Just gonna leave this here. Granted I use modes and routines so that when folded it goes into power saving and when unfolded it goes full power.
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one of the biggest factors of battery usage is how hard the modem has to try. without 5g, with strong signal, it should be a lot longer. weak signal, dropping in and out, can more than halve battery life.
similarly, if you have an app that keeps waking the phone to check notifications et al, it will murder battery life.
try revoking ALL rights from apps and reapproving as you go, i found my battery life improved by 20%.
I’m also surprised because I can only get my 24U hit 1.5 days if I try but usually die within the day. I’m thinking battery life would be worse on the fold given its essentially a tablet
Depends on what you do I guess.
My experience has been truly excellent so far, cannot vouch for others.This morning, was 76% now 51% (12h today elapsed as per report, it's very detailed).
Today's usage: couple phone calls, reddit/browser. Light usage.
My "Settings > Battery" reports says 1d18h left (at current rate).
Of course, depends on video/gaming and brightness level. Mine is usually low. I keep charge below 85% (internal battery protect). Seems there are two batteries in the device.
YMMV.
All my devices as long as I remember have been one day use, charge at the end of the day. I've always lived semi-rural and worked on the edge of town so for a start I don't have solid network. Searching for network is a huge drain on the device. I also use it for music streaming, half hour to a couple hours a day YouTube, and a few hours a day intense gaming (CODM and Arena Breakout, etc).
My SOT has been consistently about 7 hours a day for at least my last 3 devices.
Oddly enough I'm mostly in places with wifi and live in a big city so I don't get it. It's probably related to the fact that I run two Sims but I did on my previous two phones as well and battery lasted way over a day.
Came from a Fold4 and absolutely love it, the battery lasts all day for me and the cameras are great. Super fast in daily use and the cover screen is the perfect size for me to use one-handed. I will be sticking with these phones for as long as possible
Without writing an essay, in one word:
**A M A Z I N G**
I genuinely love my ZF5 to pieces, adore it, and in my opinion it has succeeded my favourite experiences of the following smartphones: S10+, S21 Ultra, and Note 3 (in descending order of my experiences, not order of use); these were my most memorable and fantastic smartphones I've ever owned.
I'm sticking to the Fold format going forward, but the absolute comfort in reading and watching anything unfolded, and multitasking on top, has been spellbinding.
Yes, camera is the weakest point in an ultra premium smartphone, but it's also serviceable and decent to good quality.
Cover screen could be a tad wider, but not as far as Pixel Fold; I still like the tall nature of the ZF5, but a little extra width would be a bit more ergonomic for typing and general quick use.
The experience is key here; it's just awesome to use, folded and unfolded, a true joy, especially with both Slim S Pen and S Pen Pro!
Edit: clarified my post due to subsequent commentary.
After having a fold (4 and 5) for a couple years now I cannot go back to a regular phone. Being able to run split screen with decent sized windows is just the best thing ever.
That said, wait for the 6. The 4 had some hinge issues that I don't think were fixed in the 5 (according to the repair tech when mine broke) but I think the 6 is going to be a whole new design.
There haven't been any reported Fold5 hinge failures on this sub since launch. There were several for the Fold4 within the first month. Other issues still exist but so far look a lot less common than any prior gen.
By that same token, you should say to wait for the 7, because you should never get a 1st gen redesign.
At a certain point, just buy a damn phone. I've had two Fold 4s (first one I broke from dropping it) and they BOTH have worked flawlessly, including the hinge.
I've had mine since September '23 and so far so good! I do miss the integration I had with my iPhone and my MacBook Pro, but I don't think I'll be going back to an iPhone unless something catastrophic happens to this Fold 5
you could get android native quick share integration on mac os
[https://www.xda-developers.com/how-use-nearby-share-macos/](https://www.xda-developers.com/how-use-nearby-share-macos/)
You should couple of months, the next Samsung unpacked event is on the 10th of July, new fold (Folds ?) is coming that should better, if the 5 you want so by then you could get it with big discounts
Owned since August 2024
Use it every day for work and personal use.
Somedays it literally replaced my laptop for work.
It's been a gamechanger for me. Absolutely love it.
Never going back to unfoldables.
Games are amazing on this thing, especially the multitasking.
I highly recommend these phones for anyone who works through their phone, especially photography.
Edit: I meant photo editing.
'clicking' in the mid screen area, ie it feels as though the screen is detaching from below the surface.l when I press it. Samsung say it's normal having physically inspected it. I expect this is the beginning of the end of the screen.
Some of the black frame on the inside screen is coming off, one piece near the bumper.
I still love it.
Owned since launch.
Mine has been like that from the day I got it. Pretty sure that is normal. It can't be solidly attached there since it has to move a bit when you fold it.
Got mine when my fold4 inner screen died from Asurion about 8 months ago. So far it's been an excellent phone and covers all of my needs. The only complaint I have is the battery, but that's minor to me.
What battery life are you getting? I've had no issues with mine lasting over a day with minimal charging and no power saving on?
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Best phone I've ever owned. Coming from iPhones when they were released, to all Samsung flagships/Ultras. My first foldable, and my favorite phone yet. Best jump for me since the original iPhone.
I got a Fold 5 512GB at pre-release but did not trade in my Note20U. I am impressed with the 50MP camera, given its specs, and if I didn't watch videos on how Samsung runs durability tests on this new foldable generation, I would not have gotten one at all. [JerryRigEverything's](https://youtu.be/5y7a1Eb6QR4) latest Fold5 durability test also cemented my decision. It's much tougher than the Fold 4. I have had it slip out of pockets and roll to the cement or hard floor. So far, with no scratches or damage.
I got the thin S-pen case. No bluetooth or cover screen functionality with the pen, but I never used the BT on my old Note20U's S-pen due to the Camera app's voice function being used to capture shots far from the handset. 8 months in? I'm looking for a case with hinge protection, S-pen silo, kickstand, AND wireless charging. I know that's asking alot, but I expect the best for the best. Oh, and for Christmas, a family member got me a stylus that works for the cover screen, plus the other end of it is a different pointer for my iPad (also gifted).
The Fold 5's chipset's battery efficiency is what attracted me hard-core though. Side-by-side with the Note20U, and while using the fold's big inner screen most of the time, the Fold gets 3 more hours of SOT easily. The Fold's standby drain is like 3% over 8 hours on wifi, vs. the Note's 10% over the same period.
I missed being able to use my Razor Kishi v1 (will definitely not fit anywhere on the Fold), but have since replaced it with a Google Stadia controller for playing games via GeForce NOW... and there's no input lag due to the new Bluetooth version 5.3 updates. I just got a wireless keyboard and mouse combo, a USB-C-to-HDMI hub, and I'm about to purchase a portable 18-inch monitor. This setup will be replacing my current laptop because the Fold is so powerful. Recently got a Nacon MGX Pro and this is the king of controllers and comfort. Much better to play all these games with.
I don't miss the SD card since UFS 4.0 is ridiculously fast. But I definitely miss MST for Samsung Pay. Not as much of a problem, though, as NFC adoption has increased since 2020.
The speaker setup is easily twice as loud as maximum Note20Ultra output. I have to literally turn down my notifications to the lowest volume level in order to not be scared when it goes off.
The new Carrier Aggregation features of the Snapdragon Gen 2 processor are pretty darn fun. Being connected to 3 5G tower bands (soon to be 4 on T-mobile) helps with connectivity like no other. Major game-changer for speeds in the same area vs. my Note20U. But yes, you could literally still watch the battery drain happen while using it with Chrome. Use any other browser. Literally. I expect to get better service on the Fold in a lot more rural areas and have not been disappointed so far.
TLDR: All-in-all. I am impressed with the Fold5 but would still sell it if the Honor Magic V2 foldable went global or if the Fold 6 changed the aspect ratio or included an internal S-pen silo.
I am skeptically surprised at its durability. I've had it since last July or August and have been using it almost exclusively with no case. I have dropped it so many times onto asphalt, wood, tile, and more. The metal frame has some dents and scratches, but so far it's holding together. I still don't trust the screen's durability, and I still wouldn't feel comfortable owning this without insurance and a backup, but I'm pleasantly and skeptically surprised with how it handles drops.
I’ve got a thread but tldr, giant white line fault 6 months in, despite being careful with it. Samsung replaced it with ease, but it just shouldn’t be happening 5 iterations in.
Edit before I get smashed for this: the phone itself when working was an absolute joy and changed the way I use my phone
Amazing Camera. I used it for photos at my Nana's Funeral today,
The battery life is amazing, I have it set where the battery caps out at 80 percent. It says it helps extend the batteries overall life.
No real problems at all. 🙂
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Everything. Have no complaints. Use the normal screen for most of the time. Using the fold to watch football, yt and f1. And spen for studies. Camera is excellent as well. 0 regrets.
Got it on release and very happy. Ex 2 user and impressed with the solid hinge and better form factor.
Do have slight hairline cracking in the middle of the big screen, but not enough to worry about a claim yet
Honestly it's great it does exactly what it says it's gonna do but I miss my 21 ultras camera A LOT. also I'm not using the inner screen nearly as much as I would want to to justify it
It's a phone, it's tablet app compatible. I just use it and do not baby it. I will say I use my phone open 98% of the time when in use. The only time I use the front screen which is slightly better than the Fold 4 is if I am doing a quick check. Like when pulling it out of my pocket while standing in line. Or, when I want privacy in public. It is a big screen and everyone can read it. I open an close my phone every time I use it.
