Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review | Two Weeks Later...
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- Опубліковано 5 чер 2024
- Reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 after two weeks, including an in-depth camera test, gaming with Genshin Impact, battery life and more. Is this the best foldable phone of 2023? Should you buy the Samsung Z Fold 5 vs the Pixel Fold, or that S23 Ultra? Well, here's my verdict, and check out my round-up of my favourite folding smartphones for more ideas!
You can get your own Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 direct from Samsung with great trade-in offers: howl.me/cklLylWE11s
Despite preferring more compact foldables like the Flip 5, I did enjoy my time with this Sammy phone. Complaints include the less-than-stellar camera results, which aren't quite flagship quality, plus the battery life which dips in strong sunlight. However, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5's optics can still spaff out good looking pics in less testing light and overall I'd happily recommend. If you're rich, that is.
The design has improved vs last year's Fold 4, even if that cover screen is still a bit too skinny. The internal display is powerfully bright, so you can use the Samsung Z Fold 5 even in extreme sunshine. Audio is just as good while the performance is a winner thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
Battery life is fine as long as you're not using the internal panel in sun, while the Galaxy Z Fold 5's software makes great use of the bigger screen. So that's my review, but what do you think of Samsung's latest foldable smartphone?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review Chapters:
0:00 - Is that a massive phone in your pocket...
0:34 - Design
2:14 - Android & features
3:34 - External screen
4:48 - Internal screen
6:12 - Software & multi-tasking
8:21 - Performance & gaming
9:34 - Connectivity
10:14 - Battery life
11:40 - Cameras
15:18 - Verdict - Наука та технологія
Coming from an iPhone this has been revolutionary. One of the biggest reasons why I jumped over the fence into the android space was the new hinge design and feel in hand. It's compact and feels great! I do however, agree with you on the dinky narrow Samsung keyboard on the front screen but that is quickly rectified with installing Gboard (feels and types MILES better now). Love the 5!
Do you miss iMessage? That’s the only thing keeping me tied to Apple really.
Thank you so much. I did not think switching to GBoard would make such a big difference. Thanks to your comment, I am much happier now 🙂
@@Outrun83just use what's app or discord or something
@@Outrun83Keeping iphone purely bc of iMessage is wild, I cannot tell a lie
Have you tried changing the Gboard keyboard height to extra tall? I feel like the height helps me type better.
i upgraded from fold 3 to 5. it may feel the same, but in hand you can really feel the difference of the lightness, the better outer screen and generally feels so much smoother
Facts
So then…it doesn’t feel the same?
Is there a noticeable difference between the cameras for the Fold 3 and Fold 5?
the camera is a serious upgrade from the fold 3.
Can't wait for mine! Going from the F3 to the Grey/Matte Black F5 but I have to wait until the 18th to get it
Jumped from a S22U to a fold 5. 5 days on and I dont think I could go back. Yes it has some quirks but far outshined by the improvements it has made to my day to day life. Both professionally and personally.
How would you compare the cameras?
@@TheBryan209 s22U definitely has better features, but for someone like me just doing point and shoot happy snaps no real difference. Don't get me wrong the Fold has excellent cameras.
I have S22U and was thinking of looking into a foldable what is the battery life like compare to the S22U?
@@borosniper7725 battery life is on par. The larger screen uses more, but with a wireless charger in car and office , really no difference to me. Lack of super fast charging is my only complaint. You will still get through a full workday easily.
How noticeable is the fold?
Does the display look just as good ? I also have s22 ultra.
What is missing outside of cameras
Software on the Fold5 is awesome! The overall experience I've had over the past few days has been awesome. I had the Pixel Fold for a few weeks, but I perfer the fold5 way more than the Pixel, and sadly that's what I'm limited to over here in the states.
Wait they have a pixel fold!?;!
