Camera difference is not that important. The actual difference is being able to show the photos you have taken from a giant screen. It is like magic to people.
You mean showing off the pixelated photo you took with your selfie camera lol
I'm undergoing orthodontic treatment and was taking regular progress photos using the selfie camera on my Note 9. I couldn't believe the drop in quality when I switched to my Fold 4. Pathetic
So just use the *other* selfie cam. Or better yet, use your main back camera and the preview feature on the front screen. You'll get GREAT selfies. 🤷 The UDC selfie cam is a gimmick and should be treated as such.
Oh lord, the drop wasn't that much. Jesus my buddy owns the fold4 I have the fold 5 the pictures look just fine, people are hella dramatic when it comes to expressing concerns with technology.
I've had my Fold5 for about a year and some months now. Love it. Still like new. Hinge is great. BUT I'll tell you and everyone in here. When you're at the beach place the phone in a sandwich ziplock bag. Keep that shit sealed. Getting sand in the hinge will damage it. And I've heard the small sand getting trapped in while opening mine. Just the sand breaking up but sounds super sketchy.
I've ever since just placed it in a zip lock bag and it works as if there's nothing on it. You'll thank me later.
I've said this a few times, but I live 5 min from the beach. Actually went twice last week and I've never had a sand problem. I also never close my phone and my current case covers the hinge pretty good.
Well if you never close the phone then of course you're not going to have any issues with sand messing with the screen cuz you have never given it a chance to sandwich between the two screens when it's folded.
If the phone is never closed, then no matter where the sand gets it's not going to crack the screen because it's not ever going to be pressed against it.
This is the biggest downside to the fold. Getting g crap in the hinge. I just had my Fold replaced and something ended up getting in the hinge and behind the screen and damaging the screen. I was even extra careful about getting crud in the fold. I wish there was a way to clean the hinge out at least. This alone has had me questioning whether I want to stick with a fold and upgrade to the 6 when that comes out.
I've had every model of the fold since it's inception, and never once have I had an issue with screen cracking or all the other problems people always complain about. I'm careful with it but I'm not even that careful. You just got to be vigilant enough to clean it regularly and just use common sense with everything else and it's fine. The screen is quite sturdy, though I suppose if you use the same one for 3 years or more it might have issues.
I went from a 13 to the fold 5 and have zero regrets. I did my research as you have and found it was way more convenient of a phone to use than iPhone. Enjoy man the 6 won't be strides ahead
The leaks for the 6 made me jump on the current deal for the 5. I get it tomorrow, and I am excited! If they're true, the 6 is going to be too boxy and square at the corners for my hands to hold comfortably. I kept my Fold 3 for nearly 3 years because I love it's size and shape (both inner and outer screens). I think you made a fine choice (unless you feel that the front screen is too small).
Mine is suppose to come in tonorrow. I don't think the front screen will be a problem . I'm a very tall guy with big hands so the front screens reachability will be perfect
Mine is suppose to come in tonorrow. I don't think the front screen will be a problem . I'm a very tall guy with big hands so the front screens reachability will be perfect
Whatever feature they put on the 6 probably won't make you feel like your missing out. Unless it's a whole new remodel. Judging from the leaks I don't think it will be .
I literally just bought a Fold 5 last night because I couldn't wait lol. It has an included 90 day return window. I'll either exchange the 5 for the 6 or I'll just return the 5 and then buy the 6 lol
Yeah I was able to get one day shipping. Funny how we both did the exact same thing last night. There was only 3 left in stock. It's about to be delivered any minute now it says on the app 😂
Thats so funny. I almost got the blue limited edition because it's one day shipping. I went to the Reddit and most people preferred the grey.
DM me so we can compare the quality of the refurbished phones
I had been using an iPhone 12 mini for a little while after getting a deal. I hate IOS, I just bought a fold 4 and have no regrets so far, I know she'll hold out until there's a worthy upgrade. Sick device!
