Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5?
Jen's verdict, pros and cons from both reviews side by side. The statements come from the respective review – the date of the video is the as-of date.
Review from Nov 19, 2022
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
What does Jen say about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4?
For Jen, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is phone, tablet, organizer, e-reader and camera in one, and at times it even replaces the MacBook. It is bulky and expensive, but it offers many possibilities in everyday use.
Pros
- Large 7.6-inch AMOLED display with 120 Hz, only 6 mm thick when unfolded
- Taskbar and multitasking with up to four windows
- Build quality with no scratches or dents after four weeks
- Good main camera, front display as a preview for selfies
- Battery lasts almost a day and a half
Cons
- Bulky when folded and heavy at 263 g
- Cases add bulk, and the original cases interfere with gesture navigation
- The S Pen can't be stored on the device
- The camera under the inner display takes no usable pictures
- When switching between modes, an app sometimes takes longer or restarts
Review from Aug 21, 2023
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
What does Jen say about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5?
The Galaxy Z Fold5 is only a small upgrade over the Fold4, but the hinge, weight and processor speak for the new model. With a €100 price increase, Jen no longer considers the RRP of €1,900 entirely fair. For her, it replaces smartphone, tablet and laptop.
Pros
- New Flex hinge, closes completely and is 2 mm slimmer
- 10 grams lighter, sits much more comfortably in the hand
- Fast processor, ultra-smooth operation
- Very bright display, easy to read in sunlight
- With S Pen and DeX, smartphone, tablet and laptop in one
- Four years of updates
Cons
- Only a small upgrade over the Fold4, same body, camera and battery
- €100 more expensive than the Fold4
- Not protected against dust and sand
- S Pen can't be stored inside the body, and the case doesn't hold it securely