The fist couple of weeks after I got it I was crazy careful with a large case.
Ditched that and have put it though hell and it just keeps working. It's turned out to be a tank.
Camera sucks, but otherwise the phone is awesome.
I went from an S22 Ultra to a Z Fold 5, I really don't regret it so far. I didn't use too much of the S22 Ultra features that much, but multitasking and watching videos is way more enjoyable. Also the battery life is way better than the S22U's.
It's been amazing, only complaint is battery life but other then that, amazing especially for me since I do a lot of video editing and colorgrading on the fly.
Awesome! Still nervous about it all going to shit if the inner screen ever gets damaged, but not as much as when I first got it. I really don't think I'm going back to the candybar form factor. There is like a hair line crack on my inner screen and I'm a little shook about it, but I think it's the protector so no worries there. But really any issues I'll find are issues that I'll find with another phone. The differences that people find are insignificant to me. Like the cameras since I rarely use them.
Besides my fingerprint scanner breaking recently, overall pretty good! I just wish the cameras were a lot better; I found myself missing the cameras from my S21 Ultra often. Been considering buying an off hand Pixel 7 Pro off Swappa for ~300.
No issues, and would never go back to a non foldable. I know that I'm not the regular user, so the usability (work sharing miro boards, productivity, as well as the odd gaming) it a game changer for me. Also, not issues so far. Even though it's only been half a year or so.
Great phone, I just don't trust the screen yet, would like to see more durable screen at some point. If they do, I'll most likely buy that, but won't be getting another fold any time soon
great, felt like it has "learning curve" on things you can do with foldable, I started with like 1-2 opens per day in start of december and grew to 7/day over last week, as I am finding more and more uses for when it's convenient to switch. Both at home and at work
Had the 3, loved it. Skipped the 4 since the 3 was still doing great but when the 5 came out, I upgraded and I'm convinced I'll never go back to a standard phone unless they kill the Fold line. People ask me all time (even Apple user) how much I like it and I give them glowing reviews all the time.
Had mine a couple of weeks after I saw a great deal for the 1Tb model with a three year warranty. That extra couple of mm on the width of the front screen makes all the difference to my fat finger typing compared to my previous Fold 3. So all good so dad, touch wood.
Can't find a case I like tho. The Samsung case with the speb holder on the rear is awful. Just awful, and gives a 2mm high bezel to the front screen meaning I couldn't swipe in the edge panel. Haven't found a folio case like the free one for the Fold 3, or the basic silicone one for the Fold 3 by Samsung. The hunt continues...
Convinced me to daily drive and make iPhone a backup phone (curse you Apple for requiring Apple Watch to activate with an iPhone)! The camera is the only downgrade but I take most pictures in day time so it’s more than passable and battery life has been better than expected - I find myself using the Fold more often than iPhone. Durability was my biggest concern and - *fingers crossed* - seems to be solid. I rock it nude but have a pouch if I ever remember it. Form factor has me looking forward to my next phone as a foldable, hopefully not for a long time
Got mine about 3 months ago, no hardware issues yet, but software bugs galore.
-Widget/icon spacing gets buggy.
-Google photos widgets need to get constantly adjusted because they reset back to the same photo every few days (even when I don't reboot).
-Messages app jiggles when Im typing (tried 2 fixes outlined on reddit, neither worked for more than a few days).
-The keyboard randomly gets in the way of the text input field on various apps so I can't see what I'm typing.
-Thought it was so cool how Samsung used their own full screen mode to get around lazy developers...except its wonky on several apps, including Instagram and FB which are now pushing videos to the left side when unfolded.
-At least once a day I'll try to open an app and nothing will happen, forcing me to close all apps and try again.
Onboard first with a used zf3, and it broke down after 3 months. Tried a flip, felt so bland... when zf5 release, I hesitate but went for the 1tb version. Worth my investment, running caseless but beware it's a slippery soap bar, haven't drop mine yet
I've had iPhones, then a Note 10 Plus for 8 years (loved that phone), and now a ZFold 5 and I LOVE it. The split screen is great and love playing games on it. Only thing I'm terrified of is dropping it, especially with it open.
But so far, it's the best phone I've ever had!
Superb, fantastic, mind blowing in a true sense. For my usage I get battery life between 2-3 days (not a power user). Average camera and butter smooth performance. Oneui6.1 is a great add-on recently with new AI features.
It's what I expect of a Samsung flagship (because I bought mine during the pre order period) . There were many bugs with the folding and unfolding (apps j froze or refused to expand), but those have been smoothed out and one ui 6.1 on the fold is the most polished experience I've had with the thing. If anyone is interested in buying the fold, best time is not during the pre order period
My life personally is to hectic for it I'm up and about all day everyday do there were times I this something got in the hinges (eventually something did) or it would break from a drop it's just a little to fragile for the things I had to do personally
I wanna like it.. and I do, but I'm afraid of how fragile it is. Has to replace 2 already (one was screen one was software issues) nd only have them less then a month. But I bought mine used so 🤷♂️
I had the 4 and then got the 5 both have been excellent and I drop the hell out of both phones and never broken a screen etc. they have they're marks and still function without issue. All I can say is once you go fold there's no going back.
I had the 3,4 & now 5
It has been the best experience, good battery life, fast Processor, Free Cloud back up option for 30days,
Hope 6 or 7 has 25w Wireless charging, Camera could be better, Wider Front Screen
Chinese Fold are slimmer with 5000mAh, Hope we get 5500mAh battery
I am not the biggest fan and miss my S22+. It's a fine phone, but I find many many things will not render correctly on it, and buttons on website modals will be impossible to click despite desktop/mobile toggle or browser used. I also am annoyed the s pen doesn't work on the small screen. I am the exception though, and do a lot of technical focused things on my phone that most people won't. My wife loves hers.
Love it way more durable than my fold 3 I traded in for it. The flat closing and it being thinner than the 3 has been so worth it. Will be skipping the 6th and hopefully the 5 to 7 upgrade is better
I previously had a iPhone 12 mini and I really enjoyed the zf5. My only complaint is that the usbc port is on the left when unfolded which is inconvenient because most controller adapters have a usbc plug on the right side. Gamesir x2s solved that.
I will probably only trade it for a zfold6
Not so good comparing to ultra. Heats more, holds battery less, micro lags when switching between apps and when changing screen orientation, too aggressive brightness lowering outside,
Bought it Feb this year, dead pixel issue, and green line after 2 months. Got it repaired under warranty, but now the thought of it happening again lingers. Shame, it does what we need it to do at work.
Really great.
The occasional glitch but that has gotten better over time. Battery life is sufficient to get me through a day of heavy use.
I use it for work all the time. It's amazing being able to have my calendar and email open at the same time.
Battery has been great I get 6 to 8 hrs screen on time with a full charge but depending on what I'm doing gaming always tanks a battery I have also tested just using 4g instead of 5g makes a difference in battery life it's not struggling to find 5g in the city I can get away with it there
Performance of the device is amazing never lags multitasks like a beast
Cameras are great to yeah not s24 ultra level but they honestly get the job done
The only thing I'll say is finding a good case for the phone has been the only downfall I unfortunately had a case with magnets built into the hinge and it ended up scratch my hinge I was kinda pissed about that but the z fold has won me over and I plan to keep getting the z fold for years to come 👍
Awesome! Have had it since January. The only issue is it is slippery (for some reason the aluminum they use make my hands sweat extra hard) and finding cases is a PITA. Esp the front case that wouldn't allow dust in.
Pretty happy with my Fold 5 (coming from a Fold 2). It's noticeably faster, camera is a bit better, and I appreciate the hidden camera (since it doesn't feel like such an awkward cut out but it's there if you look). The tighter fold with no gap is also nice since I used to worry about dust/lint getting caught. I bought both the standing case and the S Pen case... found that I rarely use the S Pen but it works nicely when I do.
It's not a phone if you're a blue collar worker or a trucker in dirtier environments.
Otherwise, except for some apps not optimized for a fold screen, it's been a flawless use.
Software is excellent! I bought it for the software but really wanted the Honor Magic V2 which didn't release globally at the time.
Hoping the Fold 6 has the HM V2 body with the Samsung software.
My only issue is that it can get scratches pretty easily if I don't use any protection on it. It's much worse than any of my previous phones, but still, I absolutely love it.
I have it since launch date. It is been great in my opinion. I take public transportation and watch movies on it.
I get a whole day of battery use on it. I also been using the hotspot for at least an hour a day.
The Z Fold 5 is my first folding phone - I've been interested in the concept for a while. I finally have one and I wouldn't return it.
It's excellent for anything I do - Taking Notes in Uni (You will need a special S PEN for it), watching Dr. House on a bigger screen on the go, playing games on a big or small screen, bypassing the use for YT Premium to listen to music while chatting on Discord.. the list goes on.
Battery has been fine too - I have tried the ultimate battery protection thing (where it only charges to 80%) and I wouldn't recommend it. Without it (standard battery protection), it lasts me more than a day.
So all in all, pretty worth it for me so far.
People not killing there apps. A great app killer will get you 2 days if you kill your apps in the background. I've had mine a week and with mix usage between this and my iPhone (I mostly use android) I get right at 2 days.
I don't know why I don't like it but I don't like it. I do love my Flip 5 though.
