EVERYBODY is WRONG about the Z Fold 5

EVERYBODY is WRONG about the Z Fold 5 - LONG term review!

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The Z Fold 5 is one year in and lots of people are clambering for change from Samsung.
I am here to tell Samsung to stay the course. The form factor of the Fold 5 is near perfect, and you are about to hear why.
00:00 - Introduction
01:12 - Design
05:25 - Cameras
08:46 - Software
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@emanuelneiconi Ай бұрын

This has to be the best, most thought out, perfect review of this device. I say device as it's more than a phone, as you said. I'm so tired of tech people complaining about the cameras. I love your take on it - dont complain about what it's missing, enjoy what it does. Ive enjoyed my time with it and am looking forward to enjoying the 6...

@techwithbenefits 29 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@jonathanoxlade4252 29 күн бұрын

With these folding phones it will be another year or 2 for a ultra bigger screen ultra camera Right now I just want a dual screen phone for watching youtube on or gaming on it

@arvandvarahram Ай бұрын

Everybody is wrong? No, for instance you are not😊 “It is not about the camera hardware but about how you use it” was a perfect description. People review it from the POV of users of conventional smartphones. But a Fold user has a complete different POV and prioritisation. Thank you!

@techwithbenefits 29 күн бұрын

Absolutely!! People that use the Fold recognise it!

@techwithbenefits Ай бұрын

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@carloscervantes8196 Ай бұрын

The only thing my fold 5 is missing is the s pen!

@Voltar78 Ай бұрын

So buy one.

@PollyDollyBabe Ай бұрын

For the money spent it is very expensive, not complete. Let's say the truth its only fair spen is needed in the phone not ten years ago! Thanks, Samsung

@stefkesgts 24 күн бұрын

@@PollyDollyBabe I have the pen in the cover.

@ravencorb1354 26 күн бұрын

Hey man, you said you don't baby your phone... I'm curious, do you use a case for your fold 5 or do you go case free?

@Alexis-ry8qq 28 күн бұрын

@techwithbenefits how is your battery life in one day normal usage/full usage

@eliasgc49 Ай бұрын

Tbh when I'm buying a phone, cameras is the last thing I look at cuz I don't take much photos or videos at all. So if I were to get the fold, I won't really complain about the cameras

@Jon-rv9oh Ай бұрын

Same

@nicolaskidd1507 Ай бұрын

Although I understand your logic, paying $1,800+ for one singular phone, it BETTER have one of the best cameras in the market regardless if its why people are buying it for that reason or not. You're not gonna spend 80k on a car and it doesn't have heated seats. Thats standard in 2024.

@Jon-rv9oh Ай бұрын

@nicolaskidd1507 that logic is flawed because car manufacturers have been trying to place things like the heated seats behind a subscription.

@ElDogg75 16 күн бұрын

Honest question what’s your opinion on switching from iPhone 14 Pro to z fold 5

@anyadike Ай бұрын

The Fold 5 is unique for the benefits of the preview screen when using the back camera for picture or video. Kids and adults love seeing themselves on the preview screen. Also, there have been situations where I want to take a video or picture in a unique situation. I was in a cramped situation under my sink doing repairs, this weekend, and I needed to share a picture of what I was working on. I was able to use the preview screen AND the high quality camera to get a usable picture in the dark under the sink - with another phone, I would have to guess while using the back camera or use the preview screen and the lower quality front camera.

@MaheshKumar-rg8hn Ай бұрын

At 3:42 can u please tell me for youtube how u got 2 column video preview on the front screen. I hv been dying to do that on my ZF5 and S24 ultra!

@techwithbenefits 29 күн бұрын

It's on my videos tab on my channel page, it's not on the main feed unfortunately

@anyadike Ай бұрын

I was curious about your comment on sand from the beach. I've gotten small amounts of sand into the hinge of the Fold 5, and it seems like the sand is ground-down by the hinge until you no longer hear any noise. I'm wondering if that sand could still build up to the point where it affects the hinge, even though I don't hear it anymore? Has anybody had bad experiences with sand in their Fold 5?

