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 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
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!
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.
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
@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
@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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"
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.
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!
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.
@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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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*!
@@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.
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.
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...
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."
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.
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.
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
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 👍👌🇦🇹
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.
@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.
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.
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 RUclips videos so I'm hoping that the fold 4 will improve the experience
Great review! My biggest frustration going from the S22 Ultra to the Fold5 is the inability to use an S-Pen on the Fold5 cover screen. I also wish there was a way to incorporate an S-Pen more seamlessly than the "slim" s-pen case by Samsung that adds too much additional bulk to the phone.
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.
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
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.
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.
It comes down to the individual's needs. If you have a job where you need a tablet that can multitask, has the ability to sign documents, can be seen while outside, and can take excellent photos/videos (like a paramedic), then go with the fold 5. If you just want to show off that you have a foldable, pixel or magic or the open will be fantastic!
I'm puzzled by the issue with the cover screen on a folding phone. If one finds it narrow and difficult and spends around 85% of their time using the cover screen, why opt for a folding phone in the first place? Choosing a regular phone seems like a straightforward solution to me.
@@filbao8113I agree, and that's why there are foldable phones. But it seems strange to me when people complain about a narrow cover screen. If you want to use the cover screen most of the time, then a foldable phone is not for you.
Idk i think that it makes no sense to use a regular phone in 2024. Foldables are so good, and cheap. i just upgraded from the fold 3 to 4 for $360 off a seller on ebay. Unlocked in good condition. Paid around the same for the 3 a year ago. Very happy with it. The improvement in weight, width of the front screen, and battery life made it worth it. Did not think it would have been much of an upgrade, but it is. If the fold 5 is even better than i am buying it eventually no doubt.
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.
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
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.
I've daily driven a Fold 3 for 2 years. I struggled with the question if staying with the Fold platform or going back to a traditional phone. I ended up pre-ordering the Fold 5. I run a small business and really benefit from all the capabilities. A normal phone can multi-task, but the Fold makes it so much more useful with the screen real-estate. I actually prefer the cover screen in its longer configuration. It's easier to use one handed and fits better in my pocket. It opens to the tall configuration which I almost always use.
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
I doubted my decision bout upgrading from the 4 to 5, but I'm pleasantly surprised. Love it so much more 😊😊😊😊it feels so much better not just in hand but also performance wise. I also see and feel a BIG difference in the crease which many said was the same. I charged my 5 at 4pm yesterday (LITERALLY 24 HOURS AGO AS I TYPE) & ive had just over 3.5 hours SOT and still 46% left.
I am tempted to get the Fold 5 with the trade in here in AUS, although we don't get as good of a trade in deal compared to the US. I believe the battery should get better with more usage as it learns the users patterns right?
@someAsianbuffguy im in the uk and the trade in deal wasn't great here either. And yes, it should, and it gives you a guide in percentage. So mine says so far.... LEARNING USAGE PATTERNS 45% remaining. It's already a big difference to the 4 in how long it is lasting me!
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.
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.
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.
Yes, there are some subtle upgrades that improve the phone over the Fold 4 but the point missed was that this was the fifth version of a new segment and Samsung are being iterative. This simply does not happen with new products, there should be exponential improvements and we have seen that in China with folds improving leaps and bounds. So with all respect, the Fold 5 is a massive disappointment as it needed substantial hardware improvements, mostly in the camera but also fundamental changes like a wider display, a larger battery, an S-pen silo and dust protection. I am seeing quite a few reviews that claim they were wrong with their initial preview and the Fold 5 is in fact a massive improvement now you have used it, and I am a little unsure why this is (third take today either on YT or Twitter)? The sceptical side of me would think that Samsung has been in touch with reasons that you should highlight and market features?
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.
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.
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
The fold in its open position is a perfect size. Making the outer screen wider would make the fold unwieldy. If someone wants to use the front screen as their primary screen, why on earth by a fold?
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
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
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.
Was think about get it then changed my mind and stick with my 14PM then this morning dropped my iPhone and broke the screen. 30min later at the shop and bought theFold5!!!! 😅 Fingers cross that I will enjoy it 😅😅😅
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
I saw the Fold in a store the other day and was impressed. I wonder if it could replace an iPhone 13 Pro Max, Kindle and iPad Pro 12.9 in one device? The challenge is I have an Apple Watch and AirPods Pro, and more importantly, deep into Apple Photos. I love how Photos widgets show random photos from the past. So, several devices to change and photos to sort 😳 Possible?
Im sure you could get the same widget on android. Sideloading apks allows any developer to develop it and you can install unlike apple. I highly recommend a fold. Never going back to a regular phone. It will replace your ipad. I do not use mine anymore. It collects dust.