I guess the bulk makes it hard to find a spot to place in my car while charging and when folded mine has touch screen problems. I only like it as a tablet.
So far my favorite one from the Fold lineups. I especially like my "grey" color that is actually white with matte graphite frames. The fact that it closes near flat makes it feel way more premium and sleek than my previous Folds. I think I'll even upgrade to the rumored Fold 6 Ultra if it brings something fresh. I honestly can never go back to normal phones.
Came from multiple Note phones over the years. Never thought I'd enjoy the Fold series as much as I do. Had the 4 and now the 5. It's the perfect phone as far as I'm concerned. I am absolutely thrilled about everything about it.
Honestly i have the gen 4 and its a puece of crap i woukd much rather have the s24 ultra. The one i have is less than a year old and the pixls on the inside screen are starting to fail the touch screen barely works and some places are dead spot. The screen no longer opens all the way anymore and it fell from less than 3" and cracked the screen. If samsung was offering the use of the zfold as a traded in than i woukd trade immediatly. Its just a novolty phone. Ive been using samsung since my first phone and generally there very good phones but these i would never buy another one
Got mine since late september, absolutely loving it.
Still folds perfectly flat, camera is great (for my standards)
One thing tho, the S-pen only works on the larger display.
Truly enjoying the foldable experience. The option with have a small screen and a large screen is exceptional. Having a phone and tablet in 1 is also nice. Battery could be a bit better but otherwise satisfied with the device.
Had the phone on release day till the 24 ultra came out. I liked it for what it was. Felt cool playing games in the strange screen ratio. 2 screen play for separate pokemon go accounts etc.
At the end of the day it felt like a novelty. Pretty much how some peeps are describing us as being the beta users. Needs much more polishing. Not all apps are rebuilt for the fold (which is understandable I guess) web pages are sort of weirdly proportioned. Maybe there's a fix for that in settings haven't checked.
And then there's the small front screen. I get that there's a bigger screen inside but would like a bigger screen on front. Originally thought it wouldn't have bothered me. But did so very much towards the end of owning it. Will definitely come back to it if my gripes have been addressed in the future
I used all of Samsung's folds except the Fold2. I have to say that it is the most robust fold besides the Fold1. The Fold5 runs after 9 months still perfect as on the first day. Indescribable how well Samsung has done this!
Besides battery, everything else is pretty much perfect.
Battery can't last more than 5-6 hours. Coming from Xiaomi, where I get 120W charging, I now have to bring a power bank everywhere I go.
I don't mind adding thickness and weight, hope to get at least 5500-6000 mAh.
It's amazing, but why go for the z fold 5 now, when the new one gets announced in about 3 months? Then if you want the z fold 5, you can get it cheaper when the z fold 6 is out.
My Fold 4 was awesome for about 1 year, and then it went downhill hard and fast. I avoided the 5 like the plague, but I really hope it has better longevity! It's a really cool concept. As a former Note/Ultra type user, it also made me very confused that there is no bundled Spen, I was sure the 5 would get one! Nope...
Great screen
Very useful to have folding phone
Love the YouTube experience on it and side by side apps
Don't like battery life , cannot even get 1 day on it
Love my zfold, it's by far my favorite phone so far. Battery lasts forever for me, even with battery protect limiting it to 80%. The stylus is a fun touch too if you don't mind that the case doesn't sit flat unfolded. Assuming the fold itself holds up, I see myself keeping this this for a while.
Best phone I've ever had the pleasure of using. Love the s-pen (I've been using the slim S-pen case since day one), love the big screen (on the first few weeks I was a little bit too worried about it scratching, but after a while I got around it and now I leave it unfolded almost all the time while at home, only folding it when I have to pick up a call without my earbuds or when I need to get it in my pocket). I love how it integrates with my Samsung Ecosystem as well, everytime I use my Galaxy Book 3 Ultra I can get notifications, open apps, and some other features, I use my Galaxy Tab as a note taking device for college and it also syncs my notes in real time (made me switch from Noteshelf to Samsung Notes because of it), my Galaxy Watch also works fine across it all, and sometimes I leave my house without my phone because of LTE on the watch, but above all of this is the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Auto switch feature, I constantly switch between devices and not having to pair my earbuds everytime I need to change my current device is awesome. It seems I talked more about the ecosystem than the phone itself, so I'll wrap it up with some things I would recommend/comment about, first of all, get one of those cheap phone stands you can "glue" on the back of your phone, it makes all the difference because honestly, flex mode is cool bot overrated, specially since the notification bar keeps showing on YouTube, and the screen size gets even smaller, the battery life on the fold is definitely not the best, I recommend tweaking some settings so you can optimize it, I would also definitely recommend you to use the routines (I think that's the name en english but I'm not sure lmao) feature, you can do some pretty amazing things with it (would actually recommend you do some settings to optimize battery life and longevity, like making so it charges only up to 80% before an hour or so of you waking up, so you don't use up that many battery cycles), and definitely use it to fix YouTube auto rotate. Recently I've been using my fold to play games with a controller paired, my favorite is the Gamesir X2 USB-C version, works great for then the fold is on landscape mode, but if you want to do some DS or 3DS emulation I'd recommend an Ipega PG-9167 (not the best quality and comfort overall but it allows the fold to be set in portrait mode, which makes it a lot better to emulate those consoles). The phone's performance is top notch and I have nothing to complain, everything's smooth and feels solid. I don't care much about cameras but they're amazing, I specially love the Slow motion mode. Galaxy AI isn't something I found to be that much useful but I love the circle to search option, I use it daily and it should be standard on every phone by now. In terms of general form factor I was really sceptical about it, specially the outer screen, now I love it, is fits perfectly in my hand and I can use it one handed just fine, I even like the thickness of it, makes it feel more solid and I can grip it whit a lot of security. I also would point out I'm not using the regular One UI launcher, I've been using Nova Launcher since day one because of some specific features I can only get with it, but I have the trade-off of not being able to use the One UI navigation bar, but it is worth for me nonetheless. By the way, please don't use the digital buttons option, use gesture based navigation, it improves the phone's usability in the long run and it feels so much more natural once you get used to it, I would also recommend Gboard as the best keyboard experience, it has some extra settings for folding phones and a lot of customization. I'd also like to add that it is definitely the best phone for reading, I love reading manga, comics and books in it, makes it a lot more enjoyable for me. In general the fold is an amazing device and I would 100% recommend it if you're interested, have the money and like the idea of having a small tablet with you on your pocket.
I love mine. I've been watching the folds since the original one and finally decided to upgrade from my Note 20 ultra. That being said, in order for me to consider it a "perfect" phone, it would need a few changes that I'll list. These would make it perfect for me, I understand not everyone would fall in the same category.
1. Integrated S pen. I don't use it every day, but it would be nice to have it always available. I have the case, but I'd like to be able to change cases or go caseless and still have the s pen.
2. Make the frame a little textured-It is SO slippery to open without a case, that I have almost chucked it a few times while opening it. The case makes it easier, but obviously, ideally it could just have a little texture.-Same with the back glass. I have the samsung.com exclusive blue, I don't know if the other colors are more grippy, but the matte blue is very slippery.
3. Cameras. I feel like the cameras are fine most of the time, but the fact that this phone cost more than my wife's S23 Ultra, I wish it would have the same cameras. I miss my zoom from my note 20 ultra.
I just got mine a few weeks ago. Starting at 100% battery at 8:30a.m with power saving mode on My normal use has my phone down to 5% somewhere around 8pm-9pm, about 2 hours short of a full day. So if I'm out all day, I'm not uncomfortable about it dying but also not comfortable about it not dying. Once Im down to 30% I turn it off to play it safe.
Now....
I play a gps game that runs in the background as well as an app that pays me for my steps. I check the game dozens of times a day and it is heavy on the battery when the game is open. I usually find myself on YouTube atleast a few times throughout the day, or even a streaming app. Besides that I regularly whip out Google to look things up all throughout the day, I average 30-60 mins of Spotify via wireless earphones during travel everyday and a few nights a week I watch porn on it before bed and that's definitely am unfolded dual screen occasion. Also Google cloud does it's backing up to the cloud thing regularly as I make and save media. So factor all that in when considered my battery life.
All and all, the phone is neat. I do wish it was a couple millimeters wider when folded. The narrowness of it has me habitually scrunching my hands up when I type so my big thumbs can get to all corners of the keyboard without the phone sliding out of my hand (though I don't have a case yet so that'll probably help).
It is fun in how it's unique and different from the S and Note series, but some things just aren't the same as they were on my Note 20 Ultra that I got so used to over the years that now having to do it a little differently and the feeling of it having changed a little, It's left me feeling mildly nuisanced by the same tasks, like editing images and clips, or texting. It's only been a few weeks though so we'll see.
Do I like it? Yea it's cool enough. I'd give it an 8/10 on days where I don't just hate all phones in general. I wouldn't go back yet I still miss my Note 20 Ultra and haven't yet found the same comfortable groove I had with it. It does make me use my phone less though, I suppose that's a good thing? Hahaha....
Holy shet, I was planning on that being 1 paragraph. If you read through all of it, you're a better friend than my cat is.....
Scratches very easily despite the preapplied screen protector, lasts about 7-7.5 hours from 80 to 20 percent, 5g off, maximum power saving
the inner screen is very nice though and hinge is vastly improved from the fold 4
With this latest update of One UI 6.1, this is the best phone so far (we can now use chromecast natively, and is super responsive). Also, the AI features are very useful for work. The selfies with the main camera are the best, the battery is ok, at least for me, I can get 1 day or 1 day and a couple of hours.
