Samsung Z Flip 5 Review: I Was Wrong! 

Kind of summarizing the current state of MKBHD, all effects and camera tricks but the actual content is rubbish

it was smooth

​@@Kummituslinna 😂😂 Right... Meanwhile his subs says otherwise...

​@@Kummituslinnadown it down on the hate

Reawatched 5 times

Another smart idea for you. Just use normal phone.

​​@1stRanger Why? If they can afford it, it's their money to experiment with.

@@1stRanger you do you ma’am, I’ll do me.

Or increase stress by being even more hooked as everything is so easily accessible.

​@1stRanger sure. But it's not as cute though.

niagara launcher is amazing, very clean minimalistic. It works great on the fold z5 too if anyone is interested.

You actually don't have to download another app. You just side swipe and add your next screen using the double screen icon

@@ashleyholz9071 but using tasker allowes you to have the launchers switch automatically when switching displays

I dont get it what does it do?

​@@senorr2387well simply using its potential to the max

Hi how is the battery life?

@Mimi-gw7hy it's pretty good for me. I'm someone who uses their phone constantly, like for hours. And I end up charging like once towards the afternoon/evening. So if you are someone who is a casual user you'll have no problem with the battery life.

You can use the screen of non flip phones for everything and it's right there all the time

@@cowarddonnie-ji5yzy’all love bringing up other phones that don’t flip but you need to understand people miss flipping open their phones and want that aesthetic back without using an old generation phone You don’t want to flip open a phone, that’s cool but I do cause I loved that back when I was a teen

So is it durable ?

I think we underestimate how powerful that is. Our attention is so fragmented and scattered because of electronic devices, it's important to have a psychological cue for ending one thing and beginning another. Plus, you can slam it shut when annoyed, and that's just a joyful stress reliever.

Try and buy me some, so that me too i can use good phone

YES and thats why really messed it up now totally unnecessarily. Really dont know what samsung was thinking. This is their most important phone for getting people to switch rn. Really dont understand.

using the phone open or close is the same as a traditional cell phone. no difference of time spent on phone

Or how about, putting your phone in your pocket? Wild concept. Much separation.

And if you go a bit further back, everyone wanted flip phones because of how cool they looked. My first one was a motorola with digital external "buttons" to play/pause and change songs or radio stations.

And the tech is only going to get better from here.

no its still overpriced, overhyped, and underutilized

@@gwthrpain How is it overpriced? It's literally the same price as other flagships.

​@@LarsRyeJeppesenwithout the flagship specs though

What changes are you the most happy about?

@@spybirb flexibility

I'm giving it a try how do you find the camera quality?

@@abtatti I love it

hii!! i’m planning on getting it but i’ve heard mixed reviews about durability! how has it been holding up for you?

Have you had any screen issues?

Still love my flip 3 ❤

@cr9179 kinda. The screen protector that Samsung applies by default sucks (starts cracking a few months in). I got that replaced about a year in with a high quality one, and have had no issues since.

Yep

My phone is still under 2 years contract and i got few more months left, but the actual screen cracked about 6 months ago. Anyone has that issue?

Thats what she said 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

This! I have a Spigen case on and still it gets so small compared to my old S21.

yea i got the fold which is cool but also huge and not so compact and easy

How's the battery on them? Main thing for me is camera and battery usage, but I also loved my moto razr and I kept it 😊

I like my z flip and I'm an old lady

Yep he is fantastic a wonderful person also kudos to him💯👍

@@chadchivrell2606 imo he's kinda biased towards iphone probably because he's an iphone user himself

He admitted because samsung provided this phone for review. Check the description 😂

@@richardjones9951I’m glad I’m not the only one that caught that! Yea it’s a good phone all of a sudden and not at all a repeat of the last years model. Sell out

​@@richardjones9951true but he was honest about the review

He still says 'kinda'. His remarks really irritated me.. There was no settling by Samsung

Ez money

No, it's not.

