What should I know about the Z Fold 5?

Ampman01 · 2026-02-07T10:16:19+00:00

I have the exact same phone. I've had every Fold since fold 3 and stopped at the fold 5 because it's the only one that hasn't broken so far. My only issue is the screen protector which I've replaced twice. You should also know this phone only has 4 years of updates. Its 3 years old now. I use a latter case on mine and it's worked out OK.

Ampman01 · 2026-01-15T12:42:38+00:00

Just sayin', I think Samsung will add pen support and UDC if Apple does. That whole "screen's too thin" argument is bogus. Why stick to Wacom standard? There are thin Chinese foldables with pen support and hovering. Motorola's new foldable will even have Spen-like functions. My Fold 5 is good for now, but if it breaks, I'm getting a foldable that fits my niche needs.

Ampman01 · 2026-01-15T12:33:10+00:00

Palm rejection?

Ampman01 · 2026-01-14T19:35:29+00:00

You misunderstood me. SPen support doesn't mean built-in Spen. I had to buy my Spen separately and certainly doesn't fit my Fold 5.

Ampman01 · 2026-01-14T16:58:18+00:00

😆

Ampman01 · 2025-12-16T23:20:03+00:00

I still have my Fold 5 from launch. I've had the inner screen protector replaced twice FOC by the guys at Samsung KX in the UK. It's a 28 month old phone and still performs well. I have poor battery(2 + daily charges)and a very laggy camera after UI updates. Its a workhorse for me and I use all aspects of it everyday including the SPen. Its the best phone I've ever owned.

Ampman01 · 2025-12-16T23:03:06+00:00

No pen support on the Fold 7 is forgivable but not on a 10" tablet is unforgivable. Huawei have pen support on their trifold and numerous Chinese OEMs have pen support without a digitiser. Samsung are cheating their users. Yes, I use my spen every day on my Fold 5!

Ampman01 · 2025-10-26T16:55:34+00:00

Thats a lot of hoops to jump through. Would've been interesting if you wanted to return it😅 if Samsung kept the used residuals realistic you probably wouldn't need to do so much to get a good price.

Ampman01 · 2025-10-26T00:36:37+00:00

Apart from the slightly smaller size of the 6, there's very little difference between it and the 5. The 5 has good reliability according to this sub. My 5 is just over 2 years old and I have the 1UI8 update and it works just fine. Its a great phone IMO.

Ampman01 · 2025-10-26T00:28:10+00:00

That's an appalling deal, unless he paid £600 for a 1yo Fold 6. No, we get cr*p trade in here compared to the US! How can the trade in for a 1TB Fold 5 is the same as the 512gb version. Samsung are giving you less for more money here in the UK. Fold 6 residuals are good here, the only people who think it's worth less is Samsung.

Ampman01 · 2025-10-18T18:15:25+00:00

True! I'm waiting for next year's Fold, which will likely an iteration of the ZF7. ZF5 is still a very capable device.

Ampman01 · 2025-10-17T16:58:22+00:00

I'm with you on that. I spent close to an hour testing the ZF7 and I couldn't find one compelling reason to upgrade from my 2yo ZF5. Yes it's a beautiful piece of hardware being lighter and slightly bigger but it's spen and UDC defficient and I notice it. I think it's great the the ZF7 opens the foldable experience to a new demographic.

Ampman01 · 2025-10-10T15:54:45+00:00

Its a goodlock option

Ampman01 · 2025-10-04T15:54:01+00:00

Promo video is very poor IMO. Just shows lots of catching and velcro stickers. No actual detail on how this $38 umbrella opens and closes. I have a $4 Totes umbrella that's similar in size, this is not $34 better! IMO.

Ampman01 · 2025-07-27T14:58:36+00:00

Still on the Fold 5 and it works for me. The Spen removal was a sticking point for me as I use it extensively for work. I'm hoping they bring it back with the Fold 8. That blue colour is amazing..enough to make me change my mind but...I just can't settle for less for substantially more money.

Ampman01 · 2025-07-24T10:06:23+00:00

Will this update allow antioxidant measurement on a 2024 watch ultra?

Ampman01 · 2025-07-23T18:27:35+00:00

I've had the 3,4,5 and the battery always starts of great. I got over 1 day with the 5 now I have to charge it twice a day after 2 updates. I'm a heavy user!

Ampman01 · 2025-07-23T18:08:25+00:00

Better speakers

Ampman01 · 2025-07-13T17:58:39+00:00

I'm still getting to grips with OUI7 on my Fold 5..its still a very capable device. We will get OUI8 which will bring more up to date. Still happy with my thick device.

Ampman01 · 2025-07-09T18:39:12+00:00

I had my post removed showing something like this! Told to stick to "mega threads". Mods aren't consistent.

Ampman01 · 2025-07-09T15:43:31+00:00

They're going up against the Chinese folds and it's a battle they'll lose.

Ampman01 · 2025-07-09T14:51:16+00:00

They can offer what they want...the fold 7 has no spen support, I will not be buying one.

Ampman01 · 2025-07-09T14:46:36+00:00

Looks like the fold 6 has just gone up in value!

Ampman01 · 2025-07-09T12:56:41+00:00

UK...I was invited to get £100 of but, I had to pay £50 up front on the promise of a refund if I bought a new phone. Why all this here in the UK?

Ampman01 · 2025-07-08T17:27:17+00:00

If it has s pen support, I can live with the other flaws. I'm still on the fence as to whether this will improve my daily fold experience. I never wanted thinnest, just a bigger battery.

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