The Z Fold 5 is Good BUT... | PAINFULLY HONEST REVIEW

I wasn't even going to get the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 this year, but curiosity got the better of me.
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[@PAINFULLYHONESTTECH]

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[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!! 👑🇯🇲🔥💥🌟⭐💯💎

[@jesmond5562]

Clown 🤡

[@PrestoJacobson]

@@jesmond5562why? For " triple shot! Triple shot! Triple shot!"?

[@2blackcatz426]

Just switched from a flip 5 to a fold 5. The flip had a tech glitch with the screen power supply, so at that price i returned it.i loved the compactness The fold 5 im still learning but love the large screen and yeah now have to find a pen Omg have you seen the upcoming tri and quad fold devices?

[@robertodihi877]

I've been using the Fold 5 for three weeks and it's a powerhouse. I know it's the most American thing to throw shades at Samsung but the phone is an excellent experience. Do not hesitate to use the larger screen as often as you can.

[@malidan3895]

I've said it multiples why would you buy a Fold to want to use the outer screen most of the time.

[@johna8999]

I think he likes sensationalism because he doesn't always get the facts right. Like quoting incorrect screen brightness.😂🎉

[@disciple37mt]

After listening to many reviews I have come to terms that most are paid to play! The iPhone has changed very little but it's always met with excitement for minimal changes. The fold 5 made the most durable foldable with phenomenal multitasking. The phone feels like it is built to last. It's the best foldable and needs more credit for durability

[@PAINFULLYHONESTTECH]

You think I’m being paid by Apple?!?! That’s hilarious. Why would Apple Pay ME? It’s amazing the conspiracies people come up with because they hate hearing someone disagree with their opinions.

[@disciple37mt]

@@PAINFULLYHONESTTECH I was making a statement and should have been more clear that I wasn't speaking about you specifically. My bad if it came off that way

[@andyH_England]

As far as I know, Apple is one of very few OEMs that do not pay for reviews (or previews as some call them). Samsung pays many millions to YT creators via affiliated links. It is amazing that people accuse Apple because they get good reviews and miss the salient point that it is much more likely that Samsung and other OEMs have more biased reviews!

[@callan69]

Nothing wrong with the z fold 5 haha I can use both screens with ease & I have big hands & it's a great phone just got to know what you doing haha😂

[@angelsales8544]

I know right... i have both Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Z Fold 5. They both are great. On the Z Fold 5 the outer screen may be smaller and thinner but it works perfectly fine. I open it up when i watch videos or do light gaming on it or use the GPS to name a few things. I have huge hands. I got mine on Ebay for $1,200

[@bigdrews4360]

@@angelsales8544which one holds your main sim?

[@NukeZoned]

I love the outer screen on the fold and I come from the s20 ultra, and using a small phone is a joy, modern day phones compromise between functionality and emersion where we don't have to because we have the best of both worlds

[@kamhosein5055]

5:00 user error for buying a foldable and wanting to use it like a slab phone 😂😂😂

[@DjangoGroen]

for real, just open the damn phone. it's kinda the point. the small front display is just for some small things. i love how easy i can use it one handed. while having the big screen when i want

[@g.g.2359]

Yeah absolutely moronic ... as the review itself... its not painfully honest , its brutally ignorant lmao

[@redstang70]

The huge jump in SOT over my fold 4 made the Fold 5 worth it just for that alone.

[@robertharvilla4881]

I had to file an insurance claim for my Fold 4 earlier this week and they offered to give me a Fold 5 replacement for no extra charge. Yes please. Now I just have to hope this Fold 5 lasts me until the Fold 6 comes in and I finally pay off the Fold 4. LOL

[@cuz129]

I'm 5'10" and I am fine with the outer screen. My previous phone was a Note 20 Ultra. It always felt too big. Could barely fit it in a pocket.

[@uaesolo1]

Thank you Jason wonderful review i bought the fold 5 one week ago and not regret ..the fold replaced both my kindle and ipad. i use it as a second phone beside my iphone to focus only on reading books and doing other note writting related job . Fold 5 is reall swiss knife which you feel safe when you carry it as the one phone if you were casted away alone after plane crash in isolated island😂. You can depened on the camera as sometime it gave me a better than iphone 14pro image quality.