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!)
I am upgrading from an S7. Held the Ultra and the Fold5 in the shop today and the fold felt familiar and comfortable in my hand. Maybe because I have puny tiny little hands. The only reason I'd go for the Ultra is durability or lack of durability of the fold screen, better battery, internal pen storage, 150 EUR price difference after all discounts and the 10 optical zoom cam. Didn't really notice the extra resolution on the 23 Ultra though.
I'd buy it in 30 seconds once the front screen is bigger and the crease is improved. So many people say "You get used to it " or " I don't even notice it" To me, it's like the notch on the iPhone, I can not unsee it. It seems to grow bigger and bigger. I want so badly to love it, but that damn crease and thin front screen :(
i was the same too. and i dont want to sound like everyone else but that crease disappears when you are facing the screen and something is on. Yes you will notice it at an angle but when do you view something at an angle?
I can't understand the fact that people are asking for a bigger outer screen. It doesn't make sense. A smaller outer screen makes the immediate use easy and for better media consumption and multitasking the inner screen. And that's why u have 2 screens
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
As someone who just ordered a fold 5 i cant speak to the quality of the phone or anything, but I can say the main disappointment as a Note user is the lack of built in S Pen. I ordered Samsung's case with the slim S Pen built in but losing the camera controls with a phone that can prop itself up will be an adjustment. Maybe I'll drop the cash and get the S Pen Pro, but I'd rather have one built in like the Note series. The lack of S Pen support on the cover screen is a little messed up too. That being said, after seeing the prototype of one with a built in S Pen im excited for the future of foldables.
I’ve been using a Fold 3 for awhile (as well as a S23 Ultra and a iPhone mini). Over time, I’ve developed the habit of carrying the iPhone mini in my pocket (because it’s pocketable), and the Galaxy Watch 5 LTE (leaving my S23 Ultra at home for use at home). I do not use a case for the Fold because it becomes a tank with it (and pretty much unusable as far as I’m concerned). But without a case, it’s actually thinner and more comfortable than the S23 Ultra. But the added cost of insurance is necessary. I’m seriously considering the Fold 5 to replace the S23 Ultra. And then the Fold 6 next year and done with the Notes and S23 (and S24 Ultra - since rumors are it’s going to be even wider!). I guess my point here is I like the Folds but without a case. A case just takes away the useability in my opinion. But insurance is necessary and deep pockets and having an additional phone is necessary for when the Fold needs to be replaced and/or repaired.
Just because the Honor is lighter, it doesn't mean the Z5 isn't light. Just because the Honor is slimmer, it doesn't mean the Z5 isn't slim. The front screen is still a preference and I prefer the candy bar shape.
I guess it adds up... Just cos Honor has digitizer on both screen while Samsung only has inside... just cos Honor has 5000 mah and Samsung doesnt... etc. Fold 5 is impressive for sure, but there is literally so much they could've bettered and they literally just barely caught up to literally every competitor instead at bare minimum. Luckily, Samsung still has an advantage with software, but there is very little to write home about hardware wise when it comes to Fold 5 versus same generation competition.
@@georgehofgren6123 i am pretty sure its the definition of competition, but you also gave to remember its not an even playing ground and it would Be really alarming if Samsung didn't outsell the competition. Samsung is the only player present on every market. Google doesnt sell Pixel Fold in most places and so far only Magic Vs has been released outside China out of the chinese ones. Then there is the part that Samsung kinda skewes numbers especially in the US, with crazy discounts/tradein deals, they are definitely at Times giving away phones for a loss to be able to say they sold x millions. Competition also doesnt do aggressive deals like that and instead sells for profit. Its good for Samsung they can afford that kinda marketing and it is an extremely value brand. But the Fold 5 im writing this comment on likely isnt staying. It has some benefits with the software but this is not good enough as soon as the competition arrives
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.
My first foldable ever and wow do i have to say this phone is amazing it blows me away! I traded in my S22 Ultra for the Fold 5 for $1050 off the fold 5 and im so glad i did this device is amazing
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.
I've googled the s pen pro for fold 5 and get nothing. Do you know anything about it? Does it even exist?
@@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
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!
Please make a Battery drain Test of Fold 3, 4, & 5
Thanks
Just wondering, what’s your daily driver?
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 ❤
Welcome lee 😁
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.
Same here have been using iPhone for past 10+ years, my first fold as well and should be here any day now…pretty pumped
@@AzlynRock22 awesome. Jealous, lol.
Welcome to more than 4 icons in a row 🙄
I got my fold 5 a few days ago and I'm loving it so much. My first foldable too!
