Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review: The Problem After 1 Week...
Aug 11, 2023
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review: The Problem After 1 Week...
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0 -> You know, it's kind of wild when you think about it.
2.26 -> Here we are in 2023 and the devices in our pockets
5.64 -> feel like they're taken straight out of a sci-fi movie.
8.84 -> Today, I'm diving deep into one of the newest,
11.8 -> the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.
15.02 -> Z Fold line from Samsung has been their bold experiment,
18.74 -> a journey of evolution.
20.44 -> Each iteration better than the last.
22.52 -> With the Z Fold 5, Samsung is promising
24.7 -> more than just tweaks.
27.2 -> They're selling a vision of the future.
29.28 -> So let's unwrap this vision and see if it delivers on its promise.
32.88 -> If you want to pick one up, I'll have an exclusive discount link down in the description below.
38.08 -> Now let's get started with what's new.
40.8 -> There are three main changes that Samsung made to the Galaxy Z Fold 5
44.56 -> that make it an improvement over the Z Fold 4 in terms of usability.
49.52 -> They made it lighter, thinner, and added a new hinge.
53.52 -> When closed, Z Fold 5 is 13.4 millimeters thick,
58.48 -> and that's a reduction of 2.4 millimeters
60.88 -> compared to the Z Fold 4.
63.2 -> It weighs 253 grams,
64.84 -> which is 10 grams lighter than the previous model.
67.24 -> In that new hinge, it lets the Z Fold 5 close without a gap,
72.24 -> which is something we've been waiting for
74.12 -> since the first model was released four years ago.
77.12 -> It should be noted that the Fold 4
78.92 -> was also thinner and lighter than the Fold 3,
82.74 -> so we are seeing continuous refinement in that regard.
85.6 -> Now, the new water drop hinge design
87.2 -> has been verified to last for an impressive 200,000 folds,
91.4 -> while the inner display is 25% stronger
94.76 -> due to the way the hinge folds.
96.46 -> Now again, one noticeable aesthetic change
98.9 -> is the removal of that gap when closed,
101.28 -> which gave the Z Fold 4 a slightly V-shaped look.
104.6 -> The device's thinness is also noticeable
107 -> as my hand folded around a closed device
109.74 -> allows me to reach more of the screen
111.72 -> than I could on the Z Fold 4.
113.66 -> Also, the increased brightness of the display
116.04 -> is another standout feature with a maximum 1,750 nits
121.04 -> that puts it on par with the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
125.46 -> This was immediately apparent when using the Z Fold 5
128.78 -> outdoors in the bright South Korean sun.
131.66 -> Also with the larger vapor chamber
134.06 -> and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor
137.58 -> the same as the S23 Ultra,
139.28 -> the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is obviously
141.34 -> a technically superior phone to the Z Fold 4
145.46 -> even if the specs make it feel more iterative on paper.
149.3 -> Now, speaking of specs, let's get into that topic.
152.16 -> The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is definitely
154.08 -> the most refined big screen foldable to date.
157.38 -> But if you own the Galaxy Z Fold 4,
159.38 -> or even the Galaxy Z Fold 3,
161.28 -> the differences are likely going to come across
163.34 -> as fairly minimal.
165.48 -> The inner display is a 7.6 inch dynamic AMOLED 2X screen
169.54 -> with a 120 Hertz dynamic refresh rate
171.98 -> that can drop to one Hertz and a 2176 by 1812 resolution.
176.98 -> The cover screen is a 6.2 inch dynamic AMOLED 2X
180.58 -> with a 48 Hertz to 120 Hertz refresh rate.
183.66 -> Now, if those numbers sound familiar,
185.5 -> first, wow, great memory.
187.82 -> And second, it's because it's the same spec for spec
191.62 -> as the Z Fold 4 and essentially the Z Fold 3 as well.