[@yellerthc6010]

You may say the Fold doesn't replace a slab phone, but me and 3 other Note enthusiasts say otherwise. We have each gotten the fold 3 (me) the fold 4 (my brother) and the fold 5 (my mother), and we say that the Folds embody the Note series better than ANY slab phone could. Buts, i still agree 100% that the FOld shoud be better. We should have a lineup by now with a Fold and Fold plus or ultra, making at least one landscape, and having s pen support on BOTH the outer and inner displays. Better battery life would alwatys be a plus too.

[@vimalramachandran]

The makeup of the folding inner screen is different from that of the traditional outer screen. That's why the same S-pen cannot be used on both screens.

[@bigdrews4360]

Still your daily driver as of today? And if so, are you still enjoying it

[@omsingh4478]

love how man said, so Samsung does Samsung, and Samsung is gonna do Samsung like thats so trueee, but tbh, i do use samsung noteson my s22 ultra simply bcz it has a pdf editor built in for free and its probs one of the best ones around.

[@kmeades43]

Nice review Jason, love your style man 👍. I cant believe i am STILL sooo happy with my "old" note 10 plus. Keep up the good work.

[@alexrubio40]

Is the 14 pro max your daily driver ? I'm trying to decide between the fold 5 and the iphone

[@PAINFULLYHONESTTECH]

No, I'm still using the 12 Pro Max. I would get the iPhone 14 Pro Max if it was me. But the Fold 5 is fun, especially if you've never used a Fold.

[@mattd8670]

Don’t get a 14 Pro Max. Wait for the 15 Pro Max. All the reports about battery life/health with the 14 Pro models is legit.

[@jeanbackus5694]

Samsung Notes is the shit. It's a more powerful app than you think.

[@vimalramachandran]

Absolutely! Even reviewers like this guy don't know that.

[@212helpdesk]

Great review, ty. I upgraded from f3 and am happy. It is better than I expected. BUT, I carry two phones and I use this more as an android powered tablet (ipad mini). I find the size as a "personal tablet" awesome. For group shares I use an iPad 12.9 (a lot). Im considering Samsung tablet ultra 14.5 soon (for group training). I'm a cloud server field engineer during the day. Luv your honest reviews.

[@paultomaszewski1964]

Honestly why would they put all the best parts in this foldable when they know they they will sell in small amounts. Lets be real, these are not flying of the shelf and they are not making a lot of money off of it. ( not like the S23 ) If the Fold 3/4 took off, they would have put all the bells and whistles on this model and maybe had the pen as part of the whole package. Untill this becomes their best seller, it's going to be a step behind the flagship.

[@alyjackson9691]

I love your content and respect your opinion. I switched from being heavily in the apple eco system to the Fold 3 and now im on the Fold 4. Not upgrading to the 5 (will wait for the 6). And i completely agree with you. However one thing people get wrong is to even compare this device to a 'slab' phone. 😂 its a whole new category of device. We dont compare iphones or smartphones to those old nokia phones or sony erricsons(remember those , i had the banana phone 😂). These devices are in a league of their own. Its kinda like Prince you either get his music or you dont. But when you get it. Its truly unreal and unbelievable, it will replace your kindle , your tablet, your phone , in some instances your TV, even your screen in your car for sat nav and music. At the gym you can have your video for your exercise and your stats from your watch or whatever device. Then theres the SPen for artists or just to colour or use for work and sign docs etc. Theres samsung dex. You then fold it and fits in your pocket. Its not much heavier than an iphone 14 pro max. And its nothing to do with age or fat fingers lol. Ive lived through cassetes , cds , mini discs, etc but this by far has changed my life made me more productive and just have so much fun using it. The only issue is i cant go back to a "normal" phone. I used to carry an iphone mini and a ipad mini. This is both and fun fact the width when closed is the same as an iphone mini and the 1st iphones. No one ever complained then about small.screens and unable to type 😂 anyways. No matter what you say and i say this out of love as i watch all your videos you 💯 have an apple bias. They have you locked in their garden. 😅 i use an imac as my main computer used to be deeeep in the apple eco system using apple notes and apple music etc. But google keep , youtube premium with music, or spotify etc its not hard to use both eco systems together in harmony. I have my galaxy watch buds and phone and imac all together with no issues. Anyways ill stop as could go on for hours lol keep doing what you do ! Cya

[@SMentor568]

Another excellent and honest review. One of the review people that provide reviews for ordinary’ people. Thank you

[@fluffylambut]

Good, and fun, review. Thanks!

