Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Google Pixel Fold (24 HOURS TO DECIDE) 

Do you choose Google or Samsung?

I was so nervous buying the fold 5. It's a lot of money. But I've had it for 4 weeks now and I don't think I can go back to a non-foldable phone. The only negative so far is my screen time has gone up to an embarrassing amount.😂

I've had the Z Fold 5 for about a week now. I'm blown away. It's hard to imagine going back to a normal slab style phone. Software optimization is just amazing. Such a smooth UI experience. Running Ofice 365 and editing spreadsheets on the go with the large display is just a game changer. Very pleasantly surprised with battery life as well. Well done, Samsung!

Have to say, this is the best video you have done in a long time, I miss you giving more opinions on your videos. I know the theme of the channel is unboxing, but I feel you used to give a lot more opinions where you would commit to a thought, rather than gloss over. Please more of this!

I would go with the Z Fold 5. I actually like the narrow phone when folded as it feels so good one handed. And I also like the Z Fold screen when unfolded compared to the Pixel due to its large bezel which is an eye sore for me. If the Z Fold 5 was released the same time with the S23 Ultra, I would have picked the Fold 5 (close fight though).

The fact Google hasn't even optimised its own apps yet like RU-vid Studio is pretty disgusting 🤣🤣🤣 that should have been done before the phone even launched

Genuinely one of the best comparisons between the two phones. Nice work.

Can’t afford one of them but still watching😂😂

its nice to see you outside the studio. I'm looking forward to seeing more content like this, especially for camera testing

I’m so happy to see long form video back on the channel! I missed videos like these. The shorts were ok, but I enjoy spending my mornings with coffee and a good 10 minute+ video from Lew and the guys! Thanks guys! Missed ya!

It's amazing how he pulls off the 50 year old divorced dad look so seamlessly

I like this format. Feels way much more interactive and down to earth. Prefer it over the static camera at a table

Definitely want to see more vids like this Lew. Loved your content for years.

I have had my Z Fold 5 since August 11th. And I have been pleasantly surprised at how often I use it in its open state. I have been reading so many books, fan fictions, and manga. It's one of the best form factors for getting stuff done as I've even opened a lot more documents for work as well. With that said, I would love to use the pixel fold as well, because the pixel communication software features such as the amazing voice to text, hold for me, comma and call screening make using the foldable like a phone of more enjoyable experience. Whereas I have felt annoyances of using my z fold five like a phone.

The problem with apps not adjusted to the inner screen of the pixel is that Google is somehow forcing creators to adjust their apps for this format. Not all the work is going to be done by Google. It's just that google doesn't do an extension of the apps because it is a horrible way to see the apps. Like Instagram on Ipad.

been long watched such great review from you such a huge fan of UT please keep it up love to watch more

Great video! loved the vlog aspect

More of this kind of content, Lew. Please?! ❤

Its been a while since i seen Lew, and i have to say, he has come a long way, this new format he's using feels more matured, experienced.

One of the best videos on this channel! Glad to be a subscriber 🎉

I suspect having more applications optimized for the inside screen of the Z Fold, has something to do with why you find it more appealing to open.

I'd choose Samsung this year and probably Google's next year as I'm not a fan of first/beta editions.

Samsung galaxy Z Fold 5 looks the best.

Great Video on Comparing both and wish you all the success looking for your next property.Was nice to see the fur babies in the background too.Thanks so much 💯✌️

For me. I have the z fold 5 and I have small hands. I haven't found it irritating to type on the main screen when my nails are short. But I have been using swipe to text more then I ever have. I often forget about that feature. But I think my brain automatically decided this is the way lol. Hope this helps someone else. Love the video

So, I have the Z fold 4, I upgraded from the flip 3. And I almost never use the fold feature. That being said, when I do use it, it makes me smile. Every single time I fold this thing open, and have a tablet in my hand, it factually changes the experience. I will never, ever, go back to slab phones. It's not just the screen real-estate, it's the option to choose how I tackle my media. As for battery life, it lasts a day. Like a legit full day of use while at work.

