Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review: 6 Months Later
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- Опубліковано 12 січ 2024
- Should you buy the Galaxy Z Fold 5, or should you wait and get the S24 Ultra? Find out in this full review of the Z Fold 5. You can buy one here: howl.me/clpwHX1ICiI
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00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - Why the Z Fold 5?
00:47 - Design overview
03:45 - Display overview
04:42 - Reading vs Pixel Fold
05:25 - Performance overview
06:30 - Foldable durability
07:23 - Z Fold over S24 Ultra?
09:11 - Camera samples
10:15 - Z Fold 5 vs S24 Ultra continued
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Yessss!!! The narrow screen is a must have for easy carry and use... only those who don't own the zfold complain... then they use it and are like "oh I get it"
The narrow screen has pros and cons for sure. Some love it, some don't. I see the benefits for sure, I prefer something in the middle, like the OnePlus Open screen, I think Samsung will move to that with the fold 6, but for now, there's nothing to be ashamed of, the Fold 5 does great, and the screen is still fine on the outside.
Facts, I have huge hands and the cover display is a dream to use, super easy one handed usability and I honestly love it.
I spent literally a couple years dismissing the Zfold because of the narrow cover screen and the lack of periscope zoom lens. I just figured I'd stick with the S ultra until Samsung made a Zfold ultra. But then the OnePlus Open dropped and I jumped to buy one. And after that I was hooked on the foldable experience. The only thing that the OnePlus Open was missing was OneUI. So I traded my secondary phone, my iPhone and got the Zfold 5. And after almost a month I absolutely love my Zfold 5. That narrow cover screen is a dream to use one handed. The typing experience is unmatched if you're like me and just use one hand. Plus the cameras are a lot better than I expected.
What a rollercoaster of a phone journey you went through. I feel the same about the OnePlus open, if it had one UI in all onboard. So basically the z fold 6 needs to do the same as OnePlus and hopefully with a s-pen.
If rumors are true, and samsung makes the device thinner like the one plus open is, then it's unlikely samsung is going to have a built-in S-pen slot on the fold 6. And that's really disappointing. I'd rather have a built in s-pen than a thinner phone.
@diagnostician001 personally I kind of like the way Samsung did the s-pen on the Zfold 5. Having the s-pen as part of the case means that people who want it can have it but people who don't can just skip it. And it really doesn't add much thickness to the case.
@@joshuabergeman354 do you ever have any issues with the pen falling out randomly? I've nearly lost my pen so many times because of the poor design of the case.
i have never had the pen fall out, i see people talk about this all the time but i jsut don't understand because not only has it not fallen out but it is very secure. I have a feeling either there was a silent revision or there was huge quality issues in the begining and they were quiet about it. i onyl bought my s pen case about a month ago but have used it daily since. @@diagnostician001
Zfold 5 is a no-brainer. It's awesome. Have fold 5 and s23 ultra. S23 is chilling in the drawer. Just can't use a regular style phone anymore. Lol
Do u like the screen size on front of the phone
@bigdrews4360 I actually don't mind a bit. Cool to be able to answer a quick text one-handed. IMO, having a big front screen would deter me from ever opening this phone to use the big screen.....
I like it but i think the cover screen should be slighter bigger. It's already confirmed that the z fold 6 will have a normal size cover display, which will be a lot bigger that what we have now @bigdrews4360
It's a great phone and I agree, hard to go to a regular phone after a foldable
How do you use 3 phones at once?
I have a fold5 the front screen doesn't bother me. I think many people forget how small the first iPhone screen was
Yeah, it's nice to have a smaller screen sometimes. I go back and forth on it honestly.
I like the slimmer front screen, makes holding the device feel a lot more secure than wide screen phones, including other folding phones 🎉 I am a minority however and Samsung will no doubt use the wide screen fold for the 6th gen later this year...
Yeah, to each their own.
When I use this Fold 5 in public it gets people to look and notice with compliments. My second phone would be the S24 ultra if I change. Samsung has backed up their product as far as I'm concerned. Nice review for anyone whose sitting on a fence deciding on the Fold 5 or not.
Thanks! Appreciate the comment, it's definitely a nice phone!
