Samsung Z Flip 5 One Week Later - It's Actually Amazing! 

Couple follow up comments. 1. It’s now in a case, for some reason it took forever for my Samsung silicon case to come in. 2. I can see how running with it “clipped” to my shorts could be structurally stressing to the phone. I’ll let you know how it’s holding up at the one month follow up, but it doesn’t budge and has been amazing so far.

I've had the Flip 5 for six days, and really like it. I traded in a Note 20 Ultra and received an amount equal to the cost of this phone (before taxes). As an older person, I found that it felt just too slick for me to confidently handle and I've already put a case on it...much much better. Clamping on ones running shorts...brilliant! That I'll be trying in a couple of days. It is more convenient than the large cell phones, so much so that I've been using an old small camera pouch on my belt to carry it around rather than putting it in my pocket. Quicker to take it out and check the flex screen, or make a quick call or dictate a text. I'll stop but I gotta say I'm loving it. So glad I caught your video, thanks.

Keep in mind that the facial recognition is more of an added option for convenience instead of being the main biometric and it is just done with a 2D camera and therefore a little bit less secure. The fingerprint sensor is the primary biometric on this phone and android phones in general. Face ID on iphone works as well as it does bc its the ONLY biometric and hence uses multiple sensors to achieve its results that android phones dont incorporate into their hardware

Have my Flip 5 now for a week. The new front display is definitely a game changer. With the new front display, using main camera for selfies or videos, flex mode, using the phone as a kind of tripod etc. the flip 5 offers a unique user experience without sacraficing build quality and performance. The only thing missing is DeX. The fingerprint sensor works flawlessly so I don´t use face recognition.

„That‘s a me-having-no-impulse-control problem“… I feel you! 😂

I feel this year. Samsung focused more on the flip than the fold. That’s why fold upgrades are marginal and flip upgrades are major. It takes so much of money to do research and development for the flip and fold . It would be costly for the company to provide major changes in both the categories. But if you look at the silver lining, we can expect a good major change in the fold next year.

Had my Flip 5 since Friday and am enjoying it quite a bit. The larger cover display is a major improvement over the Flip 3 I tried a couple of years ago.

I don't know why people keep saying the crease is such a big deal. I don't notice it at all unless I'm looking for it. Yeah you feel it but it doesn't impede anything you're trying to do

The flip 5 is the best phone I’ve ever had. The cover screen can be used for everything too. I love the square shape in my pocket, and it’s a phone you can actually carry in one hand really easy cause of the shape. Highly recommend

Just got my mint flip5 this week. A big upgrade from my note 7. In love after one day.

I was having problems with face recognition as well. I ended up redoing it and now seems slightly better at reading my face. Im still learning alot about my new flip & watch6 but i absolutely love it! HAVING SOOO MUCH FUN WITH COSTUMIZING! I almost forgot how much fun andriod phones are. The only thing i was missing is visual voicemail i had to figure out how to get it on my phone

I loved this review, it feels like we share the same kind of enthousiasme for the phone! I just got the flip 5 a week ago, after having the apple ecosystem for almost 10 years now. The process of getting my stuff from iOS to android is awful and takes so much effort but I don’t regret the decision at all!! The battery life is kind of lacking, especially since I’m used to the iPhone 13 which held on better after two years than right now (but it can depend on the amount of downloading the phone had to do during the day). I’m in love with the design and I’m so happy every time I fold the phone, it’s like a toy but literally your phone?! I love it, it makes me feel like a child in a candy store while doing the most boring stuff on it. Just because of that happy feeling I would highly recommend it. The camera quality is very good, I never had a pro phone so compared to the iPhone 13 I don’t have any negative points tbh! The screens themselves are awesome! Colors look amazing on the phone! It’s also very easy to use because of the size, I don’t have the biggest hands so this is a lifesaver! All in all one of the best purchases I’ve made!

Ive been so bored of phone designs, then Motorola came out with the 40 Ultra Flip and Ive been obsessed about it these hamburger styles again. The Samsung is very well made, my partner ordered one. I'm getting next years for sure.

Love the phone, even over my adored Note 20. Re unlock feature, there are routines that can be run to unlock it by certain conditions: one has to decide on any security issue it might raise. I started in the Apple ecosystem in the 70s, but circumstances had me change to PCs on desktops, and-- for customization-- away from other proprietary ecosystems. Good presentation!!!