@@Chino-Kafulol
In Australia, we only have the galaxy fold. That's it no pixel fold
It was either the Pixel or Fold 5 for me - I do slightly like the Pixel more when closed but over all the main unfolded screen is better and the software too on the Fold 5. I think I will be getting the F5, once I convince my wallet.
@@kimbridge5592you should try ultra then
Software is probably one of the biggest reasons why I went with a fold 5 over the pixel, importing one of the Chinese options or waiting for one plus's upcoming foldable. Samsung has done it best from the software side, even beating out Google's fold. I'd prefer a slightly wider front display, but that's really the only thing I'd change about the fold. Oh, and please figure out how to add dust resistance. That's literally it. It's cool seeing how thin others have gotten their foldables, but id argue a slightly thicker foldable is worth the added durability. I can't speak for other brands, but I know the flip and fold 5 have pretty stellar durability.
According to jerryrig, he consider fold5 to have "unofficial" dust resistant
Same thought process. I preferred how the pixel felt and the Chinese imports even more but Samsung is the only option for an all around complete folding experience hardware and software wise
add spen support on outside screen and house the spen internally. Slightly wider outside screen and S line cameras would be nice too.
@@shawnm7739 for 1800 that can't be too much to ask for
I mean I own the fold 4 and I work with plenty of dust and haven't had any issues. No rating doesn't mean it's gonna break from dust. I remember back when oneplus cared about saving money for their customers and instead of doing an official IP rating they made an ad where they just dropped their phone in water as proof of water resistance
Gaming on that thing must be one unusual experience
It is especially amazing to play PS2 games designed for 4:3 aspect ratio. At 8x resolution too!!!
I have a Fold2 and actually gaming on it is a very smooth experience. I've used my phone to play stuff like Genshin Impact and CoD Mobile at the maximum possible graphic settings, I've used it for 3DS emulation (which you can set up to have 1 screen on each side of the fold, you can put it in a laptop-type position on a table coupled with a controller and its a great experience) and I've also used it for Remote Play with my PS5, and in all 3 use cases, I had no problems. I'm saving up to upgrade to the Fold5 in January or so since its about time to finally upgrade. I will say that I'm typing on my Fold2 almost THREE YEARS LATER and its still going strong (except the camera is now faulty as a result of me dropping it, but thats my fault) for the most part. Still folds and closes with no issue, etc, etc.
Nah just the Opposite it's amazing to game on you will never ever wanna go back to a normal slab phone. Gaming and watching media content is amazing on this phone and its unlike any other phone in the US.
@easezgin oh yeah very true, games and old shows with 4:3 aspect ratios are actually, surprisingly, some of the best things to watch on the Fold's screen because it literally fills the entire screen up
Just one thing for the beginning - Smartphones got so expensive because we no longer "have" any reason to upgrade 3-4 years old device unless you are gamer, and modern adult gamers are fine with spending hard earned money for overpriced stuff like Gacha games, 2000€ gpus etc. Just fans and the case in my current PC costed me more than my first "gaming" PC I got for good grades back in the day, when I was in the middle school and it's not any flex, just the current situation in the gaming hardware industry.
S21Ultra (SD one) is still an amazing phone, completely fine with normal person daily usage. Camera is amazing, battery lasts for few days if you are using it only for chats and occasional web browsing, and even then you can charge it back from low % to full in about an hour. It's waterproof to the point that I was diving and doing some underwater clips up to 10m without any problems. Why would you upgrade S21U to modern flagships, what would be reason other than just having few more fps in the games such as Genshin, Honkai or Pubg ? Back in the day when we had S2, S3, S4 etc. Each smartphone felt like a huge step forward. Everything was greatly improved from gen to gen. Now ? Fold4 is literally little slower Fold5. S21U is literally slower S23U without the Spen. Unless you need the fastest SoC on the market to have the perfect performance in modern games, you are more than fine to keep your flagship for at least 5 years, which means 2000€ for a device is pretty much new standard. Instead of paying 1000€ every year or two, you are just paying 2000€ every 4 or 5 years.