The front screen size is GREAT.. You just don't know till you own one, it starts to just make sense.
I've gotten a lot of comments like that. People get used to it and enjoy it
Thanks for your review man. I really like your style of common sense pragmatism that you possess about technology. Personally, by far I would DEFINITELY sacrifice a bit of specs in return for having what is essentially a 2-in-1 (or 3-in-1 if you want it to be) device that you gain from that form factor. However, I am definitely tied between the Z Fold 5 and the Google Pixel Fold but I am leaning towards the Samsung for the refinement that comes with being a fifth generation product and the DeX ability. I am currently working on planning a a tech setup, as so far I am going to acquire the MacBook Pro and iPad Air due to the Apple ecosystem integration and the clean software of macOS and iPadOS as opposed to Windows and the tablet version of Android. However, I have figured out that Android on mobile has far too many benefits and advantages for me personally to give up in order to switch to an iPhone, and the folding phones and value/capabilities of Android phones are good examples of that. So, I think the Z Fold 5 will perfectly fit into the 3-device strategy that I am employing for myself. Thanks again for your content and the reviews and I hope you have a good one.
I tried to share an interview. Who would benefit from what. So I did recently review the pixel fold. I see both of the devices very positively. But it really depends on what type of aspect ratio you're looking for. Hopefully the videos help in some way. I find myself torn. Also. The pixel fold is definitely a little too heavy. If I were to do more multitasking, I would actually prefer it on the pixel fold. Because it's like two wide screens in one, it would be great to have two apps open and in that way maybe it would be a little better than the Galaxy Fold since the screen is narrow but tall. But realistically I just don't do that very much. The Galaxy Fold is lighter, it is more refined, it has Samsung dex. I think it's probably the better foldable for most people
Thanks man! i am now convinced.. will order fold 5 next week .
Hold on, wait z fold 6 this coming august 😊
Enjoy it! Use my links if you ever decide to order something, it helps a brother out, but choose wisely! Make sure you know you'll be happy!
I would honestly wait for the Fold 6 that's coming around the corner, unless you get like a good deal on Fold 5. They say Fold 6 might have a bigger outside screen and will be slightly bigger to begin with.
One week in and I will never go back iPhone
Cool review!
Thanks so much
I just got my last 2 months, and until now everything amazing to me ❤❤❤
Glad you're enjoying it
Subbed after this video. You really are different
Thanks for the sub!
Thanks!
Thank you for the support!
@@AndroidDigest You bet! nice to see the channel growing!
Do you have guys any experiences with extra service Samsung Care + for my Fold5? is worth it? Thanks a lot!
I'm curious what people will say. I haven't. But consider that there typically is a deductible. I will say in general, Samsung customer service can be a little bit poor and have a longer turnaround time on some warranty issues compared to other manufacturers. I don't know if that applies to their insurance, but if you have insurance, at least you know they will cover it. Some people get cracks down the middle and it's clearly a warranty issue, but they will say it's physical damage and people have to fight them, because obviously folding phones can crack without physical damage. And they have a very rough track record with that. But obviously with insurance, if you are making a claim, you're paying your deductible you won't have those issues, you may just have poor customer service from a center overseas, but generally I'd expect them to take care of you.
If you are in the US, you can consider Best Buy. For $180, if you buy a phone from Best Buy (even open box) the insurance will cover it for up to two years, assuming you pay the $180 the next year, but it also covers every single electronic that you buy from Best buy, your computers, your phone, tablet, laptop, etc. So if you expect to buy more tech it could be a good value to get insurance on several things you buy, plus you could get a good open box deal.
Samsung Care can still be good though, but I'm curious like you for people to share their experiences. Maybe Google "Samsung Care fold 5 reddit" and see what people have to say on Reddit.
Hey , from which site did you purchase zfold-5 teal blue cover ?
On Amazon, affiliate link here: amzn.to/49l9vAy and it's the icy blue version
Cover looks great. Can you send me the link from where did you buy? Thanks.