Love the pixel fold, just got the lew later case and it's the best case I've found for pixel fold. I came from the surface duo 1 and it's true the pixel fold feels like a brick compared to my dou. Great video

This is why i really love this channel! the reviews are unbiased

loved to see the crew in the wild! :) also loved the background jazz

This is easy... samsung thin front screen is better. When you put on a case. Fits great in one hand since my s pen is hidden in the hinge protection. Genius design.

The biggest struggle between the two phones is that my ideal foldable phone is somewhere between the two. Like I either want a galaxy z fold "ultra" that makes it wider like a standard phone aspect ratio, or I want a Google fold "note" that has all the stylus support of a Samsung device. I'm hoping next year we can see one or both ideas happen.

Thank you for all your reviews. They're awesome. Keep up the great work. And , is that a Skyline R32 in the background?

Just got my first foldable fold 5.. hope its as good as this review

The Z Fold opens apps better on the inner display because the inner display is a portrait aspect ratio like most phone apps. If you rotate the Pixel Fold inner display to portrait since it opens in landscape then the apps look just as good as they do on the Z Fold. That is why Samsung went with the very narrow outer display That being said I love the Pixel Fold so much more. The outer screen is so important

Spen, Dex, Software optimization and sturdy hinge of Samsung takes the cake for me.

Love this type of video, been a fan for years but really enjoy this content... just picked up the pixel fold today btw 😎

What kind of ceiling lighting do you have in your studio?

Samsung won here. No Mo Talk!!! Z fold looks so classy and simple

I can't wait for international release of Honor Magic V2. What I've seen so far its gonna be the best foldable on the market.

Make more shows like this. Great show !!!!

The camera (primary) tested here looks like the Auto HDR was turned ON for the Samsung hence it looked little washed out albeit exposing shadows and highlights more and less contrast. Just turn the HDR off and it would look natural.

The big thing that made me choose the Z Fold 5 over the Pixel Fold was the processor. I had tried out the Pixel 7 for a while and the G2 just can't keep up. It would get really hot, and the battery would drain too fast with what I would consider moderate usage. I couldn't even imagine trying to run multiple apps side by side with the same processor. The processor in the Fold 5 exceeds my expectations. The phone stays cool and handles everything I throw at it... even in the Light performance profile.

Pixel seemed to have clearly better photos most of the time, but the lack of apps properly utilizing the bigger screen (more so on the Pixel) means that neither of these are actually ready. So I got the Flip 5! Heheh 😁. I also want the outer screen to be on the same side as the outer cameras, this makes it easier for selfies

Rolling phones would fix the inside screen vs outside screen issue, imo, and maybe even aspect ratio issues as well, since you could just roll or unroll as much of the screen as you need at any given time.

I'm using the Samsung Fold 5 and I've using it for two weeks. While it is nice to have a larger screen for watching shows, I'm still struggling to adapt bc I sometimes don't want to open the phone and the front screen is so small and thin, I can't type.

I had the Pixel Fold for a couple of weeks, and I returned it. The Z Fold 5 has better optimization of the inner display, better speakers, and the crease is less pronounced.

Samsung technology right now is dominating every other brand.

Rule #1 for buying ANYTHING: Never buy based on what's promised for the future; buy based on what is available NOW.

What cell service were you using for both phones?

I'm most likely going to upgrade my zfold 2 to the 5 this year or next year. I absolutely love the Zfold and everything that comes with it. I'm not the biggest camera junky so the quality is plenty for me. The amount of multitasking I can do for my business is definitely needed. The Pixel fold doesn't have the software and final finish I'm looking for. I can definitely see myself going that direction once they flesh out the smaller details for the phone.

I prefer the Pixel experience and unique Pixel features but knowing that I too will use the outside display a lot more than the inside one means justifying the $1800 asking price makes no sense for me. I do like that the front display is wider and shorter than my Pixel 7 Pro and if Google sold a Pixel with just that front display for $500 then I'd gladly pick it up over a Pixel 7 or 7A, till that happens, Pixel 8 Pro it is for me.

The point of the folding smartphone was to open it up and use it open. This is how Samsung envisioned you would use it and also the point of the device. The outer display is meant for short bursts of use but still has all the same functionality of any Samsung phone. It was also designed to be the 1-handed screen while opening it was meant for 2 handed extended use. I don't want to bash the Pixel but watching Lew at the end open it and it already being in landscape mode and looking extra wide and cumbersome is quite off putting. I rarely use my fold in landscape (only for media consumption) the Z Fold opens like a book and feels kind of like it too because of opening into portait mode.