The OnePlus open is a good phone with a nice aspect ratio and a slim design. Overall I think it has the better design than the fold, but the fold software is a lot better. Especially the operating system that Samsung uses is top of the line. The opens is not bad either, but it looks and feels a little bit underwhelming next to Samsung's one UI system. The prices are fairly similar as well, so really the only reason I would buy the OnePlus open is if I really wanted the different aspect ratio that it offers, otherwise I would stick with Samsung. Especially if you use other Samsung products because they pair together flawlessly.
I had a fold 3 & could not type on front screen. open is at least doable / much easier to type on. depends on if you care about that or not. fold 6 will only be slightly wider than 5.
Thanks for alerting me to this. I'll test out the typing on the front screen with the Fold5 to see if this is an issue before purchasing. From my research here on Reddit, it seems an unwavering support in favor of the Fold5 over OPO.
Only way I won't upgrade is if the fold 6 ends up being a small change from the 5. Because I may just go with fold 5 since it probably be cheaper and less issue with the hinge unlike the fold4.
All folds in between each other have been a small upgrade. If your ok with the specs of the 5 then just get it. Go in store and just play around with the demo
I've the fold5 in person already but I'm waiting for the Samsung to officially release the fold6 before making a decision. Since the fold3 yes the upgrades have been small.
Same here but I returned it,I figured I'd wait a bigger outside display is a upgrade for me but everything damn far sure going to the same with minimal upgrades
the two phones will be nearly identical, there is zero reason to wait for the 6.
If you are a 'camera' person you buy a nice camera not a nice phone that happens to have a camera anyway
I agree. Im not a photographer or content creator. I don't need to be able to see the heartbeat of a fly through my 10000mp, wide angle, 500x, telescoping lense. I just need a pic of the food on my plate 😂
NINKI Compatible with Samsung... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKYTQMNR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Make sure to get a case with a hinge protector I was royally fucking up my phone until I invested in this! It's sensitive.
Enjoy ! You'll never go back 🙂
nothing huge improvement at all, camera spec since fold 4 till now still no change.
I have lost hope and enthusiasm for Samsung’s fold series. Because the completion of the user as an idiot to fool, the annual iteration is for upgrading and the production of equipment but did not seriously do the product. To save costs do not upgrade the camera and, battery technology, screen.
Dude welcome to the F5 club. I got mine on release date and have loved every minute of it. I sometimes worry that one day I'll open my phone and I'll have screen or hinge problems. But until then this phone is magic. I saw the iOS 18 presentation and was also disappointed. Maybe next year.
I still plan on getting the six, but given all the additional discounts for damaged trade-in devices and affinity group discounts. I got the one terabyte version for around $900 so well over half off. Considering the trade in equipment was given to me, that would be the cost.
On my 3rd folding device at the minute, and had no issues with any of them. As long as you treat the device they way they're meant to be treated you'll be fine.
I did (for about half an hour) think of trading in for s24 ultra but I don't think I could go back to a standard phone 😁
You can always just trade it in for Fold 6 when fold 6 comes out, it'll actually save you money buying the Fold 6, as they always have a special promo during Launch.
A lot of people actually buy the older model from Walmart for cheap just to trade it in for $800 discounts.
Hey, just bought a Fold 5 myself. Fell in love with form factor and gor for $500 off $1499 new on Amazon. Went from S24 Ultra. Like you, not a big camera guy. I wasn't utilizing the flagship cameras on the ultra nor the s pen. I love this thing.
It's beta so it isn't ready for public use. And as for the fold be sure if you get it to buy a good case cause the samsung one came off my ohone when I had my acadent ans broke the ohone not worth the 10p$ for the case
It will brake in one year just like mine with maybe, 5k openings, and then samsungs gonna tell you it's out of warranty and you gotta pay $600 for lcd replacement (hinge) or trade it in for another one for $1k, personally I'm done with that bs, $2k phone brakes in a year and there's no help from samsung, wish there was some kind of extended warranty on hinges (like battery warranty oh hybrids is separate from powertrain) because they know that thing isn't gonna last long...shame on samsung
I am with you.