Added a link in the description for you. The description of the video
Had all the folds and now on number 5 but I can no longer access settings through the settings app I now have type in manually what I'm looking for on settings and can no longer connect headphones via Bluetooth but other than that it's been the best fold phone so far
Sounds like a weird software glitch or something. Sorry you have to deal with that
They did make a huge fix by getting rid of that gap. That is not a minor tweak. Not saying you said that. I am glad I waited to get the z fold 5. I tried to get the z fold 3 but my phone company talked me out of getting it because the issues it was having. That being said, I am truly happy I finally have a zfold!! I had the z flip 3, I was not happy with it when I was gaming on it. It kept trying to fold on my while I was gaming! But most of all, my main issue with the z flip 3 was, it kept freezing on my in my apps and booting me out of them. This happened to me 2 times when my phone company sent me a replacement and the replacement was doing the same thing so I took a huge loss and had to pay for the note 20 ultra. It is still sad they arnt making them no more. That is not true. They are still making the note series but the gave the note name the S name now
That's true, that gap is a major deal to a lot of people, and it was a huge deal to me. Dust was getting into all of my z fold 4 and other folds. It's a lot better for sure.
Miss the Note series 😢
Good comparison
Thanks so much
Hey mate, there is a small red dot near your hat in the video that is still there when you move infront of it so its not on the wall behind you. At first, I thought it was a dead pixel on my screen, but I watched the video on another device, and it was still there. You can see it in some of the other shots as well, although it moves around. Thought I'd let you know. (Edit. Also seems like you can only see it on 1080p and higher)
To be honest, I think that's you. I'm watching it on UA-cam on my phone, on my computer, all on 4k. But if you let me know a specific part of the video maybe I can check it again. But I'm not seeing it at all
At 1:40 i can see it to the left of your hat. It's a small red dot and as I pause and zoom in it gets bigger. I've checked on my phone, my partner's phone and on our TV and it s visible on all of them.
Because of the size, it looks like a single dead pixel until I zoom in
@AndroidDigest if you zoom into the left side of your hat at 1:40 you can see a small red dot. I had a few of my friends who I here with me do the same on their phones and they can see it aswell (they all have different models). I hope its nothing but if you still can't see it let me know so I can check and see if there is a problem with all our phones. Regardless brilliant informative video!
I'm seeing it too, looks like I dead pixel in the camera sensor. Once I saw it I couldn't unsee it. It moves a bit on different shots but always there
Former owner here with a few #gripes: the #biometrics, can't use the #spen on the outer screen, and the inner screen scratches too easily or sometimes doesn't respond. Otherwise, great #fold! 👍📱
Thanks for sharing!
Watching this on my zfold 3.. great phone
Thanks! I agree
Finally a Samsung guy who makes sense.
Thank you so much! It means a lot
I have the z fold 4 and I love it!!! When apple does a foldable I might go back haa
You use it as your main device? How do u send hd videos through text since you don’t have iMessage? Unless you don’t worry about that part
I love foldables for sure.
How's your battery life on your Fold 4? I had the Fold 4 but find the battery endurance is weaker so I switched to S23+
Ebay brand new for £850. I might buy after watching your video. Thanks.
pretty good deal!
I'm ordering mine next week
Hope you enjoy it
Trying to decide whether I want to ho with the pixel fold or z fold 5 coming from s21+ I already love the Samsung eco system , I don't mind the cover screen of the fold 5 though I really love the form factor of the pixel 5 but ultimately I want something that's going to last me the next few years and the pixel fold and that tensure chip has me a little like eh
I went from the S21 Ultra to the Z Fold 5 In December. ZERO regrets.... S21 was great but I got so tired of slab phones. The Fold 5 is pretty darn incredible. I got almost a $1,200 trade-in thru Spectrum Mobile so total no-brainer! Battery life has been excellent... I'm normally at about 50% at day's end. Camera is really good and I became a fan of the front screen. The screens are gorgeous and that hinge and lack of a gap when folded makes the phone feel super premium.