I picked up the Fold2 on release and had it through until the Fold5 dropped. Absolutely incredible phone. Can't wait to see how they continue to iterate over the next couple of years.
Whilst on a stag do I lost my fold 5. When I returned, I was faced with the dilemma of getting another fold or getting the S24ultra. The 24 was released after I purchased the fold, and all the reviews gave me envy. Ultimately, I chose the 24, and I can honestly say I don't regret it. I don't know if it was laziness or fear of breaking the fold, but I found myself rarely using the inner display. Part of the decision was the cameras and display, and I can say it trumps the fold hands down.
It was good while it lasted. Had a bit of sand in my pocket after a beach day and it only took a few grains to get into the phone. Unfolding it I could hear sand crackling then the interior screen forever froze. It's my bad tho
Had mine about a month now, no issues other than a general lack of accessories available, but I'm not picky so that doesn't bother me much. Thin case and decent outer screen protector will do. Haven't had any real issues, but seeing the general experience with the previous generations I wouldn't touch the phone without Samsung Care+. Seen a lot of cases regarding the 4 specifically that mentioned hardware issues randomly popping up with crazy repair costs, so probably a good idea just in case. Overall a great phone, super easy to change between screens and get accustomed to any UI you choose. Some are recommending waiting for the fold 6, but I'd probably just see if it impacts the price of the 5 given we know the 6 is hardly any different aside from the 22:9 AR. Battery life and cameras are fantastic on the 5, as well as the screens.
Had it since launch. Not a single issue. Althought this last update made it a tad warm and draining battery like crazy when using youtube.
Soon to be solved I guess, but yeah, solid device. Great performance, fast as always, reliable camera.
Brilliant phone until the Bluetooth and WiFi stopped working, almost 6 months later and on my 4th "repair" finally been offered a new device so hopefully all the issues behind me
Constantly spending more money keeping it running than the entire phone bill, because *something* breaks every other week and the warrantee is *actually* just a "promotion" that makes defect fixes "cheap" instead of the free they should be.
Have it since September. Switched from iPhone.
Pros:
- Superfast, doesn't lag. Comparable to the iOS experience.
- One handed use
- Zero software issues
- Great battery (1-2 days)
- Solid build quality
- Tablet replacement for sure
Cons:
- Bulky. Still feels heavy after several months.
- Inner screen is reflective.
- Not easy to keep clean if you live in a third world country
I’m fully invested in Apple. Unfortunately since the passing of Steve Jobs, I feel Apple’s innovation progress has suffered. I love the concept of the Fold so I purchased the Fold 5 as a second phone. I love the freedom and functionality of the phone. Android is definitely a different feel with its pros and cons to Apple. Overall I love the innovation of Fold 5 and Android’s software is different and great!
With all honestly, I love it. I can't see myself going back to a traditional phone.
If you're able to take care of it and need a mini computer in your pocket, then get it.
It does require a bit more tlc but it's totally worth it. Just clean it periodically. This includes the hinge and inner display. Never close it with debris or dirt inside.
If you are thinking about getting it, just do it. Do buy the insurance tho. Just in case.
Best phone I've ever had. Never going back. Best experience all round. I like the front screen more than any other screen I've had I like the slim size of it for one handed use and it doesn't bother me using any social media or other apps
It has been a dream. It is still a dream.
I do not have the economic capacity ti buy such luxury. Even used. Even the display units that do not actually work.
Great but I might be going back to my s series. Nothing against it, it's just too fragile for a firefighter who works in nursing in the er with 5 kids. Shit gets thrown around so much and there is a big dead space in the inside and I can't use the navigation buttons on the bottom.
Love the phone, but it doesn't work for my lifestyle ig. So it's more of a circumstantial thing than anything much about the phone itself. I wish the front screen was wider by a tiny margin but that's about all I have against this thing.
Honest review my opinion, I love the fold five. Use tablet mode alot. Heavy user, sport updates NBA, NFL, soccer, F1. Have a lot of X usage. Durable, don't use a case on this bad boy all the time. When I do it's the aramid case from later case. Definitely holds up to rain dirt and the day to day. What I don't like, battery sucks I can get a day, wake up at 4am, go to the gym by 7 it's at 70%. Go to work listen to podcast,, look at videos on YT, and watch highlights. Sometimes I have to charge it midday because it's goes to 40 45%. I know I'm a heavy user but my s24 ultra and iPhone 14 pro max last me way longer. No charging in between. Camera, definitely not great just okay. If you are looking for camera quality this is not it. Too narrow, always mistype sht even with swiping.
I love the form factor, love the tablet mode definitely something different. I do enjoy it just wished it had s24 cameras 5kmh battery and maybe extra 3 to 4 mm wide and thinner.
My two cents
I love it! My only gripe is that it isn't wider; trying to type on it while closed is incredibly frustrating, but I also have big hands/fingers. I can understand that people with smaller hands may struggle using it while open if it were too much wider, but it would be nice to have a wider model.
Honestly I use my iPhone and fold5 just as much as each other but that's saying a lot for me if you asked me 2 months ago I would have told you this was just gonna be a work and for messing around. But listen when it's the end of the day and I could be using either or I've been finding myself with the fold5 more n more. Don't play yourself though Def splurge get a S pen n S pen mag case. To me the only design flaw that it's not built into the bottom per usual. 💯 Percentttttt a grab though if you got the means and or upgrade. I would say even if your coming from android too!!! Try something else besides the 23,24 Ultras!
LIFE CHANGING. I don't have to pull my laptop out anymore to create ads in Canva. The newest update I can edit photos in 2 seconds. When I am speaking with a client, I can show them on a large screen. No issues so far and I hope they continue the line!
Came from Surface Duo:
I LOVE the form factor when closed. It's the most compelling aspect of this device.
I don't use samsung apps for good reason and feel I lose some value there.
Even with smaller Samsung display, I do miss the organic multitasking of Duo. Taskbar meh. Even as I write this post the little Taskbar doesn't show.
An excellent one so far.
How’s the battery?
Just gonna leave this here. Granted I use modes and routines so that when folded it goes into power saving and when unfolded it goes full power. [battery](https://i.imgur.com/1e4j5QR.jpeg)
Phenomenally good, night and day vrs the 4
I don't know where people get the 2 day figure, I consistently run out of battery in a day which hadn't happened for years on other devices.
one of the biggest factors of battery usage is how hard the modem has to try. without 5g, with strong signal, it should be a lot longer. weak signal, dropping in and out, can more than halve battery life. similarly, if you have an app that keeps waking the phone to check notifications et al, it will murder battery life. try revoking ALL rights from apps and reapproving as you go, i found my battery life improved by 20%.
I’m also surprised because I can only get my 24U hit 1.5 days if I try but usually die within the day. I’m thinking battery life would be worse on the fold given its essentially a tablet
Depends on what you do I guess. My experience has been truly excellent so far, cannot vouch for others.This morning, was 76% now 51% (12h today elapsed as per report, it's very detailed). Today's usage: couple phone calls, reddit/browser. Light usage. My "Settings > Battery" reports says 1d18h left (at current rate). Of course, depends on video/gaming and brightness level. Mine is usually low. I keep charge below 85% (internal battery protect). Seems there are two batteries in the device. YMMV.
All my devices as long as I remember have been one day use, charge at the end of the day. I've always lived semi-rural and worked on the edge of town so for a start I don't have solid network. Searching for network is a huge drain on the device. I also use it for music streaming, half hour to a couple hours a day YouTube, and a few hours a day intense gaming (CODM and Arena Breakout, etc). My SOT has been consistently about 7 hours a day for at least my last 3 devices.
Oddly enough I'm mostly in places with wifi and live in a big city so I don't get it. It's probably related to the fact that I run two Sims but I did on my previous two phones as well and battery lasted way over a day.
Coming from the S23U, not nearly as good but still fine
I charge it to 80% and still lasts to end of day.
Came from a Fold4 and absolutely love it, the battery lasts all day for me and the cameras are great. Super fast in daily use and the cover screen is the perfect size for me to use one-handed. I will be sticking with these phones for as long as possible
I like it. I've had it since january, and I've had no problems at all.
Without writing an essay, in one word: **A M A Z I N G** I genuinely love my ZF5 to pieces, adore it, and in my opinion it has succeeded my favourite experiences of the following smartphones: S10+, S21 Ultra, and Note 3 (in descending order of my experiences, not order of use); these were my most memorable and fantastic smartphones I've ever owned. I'm sticking to the Fold format going forward, but the absolute comfort in reading and watching anything unfolded, and multitasking on top, has been spellbinding. Yes, camera is the weakest point in an ultra premium smartphone, but it's also serviceable and decent to good quality. Cover screen could be a tad wider, but not as far as Pixel Fold; I still like the tall nature of the ZF5, but a little extra width would be a bit more ergonomic for typing and general quick use. The experience is key here; it's just awesome to use, folded and unfolded, a true joy, especially with both Slim S Pen and S Pen Pro! Edit: clarified my post due to subsequent commentary.
Using swipe to text one handed on the cover screen is the best way to do it.