​@@1stRangerI really don't get the appeal. It's so underwhelming

What is so fantastic about it? The flip mechanism creates a problem that did not exist before and then a second homescreen is installed on the outer wall so that the actual homescreen does not have to be used? That makes no sense at all. Just use a smartphone without flip function and you also have a homescreen on which you can quickly answer your messages xD

@@mrdiamondhands468 This phone solves a huge issue for me, I can't use any phone 6"+ because my hands are small and phones shouldn't in my opinion be a two hand ordeal. This is finally a reason for me to upgrade, since basically no one makes phones under 6" anymore.

Just for transparency, are you also commissioned on sales of this phone you are praising?

No, your correct. They are useless, more fragile toys.

​@@shawnstuckey2461what makes something objectively useless? Even if it isn't necessary I'm sure people get convinced from these features, as well as the enjoyment of having cool looking device

​@@shawnstuckey2461until apple come out with one?

its horrible, heavy, useless and impractical

You either die a foldable hater or live long enough to try a foldable and end up liking it 🤣

Great info 👍

Also it now has Bluetooth 5.3 instead of 5.2 like the older Z Flip 4.

Still a useless toy.

@@DemonSlayer-vh8uy That's what my dad says about all smart phones. 😀

@@brianv2871 i think your dad's right atleast for these folding and flipping toys

@@terence.j tell me more brother … any personal anecdotes?

I’m in the same boat! I’ve been using iPhones / Apple products for over 10 years, I currently have the iPhone 12, and I’ve hated it since like the day I purchased it, which was over 2 years ago! Been contemplating on whether I should stick with an iPhone and get the iPhone 14Plus, which is a little bit bigger than the regular 14, therefore the viewing screen is a little larger, or change to the Samsung Flip 5, which I believe when flipped open, the viewing screen is the same size as the iPhone 14Plus. I loved my razor flip phone back in the day, and so far I’m really liking the features and versatility of the Flip 5! I always just never really cared for an android /Samsung phone, or I never really cared to take the time to learn and get used to using one, but this one may be an exception! I’m just not 100% sure yet, and don’t want to regret it!! 😅

I have both,, the Fold i barely take out because i don't want to wreck it. FLIP is better for traveling and daily use Imo

@@MrInfoPhillydoes this mean you change SIM cards when you want to use the fold?

@@tracyhassett4051 can i ask why you didn't like Apple? I'm on the fence on a flip5 or iPhone 14 or 15

How his opinion about things you don't care nor understand much is any different for you than opinion of literally anyone else?

@@1stRanger because I don’t watch anyone else. That’s exactly why it’s so unique. I don’t watch tech RU-vidrs. But he is one of the few RU-vidrs I’m always finding myself watching.

@@divinemattress Are you in love? That's the only explanation I can see with such a solid reasoning as yours.

I concur 👍🏾

I like to look at things I'll never buy 😅

Why did you drop YTP - I cannot fathom living without it

REVANCED ppl

Revanced is worth it!

@@thenonexistinghero No, don't. RU-vid Revanced is illegal, the developers are not to be trusted with your personal data either. Bad advice, and I wouldn't be supporting it.

​@@ClintN1990🤫🤫🤫

thank you for this feedback! i held off on the 4 b|c i just didn't see enough reason to upgrade but after this review + feedback from folks like you in the comments, i think i'm ready.

It's a newer chip with better efficiency and of course the crease is slightly better. I wouldn't call it a worthwhile upgrade based on two minor improvements that we already expected. If you have a flagship phone, this is a downgrade.

The crease from 3 to 4 was dramatic. I can imagine that leap from 3 to 5 is impressive in the grand scheme of things.

A lot of people are talking about the crease but that's just a downside of a folding phone I definitely notice it on my flip 3 but I don't think it's a reason for upgrading (personal opinion)

I also have the 3 and ive made my phone last longer than everyone i know i averaging 10 and a half hours to 14hrs in a day the most just from txting was 1 day and 12hrs

Me too. I mean I loved the form faction of the square, compact, 6th gen iPod Nano with its display. The Fold 5 and Motorola Ultra+ remind of that device but obviously a much larger form factor and incredible functionality. I'm actually excited to get one of these. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! :)

Question for you that have one, seeing you won't have it in a wallet case or anything like that. It's designed to go into your pocket, how badly does the outside screen scratch? That would be my main worry having it in my pocket with my keys and what not (current phone is in a leather case along with my cards).