Watching on my z fold 5 and first foldable and wow... don't think I can ever go back to a normal phone!
Same. 2 days in and I'll never go back
Same here. Got mine a week ago, and I'm in love with it. Everyone comparing older models with this one, but people forget not everyone upgrades every year. This is my first foldable and the best phone I've ever had.
Same, had a fold 3, never went back and never will, unless they stop making them 😂
I went from the Fold 2 to the Fold 5. Big upgrade. Loving it.
Hey, I was thinking about buying a Fold 5 and just thought I’d ask someone who has had close to a year. How has the phone held up?
@SavinFallout Love it! Zero issues. No screen protector lifting like I had on the Fold 2. And I have dropped it a few times with no major damage. Granted, it was closed when I dropped it.
you are somewhere between Saul Goodman and Nacho Varga
ZFOLD 5 and software and the new pen with case are amazing, you don’t even feel it in your pocket anymore, so glad I updated, this phone is so smart, bright, fast and great battery life. Maybe next year a pen that fits inside and newer cameras with a wider screen on front . . .
Thinking about getting it, it just seems alittle pricey but it looks like you and others feel it's worth it
@@abdulrahim8446 u won’t regret it stellar phone ☎️
What a phone, love mine! Came from a fold 3 and even though everything is just more refined, as a total package it all adds up to make the phones feel miles apart.
Bixby routines are small but it's something that I've come to depend. For example I go to class twice a week. My phone automatically mute when I get there, and automatically unmute when I leave.
HOLY HELL this is a thorough review. Thank you! Near-Boomer here upgrading from an S9. I want a bigger screen for the eye sight factor. Going to take the plung based on this vid. Thanks!
I'm still on an S9 as well. Debating because of the price... but I also want a tablet so maybe it's justified as an all-in-one instead
Gonna switch from a S21 Ultra to the Z Fold 5. Been waiting for a later entry for a bit and it seems like a good time to upgrade now. Really excited!
Love the front screen personally, more minimalistic approach to life with less distractions. Open up to the internal display when you want to indulge. Works wonders!
Not really. That would be a valid point if the outer display was limited but it’s not. Its fully functional
@@flavioa6351not really, front screen doesn’t work with the s-pen
@@djogx that’s an external accessory. Try again
@@flavioa6351 🤷🏽♂️ if ya say so
Actually I prefer the thin size when it is folded. Its perfect for one hand and when it is open then it is perfect for 2 hands usage. Perfect for me.
Same here. All these reviewers talk shit on the thin outer screen. Personally, I think they are just repeating what they have heard because I absolutely love how it feels in the hand, and how easy it is to reach everything. I've always had both the iPhone and a Samsung slab phone for years now. I have invested in both the Flip 5 and the Fold 5 over anything apple and I'm not going back. I have grown tired of apple's proprietary BS. When I buy something it's mine, I'll do with it what I wish.
I have one already and I must say its really a great phone to have and hold ...love it
Most reviewers and commenters are comparing this to the 4 and saying to avoid, but I'm coming from an s20 with a battery i have to charge 2x a day. I'm paying only 630, including a watch 6, out of pocket thanks to Samsung's crazy trade in promotion. This phone looks incredible, especially excited for the improved chipset to play games at a decent frame rate.
Where is this deal? I have the note 20 ultra I would trade in for those at that price?
@@adrianking6309 on Samsung's site with $270 education discount and $50 pre order discount. Signed thru t Mobile but the unlocked version was only 200 more. Looks like the standard note 20 trades towards an unlocked version for 400 bucks
Yeah the screens are unreal and coupled with the beasty processor it'll push a refresh rate of 120 or near most of the time. Even supports raytracing 🤯
@@S1MediaHQ it really supports RT? Shit I didn't even know phones could. That's dope. Bet it eats the battery like cereal though
@@adrianking6309I am the seller. I give the deals.