@nvsteveg yeah that's another thing samsung had INCREDIBLE trade in value with their devices that I never knew about lol pretty much same deal I'm gonna get when I trade mines in and at spectrum too no less 🤣 I'm pretty excited everyone has told me the same thing they will go back to slab phones and that is just so exciting to me I love cutting edge stuff so I feel like im gonna be all in on the foldable going forward
In your case I'd go with the Z Fold 5. Or wait for the Z Fold 6. It's going to release around July from what I'm hearing. But at a higher price. If you get a really good deal on the fold 5, it's great. I think it will last you a lot longer than other foldables. I'm hearing rumors of a Z Fold 6 and Z Fold 6 Ultra though. But the Z Fold 5 is still amazing, and again, if you don't mind the aspect ratio, you get water resistance, you get a foldable that has been refined for several years, ubreakifix has a deal with Samsung for repairs, and screen protector replacements, and they accept mail-ins too. So you have a lot of support compared to other foldable makers. I think it's the best overall package for most people wanting a foldable. Even though I prefer the Pixel Fold, I prefer the ui, I can no doubt suggest the Samsung for you. Just my take. If you really want a wider aspect ratio, you will get it with the z fold 6 though.
where do you even buy the one plus open?
Best Buy. Or the OnePlus website
Freaking love this device. I've been reading way more as a result of it, as well.
That's one thing I love about foldables. I appreciate that. It does help me to read more
I'm still rockin' with my z-flip 3 on Verizon 😢.
Nothing wrong with that. Keep pressing on.
@@AndroidDigest exactly. I don’t feel the need to have the latest and greatest anymore.
No biggie. Trade in time is coming soon for fold 6.
Just ordered this phone in the blue online exclusive, where did u get the case from is it a genuine Samsung case ? Hope I like the phone as I am going from a iPhone 11 Pro Max to the z fold 5
It's the Samsung genuine leather case!
I just got this fold. It cost me $977. It's a nice device.
It has issues with the third app camera, not with Samsung camera.
I love it.
For sure. If you get it for that type of price, it's definitely a great device to have. I always struggled to recommend folding phones for $1,800. A lot of reviewers talk about them as if that's the only option. But the truth is, a few months after release, you can find these for under $1,000 pretty quickly. So happy that you got a good deal. Enjoy it
I traded in my Fold 3 for the S23 Ultra. It’s a great phone but I miss the screen on the Fold. My dilemma is, should I just get the Fold 5 now or wait for the Fold 6 which will probably be here in a few months…
If you're super desperate, find a Fold 5 for like $800ish on ebay. Find one from a seller that's at least 99% feedback and find one in really good condition, that has the screen protector installed still. In a couple months, you can trade it in probably for like $1,000 off the new fold. Just an idea. I heard they have two different versions of the folds that are coming out though. That's the only thing that makes that plan a little iffy. You may prefer the cheaper fold. But if you know you're going to want the best one, you might want to just buy it now and trade later. I can't guarantee good trade-ins. But in the US they are normally pretty good
You're better off waiting until August when the Z Fold 6 comes out! There's supposed to be some nice improvements.
Other than the obvious processor upgrade, the camera has already been stated to be the same. Not sure which upgrades you're referring to other than a possibly wider outer display
@@andrewc31394 not sure i'd deem that wider screen an upgrade at all... I love one-handed use, and for content the narrow+tall aspect ratio while unfolded also makes more sense
@86669Tommy yeah, the outcry over the outer screen is goofy. And its still easy to use 2 hands if youve owned any other smartphone before 2018. I think young people are just used to these giant phones now and havent been around long enough to have gotten used to the standard size over the decades.
I heard the cover screen will be wider! A lot of improvements, but that's still months away, and the price of the Z Fold 5 might go down and go on sale for some. So I don't blame people for making a move.
@@AndroidDigest yup, i got the fold5 10 days ago for 55% of the retail price, and am super happy with it!
Wait so you tell me i have to give 1800$ to have a phone only for 2 or 3 years and also to replace my screen every year?
What is this?
I'm confused because i think i watch a car review
(Im samsung fan boy btw)
Yeah that's why I recommend buying it for like $900 on eBay or something. A lot easier to swallow.
I have a Z Flip 5, the front 'closed' cover screen lost its appeal real quick due to my middle aged eyes. Currently, I can trade in my Z Flip 5 for a Z FOLD 5 with trade in and $400 upgrade voucher with TOTAL cost to me being $600 Aussie Dollars! I'd be crazy NOT to do it as I know my eyes will thank me for it.
