Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
3years and more of the…
16/08/2023 10:35
After using the Z Flip 4, the Z Flip 5, is hardly worthy of a new version number.
Three changes between the two devices.
Hinge
Outside screen
Processor.
Hinge.
The hinge lets the phone finally fold flat. Something not revolutionary, but it fixes the biggest flaw the previous models had. The hinge now feels less stiff but allows the phone to unfold flat too.
Processor.
A generation bump in processor. Have I noticed any difference? No, you still rely on Samsung's oneUI gumph on top of android and all the extra apps that you'll likely never even open.
Outside screen.
The only upgrade that makes this make sense. The
Phone is a bit more usable when actually folded. Whereas the flip 4 I barely even glanced at the screen and only activated it for time or when using the main camera for selfies.
Unfortunately everything else is the same and I wasn't overly impressed with the cameras, OneUI or the thickness of the device last time and this upgrade did nothing with all these things at all.
Overall I wanted a foldable that can last the year without other devices making this one feel out of date, thick, and usable in both modes.
This fold 5 doesn't fit the bill for me especially when you think 95% of the entire device is recycled from flip 4 and flip 3 even.
I still can't see too much use for the front screen other than an easier selfie experience and replies to messages. I won't be using the device folded very much but I do like flipping it open to use.
alan252
Plymouth , Spojené království
Age: 43
Gender: Female