Completely agree. Got the Flip 5 on a great Samsung trade-in deal on pre-order (almost half off!), and it's been fantastic for digital detox (he said after being sucked into 'just one more' RU-vid video.....)

I enjoy this phone so much. Just getting over a completely new UI and OS is challenging as a former iPhone user. I love that I actually use my phone less but the first week I used it was so challenging. Now that I've had more time to play with it I really enjoy it :D I do find the lack of cases for it annoying, but I'm guessing that's only because its' rather new on the market. Hopefully over time, there'll be more options.

Had mine for a couple of weeks now and love it. 1st thing I did was buy a protective case (stuff at phone store was ridiculously priced so ordered off of Amazon) This phone is slippery! if you don't get a case for it your going to drop it guaranteed. Upgraded form a Note 20 Ultra a huge and powerful phone and just got tired of huge. Guy at phone store tried to talk me into S23 Ultra but I had my share of big phones and just doesn't do it for me any more, wanted something to fit in my pocket. Bonus! flip 5 does not have annoying front screen finger print reader, they suck, this one actually works. Its those small things that make a good phone. I really like the Front display to check messages, manage phone calls and even watching You Tube videos, how cool is that. No complaints so far, glad I downsized to this phone.

I'm using the z flip 5 and I am loving it ❤

Pre ordered it and I love it still!

I just picked one up. So far I love it 😀.

I have a 15 pro max and just bought this as a work side phone i love it

Just picked mine up 2 weeks ago and it's amazing 👏🏾

Ive had the phone for about a week now and everything you have said was exactly my same feeling.

I'm in love with my flip 5, so happy ❤❤❤❤❤

I have it and love it,i had the zflip3 and i can see the difference.

This is the first folding phone that I've found appealing. Thanks for the review.

Love my Z-Flip 5. Forget about facial recognition, as someone else said here it's all Apple have so they have invested heavily in the tech. Just register 4 fingerprints on any Samsung, even the same finger/thumb multiple times so that it catches all weird angles. Or use a pattern to unlock .... or use Smart Lock so that it stays unlocked when you are in Trusted Places, like your home, or when connected to a Trusted Device like your earpods or Car Bluetooth. Or a combination of all of them ! It's just about getting used to a different system. I moved away from Iphones 2 years ago having had every one of them from the very first. You couldn't pay me to go back Apple facial recognition ? ..... tsssssk !!!

Thank you so much because I have not had the c-flip since the three and that one was good but I had some complaints but I'm definitely thinking about going back so thank you for your review

Just order mine so excited for it

I switched from a s23+. I love the flip 5. It's so cool. I like you have small gripes. Main one being battery life. I wish it was a bit more optimized with the new chip so it could get better battery. But the battery is kinda weak. I make it through the day but that's with heavy use. It's not a deal breaker by any means. But damn it's such a cool phone to use that I look past that without blinking. It's such a sleek phone. You will love it if you get one .

I wouldn't recommend inserting _anything_ between halves of the main display of the Flip device. Especially when you are closing it. Main display is not a guerrilla glass type of screen - it is a soft glass in fact (which allows display flexibility). So every time you put device this way during your runs - you're taking considerable risk.

thanks for the fresh take on a flip from a non-android user. I also have had issues with the fingerprint recognizing on every attempt to unlock. I went in and added 2 more fingerprints of the same finger and it seemed to do the trick. unlocks every time. Maybe it will help to try the same.

I went with the faster Motorola RAZR + (2023). Gave my Z Flip 4 to my brother. Do I miss One-Handed Operation +, but I love the chop and twist for toggling the flashlight and camera, respectively. Having said that, it's an addition to my Android collection😂 as a second device, sometimes. Main phone is 14 Pro because I cannot live without what my Apple Watch Series 6 can do for me.

Hello. Just got mine and absolutely love it. Im definitely a gadget lady, and this fits the bill. Also, I just love being able to customize so much stuff. This is fun!

I have now....and maybe the best phone ive ever had..very happy and satisfied ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I watched that dagon ball review,great video

Loving the choice of car song, sir!

I always been user of android and Samsung phones and since I’m no stranger to flip phones( had them in my teens) it was easy for me to get one. I had the Flip 4 and loved it but always said if the 5 comes with a bigger screen I was getting it…which I did and I love it! Everything I want to do I could do from the front and I love customizing my phone so the bigger display just makes it even better. As for the camera..it doesn’t bother me because I’m use to it.