Bro, do you think you could have the tesla app working on the outside? Thx

I miss smaller sizes. I hate the size of the iPhone in your pocket (clunky, falls out etc…) I like it in hand but hate it in pocket. Every year I’m thinking about the flip and this one they came out with is nice for sure

as someone who uses a lot of early 2000 nokia phone with the same resolution as the front of the z flip 5 this is a blessing

I appreciate your positivity about this, I am rooting that it gets better and better! 😊❤

Flip 6: Screens on front and back side of the phone when folded shut

What about moto

the flip 4 screen was breaking on many people within 2 months of purchase. Terrible iteration.

​@clownavenger0 it's not a whole majority of people though, I didn't get a single piece of damage of having a galaxy zflip4 & 3. I often use my 3 more than the 4.

@@TacticleSmacticle well the 3 did not have the issue. Only the 4 did. It was fairly widespread.

@clownavenger0 Weirdly my 4 doesn't. Some people don't take care of their phones enough...

Can you get cases for these phones?

@@yari722 Do you have access to the Internet?

@@yari722 they do! I have the flip 4 in purple and preordered the flip 5 in mint 🙃

@@jaywalkerbane8750 There are already tons of Flip 5 case options on Amazon, many delivered within a day.

That’s so good for the environment. Buy new stuff all the time.

😂😂 "US marriages"

After gaining a new paycheck

@@simonb9573 he broke down his reasonings of what he worried about vs what he now sees. isnt that what you'd want, how does this come off as a quick paycheck if he tells you in an easy understandable manner his view changes?

8:00 unless you have it propped up on your desk and work with ear buds in. Don't be so out of touch 😂

Hey, is the flip 5 reliable in terms of folding and downloading multiple application in the phone? And also can Samsung last for 5 years compare to Apple? I’m an apple user planning to switch my old phone 8 plus to flip 5

​@@idcman6692yes it is. I owned the flip series since it first started out and Samsung is partnered with Google (owns android) and now has 7 years of garentee OS upgrades. The flip 5 has around 5 OS upgrades. It holds up really well and has long you aren't slamming the phone shut like a traditional flip phone like back in the old days and it will easily last you around 3-4 years before the hinge/screen starts giving out.

​@@idcman6692 I'm typing this on my 3.5 year old Flip 3 and it's still going strong, so I'd say yes, 5 years is possible.

Yes! Me too. And it just looks so darn cool. :D I love the Motorola Ultra+ too. It safer to carry in your pockets too, as you can shove it down far enough without it poking out your pocket and so someone passing close by cant easily snatch it out of your pants or whatever.

is the phone heavy? like if u were wearing sweatpants would they fall? lol this is a really specific question

​@@impjbtw the flip isn't heavy at all. I had it in my athletic shorts all day

​@impjbtw I have the flip five and it's kind of heavy. Then again female pockets are that deep. I'd say it's in the middle though. In terms of heaviness stop the heaviest phone it's not the lightest

did you see Honor fold 2 ? how slim it is ?

how was the battery life?

I've been considering doing the same thing with my S21 Ultra. Do you think it was worth it?

May I ask what the use of a flip phone is because a folding phone you can expand into an entire tablet screen to watch things with but a flip phone's only benefit I can think of is being smaller in pockets

@@bigdonpaul I was going to upgrade to S24, anyway. Got 600 for my S21 and an additional 50 ... Total for Flip 5: $350 From all that I've read and the RU-vid reviews, I don't think I'll regret it.

@@hiramsanchez4912 What's making me consider it the most is the $1000 credit from Verizon. I could wait for deals to return on Black Friday.

Same, can relate

Also I am wondering why it would be hard to use the outside screen keyboard since it is probably almost the same width right?

Yeah that was a grrreatt phone!

@@matwiz20xx right, I miss that phone 🙁

Aspect ratio matters.

