Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review: Technological marvel
In our review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, we discover a phone that is a wonder of modern technology, but has design usability issues.
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Scores
- Design: 9/10
- Performance: 9.5/10
- Overall: 9.3/10
Pros
- Spectacular battery life
- Robust gap-free hinge
- Powerful performance
Cons
- Aspect ratios make it hard to use
- S-Pen case is an additional purchase
- It is very expensive
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is a technological marvel that seemingly defies the laws of physics as most people would understand them.
The fact that we have folding screens may no longer be new, but it’s still marvellous to experience.
The Z Fold 5 is also one of the most powerful smartphones I have ever used, with a great camera system and brilliant battery life.
And yet… there are usability challenges inherent in its folding design. Despite loving the power and battery and larger screen in tablet mode, I found myself reaching for my old iPhone often during my review period, as I longed for a simpler experience.
It’s like the Z Fold 5 is too focused on being technologically advanced to be practical. That doesn’t take away from the impressiveness of the phone, but combined with the high cost, may not help convince you to buy it either.