Wow, looks like you've grown up in this video. Mature and mellowed... Keep it up...

For me there's only one deciding factor, the front screen. Due to that I would never even consider the Samsung. The front narrow tall screen is the worst, Pixel Fold all the way. It'll only get better with software updates over time.

Seems like a two for one deal! A little blog action and a smooth foldable comparison.

Have a z fold 5 after coming from a s21 ultra and have an iphone SE i use for work. The outter screen is similar in size to the SE and have been using it more.. but nothing beats using the main screen for all other functions

Nice video really enjoyed it something different from you after a long time. ❤

I don't have either phones but I could imagine being forced to use the wide screen more on fold 5 so that could lead to encouraging myself to do multitasking alot. Otherhand on pixel fold I would not be encouraged to do multitasking that much, which will give good battery/day

How exactly does the Pixel offer more "thoughtful" software?? Just because of the orientation? I swear reviewers are so biased to Google when it comes to software it's ridiculous. Samsung easily has the best software for foldables, more flexibility, more multi-tasking options, intuitive task bar, forces apps to multi window and also forces apps to fit the bigger screen aspect ratio, and the normal OneUI features that are actually useful. Just an all around better software experience and it's not even close. The only thing holding Samsung back is their persistence on not using a wider cover screen. As soon as they do that the Galaxy Fold will be the clear winner no doubt.

what a perfect timed video, Iwas debating which phone to buy!

Well, let's start with what is bezeless, better chip,battery life ,complete app support,No heat issues and lastly price

Good stuff guys! Been missing the crew, Ryan, Hilly, Lew, Moe.... Also, the problem with the Pixel not displaying the right size can be addressed in the developer options. There is a section that will force all apps to open and be full screen on the inner display. It's not a complete solution, I'm assuming Google will fix it and keep improving on it in a software update.

I have the both and will decide which one stays but looks like so far the pure android experience with pixel fold & normal phone kind thing's on the outer screen is amazing. I only wish z fold 5 had slightly larger display on folded side. So far both devices are amazing and it is the personal choice. Z fold is more matured but pixel is just more fun to use in my cases. But looks like u can't go wrong with both. Just keep in mind in a daily basis somehow u use it folded more than unfolded.

use goodlock for even more options with that side button..

Good video! But wow I'm more interested in the R33 GTR in the back!

Allways SAMSUNG♥️

Samsung completely crushes the Pixel Fold with the Z Fold5. They may not be innovating a lot compared to their predecessors but they are still top of the line.

I just love how there’s an R32 skyline, just chilling in the background

I have the full 4 had it less than a year. In my inside screen is starting to rip. What do ya think about that? 1:10

pixel fold is actually available in Europe in Germany

I think Samsung’s narrow design when it’s shut is better for using apps. Yes, keyboard is smushed, but wider screens tend to show content as if it’s zoomed in which imo is a big inconvenience and it just does not look right or good. I think with the narrow design you can see more at the same time, for example when scrolling through social media.

I'm really impressed with the Quality of your mike pick up throughout the entire video. Excellent audio reproduction excellent noise cancellation while you were driving of all things. You need to promote that mike set up to other creators as I think they're using low quality cheap on phone mike set up from apple. This mike that you are using Blows Apple and squashes it in to the dirt. Much appreciated this video I was able to enjoy the clarity of all you said...

Hardly open my fold discovered the one handed texting on the fold has been relaxing. I can use 2 hands with no problems.

I'm not convinced with foldable smartphones still. But if it's between these 2, overall I'd go with the Z Fold 5. I think it was definitely intentionally designed for the Z Fold 5 to be used opened most of the time and to do quick notification checks on its outer screen.