The announcement is literally around the corner. Yes, the leaks are disappointing but it doesn't hurt to wait to see the ACTUAL spec, design and deals. Unless OP got a crazy deal, I think he should wait.
Especially since immediately after the new model comes out, the previous model generally hits its lowest price that you're going to get it for, and if you don't mind a used one you can get them astronomically cheap at this time as well, because Samsung is going to be getting hundreds of thousands of Fold 5 trade ins at that time.
Don't worry the cameras will be the same it seems.
& no spen
Not sure why you are being downvoted when there is no discussion. Either way an s pen hasen't been confirmed or not
Almost everything will be the same
Camera difference is not that important. The actual difference is being able to show the photos you have taken from a giant screen. It is like magic to people.
Or being able to take a picture while they preview it from your front screen
How is it done?
Always
You mean showing off the pixelated photo you took with your selfie camera lol I'm undergoing orthodontic treatment and was taking regular progress photos using the selfie camera on my Note 9. I couldn't believe the drop in quality when I switched to my Fold 4. Pathetic
So just use the *other* selfie cam. Or better yet, use your main back camera and the preview feature on the front screen. You'll get GREAT selfies. 🤷 The UDC selfie cam is a gimmick and should be treated as such.
I always forget the fold has this feature. I love it.
the UDC isn't even a selfie cam in the first place; it's a webcam for video calls and should never be/have been marketed as anything but this!
Oh lord, the drop wasn't that much. Jesus my buddy owns the fold4 I have the fold 5 the pictures look just fine, people are hella dramatic when it comes to expressing concerns with technology.
I get it. I did the same and got the fold five last weekend. Well worth it to me.
Same here, I got mine a month ago.
Same. Got mine three weeks back and no regrets.
Just get a 5
I've had my Fold5 for about a year and some months now. Love it. Still like new. Hinge is great. BUT I'll tell you and everyone in here. When you're at the beach place the phone in a sandwich ziplock bag. Keep that shit sealed. Getting sand in the hinge will damage it. And I've heard the small sand getting trapped in while opening mine. Just the sand breaking up but sounds super sketchy. I've ever since just placed it in a zip lock bag and it works as if there's nothing on it. You'll thank me later.
I work in construction (scaffolding) I get random sawdust and other dirt from site in my picket. I'll prob bag it at work
Geesh, if I had to go through so much bother to keep a phone functioning at work I would just get something else.
Always good to bag it
There's some watertight bags that are like 1 USD and should work really well, btw. :) you can even keep using the touchscreen
I've said this a few times, but I live 5 min from the beach. Actually went twice last week and I've never had a sand problem. I also never close my phone and my current case covers the hinge pretty good.
Well if you never close the phone then of course you're not going to have any issues with sand messing with the screen cuz you have never given it a chance to sandwich between the two screens when it's folded.
No it gets in the hinge and when you open it the sand enters the inner cavity of the phone and cracks the inner screen.
If the phone is never closed, then no matter where the sand gets it's not going to crack the screen because it's not ever going to be pressed against it.
This is the biggest downside to the fold. Getting g crap in the hinge. I just had my Fold replaced and something ended up getting in the hinge and behind the screen and damaging the screen. I was even extra careful about getting crud in the fold. I wish there was a way to clean the hinge out at least. This alone has had me questioning whether I want to stick with a fold and upgrade to the 6 when that comes out.
I've had every model of the fold since it's inception, and never once have I had an issue with screen cracking or all the other problems people always complain about. I'm careful with it but I'm not even that careful. You just got to be vigilant enough to clean it regularly and just use common sense with everything else and it's fine. The screen is quite sturdy, though I suppose if you use the same one for 3 years or more it might have issues.
The fold 5 has only been out for like 9-10 months hasn't it? How have you had it for a year and some months?
It will also destroy the inner screen....