So far so good, no issues with the hinge yet, no issues with the screen protector, it's been a monster ever since I got it
After having a fold (4 and 5) for a couple years now I cannot go back to a regular phone. Being able to run split screen with decent sized windows is just the best thing ever. That said, wait for the 6. The 4 had some hinge issues that I don't think were fixed in the 5 (according to the repair tech when mine broke) but I think the 6 is going to be a whole new design.
There haven't been any reported Fold5 hinge failures on this sub since launch. There were several for the Fold4 within the first month. Other issues still exist but so far look a lot less common than any prior gen.
By that same token, you should say to wait for the 7, because you should never get a 1st gen redesign. At a certain point, just buy a damn phone. I've had two Fold 4s (first one I broke from dropping it) and they BOTH have worked flawlessly, including the hinge.
That's a fair point, it's still an awesome phone that I would hands down recommend.
I've had mine since September '23 and so far so good! I do miss the integration I had with my iPhone and my MacBook Pro, but I don't think I'll be going back to an iPhone unless something catastrophic happens to this Fold 5
you could get android native quick share integration on mac os [https://www.xda-developers.com/how-use-nearby-share-macos/](https://www.xda-developers.com/how-use-nearby-share-macos/)
Perfect phone.
You should couple of months, the next Samsung unpacked event is on the 10th of July, new fold (Folds ?) is coming that should better, if the 5 you want so by then you could get it with big discounts
My only main annoyance is the narrow screen, if it had a wider screen I would love this phone even more.
Owned since August 2024 Use it every day for work and personal use. Somedays it literally replaced my laptop for work. It's been a gamechanger for me. Absolutely love it.
You bought a fold 5 in August 2024? So you're a time traveler that thinks the fold 6 isn't that much of an upgrade?
This is what happens when you type on the front screen of the ZF5. You make typoos.
Never going back to unfoldables. Games are amazing on this thing, especially the multitasking. I highly recommend these phones for anyone who works through their phone, especially photography. Edit: I meant photo editing.
Photography? everyone says the camera sucks
I meant editing the photos, my bad.
Love it. No regrets. I don't see myself going back to a normal phone.
'clicking' in the mid screen area, ie it feels as though the screen is detaching from below the surface.l when I press it. Samsung say it's normal having physically inspected it. I expect this is the beginning of the end of the screen. Some of the black frame on the inside screen is coming off, one piece near the bumper. I still love it. Owned since launch.
Mine has been like that from the day I got it. Pretty sure that is normal. It can't be solidly attached there since it has to move a bit when you fold it.
The navigation gesture always on bar on 6.1 frustrates me
Ah maybe I shouldn't upgrade from 6, how annoying that they remove the option to remove it, why even make the developmental effort to do that
Install Good lock
Got mine when my fold4 inner screen died from Asurion about 8 months ago. So far it's been an excellent phone and covers all of my needs. The only complaint I have is the battery, but that's minor to me.
What battery life are you getting? I've had no issues with mine lasting over a day with minimal charging and no power saving on? https://preview.redd.it/1odc22zlxowc1.jpeg?width=904&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5ad01e80a3b3c5ca5cdac42365ab7ac740ec1eec
Best phone I've ever owned. Coming from iPhones when they were released, to all Samsung flagships/Ultras. My first foldable, and my favorite phone yet. Best jump for me since the original iPhone.
z fold 4 broken...
I got a Fold 5 512GB at pre-release but did not trade in my Note20U. I am impressed with the 50MP camera, given its specs, and if I didn't watch videos on how Samsung runs durability tests on this new foldable generation, I would not have gotten one at all. [JerryRigEverything's](https://youtu.be/5y7a1Eb6QR4) latest Fold5 durability test also cemented my decision. It's much tougher than the Fold 4. I have had it slip out of pockets and roll to the cement or hard floor. So far, with no scratches or damage. I got the thin S-pen case. No bluetooth or cover screen functionality with the pen, but I never used the BT on my old Note20U's S-pen due to the Camera app's voice function being used to capture shots far from the handset. 8 months in? I'm looking for a case with hinge protection, S-pen silo, kickstand, AND wireless charging. I know that's asking alot, but I expect the best for the best. Oh, and for Christmas, a family member got me a stylus that works for the cover screen, plus the other end of it is a different pointer for my iPad (also gifted). The Fold 5's chipset's battery efficiency is what attracted me hard-core though. Side-by-side with the Note20U, and while using the fold's big inner screen most of the time, the Fold gets 3 more hours of SOT easily. The Fold's standby drain is like 3% over 8 hours on wifi, vs. the Note's 10% over the same period. I missed being able to use my Razor Kishi v1 (will definitely not fit anywhere on the Fold), but have since replaced it with a Google Stadia controller for playing games via GeForce NOW... and there's no input lag due to the new Bluetooth version 5.3 updates. I just got a wireless keyboard and mouse combo, a USB-C-to-HDMI hub, and I'm about to purchase a portable 18-inch monitor. This setup will be replacing my current laptop because the Fold is so powerful. Recently got a Nacon MGX Pro and this is the king of controllers and comfort. Much better to play all these games with. I don't miss the SD card since UFS 4.0 is ridiculously fast. But I definitely miss MST for Samsung Pay. Not as much of a problem, though, as NFC adoption has increased since 2020. The speaker setup is easily twice as loud as maximum Note20Ultra output. I have to literally turn down my notifications to the lowest volume level in order to not be scared when it goes off. The new Carrier Aggregation features of the Snapdragon Gen 2 processor are pretty darn fun. Being connected to 3 5G tower bands (soon to be 4 on T-mobile) helps with connectivity like no other. Major game-changer for speeds in the same area vs. my Note20U. But yes, you could literally still watch the battery drain happen while using it with Chrome. Use any other browser. Literally. I expect to get better service on the Fold in a lot more rural areas and have not been disappointed so far. TLDR: All-in-all. I am impressed with the Fold5 but would still sell it if the Honor Magic V2 foldable went global or if the Fold 6 changed the aspect ratio or included an internal S-pen silo.
I am skeptically surprised at its durability. I've had it since last July or August and have been using it almost exclusively with no case. I have dropped it so many times onto asphalt, wood, tile, and more. The metal frame has some dents and scratches, but so far it's holding together. I still don't trust the screen's durability, and I still wouldn't feel comfortable owning this without insurance and a backup, but I'm pleasantly and skeptically surprised with how it handles drops.
I’ve got a thread but tldr, giant white line fault 6 months in, despite being careful with it. Samsung replaced it with ease, but it just shouldn’t be happening 5 iterations in. Edit before I get smashed for this: the phone itself when working was an absolute joy and changed the way I use my phone
Amazing Camera. I used it for photos at my Nana's Funeral today, The battery life is amazing, I have it set where the battery caps out at 80 percent. It says it helps extend the batteries overall life. No real problems at all. 🙂 https://preview.redd.it/5xkrcriyfqwc1.jpeg?width=2252&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4a6328d0d719325d52fccb09de80d2a3865156fa
Had mine since launch. Love it. Super durable with the slim pen case. Only issues I have are 3rd party apps acting up here and there.
Since September last year, no complaints at all besides the front screen fragility. As for the battery life, I bought a tiny power bank
Absolutely perfect! I previously owned the Fold 3 and 4. They were not nearly as good.
Great. Had it from day 1, didn't experience any kind of issues with it yet.
Great phone. Just traded mine in for a s24u tho
Which do you think is better and why? It's time for my tmobile JUMP upgrade and I'm deciding between these 2
Everything. Have no complaints. Use the normal screen for most of the time. Using the fold to watch football, yt and f1. And spen for studies. Camera is excellent as well. 0 regrets.
Got it on release and very happy. Ex 2 user and impressed with the solid hinge and better form factor. Do have slight hairline cracking in the middle of the big screen, but not enough to worry about a claim yet
Honestly it's great it does exactly what it says it's gonna do but I miss my 21 ultras camera A LOT. also I'm not using the inner screen nearly as much as I would want to to justify it
I love it!!
First time fold owner, had it since launch. Can't go back to a normal phone. No problems. Love it.
Excellent!!
It's a phone, it's tablet app compatible. I just use it and do not baby it. I will say I use my phone open 98% of the time when in use. The only time I use the front screen which is slightly better than the Fold 4 is if I am doing a quick check. Like when pulling it out of my pocket while standing in line. Or, when I want privacy in public. It is a big screen and everyone can read it. I open an close my phone every time I use it.
The fist couple of weeks after I got it I was crazy careful with a large case. Ditched that and have put it though hell and it just keeps working. It's turned out to be a tank. Camera sucks, but otherwise the phone is awesome.
So far so good (had it since launch). I honestly can't see myself going back to slab phones after this
I went from an S22 Ultra to a Z Fold 5, I really don't regret it so far. I didn't use too much of the S22 Ultra features that much, but multitasking and watching videos is way more enjoyable. Also the battery life is way better than the S22U's.
I've had it since launch and I've had zero issues. It's great. I do not plan on upgrading for a couple years.
Very good.
Have it since November got it used. Love it only positive things about it. Won't go back to normal phone now for sure.
It's been amazing, only complaint is battery life but other then that, amazing especially for me since I do a lot of video editing and colorgrading on the fly.
Awesome! Still nervous about it all going to shit if the inner screen ever gets damaged, but not as much as when I first got it. I really don't think I'm going back to the candybar form factor. There is like a hair line crack on my inner screen and I'm a little shook about it, but I think it's the protector so no worries there. But really any issues I'll find are issues that I'll find with another phone. The differences that people find are insignificant to me. Like the cameras since I rarely use them.