I've owned both and I love them both but I prefer the pixel fold yeah all apps needs fixing by the developers unless google implements a stretch feature like samsung did but the Ui is smoother , the pics are better , I love the AI features for calls , the fastest text to speech , a usable cover display ,the split quick toggles/ notifications when it's unfolded . but for the z fold I love the hdmi out , samsung dex , the app continuity from closed to open , the app strecthing , ability to have the cover and inner with seperate lay outs . But I know google is putting the presssure on app developers because 60% of my apps are already full screen now and all of my TV's have google built in so I don't have to worry about hdmi out just wish I had a dex mode.

I was just thinking of switching to a foldable device in Japan.(btw that Kitano Sushi restaurant looked interesting!😋) since we don't use EN keyboards (instead a JP exclusive one ) which is good for even slim phones, I prefer Samsung for now.

Thank you for considering southpaws and how we would use the buttons. Most people forget out lefthanded users.

It is the Pixel Fold for me. I just love everything about it. The only thing missing is pen support. This is my first foldable phone. I did use the Duo for about a month. I did return it because it had no carrier support. Now I am glad that I did. I cannot use any foldable phone without a usable outside screen.

Очень качественно сделали ролик, спасибо. Получил наслаждение от просмотра)

Wait... What's with The GTR in background?!! That's more important

I have the Samsung fold 3 trying to upgrade to the fold 5 because I just love the UI of Samsung than any other phone 😅 and plus more apps are better optimized on the Samsung fold devices than any other fold right now... just wish they added the same cameras of the s23 ultra on the folds cuz thats all that is missing for me.

I'm interested in foldables but still not sure about move. Think I'd prefer Samsung Z fold though.

I have used full time Z fold every year since release and just moved to the Pixel Fold, I am actually shocked at anyone choosing the Z-fold and usually chalk it up as you are not a full time fold user. To me its a better software experience on the pixel fold and its night and day . In your review here you picked 2 non optimized apps that Samsung is stretching to make it seem like they fixed it but its not, and across the 2 devices and a much larger selections of apps you will find that Pixel Fold has a way to render it much more naturally and better. With the Pixel fold the device is essentially 3 normarmal'ish phone screens side by side by side (think desktop with 2 monitors or microsoft duo) 2 on the inside and one on the outside, the inside ones also come together and let you go portrait. Between these options I can always find one that works perfectly for the app although it might not be opened and landscape. On the Pixel the worst case is it works perfect on the outer screen, with most times then will also work open and rotated vertical. Samsung on the other hand straight up has made so many apps unusable for me through several generation completely breaking some as well, additionally the outside screen breaks many apps and is just not very usable . Now factor in Pixel features vs Samsung bloat, day one updates yada yada honestly its a no brainer to me. Perhaps you should have done a week, and really used the phones before deciding :-) As far as the not opening it as much, I see that as proof the fold is working, its a phone when i need a phone, and when I need something more it becomes a tablet. If I wanted a tablet all the time I would just go back to the Nexus 7 and shove that in my pocket, saying you don't use the big screen as much or open it as much on a foldable as a negative is just downright silly!

@unboxtherapy can you do an unboxing and review of the Beats Studio Pro?

Hell ya I'm pumped for this

Should've waited for the international releases of the other foldables coming out next month 🥺

As someone that has used both Z Fold and Pixel Fold, I've found that I like the Pixel Fold more than the Z Fold experience. I get that Galaxy has had more time to perfect their software but I like the Pixel software more. I noticed that Lew uses the back of the Pixel Fold case. I use both halves and love the case and design!

It was nice to spend those two days with you😁

I got to say the first restaurant you guys went to looks delicious😮😋

I go for Samsung..😊

i would go for samsung if i could afford :)

What case do you have on your Fold in this video? I'm thinking of using the same kind of combo. Screen protector and back piece.

Gboard extra tall setting works well on the z fold front screen

Pixel fold form factor simply cannot be beat

The fold has no drawbacks compared to the pixel Typed on fold 4

I love that Lew is a Coach. How cool and Humble.

Hi Lew!Big fan of yours! I’m using Latercase for my iPhone and AirPods and it’s fantastic!

Only practice of use will show how well the new samsung Z Fold 5 is done. But for now, repair service centers are overflowing with the previous version of Samsung Z Fold 4.

Wait for Pixel Fold 2 for more improved hardware experience. Or Pixel Fold 4 for better SOC.

Is there a reason why you're not using the front cover of the latercase?