[@tkta69]

Great review, after using the pixel phone, can’t go back to the fold until they widen that front screen….

[@ChandranshuDwivedi]

whats microsoft is doing with its foldable?

[@PAINFULLYHONESTTECH]

As far as I know, nothing.

[@Mike-hg8ft]

Fold 5 is better than any iPhone on the market.

[@chizreeves5746]

Use the cover display like a notification window. Anything other than replying to messages I'm opening the thing. Totally mDe me look at it different.

[@PAINFULLYHONESTTECH]

I can use the cover of my regular, non-folding [hone as a notification window. And use it to reply to messages or whatever.

[@michaelbroadstreet5792]

I not only love the truth in your reviews, but the amount of painfully honesty keeps me coming back for more.

[@boredindahouse4818]

Can someone tell me csn i watch youtube and use xbox cloud gaming

[@PAINFULLYHONESTTECH]

Yeah, but it will make the game small or cover a decent amount if you use a hovering window.

[@bry6080]

Fun review! You're always entertaining, but you on several cups of coffee is something else. 😎😂👍🏼

[@imusiccollection]

Use case scenario is one of the most important review criteria. If outside all day, then it's not so good and big screen not needed, and less durable re drops, and hard to use it quickly as a slab phone. So then the extra bulk is not worth it. If use is inside mainly, at meetings or commuting on public transport then its versatile and likey to last longer.

[@firstprimehunter]

I really like the energy you bring to this review even though I disagree with the final verdict. There's not too many reviewers who manage to deliver an informative and hard hitting review while also being entertaining. So props for that. Although one thing you could mention is what this phone means for art enthusiasts. I'm looking to upgrade (it's been like... ten years since I got a new phone?) and this seems like the best phone to do art on if money is no object.

[@KingTechHD]

I agree on the 5th version it should be better than “we made the hinges better & no gap”. Still $1800. Half off if you trade in your old one 😂

[@MiguelPerez-bn2gq]

It’s my life…. 1990’s heck yeah! Liked

[@rhaibi12]

Phone is phenomenal. Form factor is perfect either open or closed. True one handed use closed and massive beautiful screen when open. The day they house the S Pen inside this thing and throw the Ultra level cameras in it's game over. Really hard to use any other device outside of this. The only things I prefer my iPhone for these days is the camera and the convenience of imessage.

[@P.Magnus106]

Hard to believe that was your 3rd cup of coffee. Triple shooooottt!! 😂

[@tabaccocubano]

i agree with most if not all of your comments. i have been a Samsung Note user since the Note3. started by wanting the largest screen i could get and the s-pen was a plus/gimick.. i've owned every note since up and including the S23 ultra. the S-Pen has become indispensable to me. hense, including your comment about the camera's not being the best, the fact the the S-pen is an after thought, has pushed me away from the fold family. if samsung fixes these issues, meaning, include the same camera as in the flagship S -ultra phone.. AND and this is a big one, integrate the s-pen into the phone A-la S-ultra style, then they have my attention.. well as long as its not some stupid cost.. and its already stupid expensive.

[@vimalramachandran]

If they include the same cameras that will cannibalize sales of the S Ultra. Innovation on slab phones is pretty much focused on cameras now because the form factor cannot be changed much any further. Cameras are the USP of high-end slab phones like the S Ultra.

[@Jikiface]

I agree. I truly want the fold. But I can't get past it not including the s pen. I hope they include it in the fold 6

[@TheNiteNinja19]

You would think that now that they're five generations in, they would start taking the tech from the older generations, slightly refine it, and then sell it for a significantly better price. They're not going to get people on the fence into the new ecosystem until the price is better.

[@vimalramachandran]

The price is unlikely to drop because competitors are hitting the same price point.

[@jameslopez3450]

I just finished using samsung notes to jot down Lynard synard pronounced

[@PAINFULLYHONESTTECH]

You'll be glad you did.

