Not sure that's fair
They have spent a lot of R&D perfecting the hinge on each generation leaving little margins to improve the camera and other bits IMO
If the critics had been less focused on the gap we may of seen other features earlier
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (& Flip 5) The 2023 Samsung foldables
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They have spent a lot of R&D perfecting the hinge on each generation leaving little margins to improve the camera and other bits IMO
If the critics had been less focused on the gap we may of seen other features earlier
Wider is coming I believe it...now let's get a nice color on these phones hehe
That looks sexy!!! Hopefully this comes to fruition.
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Not sure that's fair
They have spent a lot of R&D perfecting the hinge on each generation leaving little margins to improve the camera and other bits IMO
If the critics had been less focused on the gap we may of seen other features earlier
That's true. Both the Fold and Flip have no gaps now.
That mint flip looks really nice! And I am so glad that the classic watch is back! The blue fold is looking amazing too but why did they hold back with the camera upgrades?!
Has anyone said the Fold 4 inner screen wasn't bright enough? Like ever?
Oh no. Watching Flossy play with the ZFlip 5 makes me want to get one of my own. Sigh. It looks cute and fun.
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A brighter screen is a game changer for outdoor use. It’s a big deal mate.
I would agree providing the Z Fold 4 wasn't bright enough but mine is and I've never seen a reviewer criticise it. How bright do you want them?😃
Fold 4 is plenty bright.
Not buying until the screen is wider, or cameras take a big step up.
Not buying until the screen is wider, or cameras take a big step up.
I would agree providing the Z Fold 4 wasn't bright enough but mine is and I've never seen a reviewer criticise it. How bright do you want them?
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When you get used to 1600, 1750 and 2,000 peak brightness you want same on other devices. S23 ultra and iPhone brightness is so handy to have
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Bright enough to use in the sun with no issues. Like I have with the 14 Pro now. Total game changer.I would agree providing the Z Fold 4 wasn't bright enough but mine is and I've never seen a reviewer criticise it. How bright do you want them?😃
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I considered trading in my 14PM for a flip 5 (only would cost $100) but then I realized the novelty of the flip would wear off after a very short time. I'll await the 15PM, Nexus 8 Pro and S24 Ultra.
Seems like for the people who almost got the flip 4, finally are jumping on the Flip 5 because of that new larger and more functional cover screen.
Here's a videos sharing the experience after a few days of use.
Here's a videos sharing the experience after a few days of use.
The Z flip trade in in US is madness.
If you have a 4 trade it in for 5 and pay 100?
that’s so good why wouldn’t do that?
If you have a 4 trade it in for 5 and pay 100?
that’s so good why wouldn’t do that?
I really don't see the point of the Flip. With the Fold uou're getting a phone that opens up into a small tablet but with the Flip you're getting a phone....that bends in half. You're gambling on the fragility and longevity of a folding plastic display and a hinge for what?? 🤔
Watching and reading the hands-on impressions of the GF5, I am very impressed. Clearly this is a hugely improved hinge.
It doesn't? I tried it and it asked for id.me login to verify.
I think portability is the big drawing... I know from carrying around my previous flips it was a pleasure to just pocket such a small device.. then you unfold when you want to get a regular phone experience... And now with the larger outside screen you can do so much more on the go stuff without even having to open the phone... So I think that's the big draw...I really don't see the point of the Flip. With the Fold uou're getting a phone that opens up into a small tablet but with the Flip you're getting a phone....that bends in half. You're gambling on the fragility and longevity of a folding plastic display and a hinge for what??
Cause not everyone wants to deal with a large slab all the time.
At the moment, I carry both the 14PM and S23U. The S23U is my secondary phone line, and it's size is starting to feel cumbersome. So I'm trading it in for the Flip 5 pre order. The larger external display makes it very appealing this time around. I don't have to open it for every little thing.
Yup
carry around two phones is when you appreciate the smaller form factor even more …this is why I’m hesitant to upgrade to the iPhone Max ..I don’t find it comfortable and don’t want two large slabs …surprisingly although heavy the Pixel Fold teams nicely with my iPhone ..when I carried the S23U it was okay but I had it in a zippered pouch at times
Interesting. Granted I was Logged in to my Samsung Account when i pre-ordered. Gave me the discount dropdown. That could have been it.
Ordered the Classic and tab s9 ultra. Tempted to trade in my Fold 4 for the Flip 5 though. It comes out to $50 after trade in.
Honestly, you just gotta use it to understand why so many who have one, don't care to go back to their big slab phone. The reviewer in the video explains it the same way. He just didn't see the point of the flip form factor until he owned one. My Nike gym shorts have pockets big enough to hold a regular slab phone, but the top of the phone would stick out, and there's no way I'd put a big slab like my Note 10 in those pockets as there's no way the phone is staying in there. Gym shorts pockets are loose, and the material is very thin. So there's no way the phone is staying in those pockets as you move around, especially while laying on a bench. But all these types of shorts have a smaller zippered pocket, and that's where the flip easily fits in with room to spare. Never worry about the phone slipping out. This is only one real world example. As I was saying once you use it, you start to understand it.