@techwithbenefits 29 күн бұрын

It definitely prevents the hinge from opening completely, I've heard it can be cleaned at Samsung centres but haven't tried to have it done

@arozzell81 Ай бұрын

Wow, you've totally nailed the use and purpose of the Fold series. I think too many times it gets compared to the S Ultra line, but it's clearly used differently. Well done 👏🏾

@techwithbenefits 29 күн бұрын

This gave me a great idea for a video! Thank you!

@DavidLewisTech Ай бұрын

…my weekly dip into the world of Android with my boy Daniel

@techwithbenefits 29 күн бұрын

Where else would you go really 😅

@DavidLewisTech 29 күн бұрын

@@techwithbenefits shhhh - let's not tell Alex about this eh!! 🙃

@gilleojax Ай бұрын

When I had the Fold , I loved using the inner screen as a view finder when taking pictures. I took some of the best photos with it. I can't wait to see what the Fold 6 has in store for us.

@Pedersen2k Ай бұрын

Great video! I've had the S24 Ultra since launch and will probably switch to the Fold 7 when the time comes.

@techwithbenefits 29 күн бұрын

Wonder what the Fold7 will look like!

@TewkyTag 27 күн бұрын

I almost never use the front display but I have huge hands and the case bump in the folded section helps hold it in one had easily

@rodro0509 16 күн бұрын

Hello! I have the s22 ultra and I already want to change. I always wanted a foldable and I don't know whether to go for the fold 6 or the fold 5. In Peru Samsung is selling the 500GB fold 5 for 1450 USD. The price of the new fold has not yet been released but there will be a big difference. What do you recommend me? I have seen that there are not many differences that are worth the price difference

@whitepaper5241 2 күн бұрын

Depending on the price. If the old Z Fold5 is only less than $250 cheaper than the new Z Fold6, then go for the new Z Fold6. If it's more than $250 cheaper, then go for the older Z Fold5. They're basically the same phones. It's just that the Z Fold5 doesn't have the newer chipset and design, and it only gives you 4 years of OS updates. Anything else is the same. Also, i don't think most people use their phones for more than 4 years.

@GallantKnight98 Ай бұрын

Fold 6 is IP48 so not "dust" proof but it's supposed to be a smaller hinge (reduced weight) and hopefully that will help with your laying flat issue. 🤷‍♂️

@techwithbenefits 29 күн бұрын

We'll find out Wednesday!

@chrisnewton2325 Ай бұрын

Have you had hands on with the fold 6 yet? I had a look at the fold and flip from Samsung the other day at work and I'm shocked they still haven't improved the cameras yet. I also found the new folds design was nice but it's much harder to open. It does feel more durable but harder to use

@louisstewart701 14 күн бұрын

Great video man!

@Christvictim 29 күн бұрын

I just orderd mine fold 5 on sale, just waiting delivery😊 phantom black with 512gb storage

@MrSorvam Ай бұрын

I had a Fold 3 and loved using it However I had the screen protector lifting in the crease and eventually killing the internal screen Fortunately it was Samsung fixed the screen as it was under warranty. 6 to 8 months later the screen protector again started lifting in the crease Paid for Samsung to replace the internal screen protector. Then again 8 or so months later the screen protector started lifting in the crease. Paid Samsung to replace it again as I didn't want the screen damaged and have to pay for a repayment screen That was it for me having to pay yearly and send the phone to have it replaced, so l sold it. The screen may survive opening the closing but paying and sending the phone in for screen protector replacement so it doesn't kill the internal screen killed folding phones for me. I would prefer the fold form factor but I don't think the durability of the internal screen is good enough to use without a screen protector.

@Dee-504 Ай бұрын

I’ve had the z fold 3 since launch. Looking to upgrade to the 6. I have replaced my screen protector once. I order from Amazon and put one on and it works perfectly. I am on my second replacement due to the phone not opening all the way but I think that’s from when I went to the beach. Overall, I love the phone but I really want the 6 because I want a lighter phone. It’s a gram lesser than the iPhone 13 Pro Max (which my wife has). Can’t wait for the upgrade.