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
@soofiatham7130 unless you get your phone on a contract that includes insurance to repair things like that
@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
@soofiatham7130Did you pay?
@soofiatham7130Using fold 3 since release, the only amount I paid is $20 for screen protector.
@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.
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.
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.
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.
How much longer is it lasting than the Z fold 4?
I have both Hinge was a non issue for me
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.
That's a fair point
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@Acendnt agreed, it would require them to make another phone
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.
@@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
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.
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
@@Mfire33weather
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"
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.
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.
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!
I also own a ZF4, and decided to skip ZF5
I would be in the same group, but my work offered me a free zf5, so... i can duel folds 😂😂
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.
@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
I've had fold4 since released, no problems at all and I use it quite a lot
@@Leo23XR lol OK
@@Leo23XRAre you... are you upset you are broke?
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
So which one is used for personal? Apple of Z fold
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.
Agree
Agree. Actually that narrow display is what’s motivating me to go from the dumb iPhone 14 Plus I have
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.
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.
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
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*!
Glad it helped! It surprised me too
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.
@@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.
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.
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...
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."
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.
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.
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
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 👍👌🇦🇹
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.
Impressive upgrade - but i too have my doubts, especially at that price. Great review Tom - thank you.
I had doubts but I'm massively impressed, not regretting it AT ALL 😊
Lol bots
@@bobbybob6597 🤣🤣🤣
Samsung running a good trade in.
The narrow cover screen is exactly why I LOVE the Fold. It's the easiest phone ever to use with one hand.
Upgrading from the Fold2 that i've had since release in 2020. Super excited and finally feels like a justifiable upgrade.
Is your fold 2 inner display still good? bcoz mine is not
@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.
@@KirkpatrickSounds You are so lucky Fold 2 user 1 out of 100 still able to use it!!
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.
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 RUclips videos so I'm hoping that the fold 4 will improve the experience
@@danuk2005 good choice and good time.
Great review! My biggest frustration going from the S22 Ultra to the Fold5 is the inability to use an S-Pen on the Fold5 cover screen. I also wish there was a way to incorporate an S-Pen more seamlessly than the "slim" s-pen case by Samsung that adds too much additional bulk to the phone.
yes if the pen worked on the cover screen it would be easier to use even if it didn't slot into the phone.
Y’all don’t need no pen lol…trynna be fancy
Thanks for this video Tom! It made me more excited about mine that is coming Friday!
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.
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
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.
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.
I am anxiously waiting for my Fold 5 to arrive!! This will be my first foldable phone and im upgrading from a S20+ 🎉🎉🎉
I am in the same boat! Had to try it at least once before I made a decision on what I like better
It comes down to the individual's needs. If you have a job where you need a tablet that can multitask, has the ability to sign documents, can be seen while outside, and can take excellent photos/videos (like a paramedic), then go with the fold 5. If you just want to show off that you have a foldable, pixel or magic or the open will be fantastic!
Yep agreed
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?.
I'm puzzled by the issue with the cover screen on a folding phone. If one finds it narrow and difficult and spends around 85% of their time using the cover screen, why opt for a folding phone in the first place? Choosing a regular phone seems like a straightforward solution to me.
To make u use it unfolded
@@filbao8113I agree, and that's why there are foldable phones. But it seems strange to me when people complain about a narrow cover screen. If you want to use the cover screen most of the time, then a foldable phone is not for you.
Idk i think that it makes no sense to use a regular phone in 2024. Foldables are so good, and cheap. i just upgraded from the fold 3 to 4 for $360 off a seller on ebay. Unlocked in good condition. Paid around the same for the 3 a year ago. Very happy with it. The improvement in weight, width of the front screen, and battery life made it worth it. Did not think it would have been much of an upgrade, but it is. If the fold 5 is even better than i am buying it eventually no doubt.
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.
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
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
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.
I've daily driven a Fold 3 for 2 years. I struggled with the question if staying with the Fold platform or going back to a traditional phone. I ended up pre-ordering the Fold 5. I run a small business and really benefit from all the capabilities. A normal phone can multi-task, but the Fold makes it so much more useful with the screen real-estate. I actually prefer the cover screen in its longer configuration. It's easier to use one handed and fits better in my pocket. It opens to the tall configuration which I almost always use.
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
I doubted my decision bout upgrading from the 4 to 5, but I'm pleasantly surprised. Love it so much more 😊😊😊😊it feels so much better not just in hand but also performance wise.
I also see and feel a BIG difference in the crease which many said was the same.
I charged my 5 at 4pm yesterday (LITERALLY 24 HOURS AGO AS I TYPE) & ive had just over 3.5 hours SOT and still 46% left.
