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!

@Outrun83

11 ай бұрын

Do you miss iMessage? That’s the only thing keeping me tied to Apple really.

@philippelambinet1425

11 ай бұрын

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 🙂

@junoperberry

11 ай бұрын

​@@Outrun83just use what's app or discord or something

@Jay-ds9zj

11 ай бұрын

​@@Outrun83Keeping iphone purely bc of iMessage is wild, I cannot tell a lie

@selw0nk

11 ай бұрын

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

@HellcatFit

11 ай бұрын

Facts

@FrOsTyBeArKiD

11 ай бұрын

So then…it doesn’t feel the same?

@uzayramer7652

11 ай бұрын

Is there a noticeable difference between the cameras for the Fold 3 and Fold 5?

@MrSpiritmike

11 ай бұрын

the camera is a serious upgrade from the fold 3.

@howardsmith2925

11 ай бұрын

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.

@TheBryan209

11 ай бұрын

How would you compare the cameras?

@skitzvitz

11 ай бұрын

@@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.

@borosniper7725

11 ай бұрын

I have S22U and was thinking of looking into a foldable what is the battery life like compare to the S22U?

@skitzvitz

11 ай бұрын

@@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.

@TonyDrecaps

11 ай бұрын

How noticeable is the fold? Does the display look just as good ? I also have s22 ultra. What is missing outside of cameras

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.

@luthfi1008

11 ай бұрын

According to jerryrig, he consider fold5 to have "unofficial" dust resistant

@AC-im9oe

11 ай бұрын

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

@shawnm7739

11 ай бұрын

add spen support on outside screen and house the spen internally. Slightly wider outside screen and S line cameras would be nice too.

@AC-im9oe

11 ай бұрын

@@shawnm7739 for 1800 that can't be too much to ask for

@SHINIGAMI_CHIKUBI69

11 ай бұрын

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

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.

@Chino-Kafu

11 ай бұрын

Wait they have a pixel fold!?;!

@moshnroll507

11 ай бұрын

​@@Chino-Kafulol

@kimbridge5592

11 ай бұрын

In Australia, we only have the galaxy fold. That's it no pixel fold

@charlielima

11 ай бұрын

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.

@MustafaS-tw3qg

9 ай бұрын

@@kimbridge5592you should try ultra then

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.

Gaming on that thing must be one unusual experience

@easezgin

11 ай бұрын

It is especially amazing to play PS2 games designed for 4:3 aspect ratio. At 8x resolution too!!!

@nugzmedallion8929

11 ай бұрын

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.

@justinsmith1831

10 ай бұрын

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.

@nugzmedallion8929

10 ай бұрын

@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

Watching on my z fold 5 and first foldable and wow... don't think I can ever go back to a normal phone!

@Hashpipe36

11 ай бұрын

Same. 2 days in and I'll never go back

@LucasWolfeG

11 ай бұрын

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.

@S1MediaHQ

11 ай бұрын

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.

@SavinFallout

2 ай бұрын

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?

@Kratos-fg8sj

2 ай бұрын

@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.

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!

you are somewhere between Saul Goodman and Nacho Varga

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.

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.

A great review and thanks for taking the time and effort to make it. and a BIG thumbs up, Cheers.

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!

@austinfox2663

11 ай бұрын

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

can u tell me where u got the front wallpaper cover display i love anime -

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.

5:34 Reading comics and mangas on that big screen has to feel amazing. Never thought of this advantage before.

I have one already and I must say its really a great phone to have and hold ...love it

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.

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!

@flavioa6351

11 ай бұрын

Not really. That would be a valid point if the outer display was limited but it’s not. Its fully functional

@djogx

11 ай бұрын

@@flavioa6351not really, front screen doesn’t work with the s-pen

@flavioa6351

11 ай бұрын

@@djogx that’s an external accessory. Try again

@djogx

11 ай бұрын

@@flavioa6351 🤷🏽‍♂️ if ya say so

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.

How is camera of this phone

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.

@MrJasenstewart97

11 ай бұрын

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

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.

@somethingsmith3242

2 ай бұрын

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.

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.

@adrianking6309

11 ай бұрын

Where is this deal? I have the note 20 ultra I would trade in for those at that price?

@MHilstrom

11 ай бұрын

@@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

@S1MediaHQ

11 ай бұрын

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 🤯

@MHilstrom

11 ай бұрын

@@S1MediaHQ it really supports RT? Shit I didn't even know phones could. That's dope. Bet it eats the battery like cereal though

@Jay_Jay_2006

11 ай бұрын

​@@adrianking6309I am the seller. I give the deals.

Nice wallpapers. Is it difficult to find wallpapers optimized for the front and unfolded displays?

I have the fold 5, and it's just true bliss. You guys have to try it

You're my new favorite tech reviewer

Wold you mind sharing the backgrounds on your phone? Bought a fold today

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

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.

the review we've all been waiting for

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.