For games that don't work well with the boxy display (you mention Genshin Impact), you always have the option to change the aspect ratio of the game to 4x3 or 16x9. Sure, you won't be using the whole screen but you will have the best possible gaming experience. 4x3 is usually well understood by most games for some reason and the lost space is very minimal. This parameter is adjustable for each installed app in the settings/Display/Full Screen Apps. Each app can be either full screen (default), 4x3 or 16x9.
I actually had to set cod mobile to run 16:9 as when I ran it full screen even while using an Xbox controller for some reason it was affecting my controls, specifically I couldn't sprint
A great review and thanks for taking the time and effort to make it. and a BIG thumbs up, Cheers.
i have the z flip 5 and i love it, i wanted to try out the fold but its too expensive especially when i have a smaller tablet already.
people say they cant type on the external screen but i love using swipe on it because the letters are closer together making it easier to use in my opinion. i still have the 3 and the fingerprint sensor is one of my biggest likes. it responds so much better and faster than the in screen sensors especially depending on the case. i wonder did it get worse from the 3 because its great on mine. but like you said there is the facial recognition anyways. one other thing im curious about, are people really walking around without cases for the z folds? i personally love how they look without them not to mention being much more thin. i just dont want to test the durability myself haha.
I love love the outer screen! It fits in my small hands and it's great for quick check-ins. I hope they keep it the way it is.
Nice wallpapers. Is it difficult to find wallpapers optimized for the front and unfolded displays?
5:34 Reading comics and mangas on that big screen has to feel amazing. Never thought of this advantage before.
I have the fold 5, and it's just true bliss. You guys have to try it
Wold you mind sharing the backgrounds on your phone? Bought a fold today
Quick question, does the fold have a screen protector installed on it already? Both screens? Thank you so much for your time! Great video!
We just ordered ours yesterday and T-Mobile told us when they come in they'll install a liquid glass protector on the interior screen for us before we leave the store then the outer screen uses a standard one. The cases we've ordered have built in screen protectors for the outer screen
I have just upgraded to this. I was torn between this and the Pixel Fold. I picked the Fold 5, not for design (Pixel is better in my opinion), however Samsung's software optimization when it comes to Foldables/Multitasking is just unmatched in my opinion
Pixels design is not better. Hinge is worse, screen is lower resolution and the bezels are from 2010
I guess if you want a wider front screen phone , just use a normal slab phone. If you want a foldable, you bought it for the inner screen. The phone needs to be lighter and easy to hold with ease of use with one hand. So Samsung has done the right design here. The front screen is for short use, not its main purpose.
Go in advanced Wi-Fi Settings and turn off the "Switch to Mobile Data" feature. It's set to default to switch to mobile data if wifi is slow and unsteady.
I keep my fold open 95% of the time and use a little leather case to carry it. Only makes sense to use it in open mode.
You're my new favorite tech reviewer
This review was hilarious and informative!! Thank you.
i like your phone wallpaper, where did you get it?
So do i get a z fold 4 for my first ever samsung? Iphone user all my life and looking forward to trying something new
Can you post where you get your wallpapers?
I’m coming from an iPhone 14 Pro Max to a fold and I’m nervous but excited!
Used to folds since I've had the fold 2 since launch but as for any great vessel she served me well. Just got the fold 5 and a insane difference. If you can get a fold 4 or 5 go for it. You'll never go back to normal phones
the review we've all been waiting for
I been rocking the Flip 1, day one edition. Till this day, I might now upgrade to the 5, was waiting for fold to get better and I think its perfect now. What you think? Yes my flip is running still like a champ
What app do you use for Manga? I can’t tell from the video.
can u tell me where u got the front wallpaper cover display i love anime -
Searched this past month and saw it was going to be talked about. Paid it no mind until today when I searched it and found it was released!! Is the Icy Blue, blue or slightly purple as I'm seeing in some images (doctored obviously to get that prestine look) but also how and where did get those wallpapers on that beast, they look great!