[@Deiota26]

I have a z fold 5 and I love it I think I'll never go out of the fold's Great video... by the way, love your t-shirt of Guns n' Roses 😂❤

[@augustaborn9034]

Im going to wait for Z fold 6 to upgrade

[@BensTechTube]

No THIGH GAP! HA! LMMFAO! I NEED YOUR PERMISSION TO USE THAT WHEN I DO MY FOLD5 REVIEW! THAT IS TOO GOOD!

[@DonCovin]

I had no idea you were so cultured 🇫🇷🥖🍟

[@PAINFULLYHONESTTECH]

Of course! Oui!

[@chriskim5535]

Let's be honest. If Apple had a iPhone case with a pen, it would be $300 not $100.

[@PAINFULLYHONESTTECH]

Yeah, OK.

[@KE4YAL]

I don’t understand foldable phones wasn’t the foldable phones years back that had screens that was fingerprint magnets screens that scratched an crease down the center seems like they’re going backward

[@keshajohnson4180]

I can’t wait to get my phone tomorrow ! Throwing this iPhone OUT

[@Steviek1234]

Laughing at Samsung notes app... shame on you!!! Samsung notes is an AWESOME app. That app with a pen is the reason I use Samsung. My Note 20 Ultra (soon Z5 maybe) is full of notes posted to my home screens. Fantastic way to stay organized like an old-school day timer. I will try Onenote though.

[@Steviek1234]

I just tried your Onenote and when you pin to home screen you can't read it... Samsung Notes is better. As for the front screen. If I may quote the Big Lebowski: "That is like your opinion man".

[@vimalramachandran]

💯 He passed the wrong opinion without being a regular Samsung Notes user.

[@marcoferay5751]

When people say the front screen is too small I can’t use it.. but .. have we forgotten how were the phones before? Like iPhones etc no one ever complained about that actually when notes phones and similar came out people were complaining about how too big they were.

[@Leitefsj]

I'm 6'1", 220lb and I use the front cover most of the time, as I'm on the move, and it works perfectly for me. Once I sit down and settle, I use the inner screen and I don't know what kind of greasy nasty unwashed fingers you have but I don't have much more fingerprints than I'd have on any other phone. I don't know what you're talking about. You don't like the phone, just say you don't like it. Don't come up with shit like unusable, fingerprinty or whatever.

[@mjmillions]

You right bro outer screen is too small

[@B-MARTINEZ22]

It’s a foldable it’s main screen is when you open it up. It needs to be portable and comfortable to hold and carry in your pocket. If you wanted a wider phone- just buy a normal slab phone.

[@mjmillions]

@@B-MARTINEZ22 nope bro the future is both look at the Chinese companies

[@mjmillions]

Samsung is cheating us out of experience

[@newfnshow031]

pixel official cases cost $30. My case warped in 4 months but hey, at least i only wasted $32

[@mattd8670]

I will say, if I ever jump away from Apple (iPhone), Samsung will be the route I will go. Probably a Galaxy Ultra, not a foldable.

[@mentlinc]

I chose the S23U over the Fold 5. I could buy that and the S9+ 5G tablet for less than the Fold 5 price.

[@kelvynwilliams7186]

My honest opinion,I have the z fold 3,not the best battery life and that's what kills the user experience,but the 3 is the last attempt,the 4,and 5 are too short,still small batteries,and lastly,not anywhere near the top notch camera quality you'de expert from a near $2000 device,and it doesn't matter how wide the outer display is,you still can't use the s pen on it,so with that being said after the z fold 3,Samsung has lost my interest in the z fold series,instead I now have a tab s9 and the battery life is amazing,a true tablet experience,no more folds.

[@chrisreq85]

If u don't use Goldsteins while we'll both lose money

[@dnote321]

The Jerry Garcia of tech.

[@PAINFULLYHONESTTECH]

God, I HATE The Grateful Dead. Thanks for ruiong my day.

[@SniperBraeGaming]

i got it for 500

[@mslafay7]

I'm only 1 minute in and I can't stop laughing. You're funny! Okay, back to the video... lol

[@GS-PR1]

Im keeping my Z fold 3 I don't see the need to switch im not think they did that much of a upgrade

[@josh2k4]

I had the fold 5 for a month, while it was amazing phone i couldn't stand the front screen just to do something quick and i was annoyed that i had to unfold the phone. So i exchanged it for the pixel fold and im extremely happy with it.

