samsung inner display and pixel aspect ratios

[@JonCom3dy]

man. I want a foldable so badly but I'm an iOS main. Come on, Apple. Step ya game up.

[@abelincoln1976]

Well since samsung makes the screens and other parts for the iPhone, I'm pretty sure they'll help them out with a foldable version so they then can turn around to try and compare it to the father of foldables.

[@L.A.Tex_Norway]

It's the Google Pixel Fold for me. I hate the tall and narrow front screen on the Z Fold 5, the Pixel Fold seems to give a more normal feel in use. And this also means I prefer the book style design on the inner screen. If the design on the Fold 5 was more similar to the Pixel Fold - then I might have struggled deciding. But in the horizon lurks the OnePlus Open. So for me it's going to be a interesting decision to make between the Google Pixel Fold and the OnePlus Open.

[@Gemini530]

Z fold better for one handed use and also more comfortable to hold. Just depends what matters more to you. For me, I prefer the size of the Z Fold

[@8BallTheSnitch]

Pixel fold here let's go 🤍

[@Gamer_85]

Having to turn the phone to watch a video is the most complete non issue! Ridiculous thing to complain about

[@abelincoln1976]

Pics, maybe you had the pics tittled wrong. But from what I saw. The z pics looked better

[@travisjefferson2306]

Pixel fold for outer display alone

[@jaedo71]

I just watched a video on styluses that you can use with the Pixel.

[@jamesvan2201]

To me, it looked like the galaxy 5 took better, brighter, more vibrant pictures.

[@kevingonzalez9592]

In typing this on the outside display of a galaxy fold 5, and it's easy bro, I don't know why such drama for the long display, you are not Shaquille bro. I can tell you have regular size hands and fingers.

[@wakanda4eva]

Typing on z fold cover screen sucks bro. Stop it. The Most typing errors ever.

[@kevingonzalez9592]

@wakanda4eva not really bro, it's pretty easy, hahaha. I see that you edited the comment due to a grammar mistake from your side that's funny.

[@otepdotnet]

apple watch users are typing on their little watch, i don’t understand why they are complaining with the z fold front screen

[@syesepoh]

Typing on a watch is a bit extreme to compare but the Folds size is what has put me off buying one :(

[@zmcdaniel24]

Especially easy when you switch to gboard which has much better auto correction than the Samsung keyboard

[@AaronCrawford]

Your argument makes no sense. The Fold5 is not as good because is not a big upgrade from the Fold4? But the Fold5 still beats the Pixel Fold.

[@maharajan007]

Oh boy u must be kidding right when u said pixel fold have a thoughtful software 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rhaibi12]

"Let's just slap our regular software on there...people love phone sized apps on a huge screen and zero customization "

[@toraichigo09]

Shill review. No wonder though.. It's Engadget..

[@kdubspencer3390]

You'd have to own both to get it . Samsung can't even get the back gestures to work without closing the opposite app in split screen for 5 generations , Samsung quick toggle stretches across the entire screen but the pixel splits the quick toggles on the left and notifications on the right , the pixel fold has better animations , more fluid ui , pixel recent apps is a small grid of window for each app instead of the z fold having each open app take a majority of the screen I can go on but the z fold has the better multitasking features and more usable dock

[@RT_H1pH0p_]

I came from the z fold 2, it's a big upgrade from (of course) last year, because obviously not a lot of new tech has come out in a year.....but the pixel is inferior, and why don't we knock Google for not even adding a use of a "Google stylus" , samsung the only one doing it and we still crap on them. SMH reviewers don't give samsung enough credit. No knock to your video but you sound like everyone else crapping on samsung 🤔. I know I'm not the only one. Samsung is on its 5th iteration of folding devices. And the fact that Google apps work better on samsung devices 😂. This review was the straw 😑 😒, you really sleeping on Samung SMH

[@gagemiller2845]

I just switched from the pixel fold to the z fold 5 cause the crease on the pixel fold is so prominent its borderline unusable... z fold 5 is much more refined. Definitely go with the z fold 5.

[@monmaker]

prominent? What angle are you looking at your pixel? I've had mine for 3 months now, and I don't even notice the crease unless I'm specifically looking for it

[@paulhuang4980]

You must be joking, fold5 crease is much more prominent

[@CarlosFlores-lk9ct]

Why aren't you comparing the original Galaxy Fold to the Pixel Fold . Seeing how the Pixel Fold is in its first year and the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is in its fifth year. Of course commenters are going for the Z Fold 5. The Fold 5 has 5 years of improving the design and apps. Just go look at the review that MKBHD did on the Galaxy Fold 1 and you will see all the gripes people are saying about the Pixel Fold is exactly what Marques comments about the Galaxy Fold 1. Which by the way was $2000 at launch.

[@iggyman83]

Because that's not the purchase decision people watching this video are making. Who would buy a Fold 1 in 2023?

[@brantwedel]

It takes 2 hands to unfold a foldable, so doing a rotation to landscape and portrait while opening is basically the same motion ... So unfolded orientation doesn't matter other than where the crease ends up

[@andyH_England]

True and also most people will use two-handed whilst doing stuff before settling down one-handed if they are watching media.