Quick question, does the fold have a screen protector installed on it already? Both screens? Thank you so much for your time! Great video!

@TheeMrsRice

11 ай бұрын

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

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 . . .

@abdulrahim8446

11 ай бұрын

Thinking about getting it, it just seems alittle pricey but it looks like you and others feel it's worth it

@Netflixlover1122

11 ай бұрын

@@abdulrahim8446 u won’t regret it stellar phone ☎️

I’m coming from an iPhone 14 Pro Max to a fold and I’m nervous but excited!

This review was hilarious and informative!! Thank you.

Did you say it is or is not micro-SD card capable?

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

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.

So what's the difference between the fold 4 and 5?

Great review

Have they fix the problems with the fold ? My 3 gave me so many issues, I think im going to the S23 ultra

What app do you use for Manga? I can’t tell from the video.

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

@flavioa6351

11 ай бұрын

Pixels design is not better. Hinge is worse, screen is lower resolution and the bezels are from 2010

The backgrounds are a 10/10 🔥

i love mines ❤❤❤❤❤ i love how it opens and closes like a book! I also have a phone case

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 😂

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!

@lazlar14

11 ай бұрын

The first wallpaper is Makima from the Chainsaw man but second I have no idea

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

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.

Is that a wallpaper or custom launcher???

Which better? This or huawei x3?

Pretty nice besides the 256gb! Is this 2014 storage? I guess they must have connections with the monthly surcharge storage from Google.

Love a bit of Portaventura and Salou, was there in September, managed to kill off my iPhone 13 pro in the sea 😂

does it has a screen protector for the inside

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

I love your humour mate keep it up 😂

@user-zh1rl6qc8i

11 ай бұрын

Agree 😂😂🎉

Such a beautiful looking device. Hopefully one day these will be more affordable to the average consumer

pls write down the watch model youre wearing thx

i like your phone wallpaper, where did you get it?

Can you post where you get your wallpapers?

Which one you prefer? Fold 5 or pixel fold?

Lol the Samsung Tramp Stamp. Your reviews always make me laugh

im thinking of switching from apple to the fold. My issue with this is will it last me years?

one plus fold out soon are yer doing a vid of it???

Thanks a lot for the information

It's the ability to multitask for me ,plus getting a tablet and a phone all in one .

I honeslty curious what website/app are you using to read manga?

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.

Watching on my fold 5. 🤙

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.

Where do you get the pen?

Is this phone overall better than the s23 ultra?

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.

There are many tech reviewers on KZread, but none have a vocabulary as colorful as Chris 😂

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 ✌️😎✌️

Anyone got a link to that wallpaper? cannot find it.

@EdwardRobinsons_

9 ай бұрын

💀💀💀💀

I've got a feeling they will add a slot for s pen next

I really just wish it had dust protection and a better under display camera.

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.

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 like the narrow design because can grip in one hand.

What type of computer chair do you have?

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.

@sebastiengauthier1148

11 ай бұрын

Then there is no use for the cover screen and what you're using is a foldable tablet...

@beausotardi472

9 ай бұрын

@@sebastiengauthier1148are you that dumb ? No purpose for the outer screen? 😂You do what phones are made for on the outer screen.. calls and texts..

@chy.0190

9 ай бұрын

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.

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.

@cordellfrank1798

11 ай бұрын

Secret sauce

@Dscribe90

11 ай бұрын

Literally the only reason I want this

@Deshonrados

11 ай бұрын

I'm sure they'll become affordable eventually. That's why I'm hoping Apple comes out with one soon to 'normalize' them

@cordellfrank1798

11 ай бұрын

@@Deshonrados I use my mini ipad 6 for Manga and Graphic Novels

@saleemahmad9525

10 ай бұрын

Do u really think apple will be able to normalize. Apple will take the prices to another level

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

one suggestion: display the display/tech specs when talkinh aboutnthe screen res and refresh rate

4 hours max, from new? Ouch, the resale value of this thing after a year of hard use, would be minimal if it didn't resist turning off at 30% battery life when the camera is used.

Man of culture chainsaw man, my guy. Dope review

U seriously need to change ur FOV to 90 on CODM, works a treat on my Fold 4.

Wait for galaxy s24 or buy this one?

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.

I just received the Fold 5 and it is a major improvement from the Fold 4

Do you always have anime wallpapers on the home screen or only during reviews?

@lazlar14

11 ай бұрын

lol, that's what I am thinking...

Utterly TOP review, mate!! Great stuff and honest but inspiring - after 10 years with Apple Im finally sick of the crap thats associated with using one for work music and play! Looks like now the Z Fold5 will be my escape route form Apple Prison. Thanks a ton for this! Left the UK in '89 - and dont hear enough Geordie accents over here in Malaysia! Sweet!

I don't understand why all fold screens are square. Videos haven't been filmed in square resolutions for over 2 decades

I Love my z fold 5 .it's slim and big when opened. It's the best .

Bro where the heck did you get the wallpaper