Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is a good minor upgrade.
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0:00 Intro
1:16 Design
3:24 New Processor
5:18 Cameras
6:59 Final Thoughts
When Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold 5 at its Galaxy Unpacked event, it highlighted a handful of changes to the phone’s design. The Z Fold 5 has a new hinge that lets the phone close completely shut; Samsung calls it the Flex Hinge and claims it helps make the foldable phone more durable. Another improvement is Z Fold 5’s folding screen, which is brighter than the one on last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 4. But at $1,800, is it worth it? CNET’s Patrick Holland has tested the Galaxy Z Fold 5; here’s his review.
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Is there an internal seal in the hinge? I had the Samsung Z Fold 2, dust particles sheltered through the gap and damaged the backlight if the large screen, although Vodafone app stated my warranty was valid until the end if my 3 year Evo contract (April 27th 2024) they sent the mobile back to me unreparied, stating it was out of warranty. Alot of money to spend on a mobile when the phone company doesn’t honor the agreement.
I pick mine up Wednesday.
Im about to switch from apple and this is my first switch im going to make from apple and im scared but excited at the same time
Is it worth it to upgrade from the Galaxy S22 Ultra to the Z Fold 5?
im thinking of upgrading from an iphone 12 pro, honestly iphones have become so bland, nothing new nothing exciting and my battery on good use only last about 4 hours.
Moving from the Fold 3 to the 5, it arrives today, can’t wait! Great review! Many thanks!
Im keeping my ZF3. Replacing it with Samsung care only costs me $99 and im sure eventually ill end up getting a 4 model.
I love the Z Fold 5. Too much emphasis placed on cameras. I don’t use my phone for professional photography. It takes great pictures of family events and other things that I might need to use a camera for in a “point and shoot” sense. The recent for a foldable is to use the phone as a tablet. As a software architect, I’m able to troubleshoot my code when I’m away from my computer and I don’t have to carry a tablet around with me.
I’m able to watch a videos and enjoy a large screen for GPS and other things.
The fact that the new hinge makes the phone fold flat. Solves only problem I had with the Z Fold4, it wouldnt fit in my phone holders. Now it fits just fine problem solved. Faster processor, longer battery life, better hinge. I traded my S23 Ultra for this. I paid $700 and I’m very happy..
❤Patrick❤️
Your “coffee” scale? 😅
Compare to the Samsung s22 ultra camera how do they compare?? The s22 has a amazing 100 zoom does this do the same
That crease is absolutely disgusting
Which phone wont get hot as fast when playing phone games? Zfold 5 or s23 ultra? I would assume the zfold5 becsuse its larger and has more room for heat to disperse?
I appreciate your insight !
Mine broke in 2 weeks. And t moble won’t warranty it.
Still on the fold3, gonna wait maybe for the 6, my 3 is still holding up, runs smooth especially when gaming
Wonder how the fold will hold up as it gets used. will it crack the lens
These reviews have gotten ridiculous. First, do we really look at our pictures, and when we do, is it quality or memories we’re looking for? At this stage, how much can these cameras improve? They’ve got us hooked to our devices.
I will probably upgrade from s21 ultra (exynos)
Bulky? Hardly the weight has come down substantially. I compared my S21 Ultra to the Fold 5, it is smaller in length and width. So far I am impressed!
The price is insane
Samsung, please add app to count the number of foldings from the first day of phone usage. My Fold4’s screen schacked after 9 months of use. Shame, Samsung, Shame. Pay 2k euros for mobile phone and screen is cracked less than a year… And BTW, screen change costs about 800 euros. A real disappointment and frustration, Samsung… 🤦
I am urging anyone who wish to purchase Samsung Fold phones, especially their Fold 5 phones to seriously consider it. I had purchase the Fold 3 on 1st November 2021 and Fold 4 about 2 months ago. My fold 4 has broke down with the Wi-Fi buttons greyed out and I do not have Wi-Fi connection. THis is after an update of the UI. My Fold 3 broke down on the last day of warranty which is on 31st Oct 2022 and it broke down again on 25th June 2023. Once again, the Wi-Fi button. To those who thinks ‑Wi-Fi button is down is a small matter, let me share with you what I have to go thru. I am not able to backup my chat history in some of the 3rd communication app and in my course of work, such chat history is important. Not to mention reactivating all the apps from my banks, government services, etc … I did it once in June and after 2 months later. What make it worse is that Samsung has told me that it will take 1 to 2 weeks for the repair subject availability of the stocks. Samsung avoided my question on why it happen after an update of the UI. They have also avoided the facts that I am using mobile data to send messages even when I am at home. ( I work mostly at home.) If you are willing to go thru the situation that I am going thru now, by all means , you can proceed to buy a fold phone and have the experience of being serve by the worse custoer service you will ever get.
Okay. But can I hook a wireless mouse up to my computer and remote view my desktop with this thing.
I was seriously considering the Z fold 5 a few weeks ago when upgrading. The biggest problems for me are still how delicate the inner screen is, the bad battery life, and the lack of top end features from the Ultra line.
Instead, i just upgraded to the S23 Ultra and couldn’t be happier. Maybe in a few years, foldables will be top of the line like it should.
Refined overall experience 😊
I’m glad I watched this review I think I am going to upgrade from the flip 3 to the fold 5.
I have a feeling the 6 will be way better, going to wait til that.
Im loving the fold 5
Is it worth upgrading from the 4 to the 5 and he said no… I say yes to get rid of that big a** gap.
No way! Had the fold 4 for a year. Just got the 5, and it’s 100x better in the hand. The battery seems a little less beefy but still lasts all day. It’s way lighter, and it folds completely flat open and shut. Plus, it didn’t hurt that samsung gave me $1200 trade in, made the upgrade a no brainer…
Just got my fold 5 there is not phone even close to this. Switch from apple. Doubt I’ll ever go back.
..without a 5000+ battery and an s pen, I’ll stick with the 3. And with that, it’s my backup phone to my S23
I just ordered a new Z fold 5. Hope I love it.
I am upgrading from the Flip4 to the Fold5. I am really excited.
Don’t invest in this phone. I have the Z Fold 3 & 4, bought from Samsung France/Paris. The 2 phones paid approximately 4300 Euros had the same problems with the screens issues, scratches and dysfunctions appeared for the 2 versions. The same will apply for the Z Fold 5. This is an accurate statement based on facts.
Please post the link to that coffee scale 😅
These reviews say little about call quality which is what a phone should be for