Besides, I can then upgrade AGAIN for a Z Fold 6 in under 6 months time for probably less than $1'000 AUD to reap the benefits for ALL the NEW latest model tech. I will however miss the compact form factor of the Flip which is so handy clipped to side of my hip in a pouch clipped to belt.
My eyes just aren't what they use to be for reading tiny text on that front folded screen of the Flip which was the main purpose I purchased it for.
I hear that. Hope you enjoy the Z Fold!
@@AndroidDigest So confused right now with the Z6 FE / Regular / Ultra release come August-September
I was in similar boat where I was looking to move to foldables, specifically from my s10+ to a Flip5, as I wanted a small form factor for having in my pocket. As much as I liked testing it, I ended up passing on the flip5 and instead got an iPhone 13 mini but kept my S10+ as a backup.
The 13 mini works great as a strictly work phone but I still use my S10+ for everything else. I'm planning to finally retire the S10+ for the Zfold 6 but to use more specifically as a mini tablet. And if feeling really adventurous, test it out traveling with it to work to potentially replace the 13 mini, especially if the front cover for the fold6 will have Spen capabilities.
Am i the only person who uses swipe to use the front keyboard? i couldnt imagine using it like a normal keyboard.
I use swype too. I couldn't do anything else.
Finally, an honest review. I'm trying to decide if I should trade my Note 20 ultra for an S24 or Fold 5. Or......wait for newer phones later in 2024....🤦🤯
That's what I'm waiting for but it's gonna be towards the end of 2024... Maybe I'll get the fold 5 with my tax returns and when the new one comes out I can trade it for the 6
Just try folded phone bro, you will never go back to the reguler one 😂
I had the fold 3 and just went back to regular phone. Got the S24 ultra. Fold has way too many issues
Thanks, this comment means a ton!
damn this thing has more ram and storage than my laptop.
Haha, it's packed, that's for sure.
Notice UA-cam doesn't go full screen on the fold 5! Whats the use of all that screen if it cannot be not untilized on youtube videos?! Kinda sad. Youre tricked into thinking youre watching a big screen but there are black blocks on either side of the screen! Also no micro sd card? But the no full screen on youtube is wack!
Thank you for this comment. I was about to buy the fold 5 until I saw this because I using youtube alot. That is definitely wack.
@@vict0ree I would like the 5 fold also. And I am asking myself should that be a deal breaker.
I watch a lot of UA-cam videos so I am thinking about it.
I don't like that they took away the ability to expand storage (copying iPhones strategies)
You can go fullscreen
@@brendanfogel4573 it will just put 2 black boxes on either side of your full screen.
It's not good for that, that's for sure. The aspect ratio is good for scrolling, and productive work, reading if you scroll up and down, but it's a bad aspect ratio for videos. The Pixel Fold and some other foldables are a little more suited for video watching.
phones should last 5+ years ;-)
I agree!
Cameras are a lot better not a little better
Very subjective. But your free to share in the comments, appreciate you!
3.1.24😮
Um going to by me this phone
You can buy it for me, or yourself, lol, either way, hope you do and hope you enjoy it!
If they make the fold wider i will take my fold 5 and shatter it on the concrete and find a mini 13.
Haha. That's pretty extreme.
You can tell he's never really played asphalt 9 before 😂
Haha, don't hate on me, I don't play it too often. Not a big gamer.
You should give it more of a go. It's fun game, especially on the fold.
Glad its heavy 😂😂😂
I'm glad you're glad haha.
How dare you make excuses for black bars on a foldable phone lol. That's the exact reason the zfold series will always be better. Opened up its 16:10 aspect ratio is movie quality. Pixel fold is like Amazon fire tablet... but expensive as fuck
I'm with you
how could this be "6 months later" if the phone has only been out for 5 months? 👎
Including this month 😊
I'm not counting every exact day. 5 months later isn't exactly a normal title 🤣. Even in the video I said "about 6 months".
Dont be too tight bro chillax ma guy
@@ooppahhh he literally added 30 extra days.
I almost left this same comment. Yes its petty but im ocd about yt titles 😂
The exterior screen aspect racio sucks
Yeah, I'm not a huge fan of it either
your content is underrated bro :P
🥲
That means a ton, thanks