Besides my fingerprint scanner breaking recently, overall pretty good! I just wish the cameras were a lot better; I found myself missing the cameras from my S21 Ultra often. Been considering buying an off hand Pixel 7 Pro off Swappa for ~300.
I've had mine since January my only issue is cosmetic and I miss the variety of styles for cases which was never an issue with my iPhone.
Very good, so far. Comming from an iphone 14 pro Max and surface duo 2. Se tiver algum ptbr, mande um salve.
Mostly good so far. Just wish the cover display was wider and supported the S Pen.
No issues, and would never go back to a non foldable. I know that I'm not the regular user, so the usability (work sharing miro boards, productivity, as well as the odd gaming) it a game changer for me. Also, not issues so far. Even though it's only been half a year or so.
Great phone, I just don't trust the screen yet, would like to see more durable screen at some point. If they do, I'll most likely buy that, but won't be getting another fold any time soon
great, felt like it has "learning curve" on things you can do with foldable, I started with like 1-2 opens per day in start of december and grew to 7/day over last week, as I am finding more and more uses for when it's convenient to switch. Both at home and at work
Had the 3, loved it. Skipped the 4 since the 3 was still doing great but when the 5 came out, I upgraded and I'm convinced I'll never go back to a standard phone unless they kill the Fold line. People ask me all time (even Apple user) how much I like it and I give them glowing reviews all the time.
Amazing 👏 fun phone. Although I wish more apps took advantage of the capabilities!
Upgraded from the fold 4 about a year ago, loved it the whole time. Hasn't skipped a beat, really nothing negative to report
Excellent so far. The thin front screen actually is pretty solid. I use it all the time because it fits with one hand and can use just one hand
I seriously cherish my fold 5, that's after years of iPhones
Had it since day 1, and I haven't had any issues with it. The hinge is a little crunchy, but nothing that I haven't noticed in z fold 4.
Best phone I've ever had
If I could VPN into my corporate duties on my Fold, I'd never use my laptop! I highly recommend.
Had mine a couple of weeks after I saw a great deal for the 1Tb model with a three year warranty. That extra couple of mm on the width of the front screen makes all the difference to my fat finger typing compared to my previous Fold 3. So all good so dad, touch wood. Can't find a case I like tho. The Samsung case with the speb holder on the rear is awful. Just awful, and gives a 2mm high bezel to the front screen meaning I couldn't swipe in the edge panel. Haven't found a folio case like the free one for the Fold 3, or the basic silicone one for the Fold 3 by Samsung. The hunt continues...
Convinced me to daily drive and make iPhone a backup phone (curse you Apple for requiring Apple Watch to activate with an iPhone)! The camera is the only downgrade but I take most pictures in day time so it’s more than passable and battery life has been better than expected - I find myself using the Fold more often than iPhone. Durability was my biggest concern and - *fingers crossed* - seems to be solid. I rock it nude but have a pouch if I ever remember it. Form factor has me looking forward to my next phone as a foldable, hopefully not for a long time
Got mine about 3 months ago, no hardware issues yet, but software bugs galore. -Widget/icon spacing gets buggy. -Google photos widgets need to get constantly adjusted because they reset back to the same photo every few days (even when I don't reboot). -Messages app jiggles when Im typing (tried 2 fixes outlined on reddit, neither worked for more than a few days). -The keyboard randomly gets in the way of the text input field on various apps so I can't see what I'm typing. -Thought it was so cool how Samsung used their own full screen mode to get around lazy developers...except its wonky on several apps, including Instagram and FB which are now pushing videos to the left side when unfolded. -At least once a day I'll try to open an app and nothing will happen, forcing me to close all apps and try again.
Onboard first with a used zf3, and it broke down after 3 months. Tried a flip, felt so bland... when zf5 release, I hesitate but went for the 1tb version. Worth my investment, running caseless but beware it's a slippery soap bar, haven't drop mine yet
I've had iPhones, then a Note 10 Plus for 8 years (loved that phone), and now a ZFold 5 and I LOVE it. The split screen is great and love playing games on it. Only thing I'm terrified of is dropping it, especially with it open. But so far, it's the best phone I've ever had!
it's quite good, to be honest. i might keep this for another year before replacing it with the new model.
Superb, fantastic, mind blowing in a true sense. For my usage I get battery life between 2-3 days (not a power user). Average camera and butter smooth performance. Oneui6.1 is a great add-on recently with new AI features.
It's what I expect of a Samsung flagship (because I bought mine during the pre order period) . There were many bugs with the folding and unfolding (apps j froze or refused to expand), but those have been smoothed out and one ui 6.1 on the fold is the most polished experience I've had with the thing. If anyone is interested in buying the fold, best time is not during the pre order period
My life personally is to hectic for it I'm up and about all day everyday do there were times I this something got in the hinges (eventually something did) or it would break from a drop it's just a little to fragile for the things I had to do personally
I wanna like it.. and I do, but I'm afraid of how fragile it is. Has to replace 2 already (one was screen one was software issues) nd only have them less then a month. But I bought mine used so 🤷♂️
Had mine since launch. Nothing but great. A true workhorse. Hardly use aPC anymore.
I had the 4 and then got the 5 both have been excellent and I drop the hell out of both phones and never broken a screen etc. they have they're marks and still function without issue. All I can say is once you go fold there's no going back.
I had the 3,4 & now 5 It has been the best experience, good battery life, fast Processor, Free Cloud back up option for 30days, Hope 6 or 7 has 25w Wireless charging, Camera could be better, Wider Front Screen Chinese Fold are slimmer with 5000mAh, Hope we get 5500mAh battery
My inner mid just crqcked, had since oct
Excellent. Great performance, regular and rapid updates, rock solid build quality.
I am not the biggest fan and miss my S22+. It's a fine phone, but I find many many things will not render correctly on it, and buttons on website modals will be impossible to click despite desktop/mobile toggle or browser used. I also am annoyed the s pen doesn't work on the small screen. I am the exception though, and do a lot of technical focused things on my phone that most people won't. My wife loves hers.
Love mine. Got mine day one, and haven't had an issue since.
Great but battery life getting worse :( I can squeak a day but jel of others getting 2
I returned one after the screen cracked in less than 1 year of use the phone is crap
I've sent it back after 2 days
I want it to be even bigger
Love it way more durable than my fold 3 I traded in for it. The flat closing and it being thinner than the 3 has been so worth it. Will be skipping the 6th and hopefully the 5 to 7 upgrade is better
I previously had a iPhone 12 mini and I really enjoyed the zf5. My only complaint is that the usbc port is on the left when unfolded which is inconvenient because most controller adapters have a usbc plug on the right side. Gamesir x2s solved that. I will probably only trade it for a zfold6
was fun for first couple weeks cause it was something different, but overall it still feels like a beta product. might try again in a few years time…
It's aight
Not so good comparing to ultra. Heats more, holds battery less, micro lags when switching between apps and when changing screen orientation, too aggressive brightness lowering outside,
Got a green line on my center screen 4 months in
Bought it Feb this year, dead pixel issue, and green line after 2 months. Got it repaired under warranty, but now the thought of it happening again lingers. Shame, it does what we need it to do at work.
It's the greatest "phone" on the market. Nothing comes close.
Really great. The occasional glitch but that has gotten better over time. Battery life is sufficient to get me through a day of heavy use. I use it for work all the time. It's amazing being able to have my calendar and email open at the same time.
Way better than the 4, absolutely love it and can't wait to see the 6
Never going back to a non folding phone. Also, haven't touched my switch since I picked up a USB c gamepad haha
Great overall
Battery has been great I get 6 to 8 hrs screen on time with a full charge but depending on what I'm doing gaming always tanks a battery I have also tested just using 4g instead of 5g makes a difference in battery life it's not struggling to find 5g in the city I can get away with it there Performance of the device is amazing never lags multitasks like a beast Cameras are great to yeah not s24 ultra level but they honestly get the job done The only thing I'll say is finding a good case for the phone has been the only downfall I unfortunately had a case with magnets built into the hinge and it ended up scratch my hinge I was kinda pissed about that but the z fold has won me over and I plan to keep getting the z fold for years to come 👍
Mine is buggy - My Files Network Storage isn't working correctly ... anyone know how to manually install the Network Storage plugin?
Awesome! Have had it since January. The only issue is it is slippery (for some reason the aluminum they use make my hands sweat extra hard) and finding cases is a PITA. Esp the front case that wouldn't allow dust in.
Pretty happy with my Fold 5 (coming from a Fold 2). It's noticeably faster, camera is a bit better, and I appreciate the hidden camera (since it doesn't feel like such an awkward cut out but it's there if you look). The tighter fold with no gap is also nice since I used to worry about dust/lint getting caught. I bought both the standing case and the S Pen case... found that I rarely use the S Pen but it works nicely when I do.
It's not a phone if you're a blue collar worker or a trucker in dirtier environments. Otherwise, except for some apps not optimized for a fold screen, it's been a flawless use.
Software is excellent! I bought it for the software but really wanted the Honor Magic V2 which didn't release globally at the time. Hoping the Fold 6 has the HM V2 body with the Samsung software.
best phone ever and I am never going back to slab again
My only issue is that it can get scratches pretty easily if I don't use any protection on it. It's much worse than any of my previous phones, but still, I absolutely love it.
