Customer Reviews for Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy Z Fold5 256GB (Unlocked) - Icy Blue
Customer Rating
5
This product is timeless and durable!
on August 31, 2024
Posted by: Agentjericho
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have have had this product for a year, and I have nothing else to say other than positive things. The folding feature is really great to type with if you have big hands. I have dropped this phone more times then I can count and it has not a single scratch.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Before getting the Samsung Galaxy Fold 5, I had the Fold 3 and was incredibly satisfied with it but was able to get a really good upgrade offer so I now have the Fold 5.
This looks and feels like a premium device, and it's usually the topic of conversation whenever I open it up to take notes during meetings at work. People ask me about the durability of the inner screen and I have never had an issue in both of the Folds that I've had.
This device is also very powerful from a hardware perspective. I am able to play graphically-demanding mobile games with ease and everything loads super fast.
I'm skeptical when it comes to AI features, but the implementation of the various Galaxy AI features feel contextually helpful when you'd be doing something on your phone and there's the Galaxy AI icon in the same menus that you're already using. The way Samsung has integrated these features into the OS is very appreciated because it feels natural to use.
Anyway, I hope this review helps you get off the fence about deciding to get one. It's really a great phone/device all around!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Phone is great, I get service everywhere I go, it still a great size, love the fold feature, that I can close when I don't want wandering eyes at my information. It's simply an all around great phone. I love it
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This phone is perfect for any occasion, whenever I want to watch a show on the go I just unfold my phone and I have a screen as big as most tablets, Whenever I need something more private I just fold it. The battery life on this phone is crazy long, I do a ton of mobile gaming and this phone will last for hours. The Circle to Search feature has been a huge help when I'm shopping, it has save me dozens of hours. I love taking pictures of my cats and the camera on this phone makes everything look good. Amazing phone 10/10 would buy again.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got a Fold 5 512GB at pre-release but did not trade in my Note20U. I am impressed with the 50MP camera, given its specs, and if I didn't watch videos on how Samsung runs durability tests on this new foldable generation, I would not have gotten one at all. JerryRigEverything's latest Fold5 durability test also cemented my decision. It's much tougher than the Fold 4. I have had it slip out of pockets and roll to the cement or hard floor. So far, with no scratches or damage.
I got the thin S-pen case. No bluetooth or cover screen functionality with the pen, but I never used the BT on my old Note20U's S-pen due to the Camera app's voice function being used to capture shots far from the handset. 12 months in? I'm looking for a case with hinge protection, S-pen silo, kickstand, AND wireless charging. I know that's asking alot, but I expect the best for the best.
The Fold 5's chipset's battery efficiency is what attracted me hard-core though. Side-by-side with the Note20U, and while using the fold's big inner screen most of the time, the Fold gets 3 more hours of SOT easily. The Fold's standby drain is like 3% over 8 hours on wifi, vs. the Note's 10% over the same period.
I have a wireless keyboard and mouse for Dex, and this is my favorite feature to multi-task on. Works great with USB dongle hubs for more connections
Overall I am very pleased. Now just wishing for a thinner foldable when folded. The Z Fold is rather thick while closed. Galaxy AI functions are very limited.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My Samsung Zfold is great, I use it for also work and taking notes especially. I love folding it out and watching YouTube and movies and my shows. I recommend any of the zfold.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This folding phone kicks you know what. I have it mostly on the unfolded mode, and it behaves like a really good sized tablet. It's wide enough to use the keyboard with 2 thumbs comfortably. Being able to split the screen comes in handy so many times instead of having to jump between 2 apps to go back and forth with information. The candybar screen is amazing for quick access. I honestly hate using the traditional style phone after using this. I had the z fold 3 before this one, and I assume I'll be getting the z fold 7 next year.