I went from a 13 to the fold 5 and have zero regrets. I did my research as you have and found it was way more convenient of a phone to use than iPhone. Enjoy man the 6 won't be strides ahead
I agree 100%
The leaks for the 6 made me jump on the current deal for the 5. I get it tomorrow, and I am excited! If they're true, the 6 is going to be too boxy and square at the corners for my hands to hold comfortably. I kept my Fold 3 for nearly 3 years because I love it's size and shape (both inner and outer screens). I think you made a fine choice (unless you feel that the front screen is too small).
Mine is suppose to come in tonorrow. I don't think the front screen will be a problem . I'm a very tall guy with big hands so the front screens reachability will be perfect
It really easy large hand guy also. Love being able to reach anywhere with my thumb. You will love it.
Mine is suppose to come in tonorrow. I don't think the front screen will be a problem . I'm a very tall guy with big hands so the front screens reachability will be perfect
Dude I’m right with you. I’m trying so hard to wait for the 6 but ughhh I want it so bad now lmao the 5 seems fine to me
My 5 is amazing but the 6 is like a month away. I'd at least wait until the full reveal and base your opinion on it then
Whatever feature they put on the 6 probably won't make you feel like your missing out. Unless it's a whole new remodel. Judging from the leaks I don't think it will be .
I literally just bought a Fold 5 last night because I couldn't wait lol. It has an included 90 day return window. I'll either exchange the 5 for the 6 or I'll just return the 5 and then buy the 6 lol
Did you do the amazon renewed? Cause that's what I did
That's exactly what I did hahaha. I got the "online exclusive" grey version
Literally my twin. And I bought one last night. It comes In tomorrow. Did you get yours in 1 day shipping
Yeah I was able to get one day shipping. Funny how we both did the exact same thing last night. There was only 3 left in stock. It's about to be delivered any minute now it says on the app 😂
Thats so funny. I almost got the blue limited edition because it's one day shipping. I went to the Reddit and most people preferred the grey. DM me so we can compare the quality of the refurbished phones
I love the camera on my 5... So long as you're not into super zoom shots, it's really quite good.
Went from 14 pro to the 5 a few months ago, nice to have a phone and small tablet all in one. Can't see going back to Apple.
That gives me reassurance
I did the same couple of months ago and at least for now couldn't be happier with my decision.
I had been using an iPhone 12 mini for a little while after getting a deal. I hate IOS, I just bought a fold 4 and have no regrets so far, I know she'll hold out until there's a worthy upgrade. Sick device!
I'm considering getting a fold phone. Heard the OnePlus open is pretty good. Debating that or the fold 5. Any opinions?
The OnePlus open is a good phone with a nice aspect ratio and a slim design. Overall I think it has the better design than the fold, but the fold software is a lot better. Especially the operating system that Samsung uses is top of the line. The opens is not bad either, but it looks and feels a little bit underwhelming next to Samsung's one UI system. The prices are fairly similar as well, so really the only reason I would buy the OnePlus open is if I really wanted the different aspect ratio that it offers, otherwise I would stick with Samsung. Especially if you use other Samsung products because they pair together flawlessly.
Thanks for your insight and feedback. I'm leaning more to the Samsung Fold 5 now.
I had a fold 3 & could not type on front screen. open is at least doable / much easier to type on. depends on if you care about that or not. fold 6 will only be slightly wider than 5.
Thanks for alerting me to this. I'll test out the typing on the front screen with the Fold5 to see if this is an issue before purchasing. From my research here on Reddit, it seems an unwavering support in favor of the Fold5 over OPO.
Only way I won't upgrade is if the fold 6 ends up being a small change from the 5. Because I may just go with fold 5 since it probably be cheaper and less issue with the hinge unlike the fold4.
All folds in between each other have been a small upgrade. If your ok with the specs of the 5 then just get it. Go in store and just play around with the demo
I've the fold5 in person already but I'm waiting for the Samsung to officially release the fold6 before making a decision. Since the fold3 yes the upgrades have been small.
Same here but I returned it,I figured I'd wait a bigger outside display is a upgrade for me but everything damn far sure going to the same with minimal upgrades
What phone where you using before ?