The first wallpaper is Makima from the Chainsaw man but second I have no idea
It's the ability to multitask for me ,plus getting a tablet and a phone all in one .
one plus fold out soon are yer doing a vid of it???
i love mines ❤❤❤❤❤ i love how it opens and closes like a book! I also have a phone case
Im just glad theyre using current gen cpus instead of old ones.
All they need to do is keep making it thinner & making the crease less noticeable
Got my Fold 5 a couple days ago. One thing that reviewers have made a chicken out of a feather of is typing on the outer screen. Yeah, it is smaller than your standard candybar phone, and you may mistype occasionally, but it's nowhere as horrendous as people are lead to believe.
On this note, typing on the big screen with the gap in the middle was waaaaayyy easier to get used to than I thought it would be.
Does the inner screen on this one crack easy? My fold 2 has scratches/cracks going right down the middle where it folds. Also, is this as durable? Mine has been through it lmao, worst fall has been flying off my motorcycle around 70-80ish mph. Granted it hit me before the floor but still 😂
Great review
The backgrounds are a 10/10 🔥
Love a bit of Portaventura and Salou, was there in September, managed to kill off my iPhone 13 pro in the sea 😂
Pretty nice besides the 256gb! Is this 2014 storage? I guess they must have connections with the monthly surcharge storage from Google.
All I really want is a compact manga reading machine that also doubles as a daily driver, and for that foldable devices are perfect.
I wish foldables got popular enough to have their own budget versions.
Secret sauce
Literally the only reason I want this
I'm sure they'll become affordable eventually. That's why I'm hoping Apple comes out with one soon to 'normalize' them
@@Deshonrados I use my mini ipad 6 for Manga and Graphic Novels
Do u really think apple will be able to normalize. Apple will take the prices to another level
Is that a wallpaper or custom launcher???
What type of computer chair do you have?
Do you always have anime wallpapers on the home screen or only during reviews?
lol, that's what I am thinking...
I see a lot of people complain about the skinny screen and having to open the phone to use it for most things comfortably. I think it's fair to say that samsung does that on purpose. How are you going to get a bang for your buck if you can primarily use the main screen for most things satisfactorily? The main seller of this is the huge main screen, so of course they'd want to make it so you prioritize using the internal display. Personally, the outer display I like for quick messaging checks. Everything else is best on the internal display, and I love that.
Then there is no use for the cover screen and what you're using is a foldable tablet...
@@sebastiengauthier1148are you that dumb ? No purpose for the outer screen? 😂You do what phones are made for on the outer screen.. calls and texts..
Not everyone wants to walk around with an open tablet when outdoors shopping or whatever. Even if they just make it a few millimetres wider it would make the phone better.
I've got a feeling they will add a slot for s pen next
pls write down the watch model youre wearing thx
Did you say it is or is not micro-SD card capable?
I love your humour mate keep it up 😂
Agree 😂😂🎉
one suggestion: display the display/tech specs when talkinh aboutnthe screen res and refresh rate
What manga app/website was that? Looked so smooth on this thing!!
Crunchyroll
Such a beautiful looking device. Hopefully one day these will be more affordable to the average consumer
Have they fix the problems with the fold ? My 3 gave me so many issues, I think im going to the S23 ultra
Where do you get the pen?
Upgraded from Fold 3..honestly the difference is HUGE. The phone feels more premium, way smoother, less chunky, overall nice. Maaaaybe not worth upgrade from F4 but from F3, worth it.
Great review, you are just the most funny content creator, excellent. Looking to get my first foldable I am a long term apple user. May wait for the Apple event in September, though we all know the features now, apple just have a way to make them feel more exciting then they are. But it could be the year to change.
does it has a screen protector for the inside
I really just wish it had dust protection and a better under display camera.