I have a z flip3 and can't wait to get the 5 😁

I am enjoying my flip 5 TBH . I just watched your awesome video ❤❤❤❤❤ on it.

i really enjoying with my flip5

I have flip 4 now I am goin to upgrade to flip5 thank for the review

💙I have the blue/ gun metal Flip 5 and I love it!

Loving my Flip5. Coming from Flip3

Anyone else notice a slight buzzing in the audio? I always enjoy your reviews and trust you to be objective and informative!! What are you using to complete your Android ecosystem or is it a Samsung Ecosystem? Great as usual

I have it and I love it!

There's a plus side to those cameras staring you in the face when the phone is closed. It's the fact that when you're taking selfies you're using that good "back" camera. Sure they could put them on the bottom back half of the phone but idk if having that little bit of space on the closed screen would be worth it

If when Samsung pumps up the battery this far in- I'm sold 👍🇦🇺

Hi Gary your videos are always great however i feel this lacked you didn’t mention battery life, Android operating system did it do the tasks you needed as a business? Maybe after a couple weeks you could do a follow up please. Thanks again really looking forward to you reviewing the samsung tablets that is my need right now a new tablet. My iPad Air 4 just isn’t holding battery life anymore.

I feel like almost all iphone users are so ANTI ANDROID, but I wanted to see what the hype was a few years ago and got a Samsung S21. It was awesome!!! I've had a couple of samsungs and iphones since then. They offer a ton of customization features that I'll always love. Have you fell in love with the archived messages yet? That was one of my favorite features. Cleans up messages so good!

Thank you for the review. I just stopped at the Verizon store because my Galaxy Note is slowing down to the lack of memory space available. The flip phone has three times the amount as my Galaxy Note. Plus they are giving me the same amount of money that this flip phone cost as a trade in. So with your review and the fact that it's only going to cost me $5 is a no-brainer. I guess this deal is good until the end of September. Thanks again

You do not notice the crease when you're watching a movie you won't even see it you forget all about the Crease don't tell that lie lol

I got the flip 5 coupledays ago Been a while since I had a high end phone like this , I've alleys like samsung. The battery concerned me but after tweeking it. It's fine. I'm really loving this phone, I'm 72 yrs old but still a phone junkie. This phone is really enjoyable. 👌

Looking at getting this today. Second summer with the Pixel 6 Pro and the constant shutdowns outdoors due to overheating is just to much so I'm going full Samsung. Galaxy Watch 6 Classic should be arriving today to! With the Pixel trade in I might pick this up for under $300.

thanks, great review.

The crease bothered me a long time but after a while your fingers get used to it and you trust it won't break

My wife has one and she loves it (she spends far to much time on it even when watching TV she will be playing games at the same time)

I want one, so I'm just going to follow you on your next run.

Dude I picked this up as a work phone and I couldn’t agree with you more. I’m way deep into the Apple ecosystem but the convenience of the flip and it’s screen when working out has been absolutely phenomenal.

from iphone to flip, so far I'm loving my flip 5 :)

Watching this on my z flip 5, lavender and tbh it is my first time of getting excited to use a phone! Been an iPhone user for years and I realized how boring my phone was. This phone is great and I'll never be going back!

Oh that’s so cool yeah I’ve been thinking about getting one just for RU-vid like doing lifestream and what not and just having a business phone

I traded in my zflip3 for 700. Not bad at all. Still better trade in program than apples

I also use it while running. And it is also the reason i have this phone as second device

I traded up from Flip 4 to Flip 5. I mostly use the Flex screen. The only downside is they need to have more Flex Screen customized apps instead of Good Lock. The face id works fine on mine, as does the fingerprint reader. I find the camera placement great, but that is subjective. I left Apple years ago and am glad I did. Never bought into the hype.

I just got a Msg that mine is shipping today! Never had a foldable before. Trading in my Pixel 6a.

Just get it, it's beautiful.

I would really love to try this phone out before switching. It checks a lot of boxes for me for my next upgrade. One exception being is the crease. I feel like having to stare at that for 1-2 years would drive me nuts!