@edgardofuentes4160 29 күн бұрын

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY FOLD 5.....I dont think I will upgrade to the 6 considering how fun and reliable this phone has been

@deuce24cuatro 11 күн бұрын

THIS!!! You do not hear this enough and I'm grateful that you put that out there re the ZF5's (or a foldable phone generally) utility @4:05

@MrTagoe-xw8yg Ай бұрын

I can't believe you recorded this with an S23 Ultra - wow. Dan - what was that wireless mic adaptor you had on the bottom of the Fold 5 btw?

@techwithbenefits Ай бұрын

Yep! My entire channel was built on the S23 Ultra! Watch this video here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hdqWqcqmrdTUkqM.html The mic was a Hollyland Lark M2 USB C It's very convenient!

@MrTagoe-xw8yg 29 күн бұрын

@@techwithbenefits wow you replied! thanks man 🙏🏾

@maikaimakena9424 Ай бұрын

I really want an everything phone and Samsung really delivers on that

@techwithbenefits 29 күн бұрын

It most certainly does!

@DarshanShah10 29 күн бұрын

Make the cameras as good as the one on Ultra and I'm switching over

@GallantKnight98 Ай бұрын

Great video! Love your videos. I'm on my Fold 5 now and its the first fold I got and am gonna trade in for the 6. Last week it started restarting randomly and had green lines. Perfect condition otherwise. Went to Samsung and UBreakIFix and it's nothing hardware based, it's most likely the motherboard, which is crazy. Technically covered under warranty, but I'll hold out another week or 2 with this issue and trade it in for 1000+. Was gonna upgrade anyway cause I love this phone...but this just exacerbates it 😂

@techwithbenefits 29 күн бұрын

Stay tuned on Wednesday to check out some cool stuff 👀

@rsupremexx3971 Ай бұрын

Well I have to say that you have an opinion on the front screen. I had the fold 3 and I still wish the screen was bigger in the front. And I do want cameras as good as the ultra at least. Hopefully Samsung does something that wasn’t leaked on the fold 6 because I’m looking to buy

@techwithbenefits 29 күн бұрын

The Fold 3 screen is definitely quite narrow, Samsung made the cover screen wider on the fold 4 and 5 due to them reducing the size of bezels and the hinge!

@tukriko 29 күн бұрын

100 % agree with the cover screen not being too narrow! In fact I think its perfect and was one of the dealbreakers when I was buying a new phone. It is so handy and easy to use even with one hand, which kinda is the whole point

@redstang70 29 күн бұрын

The two things that keep my from using my folds (had the 3,4 and now 5) full time are the skinny outer screen and the mediocre csmeras. I end up going back and forth between a fold and S device ( have S22,s23 and 24 ultras as well) because of those 2 items. Since samsung has chosen to ignore customer demands and left the outer screen as is (1mm bigger) and stuck with the same cameras for the 3rd year i think im passing on the fold 6. Besides in years past we had no real other options but now there most certainly is.

@TheTurtleSoldier18 Ай бұрын

I have been using a Fold 3 and I am in love with it. Samsung has done a fantastic job of getting the software to take full advantage of the hardware. AS you said the use cases are many. What would be wonderful would be a foldable tab. Its a very niche market but the use cases will be amazing!!! Nice video!!!

@techwithbenefits 29 күн бұрын

Foldable tablet is something I am VERY keen for

@RoyMelendez07 Ай бұрын

Who would’ve thought Steve Jobs would talk so positively about a Samsung device. Awesome video.

@techwithbenefits 29 күн бұрын

😅😅😅🤣🤣 this is funny for more than just the comment. Thank you!

@RoyMelendez07 29 күн бұрын

@@techwithbenefits I’m glad it made you laugh some. I love your way of explaining things in videos. You do things differently than most KZfaqrs. Great inputs.

@MarkIsaac Ай бұрын

You said to sub to your friends channel, where's the link?

