Can we just talk about how smooth that transition in the intro was?

Having a more useable outside screen should reduce the times one opens, and closes it, thus reducing stress on the hinge. Smart idea.

For those using a Fold/Flip (and dont know about this yet): You can use two fully seperate launchers on the two screens using an App called Tasker. Its a bit annoying to set up, but once thats done you have another big option to customise the device to your needs. Personally I used Niagara Launcher on the outside and Hyperion on the inside screen of my Fold 3

Ive never had a phone this nice and fun. I'm not a huge tech person, but as an everyday consumer i absolutely love how i can use the outside screen for everything. Its quick simple and easy ❤

I've been using a Zflip3 for almost 2 years and the feeling of separation you get when you close it is one of the best features. It's like closing your laptop at work and giving something else your full attention. It makes you a lot more conscious of when you are spending time on your phone and when you are not which is a really good thing.

Its so crazy how in just a few years we went from those wonky "foldable" screens that felt like folding a rubber mat, to practical and usable folding screens.

I really appreciate your sensible approach, super informative without over explaining, and really well edited reviews. Thank you.

After years of being an iPhone user, I've made the switch to the Flip 5 and I couldn't be happier. This is definitely my new go-to device - it's super fun and incredibly practical

I have a flip 3, and find the half-open is super useful as it's essentially a built-in camera tripod. Honestly one of the biggest positives of a folding phone.

I'm probably gonna be sticking with the Flip style phones for a long time. My favourite "feature" is that they fit in my pockets while also being big enough for modern standards :)

I really respect the fact you did a follow up review. A lot of reviewers only talk about the flavor of the month, jumping from product to product (for their reviews and blogs) and you never see how the product they're reviewing ages. Seeing someone change their opinion or saying how they feel about it months or years later is great and more useful for the consumer than the "first impression" videos.

The production quality on these videos is higher than the actual product advertisement, goes to show how much effort is put into these reviews. Great stuff!

I remember when the folds and flips first came out, I dismissed them as useless toys that would probably break in the hand. However, I gave the Flip 3 a chance and it was a solid little phone for me for two years. So far, I'm enjoying the Flip 5 immensely. I'm looking forward to great things from Sammy's flippies and foldies.

I’m glad he admitted he was wrong. That outside screen is awesome

I'm a motorola loyalist and bought the Moto Razr when it came out but I also just purchased the Z Flip 5. The Razr closes flush and I dont have a crease on the inside screen. I do, however, like the Z Flip 5 outside screen functionality compared to the Razr. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. Great vid btw.

I NEVER comment about this stuff but your video creation is top notch and not is that harassing ultra high tech way. Your design details are minimalist but offer a feeling of easy comfort. Your tone and content are cool calm and applicable. You don't get us lost in all those tech bullet points that always try to sell us. You reveal it to us as a thoughtful user in a professional way. I like how you say," here's what it offers BUT here it's real world application and usability" from personal experience. Nicely done. It's like the difference between taking a condo stroll with a friend versus sitting in on a time share mow down.

There's a number of other specs that weren't mentioned in this video that I thought would be mentioned since the video noted he was wrong about how important the changes were from the flip 4. The most important hardware changes include the NITS went from 1200 to 1750, UFS storage speeds went from 3.1 to 4.0, USB-C port went from 2.0 (no idea why it was still on 2.0) to 3.2 and Wifi went from 6 to 6e. Obviously a number of performance improvements but those are side effects of the faster cpu/gpu.

Love that he was able to admit he was wrong initially. Real man.

I love how thorough this review is. Can you please do one for the fold? I'm thinking of getting that one, but not really sure between 4 and 5.

This man will always have the best reviews. I have to say I was on the fence about jumpin off the Apple ship and going back to Android/Samsung, after like 10 years with Apple products, and this might have been the best argument for me to go ahead and do it.. I don’t know if it’ll be the Flip or the Fold, but those are the two finalists for me…

I got mine yesterday and so far it's been great. I recently dropped youtube premium and missed the ability to close my z flip 4 and leave a video playing just to listen to. Being able to run it on the outside is fantastic. I'm one of the people that use the device in a half folded mode all the time, so the better hinge is always nice to see. Considering promo credit I had and trade in of the Z flip 4 it only cost me $50 to upgrade and I doubled storage to 512G so was a no brainer for me.

MKBHD is such a unique watch for me because I personally don’t really care much nor understand much about this tech, but I’m always finding myself on his channel waiting for his opinion on a product I didn’t even know existed.

i love the tiny keyboard i love not having to open my phone for just random checks the front screen is a blessing/ adhd friendly(mostly) i seem to do most things on the front screen which like someone mentioned is to protect the hinge from over use and overall protects the phone and being the millenial that i am i love the flip action its quite nostalgic i think personally the one caveat is i wish google wallet was compatible with the flex window hopefully one day

I like my Flip 5. It's convenient to use like when checking for notifications and replying text messages. It also fits easily in the pocket. I don't mind watching UKposts on the cover screen, but of course, not Netflix 🙂 I also make calls from the flex window. I like that I can decide when I want and have to use the bigger screen. When it comes to the battery, it would be really nice to have a long battery life. At the moment, you can make a routine to protect the battery when it's at 100%.