196.14 -> When it comes to the camera,
197.58 -> you get a 50 megapixel main sensor,
200 -> a 12 megapixel ultra wide camera
201.9 -> with optical image stabilization
203.7 -> and a 10 megapixel telephoto sensor for 3X optical zoom.
208.18 -> There's a 10 megapixel selfie camera on front
211.28 -> and a four megapixel under display camera
214.92 -> on the inner screen.
216.38 -> Again, exactly the same as the Galaxy Z Fold 4,
221.1 -> spec for spec.
222.34 -> Looking at the battery,
223.8 -> the Galaxy Z Fold 5 has a 4,400 milliamp hour battery
228.72 -> with support for 45-watt super fast charging
231.7 -> and wireless charging, the same as the Z Fold 4
235.26 -> with Android 13 and Samsung's One UI interface.
238.42 -> There are a few small changes to the software
241.12 -> with the taskbar now showing four recently used apps
243.86 -> and the ability to launch them in pop-up windows
246.52 -> while you can still run three full apps at the same time
250.44 -> on the inside screen.
252.24 -> There's a new copy and paste feature,
254.16 -> updated flex mode and media controls,
256.38 -> and the exclusive launch of the popular GoodNotes app.
259.22 -> The S Pen for the Z Fold 5 has an IP68
262.6 -> water resistance rating,
263.88 -> a step above the IPX8 rating of the phone itself.
267.48 -> And there's a new case that holds the S Pen
269.96 -> on the phone for safekeeping.
272.08 -> Gorilla Glass Victus 2 covers the front
274.52 -> and back of the phone,
276.28 -> but it's the same ultra thin glass on the inside
279.8 -> and it uses Samsung's Armor Aluminum for the chassis.
283.1 -> This year, the Z Fold 5 comes in cream,
285.28 -> phantom black and an icy blue color,
288.28 -> along with Samsung exclusive blue and gray options.
291.76 -> But here's the thing,
292.68 -> the biggest problem for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
296.1 -> is that it's not the groundbreaking revelation
298.9 -> that some were hoping for.
300.38 -> It's one of the most iterative year over year updates
303.38 -> we've seen for any smartphone over the past several years.
307.34 -> But that doesn't mean it's a disappointment.
309.62 -> With the improved Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor
313.3 -> and new camera lenses,
314.98 -> this device is worth considering for anyone new to foldables
319.94 -> as well as anyone who owns a Z Fold 1 or 2.
323.16 -> While it may not be worth upgrading
324.72 -> if you're already a foldable enthusiast,
326.98 -> for newcomers to the field,
328.58 -> the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is a fantastic choice.
332.54 -> In fact, it's interesting because I think that
334.86 -> despite devices like the Pixel Fold
337.98 -> and the upcoming OnePlus foldable,
340.08 -> Samsung's biggest competition this year for the Fold
343.9 -> is gonna be the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5,
346.84 -> which sees much more obvious year-over-year improvements,
350.94 -> especially when you take a look
352.64 -> at this much larger cover display.
355.5 -> The Z Flip 5's new features are more in your face,
359.04 -> while the Z Fold 5 is improved in ways
361.66 -> that kind of fly under the radar.
363.78 -> The Fold 5 is still a multitasking powerhouse,
366.58 -> but it's less pocketable and, dare I say,
368.3 -> less fun than the Galaxy Z Flip 5.
371.78 -> If you haven't used a big folding smartphone yet,
374.86 -> the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is going to really impress you.
378.18 -> But if previous versions haven't quite hit the mark for you,
381.52 -> then it may not do enough to change your mind.
384.12 -> That said, the Z Fold 5 is an excellent foldable.
387.42 -> It's just kind of forgettable this year.
389.68 -> With the exception of the fact that there's no longer a gap
392.5 -> when it's closed, even when using it,
395.34 -> it's hard to tell the difference compared to last year.
398.3 -> Thanks for watching as always guys.
399.58 -> I appreciate your support.
400.82 -> I'm Andru Edwards and I will catch you in the next video.
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