@techwithbenefits Ай бұрын

youtube.com/@thesamuelnam?si=ge2MXFG6IMtWxFJa

@bbrunoliveira 26 күн бұрын

I had my z fold 4 for 15 months before it completely died out of nowhere (never dropped, not a scratch on it) and even though I miss it tremendously (I started reading much more because of it) I’m so scared of spending again so much money on a phone that might not last even 2 years. And it doesn’t help that Samsung couldn’t even tell me what the problem is, all they did was tell me it would cost U$980 to replace (according to them) “the entire inner section”.

@sridharrajaram 29 күн бұрын

Nice review... Subscribed. I wish to buy fold 6 after seeing your review. Thank you for giving me the confidence.

@alexstruenorth Ай бұрын

Zf5 is now my work tablet and s24u work phone. Both overkill but amazing products and way better to use for my job than my iPhone 15 pro

@techwithbenefits 29 күн бұрын

That is my exact set up just without the iPhone 😅

@alexstruenorth 29 күн бұрын

@techwithbenefits iPhone is technically a video camera if I need it haha and just bought the pixel 8 pro to see the camera quality I need to sell some items really but they are all so good

@MrPoliarinis 29 күн бұрын

And you it normal to use two flagship devices worth of 3000 € to be able make someteing on bigger screen, and that use another phone when camera is needed?

@alexstruenorth 29 күн бұрын

@@MrPoliarinis yeah I work for myself and need good phones as I do the most of my work on them

@TewkyTag 27 күн бұрын

holy crap you use half the screen for the in screen keyboard lol

@CAC8K Ай бұрын

I luv the fingerprint sensor!!

@okeyezeilo6187 Ай бұрын

Not bothered about the weight. The cameras from the s24u would be nice but they aren't a deal breaker. The deal breakers for me are that; one, the front screen is too narrow, and; two, the S pen isn't built-in...

@rlay286 19 күн бұрын

Been using mine for 11+ months, not switching to the Fold 6 because i don't think the upgrades are worth the money. Hopefully the Fold 7 will have bigger battery & matte inner display.

@TyrooShino Ай бұрын

Over the past few years, we've bbeen seeing the move to phone replacing EVERYTHING. Camera use is becoming the big big one. Flips and folds are still a gimmick to me personally, but I'd be lying if I said I didnt want one.

@6ix100_booka Ай бұрын

I was using regular sumsang phones but the moment i tried a fold ..thts when i knew im never gonna use anything esle thn a fold phone its even making me not use my laptop or tv anymore im jus watching movies on my phone in bed 😂 but bottom line is the fold is the way to go

@stefkesgts 24 күн бұрын

I own the Fold 5 and love it all the way.

@leevonallenjr9762 26 күн бұрын

Its use 8k video on this phone i think so

@TewkyTag 27 күн бұрын

I use a case so I dont have that issue.

@alexandrosr5179 Ай бұрын

Chinese models are thinner,lighter and with more battery better cameras and bigger screens....so Samsung needs to up they're game eventually...

@techwithbenefits 29 күн бұрын

But not available everywhere. If they had to scale the production to a global level they would have to change their aggressive hardware approach to meet demand and price

@alexandrosr5179 29 күн бұрын

@@techwithbenefits the have Asia and is probably the half of the world lol

@techwithbenefits 24 күн бұрын

Definition of not global

@ericliberty1776 Ай бұрын

Who would pay $1800 for this?

@techwithbenefits 29 күн бұрын

Lots of people it seems

@ajwilson313 28 күн бұрын

Screen covers shrink over time. That's why it won't fold flat.

@MrPoliarinis 29 күн бұрын

1800€ for shitty camera. This is not acceptable by any means

@ndmukuk Ай бұрын

I bought one. I got rid of it. Front screen too narrow for me. Each to their own.

@eciv2006 Ай бұрын

*to each their own. 😊

@GAMIR_SFM Ай бұрын

6:10 The Galaxy A80 can actually.