The screen broke from a small fall after two months of owning it and screen repair wasn't an option. Paid for it for almost two more years on my plan.
I have it since launch date. It is been great in my opinion. I take public transportation and watch movies on it. I get a whole day of battery use on it. I also been using the hotspot for at least an hour a day.
The Z Fold 5 is my first folding phone - I've been interested in the concept for a while. I finally have one and I wouldn't return it. It's excellent for anything I do - Taking Notes in Uni (You will need a special S PEN for it), watching Dr. House on a bigger screen on the go, playing games on a big or small screen, bypassing the use for YT Premium to listen to music while chatting on Discord.. the list goes on. Battery has been fine too - I have tried the ultimate battery protection thing (where it only charges to 80%) and I wouldn't recommend it. Without it (standard battery protection), it lasts me more than a day. So all in all, pretty worth it for me so far.
People not killing there apps. A great app killer will get you 2 days if you kill your apps in the background. I've had mine a week and with mix usage between this and my iPhone (I mostly use android) I get right at 2 days.
I don't know why I don't like it but I don't like it. I do love my Flip 5 though. I guess the bulk makes it hard to find a spot to place in my car while charging and when folded mine has touch screen problems. I only like it as a tablet.
So far my favorite one from the Fold lineups. I especially like my "grey" color that is actually white with matte graphite frames. The fact that it closes near flat makes it feel way more premium and sleek than my previous Folds. I think I'll even upgrade to the rumored Fold 6 Ultra if it brings something fresh. I honestly can never go back to normal phones.
Came from multiple Note phones over the years. Never thought I'd enjoy the Fold series as much as I do. Had the 4 and now the 5. It's the perfect phone as far as I'm concerned. I am absolutely thrilled about everything about it.
Best phone ive owned so far
It has been good. I like it, there are some things that hopefully will be improved, like the outer screen. But I wouldn't go back to a slab.
For anyone who has one, how do you find using it as a normal phone? Do you use it closed and how it is closed with the slimmer face?
good
Very good. It's also my first foldable.
Bit heavy but so good
Honestly i have the gen 4 and its a puece of crap i woukd much rather have the s24 ultra. The one i have is less than a year old and the pixls on the inside screen are starting to fail the touch screen barely works and some places are dead spot. The screen no longer opens all the way anymore and it fell from less than 3" and cracked the screen. If samsung was offering the use of the zfold as a traded in than i woukd trade immediatly. Its just a novolty phone. Ive been using samsung since my first phone and generally there very good phones but these i would never buy another one
I like its giant screen, however the front screen is way too easy to be scratched compared to my iPhone.
Got mine since late september, absolutely loving it. Still folds perfectly flat, camera is great (for my standards) One thing tho, the S-pen only works on the larger display.
Had it since release with zero issues.
Best phone I've had until I dropped it down the stairs 😅 thankfully I had insurance
I've had a great experience with mine.
Truly enjoying the foldable experience. The option with have a small screen and a large screen is exceptional. Having a phone and tablet in 1 is also nice. Battery could be a bit better but otherwise satisfied with the device.
Had the phone on release day till the 24 ultra came out. I liked it for what it was. Felt cool playing games in the strange screen ratio. 2 screen play for separate pokemon go accounts etc. At the end of the day it felt like a novelty. Pretty much how some peeps are describing us as being the beta users. Needs much more polishing. Not all apps are rebuilt for the fold (which is understandable I guess) web pages are sort of weirdly proportioned. Maybe there's a fix for that in settings haven't checked. And then there's the small front screen. I get that there's a bigger screen inside but would like a bigger screen on front. Originally thought it wouldn't have bothered me. But did so very much towards the end of owning it. Will definitely come back to it if my gripes have been addressed in the future
I used all of Samsung's folds except the Fold2. I have to say that it is the most robust fold besides the Fold1. The Fold5 runs after 9 months still perfect as on the first day. Indescribable how well Samsung has done this!
It's a beast simply, heavy user here and 0 problems so far
Besides battery, everything else is pretty much perfect. Battery can't last more than 5-6 hours. Coming from Xiaomi, where I get 120W charging, I now have to bring a power bank everywhere I go. I don't mind adding thickness and weight, hope to get at least 5500-6000 mAh.
It's amazing, but why go for the z fold 5 now, when the new one gets announced in about 3 months? Then if you want the z fold 5, you can get it cheaper when the z fold 6 is out.
My Fold 4 was awesome for about 1 year, and then it went downhill hard and fast. I avoided the 5 like the plague, but I really hope it has better longevity! It's a really cool concept. As a former Note/Ultra type user, it also made me very confused that there is no bundled Spen, I was sure the 5 would get one! Nope...
Great screen Very useful to have folding phone Love the YouTube experience on it and side by side apps Don't like battery life , cannot even get 1 day on it
Phenomenal, I love my fold , one thing I never thought was me ever wS going from apple to samsung
Love my zfold, it's by far my favorite phone so far. Battery lasts forever for me, even with battery protect limiting it to 80%. The stylus is a fun touch too if you don't mind that the case doesn't sit flat unfolded. Assuming the fold itself holds up, I see myself keeping this this for a while.
Best phone I've ever had the pleasure of using. Love the s-pen (I've been using the slim S-pen case since day one), love the big screen (on the first few weeks I was a little bit too worried about it scratching, but after a while I got around it and now I leave it unfolded almost all the time while at home, only folding it when I have to pick up a call without my earbuds or when I need to get it in my pocket). I love how it integrates with my Samsung Ecosystem as well, everytime I use my Galaxy Book 3 Ultra I can get notifications, open apps, and some other features, I use my Galaxy Tab as a note taking device for college and it also syncs my notes in real time (made me switch from Noteshelf to Samsung Notes because of it), my Galaxy Watch also works fine across it all, and sometimes I leave my house without my phone because of LTE on the watch, but above all of this is the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Auto switch feature, I constantly switch between devices and not having to pair my earbuds everytime I need to change my current device is awesome. It seems I talked more about the ecosystem than the phone itself, so I'll wrap it up with some things I would recommend/comment about, first of all, get one of those cheap phone stands you can "glue" on the back of your phone, it makes all the difference because honestly, flex mode is cool bot overrated, specially since the notification bar keeps showing on YouTube, and the screen size gets even smaller, the battery life on the fold is definitely not the best, I recommend tweaking some settings so you can optimize it, I would also definitely recommend you to use the routines (I think that's the name en english but I'm not sure lmao) feature, you can do some pretty amazing things with it (would actually recommend you do some settings to optimize battery life and longevity, like making so it charges only up to 80% before an hour or so of you waking up, so you don't use up that many battery cycles), and definitely use it to fix YouTube auto rotate. Recently I've been using my fold to play games with a controller paired, my favorite is the Gamesir X2 USB-C version, works great for then the fold is on landscape mode, but if you want to do some DS or 3DS emulation I'd recommend an Ipega PG-9167 (not the best quality and comfort overall but it allows the fold to be set in portrait mode, which makes it a lot better to emulate those consoles). The phone's performance is top notch and I have nothing to complain, everything's smooth and feels solid. I don't care much about cameras but they're amazing, I specially love the Slow motion mode. Galaxy AI isn't something I found to be that much useful but I love the circle to search option, I use it daily and it should be standard on every phone by now. In terms of general form factor I was really sceptical about it, specially the outer screen, now I love it, is fits perfectly in my hand and I can use it one handed just fine, I even like the thickness of it, makes it feel more solid and I can grip it whit a lot of security. I also would point out I'm not using the regular One UI launcher, I've been using Nova Launcher since day one because of some specific features I can only get with it, but I have the trade-off of not being able to use the One UI navigation bar, but it is worth for me nonetheless. By the way, please don't use the digital buttons option, use gesture based navigation, it improves the phone's usability in the long run and it feels so much more natural once you get used to it, I would also recommend Gboard as the best keyboard experience, it has some extra settings for folding phones and a lot of customization. I'd also like to add that it is definitely the best phone for reading, I love reading manga, comics and books in it, makes it a lot more enjoyable for me. In general the fold is an amazing device and I would 100% recommend it if you're interested, have the money and like the idea of having a small tablet with you on your pocket.
I love mine. I've been watching the folds since the original one and finally decided to upgrade from my Note 20 ultra. That being said, in order for me to consider it a "perfect" phone, it would need a few changes that I'll list. These would make it perfect for me, I understand not everyone would fall in the same category. 1. Integrated S pen. I don't use it every day, but it would be nice to have it always available. I have the case, but I'd like to be able to change cases or go caseless and still have the s pen. 2. Make the frame a little textured-It is SO slippery to open without a case, that I have almost chucked it a few times while opening it. The case makes it easier, but obviously, ideally it could just have a little texture.-Same with the back glass. I have the samsung.com exclusive blue, I don't know if the other colors are more grippy, but the matte blue is very slippery. 3. Cameras. I feel like the cameras are fine most of the time, but the fact that this phone cost more than my wife's S23 Ultra, I wish it would have the same cameras. I miss my zoom from my note 20 ultra.