[@luigibru8677]

The Fold 5 is way much better than the Pixel Fold

[@jd2161]

"way much"...

[@Eyedoc81]

I really love my Z Fold 4 and not ready to upgrade, but I wish Samsung would just rotate the orientation so it unfolds to landscape like the Pixel. Would make the cover screen a more usable size and I typically only use the main screen in landscape.

[@soberanisfam1323]

You see more with portrait in web pages, Twitter, reddit, Instagram, WhatsApp, youtube (comments) etc. Basically anything you can scroll up and down. Samsung got It right opening up to portrait mode

[@abelincoln1976]

User friendly over battery, better performance and better screen. Listen to yourself buddy

[@nicolascabraljr.6802]

You could have put yourself ahead of the pack if you went in further regarding the Samsung bloatware. I own both phones and I find that the Samsung efforts to duplicate everything that already exists in the Google environment, is wasted effort. The fact that Samsung watches duplicate everything that already exists explains why their batteries have to be so good. On an Android device you already have Google Assistant email messaging apps, why does Samsung have to duplicate them?! Find me a happy user of Bixby?!? As an efficient user of a battery I find that it's sad that I can no longer disable Bixby apps.

[@oluebubemgbemena3118]

Samsung for me

[@eurly93]

You literally get more Video real estate on the Fold 5 than the Pixel and yet you're gonna say video is better on pixel bc you don't have to turn the phone? Get out of here

[@seancowe320]

When i used Samsungs one UI software, I was so confused. There’s too many options such to the point that it becomes counterintuitive because you can’t figure out how to implement the ones you want. I want to try out pixel fold and see if their software is better suited for me.

[@minminli6248]

Best folding phone is the Honour Magic V2...but for me it's my Find N 😊😊😊

[@rusadinurima7260]

The bezel in pixel fold is a very BIG issue

[@JamesLauricia7]

Really it is and especially at that price

[@MasterjngReizowolf]

Can’t help but think of the Nintendo DS 😂….- the Pokémon…looks aight tho…for taking notes…practically tho? Eh…use a computer.

[@unassuming1048]

The review tried so hard to down play the Z Fold 5 quality!! sorry buddy we are not blind!!

[@riomendoza1111]

Ok dude if you want to like the Z fold more just say it lol.

[@ludovician]

One thing I got tired of with the Samsung fold devices. I feel it's become a little mainstream and it's fans have become protective. The Z Fold series suited my needs while I had it but the pixel fold does it better.

[@tom6951]

yah my fold 4 does more then pixel pixel has only 1 thing a wider front screen that i would love but i would have to give up way more stuff to choose pixel fold offers more 4 the same price

[@marekgaming3758]

Just wish d z fold 5 would be vider screen when closed

[@jetman258]

Oh my still the same ol batteries! Ugh

[@djarthurlooby]

But Boi the Pixel fold has some chunky inside bezels.

[@AarronS]

I have both of these phones. The battery on both of them suck. I definitely prefer the pixel.

[@lisaroberts8556]

How long do you get on a full charge for both?

[@AarronS]

@@lisaroberts8556 5 hours of use for the z fold and 6 for the pixel fold. That is continuos.

[@zimunda3252]

Your clearly bias .. " better software!!! Somebody please test this man for opioids

[@eazolan]

It's a good idea. But they ruin it by charging you twice as much.

[@carver9312]

The photos from the Fold 5 looked better. You need to say imo next time

[@dr_emmz]

This is the most foolish comparison video I've ever watched, trying so hard to make the pixel look on par with Samsung, when in reality it doesn't even come close

[@Bonham239]

I'm sorry but tensor has no business on a fold like phone yet. Your going to pay the same money for noticably worse graphics and a first gen design.

[@janglangmalatang7475]

Not every year everyone buys Mobiles not every year there is battery upgrade and so I say every 4th year you update then there be changes well hopefully to make another upgrade well thanks and I say this all will change is usually colours faster and maybe to better the design of the phone so will operate well and improve the quality look of it. Internally looks so so much better than last year model every couple years there b 💫e (the magic word improvement ) < 👌

[@Henry-sj1kl]

The only reason why I would get the google fold over the Samsung z fold 5 is the unlimited picture storage.

[@michaelbarber8388]

What do you mean unlimited?

[@selw0nk]

That still exist?

[@rolins3279]

Buy a Pixel 2

[@rolins3279]

Buy a Pixel 2

[@rolins3279]

Buy a Pixel 2

[@Starfish_RPD]

These are so cool

[@johnideall]

Galaxy Fold 5 Is better❤

[@depro9]

I'm simply not all that impressed with folding devices. 🤔 but you do you yo. 🤙

[@kalista37]

This is such a misleading review for those trying to choose their first foldable. The only improvement Samsung really needs to implement is a wider outer screen. Apart from that, it is hands down the worlds best foldable. The pixel fold is not compassion! Do not listen to this guy he is a liar!