I am tempted to get the Fold 5 with the trade in here in AUS, although we don't get as good of a trade in deal compared to the US. I believe the battery should get better with more usage as it learns the users patterns right?
@someAsianbuffguy im in the uk and the trade in deal wasn't great here either. And yes, it should, and it gives you a guide in percentage. So mine says so far.... LEARNING USAGE PATTERNS 45% remaining. It's already a big difference to the 4 in how long it is lasting me!
@@theAsianbuffguyBattery and performancr is much better since it uses the SD 8 gen 2 which also powers the S23 series.
3.5 hours tells me you’re a very light phone user.
@ebubeawachie I was in work.... 😂 I'm comparing it to my fold 4 which I can tell is considerably worse.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, there are some subtle upgrades that improve the phone over the Fold 4 but the point missed was that this was the fifth version of a new segment and Samsung are being iterative. This simply does not happen with new products, there should be exponential improvements and we have seen that in China with folds improving leaps and bounds. So with all respect, the Fold 5 is a massive disappointment as it needed substantial hardware improvements, mostly in the camera but also fundamental changes like a wider display, a larger battery, an S-pen silo and dust protection.
I am seeing quite a few reviews that claim they were wrong with their initial preview and the Fold 5 is in fact a massive improvement now you have used it, and I am a little unsure why this is (third take today either on YT or Twitter)? The sceptical side of me would think that Samsung has been in touch with reasons that you should highlight and market features?
That's an awful long comment to say "I didn't watch the video." 😏
@@myfakeguuglaccount8307 I watched it again to see if I missed anything. I didn't, so I stick to my initial comment.
0:29 i was NOT expecting that 😂 Confidence in the hinge is good to see though
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.
Which is better, Z fold 5 or Honor Magic V2?
I BOUGHT 4 SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FOLD PHONES AND ALL 4 HAD COMPLAINTS WHEN I UPDATED THE SOFTWARE AND ONE COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING
To you reading this: I hope this day for you is completely filled with love and purpose!
Pretty much similar feeling. Would have not used but as Google has not launched Pixel Fold in India so there's no good option but this.
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.
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
The fold in its open position is a perfect size. Making the outer screen wider would make the fold unwieldy. If someone wants to use the front screen as their primary screen, why on earth by a fold?
I upgraded from the Fold 3... I received the 5 on yesterday but it definitely is smoother to open and weighs less
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
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
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
All really good points... Ugh I kinda don't wanna give up my s23 ultra now lmao.
8:03 the contributor on that vergecast episode was Allison Johnson, great to know you're also a fan tom!😅
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.
Was think about get it then changed my mind and stick with my 14PM then this morning dropped my iPhone and broke the screen. 30min later at the shop and bought theFold5!!!! 😅 Fingers cross that I will enjoy it 😅😅😅
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
What a wonderful, wonderful review. Thank you 🎉❤🎉❤🎉
Blew me away and I love it! The fold 5 is definitely worth it 💯.
I saw the Fold in a store the other day and was impressed. I wonder if it could replace an iPhone 13 Pro Max, Kindle and iPad Pro 12.9 in one device?
The challenge is I have an Apple Watch and AirPods Pro, and more importantly, deep into Apple Photos. I love how Photos widgets show random photos from the past.
So, several devices to change and photos to sort 😳
Possible?
Also google photos widget shows photos from the past.^^
I use both Mac, iPad (no iPhone) and windows/android/fold 5.
Im sure you could get the same widget on android. Sideloading apks allows any developer to develop it and you can install unlike apple. I highly recommend a fold. Never going back to a regular phone. It will replace your ipad. I do not use mine anymore. It collects dust.
Mine arrives tomorrow. Getting rid of my 14 pro max. Had the s20 ultra and im excited for my first fold experience.
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!)
Loving the blue fold 5. Awesome color!
I am upgrading from an S7. Held the Ultra and the Fold5 in the shop today and the fold felt familiar and comfortable in my hand. Maybe because I have puny tiny little hands. The only reason I'd go for the Ultra is durability or lack of durability of the fold screen, better battery, internal pen storage, 150 EUR price difference after all discounts and the 10 optical zoom cam. Didn't really notice the extra resolution on the 23 Ultra though.
I'd buy it in 30 seconds once the front screen is bigger and the crease is improved. So many people say "You get used to it " or " I don't even notice it" To me, it's like the notch on the iPhone, I can not unsee it. It seems to grow bigger and bigger. I want so badly to love it, but that damn crease and thin front screen :(
i was the same too. and i dont want to sound like everyone else but that crease disappears when you are facing the screen and something is on. Yes you will notice it at an angle but when do you view something at an angle?