How is camera of this phone
I like the form factor and will probably adopt it in the future, I'm just not convinced of its robustness and longevity, I've seen plenty of people with screen problems after not that much time.
So what's the difference between the fold 4 and 5?
I upgraded from the S20 ultra 5G to the z fold 5..nothing but happiness. Just wish all of my decisions were as good.
Funny, as my daily driver I also use a S20 Ultra and thinking of switching to a Z fold. How do they compare?
Lol the Samsung Tramp Stamp. Your reviews always make me laugh
I have no idea why did you put a Makima Chainsaw wallpaper in there lol.
I like the narrow design because can grip in one hand.
I can’t wait to get mine tomorrow 😭 I feel like the whole world got them before the UK haha
Rich kids
Got more money than sense 😂
@@CodPaytmyes you are right 😅
I like Samsung flagship s23U..
One day i am buy one..😊🎉❤
I am from sri Lanka 🙂🖐
I've had mince since Monday 7th and I'm in the UK.. pre-ordered mine from Samsung in the exclusive Grey colour 👍🏻
Got mine Monday! I love it so far. It is a big boy though. Even bigger with the s-pen case.
I've upgraded from Fold2 to Fold5! Absolutely in love with it has anyone' else upgraded from Fold2? How are you finding the new phone? 😀
I Love my z fold 5 .it's slim and big when opened. It's the best .
7:55 *Good* apps dont have that restarting issue. Google's apps are notoriously unoptimized for foldables. Apps can be coded to retain their state during folding/unfolding, as well as have a proper dynamic UI shift from.a traditional mobile UI to a tablet UI.
U seriously need to change ur FOV to 90 on CODM, works a treat on my Fold 4.
Which better? This or huawei x3?
Thanks a lot for the information
Bro where the heck did you get the wallpaper
I upgraded from the fold 3 to the 5 and i love it, couldnt beat the discount so i got the 5, watch 6 classic 47mm and a case with the extra 50 off less than what you would pay for the 5 by itself
How's the outer screen experience?
@RealhotboyD In my opinion, it could be a little bigger but im fine with it
@@HellcatFit Thanks! I'm used larger screens. But the questions is about typing experience and navigation
I got the fold 4 and as much as I like it I don't think I use the big screen as much I like the front screen
You might want to get that unit checked. I just got the ZFold 5 and either UI One fixed all those issues you've been having or you gotta get that unit replaced. I know I've had to return some devices right away after I unbox them. Faulty units.
There are many tech reviewers on UA-cam, but none have a vocabulary as colorful as Chris 😂
5 years major updates is amazing, that's make it more worth it to buy this phone .
Watching on my fold 5. 🤙
Just pre-ordered mine refresh trade in my 4 for the 5 (02 if U have / had pre-orderd the gift this year is upgrade to 512gb!) Can't wait to get was blown away very happy with software screen resolution processor on the 4 but the size and weight was too much so the 5 being slimmer and lighter is perfect ✌️😎✌️
I'm still really undecided about switching to this phone from my Flip 4. The Flip 4 was my first bendy boi, and while I've enjoyed it? I realized my eyesight is terrible and watching a video with it propped open is Not Optimal.
I still owe quite a good bit on this one, so getting essentially nil on a trade-in feels like I'm wading further into a trap.
This phone falls squarely into the "I don't need it, I shouldn't get it, but I REALLY want it" category.
Why did you finance a phone lol. Don't but what you cant payoff.
I honeslty curious what website/app are you using to read manga?
You sir are a breath of fresh air cheers😂
Does the outside screen scratch? Two weeks and already you've scratched yours? I could never lol.
There's a review on youtube of a popular UA-cam review (Forgot his name) doing a scratch test going down the hardness scale and the outer screen faired pretty well. Can't say the same for the inner screen though lol but that's not subjected to the same pocket obstacles.
Man of culture chainsaw man, my guy. Dope review