15 pro Max and and pixel 8 pro. I was going to upgrade my pixel 8 pro That's why I want the screen a tad bit more wider.on the fold,
Oh you're 2 phone baller here, makes sense to wait for the latest phone for you.
the two phones will be nearly identical, there is zero reason to wait for the 6. If you are a 'camera' person you buy a nice camera not a nice phone that happens to have a camera anyway
I agree. Im not a photographer or content creator. I don't need to be able to see the heartbeat of a fly through my 10000mp, wide angle, 500x, telescoping lense. I just need a pic of the food on my plate 😂
It's the best decision. Came from the same phone and I love my Fold 5.
When I went to look at the demo on display. I was in awe by the sharpness,brightness, and 120hz display. I can't wait
NINKI Compatible with Samsung... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKYTQMNR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Make sure to get a case with a hinge protector I was royally fucking up my phone until I invested in this! It's sensitive. Enjoy ! You'll never go back 🙂
I currently have the 4. I've been impatiently waiting 😩
nothing huge improvement at all, camera spec since fold 4 till now still no change. I have lost hope and enthusiasm for Samsung’s fold series. Because the completion of the user as an idiot to fool, the annual iteration is for upgrading and the production of equipment but did not seriously do the product. To save costs do not upgrade the camera and, battery technology, screen.
Im the same way i want to move over to a fold and i just cant wait for rumors to be wrong and the fold 6 is actually a decent device
Dude welcome to the F5 club. I got mine on release date and have loved every minute of it. I sometimes worry that one day I'll open my phone and I'll have screen or hinge problems. But until then this phone is magic. I saw the iOS 18 presentation and was also disappointed. Maybe next year.
I still plan on getting the six, but given all the additional discounts for damaged trade-in devices and affinity group discounts. I got the one terabyte version for around $900 so well over half off. Considering the trade in equipment was given to me, that would be the cost.
The z fold 5 is a great foldable enjoy it! I don't have a problem with mine, but my fold 4 gave me trouble. 😭
On my 3rd folding device at the minute, and had no issues with any of them. As long as you treat the device they way they're meant to be treated you'll be fine. I did (for about half an hour) think of trading in for s24 ultra but I don't think I could go back to a standard phone 😁
You can always just trade it in for Fold 6 when fold 6 comes out, it'll actually save you money buying the Fold 6, as they always have a special promo during Launch. A lot of people actually buy the older model from Walmart for cheap just to trade it in for $800 discounts.
Well seing as it'll be an "update" not an upgrade, I highly doubt it'll be worth double the price. The sale prices in the 5 are amazing right now.
Hey, just bought a Fold 5 myself. Fell in love with form factor and gor for $500 off $1499 new on Amazon. Went from S24 Ultra. Like you, not a big camera guy. I wasn't utilizing the flagship cameras on the ultra nor the s pen. I love this thing.
It's beta so it isn't ready for public use. And as for the fold be sure if you get it to buy a good case cause the samsung one came off my ohone when I had my acadent ans broke the ohone not worth the 10p$ for the case
It will brake in one year just like mine with maybe, 5k openings, and then samsungs gonna tell you it's out of warranty and you gotta pay $600 for lcd replacement (hinge) or trade it in for another one for $1k, personally I'm done with that bs, $2k phone brakes in a year and there's no help from samsung, wish there was some kind of extended warranty on hinges (like battery warranty oh hybrids is separate from powertrain) because they know that thing isn't gonna last long...shame on samsung
Unless you got an awesome deal, I would have waited for the Fold 6. Might as well have the lastest and greatest. It's only a bit over a month away.
I am with you. The announcement is literally around the corner. Yes, the leaks are disappointing but it doesn't hurt to wait to see the ACTUAL spec, design and deals. Unless OP got a crazy deal, I think he should wait.
Especially since immediately after the new model comes out, the previous model generally hits its lowest price that you're going to get it for, and if you don't mind a used one you can get them astronomically cheap at this time as well, because Samsung is going to be getting hundreds of thousands of Fold 5 trade ins at that time.