Mines great and have gotten used to the size and weight no issue as well....I love the size of the front screen tbh it's perfect for one hand use too
I just got mine a few weeks ago. Starting at 100% battery at 8:30a.m with power saving mode on My normal use has my phone down to 5% somewhere around 8pm-9pm, about 2 hours short of a full day. So if I'm out all day, I'm not uncomfortable about it dying but also not comfortable about it not dying. Once Im down to 30% I turn it off to play it safe. Now.... I play a gps game that runs in the background as well as an app that pays me for my steps. I check the game dozens of times a day and it is heavy on the battery when the game is open. I usually find myself on YouTube atleast a few times throughout the day, or even a streaming app. Besides that I regularly whip out Google to look things up all throughout the day, I average 30-60 mins of Spotify via wireless earphones during travel everyday and a few nights a week I watch porn on it before bed and that's definitely am unfolded dual screen occasion. Also Google cloud does it's backing up to the cloud thing regularly as I make and save media. So factor all that in when considered my battery life. All and all, the phone is neat. I do wish it was a couple millimeters wider when folded. The narrowness of it has me habitually scrunching my hands up when I type so my big thumbs can get to all corners of the keyboard without the phone sliding out of my hand (though I don't have a case yet so that'll probably help). It is fun in how it's unique and different from the S and Note series, but some things just aren't the same as they were on my Note 20 Ultra that I got so used to over the years that now having to do it a little differently and the feeling of it having changed a little, It's left me feeling mildly nuisanced by the same tasks, like editing images and clips, or texting. It's only been a few weeks though so we'll see. Do I like it? Yea it's cool enough. I'd give it an 8/10 on days where I don't just hate all phones in general. I wouldn't go back yet I still miss my Note 20 Ultra and haven't yet found the same comfortable groove I had with it. It does make me use my phone less though, I suppose that's a good thing? Hahaha.... Holy shet, I was planning on that being 1 paragraph. If you read through all of it, you're a better friend than my cat is.....
Scratches very easily despite the preapplied screen protector, lasts about 7-7.5 hours from 80 to 20 percent, 5g off, maximum power saving the inner screen is very nice though and hinge is vastly improved from the fold 4
Love mine
With this latest update of One UI 6.1, this is the best phone so far (we can now use chromecast natively, and is super responsive). Also, the AI features are very useful for work. The selfies with the main camera are the best, the battery is ok, at least for me, I can get 1 day or 1 day and a couple of hours.
Still using Fold 2
I picked up the Fold2 on release and had it through until the Fold5 dropped. Absolutely incredible phone. Can't wait to see how they continue to iterate over the next couple of years.
Whilst on a stag do I lost my fold 5. When I returned, I was faced with the dilemma of getting another fold or getting the S24ultra. The 24 was released after I purchased the fold, and all the reviews gave me envy. Ultimately, I chose the 24, and I can honestly say I don't regret it. I don't know if it was laziness or fear of breaking the fold, but I found myself rarely using the inner display. Part of the decision was the cameras and display, and I can say it trumps the fold hands down.
I have seen many reviews that the fold becomes very visible after some time of use.
It was good while it lasted. Had a bit of sand in my pocket after a beach day and it only took a few grains to get into the phone. Unfolding it I could hear sand crackling then the interior screen forever froze. It's my bad tho
Had mine about a month now, no issues other than a general lack of accessories available, but I'm not picky so that doesn't bother me much. Thin case and decent outer screen protector will do. Haven't had any real issues, but seeing the general experience with the previous generations I wouldn't touch the phone without Samsung Care+. Seen a lot of cases regarding the 4 specifically that mentioned hardware issues randomly popping up with crazy repair costs, so probably a good idea just in case. Overall a great phone, super easy to change between screens and get accustomed to any UI you choose. Some are recommending waiting for the fold 6, but I'd probably just see if it impacts the price of the 5 given we know the 6 is hardly any different aside from the 22:9 AR. Battery life and cameras are fantastic on the 5, as well as the screens.
Had it since launch. Not a single issue. Althought this last update made it a tad warm and draining battery like crazy when using youtube. Soon to be solved I guess, but yeah, solid device. Great performance, fast as always, reliable camera.
Brilliant phone until the Bluetooth and WiFi stopped working, almost 6 months later and on my 4th "repair" finally been offered a new device so hopefully all the issues behind me
Constantly spending more money keeping it running than the entire phone bill, because *something* breaks every other week and the warrantee is *actually* just a "promotion" that makes defect fixes "cheap" instead of the free they should be.
Goat 🐐 phone
Have it since September. Switched from iPhone. Pros: - Superfast, doesn't lag. Comparable to the iOS experience. - One handed use - Zero software issues - Great battery (1-2 days) - Solid build quality - Tablet replacement for sure Cons: - Bulky. Still feels heavy after several months. - Inner screen is reflective. - Not easy to keep clean if you live in a third world country
I’m fully invested in Apple. Unfortunately since the passing of Steve Jobs, I feel Apple’s innovation progress has suffered. I love the concept of the Fold so I purchased the Fold 5 as a second phone. I love the freedom and functionality of the phone. Android is definitely a different feel with its pros and cons to Apple. Overall I love the innovation of Fold 5 and Android’s software is different and great!
Absolute fooken beast
I'd like to experience it
With all honestly, I love it. I can't see myself going back to a traditional phone. If you're able to take care of it and need a mini computer in your pocket, then get it. It does require a bit more tlc but it's totally worth it. Just clean it periodically. This includes the hinge and inner display. Never close it with debris or dirt inside. If you are thinking about getting it, just do it. Do buy the insurance tho. Just in case.
Best phone I've ever had. Never going back. Best experience all round. I like the front screen more than any other screen I've had I like the slim size of it for one handed use and it doesn't bother me using any social media or other apps
I absolutely love mine but I would Def wait for the 6 to come out and get it in like 3 or 4 months.
Great Phone, don't think I could go back to regular phones anymore.
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Been loving it. Love the screen and battery life has been decent.
I came from a Fold 3 and there are good improvements. -Lighter -Thinner -Better on battery -Brighter display -Better cell signal Wider display
My fold 4 is toast so never gonna buy the 5.
Can't wait to get rid of it for the pixel fold 2 or z fold 6
Amazing
Love it
Love it, its one or the best folds i have used and not scared to open and close at all very stable hinges and good performance overall
Ko far so good, especially with the new firmware update to One UI v6.1!
It has been a dream. It is still a dream. I do not have the economic capacity ti buy such luxury. Even used. Even the display units that do not actually work.
It's been very good. The only downside is the narrow front screen. It is difficult to type. But other than that, it's a fantastic device so far.
Great but I might be going back to my s series. Nothing against it, it's just too fragile for a firefighter who works in nursing in the er with 5 kids. Shit gets thrown around so much and there is a big dead space in the inside and I can't use the navigation buttons on the bottom. Love the phone, but it doesn't work for my lifestyle ig. So it's more of a circumstantial thing than anything much about the phone itself. I wish the front screen was wider by a tiny margin but that's about all I have against this thing.
I wish I did not have to use speakerphone when it's folded
You still can't use the front screen as a normal phone like r/OnePlus Open. Let's leave it at that.
Honest review my opinion, I love the fold five. Use tablet mode alot. Heavy user, sport updates NBA, NFL, soccer, F1. Have a lot of X usage. Durable, don't use a case on this bad boy all the time. When I do it's the aramid case from later case. Definitely holds up to rain dirt and the day to day. What I don't like, battery sucks I can get a day, wake up at 4am, go to the gym by 7 it's at 70%. Go to work listen to podcast,, look at videos on YT, and watch highlights. Sometimes I have to charge it midday because it's goes to 40 45%. I know I'm a heavy user but my s24 ultra and iPhone 14 pro max last me way longer. No charging in between. Camera, definitely not great just okay. If you are looking for camera quality this is not it. Too narrow, always mistype sht even with swiping. I love the form factor, love the tablet mode definitely something different. I do enjoy it just wished it had s24 cameras 5kmh battery and maybe extra 3 to 4 mm wide and thinner. My two cents
I love it! My only gripe is that it isn't wider; trying to type on it while closed is incredibly frustrating, but I also have big hands/fingers. I can understand that people with smaller hands may struggle using it while open if it were too much wider, but it would be nice to have a wider model.
Honestly I use my iPhone and fold5 just as much as each other but that's saying a lot for me if you asked me 2 months ago I would have told you this was just gonna be a work and for messing around. But listen when it's the end of the day and I could be using either or I've been finding myself with the fold5 more n more. Don't play yourself though Def splurge get a S pen n S pen mag case. To me the only design flaw that it's not built into the bottom per usual. 💯 Percentttttt a grab though if you got the means and or upgrade. I would say even if your coming from android too!!! Try something else besides the 23,24 Ultras!
Dropped it a few times folded, held nicely. Only issue with the fold tech is the inner screen can be damaged by random debris when folded.
Turn on Light Performance Mode, battery life hugely improved and easily last over one day.
LIFE CHANGING. I don't have to pull my laptop out anymore to create ads in Canva. The newest update I can edit photos in 2 seconds. When I am speaking with a client, I can show them on a large screen. No issues so far and I hope they continue the line!
This phone is literally excellence. I can't wait until the 6 and 7. Don't know if it'll be worth going from 5 to 6.
I have a 4 and it was alright until the inside screen decided to go black on me.
Came from Surface Duo: I LOVE the form factor when closed. It's the most compelling aspect of this device. I don't use samsung apps for good reason and feel I lose some value there. Even with smaller Samsung display, I do miss the organic multitasking of Duo. Taskbar meh. Even as I write this post the little Taskbar doesn't show.