@techwithbenefits Ай бұрын

Actually it hasn't 4K portrait video mode, so it can't

@GAMIR_SFM 29 күн бұрын

@@techwithbenefits Ah now thats true, i though it was regular 4k.

@RuiFungYip 26 күн бұрын

Honestly, I agree with most of your points, I didn't buy my fold 5 to game on or to consume content only. The inner screen is a godsend for use cases like remote desktop connections, ssh, and just general IT tasks. Heck, i can even do light development on it with VSCode in a web browser. All of the above use cases are just a pain on any other phone in my experience.

@MrPoliarinis 29 күн бұрын

Any traditional smartphone can do same and better what this phone can do. Are you on some new drug or what ?

@danielpa9826 Ай бұрын

Have this phone and it's the best thing ever. I get Hella attention

@techwithbenefits 29 күн бұрын

It's definitely a head turner!

@Blafasel_Blafasel Ай бұрын

Samsung should sell a foldable screen that could be connected to there Phones. Building an ecosystem instead creating lot of products wish aim all for the same customer who will buy only one of this products.

@techwithbenefits 29 күн бұрын

Can you provide more context please?

@guddumagicboy Ай бұрын

Why Fold is not for me 1. Inferior camera 2. No built in s pen 3. Crease 4. Less battery 5. Aspect ratio ( need rectangular) 5. Size 6. Price 7. Durability

@Dee-504 Ай бұрын

Taking it you use the S24U

@techwithbenefits 29 күн бұрын

Lucky Samsung make other phones too!

@Digitalmedia4less Ай бұрын

Everybody is wrong about the Z Flop 5 😂😂😂

@3mar00ss6 Ай бұрын

their hardware just sucks compared to the competition Samsung has been about mediocrity since after the galaxy s10

@mrkring1526 Ай бұрын

Who? Non event Chinese brands Noone cares about?

@3mar00ss6 Ай бұрын

@@mrkring1526 Oppo and no the target audience of the fold series do care + the ones that don't simply won't buy the fold out of principal something I'm sure you aren't familiar with

@Mr-Khubaib. Ай бұрын

OnePlus Open Better cameras Better hinge Better software experience Lower price And I'm loving it

@Voltar78 Ай бұрын

You mean crease, hinge is worse

@ayviuon Ай бұрын

Nothing's wrong with the phone, the problem is that it tries to solve an issue most people don't have. And it's also extremely expensive.

@techwithbenefits 29 күн бұрын

I don't think I agree with the statement about it not solving any problems. It certainly solves the problem of needing to carry extra devices around by combining two into one

@ayviuon 29 күн бұрын

@@techwithbenefits it does solve this problem, but the majority of phone customers don't experience this problem / don't even have a need to carry multiple devices around.

@sdmoore89 29 күн бұрын

@@ayviuonmore people experience it than you think. That's why the larger phone models are usually the bettrr sellers such as iPhone pro max. People want a larger screen to look at. The fold combined the convenience of a small phone with a tablet. It is expensive if you don't get any type of discounts on it

@Gooitt 29 күн бұрын

Old man shouting on the clouds. Fold 6 os the dame pathetic phone. You going to defend it as well? Oneplus open and pixel making donuts on thr samsung grave. Keep fanboing.

@techwithbenefits 29 күн бұрын

Why are you here

@Gooitt 29 күн бұрын

@@techwithbenefits that was my first and last time. Don't worry. Keep jerking on Samsung. Subscription for AI is good, right? Fold 6 is groundbreaking, right? Once again the increased price is perfect. We have greedy Sammy because of people like you, I hope you enjoy making everyone's life worse. Cya, now remove my comment and move forward

@VertexLoop 27 күн бұрын

There's no perfect folding phone yet. One Plus Open and almost every Chinese folding phone with its high failure rates and non existent customer support in most of the countries. And Google charging premium prices for phones using processors that should belong to a mid range phone.

@techwithbenefits 24 күн бұрын

Nah I want to leave it here so people can see what a fool you are

@Gooitt 23 күн бұрын

@@techwithbenefits fold 6 confirmed as disappointed but for fanboys like you it still fine. Fool is you