I got the phone the day before it dropped and I love it!!! My Face ID work with no problem….the phone is amazing…females will love it because it is small and very user friendly…it can easily fit into a a small purse with zero issues and they have some really cute amazing cases for the ladies if you like the bling bling…if you watch a lot of the other videos on YT you can customize the phone as well which I phone does not allow @ least not to the degree of Samsung products. I totally love this phone…I didn’t have the previous ones, I had and have the new Fold 5 as well…one is personal and one is for business (because I know someone is going to ask why do I have 2 phones 😂

Greetings I have a Galaxy 22 Ultra 5g would you recommend upgrading to the Z Flip 5 thanks for all your great reviews.

I have one and it's amazing phone!

face ID works perfectly for me, and also fingerprints. coming from a F4 upgrade. I love the f5 so much! its so compact, easy to put in pockets, bags and the cover screen is super helpful without even opening up the phone while i’m on the move. I have a iphone 14pm and that one is just like a brick. No doubt iphone is always iphone but this flip is my go-to phone

I was 100% against folding phones until I watched some reviews of the Flip 5, then I was sold and I love it. The cameras could be better, though.

Yes, im gonna use my original flip for the upcoming marathon

I’ll buy this next year

Actually, even Samsung Z Flip 4 is incredible... however, the selling point of this genre of phone is also its biggest weakness - the hinge. I dropped it once, and it totally misaligned and the screen broke when I tried to open it. Thank goodness it was still under warranty, had it repaired FOC and quickly sold it.

Have it love it!!!

Love it！

I am not sure why you'd need Face ID to work well when there's a fingerprint reader on the power button. Your thumb rests there naturally when you are holding the phone.

Wait, when you clipped it on your shorts. This is the first time I saw someone do that. And Samsung never mentioned that! Also, can you talk about the Samsung ecosystem a bit because you just had the Tab S9 so I figured why not?

Samsung has the best trade in I've ever seen. I bought a used z flip 4 from eBay for $400 and when I traded in my z flip 4 to order the z flip 5, I only had to pay $100 extra. And that came in with a free memory upgrade to 512 GB AND a free galaxy bud 2.

My dream phone.. but it's so expensive (for me).. dreaming to have it on my birthday this November ❤

I have the Z Flip 4 and I clipped it to my shorts like you did last week and it fell out when I was getting out of the car and now its broken. So be careful!!

Any ideas/knowledge on when the crease will be gone from foldable phones? Cant handle looking at it every day

i have the s23 plus on contract & a s22+ i had laying around as a spare from a work phone i traded it in for flip 5 the phone is awesome my first flip plus i got watch 6 classic 50% off to re sell later, paid $570 CA for flip

Ive got one, actually have the razr plus as well. Need decide which to keep

First comment here! Thank's in advance for your giveaways (",)

Man I can't wait till Apple finally puts out their foldable phone. Hopefully it will happen in the next 10 years lol

3:15 exactly why I'm getting it!!

I love it. But now you mentioned about the lenses , its began to began to bother me LOLOL

Gary, you sold me on an iPhone 13 mini when the 13 series phones came out. Can you comment on how you like this phone in comparison to the 13 mini? I still have my mini and this is the first phone that has peaked my interest to upgrade.

Interested in getting a flip 5. Just curious how easy it is to open with just your dominant hand thumb etc ... I have a disabled left hand..

Funny that you mention that the camera placement annoys you but you fail to mention one of the biggest advantages of the flip phone camera set-up - the ability to take selfies with the main/rear camera, which is huge as the front camera in galaxy phones stinks (at least in my experience)

I changed from iPhone 13 Pro max to samsung z flip 5 , I just feeling like the z flip battery not very last long like iPhone. But anything out it perfect.

03:30 comment is true !!! I really like this phone. But I have my iPad and watch. Loosing the interconnected environment is what makes me hesitate

I love my Flip 5! I skipped the 4 and went from a 3 to 5 and im happy i did. The Z Flip 5 feels lighter and works sooooo well.

Should one wait ( 1-3 months) for Samsung galaxy 24 or go for z flip/ S23. I've been using OnePlus 6T for 5 yrs. All good except I need another phone, with number, extra memory and space , as a work phone. Suggestions?

i LOVE that's it MUCH sturdier than the RAZR+ (I returned mine because it wouldn't connect to my JBL Partybox 110 for some odd reason). It has a great solid metallic smoothness to it. Only wish that you could run every app on cover screen WITHOUT a 3rd party app like Goodlock.

How is the battery life? If you are in the Apple ecosystem, will it be difficult to switch? Thanks a lot.

Just been curious on how well the screens durability of the earlier flip phones have been? That's what's been keeping me from getting one.