I have a co-worker at work who purchased a Z Flip when it came out in 2020. Other than the screen that had to be replaced once she has had no problems. I recently touched the phone and examined it as I am interested in purchasing the Z Flip for my mother as a gift and it still looked very good although she has a case around it. She does tend to charge it a lot but then she is a heavy phone user. There are a few on the website but I don't really know how good they are.

What did you trade in and how much did you get

@@user-so9cy7ec8z traded in my base s22, got 650 and storage upgrade to 512gb.

How’d you get it so early

@@brandon_nope Not sure, it was scheduled for the 11th and it was delivered yesterday.

My brother got his for $100 with the trade-in. He had the flip 4. Crazy deal. I'm the ultra guy, so I always upgrade that, but I wouldn't be mad switching for a year.

Thank you

Try buying a wearos watch

​@@emmioglukantThose are also nice, however, for people who just want one and don't want too much Technology Devices in their life. This is a better option.

Verizon giving them away rn...plus they have otter box

This is true. I tried it out in Samsung store and was surprised. I’m not switching back to Samsung anytime soon though because of their terrible customer support in my country.

I see quite a few reviews saying no decrease in the crease, but there definitely is. Will be nice when they figure out how to get it completely flat.

They've always had a minimal crease when they're brand new. After keeping it folded for about a week it goes to how you usually see it. Source: I own a Flip4

It's like buying a new car and getting a bump on the hood just for opening. But that's ok cause the previous model was worse. Seriously people, you need therapy.

​@@douglasladd9478completely flat means go back to straight phone.

how was is ur 3 holding up? like any real issues or anything

Same... I love the bigger screen so I just went ahead and updated. We will see when I get it..

@@wagyu_beef Never one issue ! It has literally been a champ. No cases or anything either ! Besides the slippery glass its perfect. The 5 is going to be a dream in comparison.

Did you do a trade-in?

Just buy an s23 ultra at that price..just my opinion tho

its horrible, its just a useless toy that looks cool on hipsters.

Well closing the phone is basically common sense that you're done usng the phone, which is why it doesn't show up on the cover screen. But it does pick up where you started on the cover screen to flipped open.

Won't goodlock do that?

vice versa

🤦‍♀️

Talking about screen protector... I bought one ahead of receiving my Flip 5. I read in a few places that I shouldn't replace it, unless by an authorized tech. Any comment?

@@hiramsanchez4912 don't put it. It will destroy your screen

Yeah, money poured by Samsung

he didn't say that and it's not necessarily the case since the main screen has way more pixels so it's hard to tell unless we get some tests done.

@@HusseinAl-Dalawy 8:57

@Itamar_Palgi he said it could save battery life if the outside screen has variable refresh rate. the outside screen doesn't currently have it so yes the bigger screen is more efficient in that aspect but there are also more variables to it and one of them is the number of pixels which the bigger screen I think has at least 6 times the amount of pixels than the outside one.

No its not, using the same screen may only be more optimized. A test was already done by another youtuber with power saving of using the outside screen. This phone is great for non heavy phone users.

@gman9552 so according to the tests the small screen still uses less energy right? thx in advance.

I'm considering trading my note for this too! Kind of nervous though.

I have all notifications switched off 100% for years. You can only see a whatsapp message for example when opening whatsapp. I don't even have any notification showing on the apps that something has come in. You can switch it off per app or for all of them. I love it.

I have a normal phone and you can just use the feature to hide notifications or hide their content, you still have privacy

@noveliayuki Normal phone? Stating my choice of phone is abnormal?

@@fourthgirl i never talked about your right to state your choice or the action of stating your choice, I talked about the choice itself without being rude, though being abnormal doesnt necessarily need to be a bad thing. Having non foldable phones became the normality 10 years ago, so yes a normal phone is a non foldable one

Can you play RU-vid with the phone folded?

Correct 💯

Yes yes

Yup. There are a couple of features that they want to keep to their ultra line up. The camera and battery life being the biggest ones. If they provide as good a camera and a formidable battery life and charging speed, people will buy this instead of their "ultra" phone.

But you have to agree that Z flip 5 is the only one that is nearly perfect

5 generations and still the display can be damage with a nail!

Samsung work together with Google these days so they'll probably optimize it for the Flip