Z fold 5 or s23 ultra ?? Which one to buy ?? I need an aeswer please because i cannot decide which one to go for 🙏🏻
I can't understand the fact that people are asking for a bigger outer screen. It doesn't make sense. A smaller outer screen makes the immediate use easy and for better media consumption and multitasking the inner screen. And that's why u have 2 screens
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
As someone who just ordered a fold 5 i cant speak to the quality of the phone or anything, but I can say the main disappointment as a Note user is the lack of built in S Pen. I ordered Samsung's case with the slim S Pen built in but losing the camera controls with a phone that can prop itself up will be an adjustment. Maybe I'll drop the cash and get the S Pen Pro, but I'd rather have one built in like the Note series. The lack of S Pen support on the cover screen is a little messed up too.
That being said, after seeing the prototype of one with a built in S Pen im excited for the future of foldables.
This is the most useful Fold 5 review Ive seen to date.
I’ve been using a Fold 3 for awhile (as well as a S23 Ultra and a iPhone mini). Over time, I’ve developed the habit of carrying the iPhone mini in my pocket (because it’s pocketable), and the Galaxy Watch 5 LTE (leaving my S23 Ultra at home for use at home).
I do not use a case for the Fold because it becomes a tank with it (and pretty much unusable as far as I’m concerned). But without a case, it’s actually thinner and more comfortable than the S23 Ultra. But the added cost of insurance is necessary. I’m seriously considering the Fold 5 to replace the S23 Ultra. And then the Fold 6 next year and done with the Notes and S23 (and S24 Ultra - since rumors are it’s going to be even wider!).
I guess my point here is I like the Folds but without a case. A case just takes away the useability in my opinion. But insurance is necessary and deep pockets and having an additional phone is necessary for when the Fold needs to be replaced and/or repaired.
Just because the Honor is lighter, it doesn't mean the Z5 isn't light. Just because the Honor is slimmer, it doesn't mean the Z5 isn't slim. The front screen is still a preference and I prefer the candy bar shape.
I guess it adds up... Just cos Honor has digitizer on both screen while Samsung only has inside... just cos Honor has 5000 mah and Samsung doesnt... etc. Fold 5 is impressive for sure, but there is literally so much they could've bettered and they literally just barely caught up to literally every competitor instead at bare minimum. Luckily, Samsung still has an advantage with software, but there is very little to write home about hardware wise when it comes to Fold 5 versus same generation competition.
@coreldan Calling any other large foldable "competition" to the ZF5, when Samsung will outsell them easily by 10-to-1 is kind of a stretch -
@@georgehofgren6123 i am pretty sure its the definition of competition, but you also gave to remember its not an even playing ground and it would Be really alarming if Samsung didn't outsell the competition. Samsung is the only player present on every market. Google doesnt sell Pixel Fold in most places and so far only Magic Vs has been released outside China out of the chinese ones.
Then there is the part that Samsung kinda skewes numbers especially in the US, with crazy discounts/tradein deals, they are definitely at Times giving away phones for a loss to be able to say they sold x millions. Competition also doesnt do aggressive deals like that and instead sells for profit. Its good for Samsung they can afford that kinda marketing and it is an extremely value brand. But the Fold 5 im writing this comment on likely isnt staying. It has some benefits with the software but this is not good enough as soon as the competition arrives
Thanks for the video. IMHO no phone be it foldable or slate no matter how good it maybe, is worth £1750 of anybody’s money.
You started to talk about the S pen and I feel like your video cut off.. great review otherwise!
Is it better than honor v2 ?
Great review as usual bro thanks. Finally decided to switch to the fold, after several years of iPhone. Really great experience. Love it. 🎉
I pre-ordered it and extremely excited ❤
An underrated feature for the FOLD series.......Reading, especially Manga/Comics
I can't wait for the gaming phone developers to release foldable models. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 I'm sticking with my Samsung fold 4 1tb for now.
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.
My first foldable ever and wow do i have to say this phone is amazing it blows me away! I traded in my S22 Ultra for the Fold 5 for $1050 off the fold 5 and im so glad i did this device is amazing
Very clear and nice tech review as usual 😊
Cheers!
My Fold 5 ( first foldable), S6 47mm classic watch ( first) and samsung buds 2 pro all arrive tomorrow....gettint a HUGE tech high
I asked question two days ago which is worth buying lg g3 or samsung s95c please confirm thanks much appreciated
Had mine for nearly 2 weeks now and I love it 😊
Are you getting the 6 ?
I have never watched a movie on my phone and I can really think of a situation where I would want to.
Like, on a plane, or coach?