[@vimalramachandran]

Samsung Notes is way better than One Note, especially with the S-pen.

[@richv1893]

$1800 for a plastic screen in the middle that's a 2.5 to 3, not a 4 overall. Battery should lose 1.5 points the phone earns a 3.5 at best.

[@baig838]

Yes you are right i have z5 ,, small screen keyboard problem no s pen small battery camera not as price diffrent colors not available for all crease visible

[@johnkeelty]

Stick to your iPhone!!!

[@protectork9831]

I broke my 23 ultra now I have no choice but trade and get 800 credit . Ultra is made out fragile glass and to make it worse curve phone has no adequate case

[@PAINFULLYHONESTTECH]

Sorry to hear about it. I heard they’re going to flatten the screen next year.

[@vimalramachandran]

Use a good case and a glass screen protector. This combo has worked well with my S22U for more than 1.5 years now.

[@donniethesportsguy893]

Slab phone users shouldnt be reviewing folding phones and go spend 1800 to use a slab google fold lol

[@mikebardgett2875]

Unprofessional video

[@PAINFULLYHONESTTECH]

Bah humbug.

[@7Archie4]

past 8 minutes still not getting substantial information. geeezzzzz

[@vimalramachandran]

Rumor has it that the aspect ratio of the outer screen will change with the Fold 6.

[@Yellow_Flannel]

If this was $1200 it would be perfect. But they have to have a difference between this and the regular s line.

[@PAINFULLYHONESTTECH]

If this is successful enough it likely will become the E line. Just like the Note became the S Ultra

[@SteelSaint749]

Who is doing it better? Apple has no folding phone for you to go be a fan of. Hand the phone over to someone who appreciates all that the Z Fold 5 can do.

[@iZacq]

*_Z FOLD NEEDS :_* ▪︎ 25w Wireless charging the⌚️ but it would be better if it had Type C charging port, so we don't have to carry around this extra charger 👎🏻 ▪︎ We should be able to use the 25w Wireless Charger of Watch on the Phone too ♨️ ▪︎ 85w Wire Charging 🔌 ▪︎ 5000mAh 🔋 if slimmer other Folds have it & have faster charging too ▪︎ Camera 📷 should be better than same years Ultra Phone, not last year's Fold phone 😏 CREASE, Wider Front Screen & Inserted S Pen 🤷🏻‍♂️ SD Card Slot

[@mondeowawa2494]

iPhone is stale galaxy is new and better refined features are plenty !update on iPhone they move the phone end red button to the middle! wow apple !!!!!!!!

[@PAINFULLYHONESTTECH]

And here come the inexplicable Apple comments when Apple has nothing to do with this video about a Samsung product.

[@MrsFrizzleGaveMeLSD]

​@@PAINFULLYHONESTTECHIs there a rule that you can't talk about other products in the comment section?

[@terrauncebowie6712]

man u just a big ole hater lmao

[@Cs-jw9jr]

If the 15 wasn’t coming out this would be my phone.

[@newfnshow031]

don't understand why people just keep buying the same apple phone over and over

[@thecliffold5879]

This phone doesn't compare to the iPhone. That's the S23 Ultra. This phone is a hybrid between a smartphone and tablet in a compact format factor.

[@KingoftheJiangl]

​@@thecliffold5879well it's also a phone, so unless you want to carry around two phones, you'll have to make a choice which makes these two competitors for a lot people

[@mrkring1526]

One is a multitasking powerhouse, the other an extension of a Fisher Price toy mostly owned by NPCs. Why the comparison?

[@Cs-jw9jr]

@@newfnshow031 every phone is the same phone over and over again. Where u been the last 4-5 years?

[@kamhosein5055]

Just buy the Zfold 3 if you wanna Samsung Foldable and an IPhone 12 pro max instead of the iPhone 15 Ultra. Same damn phones 😂😂😂

[@Vintage27]

Chunky, iterative piece of Samsung indeed. They won't change until sales drop or people go elsewhere.

[@stillbigjosh]

Worst review ever, the phone is awesome, you’re not sleek

[@PAINFULLYHONESTTECH]

Thank you.

[@ayrtonsenna1020]

10 times better than the best Apple

[@OddyG59666]

Agreed

[@spook5756]

What y'all want?