Love my Flip 5. The outside screen is a huge upgrade, and I use a ton of apps on it, including watching videos. I just love the small form factor.

I love the flip series. Started with the 4, now with the 5....as long as Samsung keeps improving on them I'm all in!

Thanks for the great review Marques. I do have to agree with your order of importance. I just got my wife a new flip 5 and the hinges is the biggest improvement. I had four Flip 4's and had to warranty 100% of them for the screen bubbling at the hinge.

I've watched you talk about various phones on and off for several years. I look at most reviews on the phone I want to buy, but yours are by far the best. Your reviews are both insightful and interesting and help me to make the final decision on which phone to go with. You have a great personality for this kind of work!

Another thing I like about marques is that I watch the videos for the charisma and the snappy editing, the phones are the side character 😂

I've actually noticed better battery life. Not a huge difference but it's noticable. I've also noticed the crease is not as pronounced as the flip 4. This was definitely a worthwhile upgrade, especially if you're coming from a flip 3 or older.

I’ve been waiting, pondering when to make a switch to the flip and the 5 makes me want to but I’m so use to using apple. No question I like the size/ form factor over a stationary rectangle. The other thing I like about it is having the option to stand it up and you can record what you are doing like art. Not sure why I’m still hesitant to change from an apple product when I went from Sony Ericsson to apple phone. Thing that worry’s me the most is; I go to the beach a lot like 6 months out of the year and the phone goes to the beach (music, reply to emails or messages and sometimes scroll online)

I love the outside screen! Spotify, WhatsApp and my train tickets on the outside screen is perfect. I also love that you can use it for camera framing. Also its just very pleasant to use it for watchnig youtube videos etc on the go.

I have the Flip 4 and absolutely love it! I love the small size for the pocket while folded but while open the screen is virtually as large as my One Plus 7 pro. I don't use the outside screen on my current phone much because it's rather small, but I could definitely see myself using it more on the Flip 5. Definitely, for Spotify, app notifications, and quick text replies. The outer screen on this model is awesome IMO. *Edit - I just pre-ordered. With trade in of my Flip 4, only had to pay $110.

I've used this phone for 2 days now and I absolutely love it! It works great for me, especially the outside screen.

Great and honest review👍 Thank you for your deep insight on this phone.

3 weeks now and I am still loving this phone more then any phone I had before. Android or Apple.

It's true, because years of RnD is no joke, and Samsung undoubtedly is, ahead of all with foldables. What i like about the video is that it's not just a constructive criticism, but a simple user review which helps a company know more about where they should be headed in future with their product. Marcus bridges a great comm between users like us and companies. Always amazing reviews, thanks Man.

Always have admired the flip over the fold…I think for the compact size and more comfortable carry in pockets ❤

Exceptionally well done and concise video, I watched this before I picked mine up and the analysis and conclusion were perfect

Got my Flip 5 yesterday. Wow, definately better than my Flip 4. So solid & opens & closes so smoothly. Great for checking notifications, messages & emails without having to open. Probably won't use coverscreen for most of the apps but honestly that's why it has big screen watching Netflix, utube etc. The fact that it's so compact is the main draw card & Samsung has nailed it. Would never get the Motorola Razr Ultra..

I really like it from the reviews. If I could afford it, I would buy it. I'm trying to be on my phone less, especially if I'm gonna be working and moving around a lot. Being able to just quickly look and keep it moving sounds great. I wish it came with dust resistance but I'm happy that the base storage has been increased.

"through Twitt... Uhh, through X" 06:59

Soooo happy with mine. Really grateful for the tips and have download the apps you recomended.

Like your style of review and like others mentioned sensible approach. Great overview on the Z Flip 5!

Bro that transition 🤌🏽🔥 Im done watching the video but I'm stuck here cuzza 0:03

Samsung has insane trade-in deals, my flip 5 arrived yesterday. Going to take a bit to adjust. It's a beautiful phone!

Best in depth video in recent times from MKB

Obrigada pelo audio em Português, ajuda demais pela acessibilidade. Grande análises de gadgets 😊

So using the outside screen is more battery life than using the phone open? Love the video as always🙏🏻

My first phone was the Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro, whose screen was 3 inches. It was a charm to use, and somehow it's a wonder that the keyboard on the outside screen, which is a 3.4-incher, is unusable. I'm amazed at how far we've come.

I just discovered your channel (I started at an A53 comparison video)…. A) I really like your videos and b) I’ve never heard the term “doom scrolling” but I like it! It’s so true!!

The intro transition is one of a kind. I like it😊

Damn that transition was smooth af 🔥

0:43 MARQUES! THREE BUTTON NAVIGATION!? I know it's the default, but come on! 😂

Just seeing this video for the first time. I *really* like this design! It's for reasons like this that I waited on the whole flip-phone/bendy screen technology. Now that it's a bit more seasoned, I may be tempted to get one!

I was just at the gym using the outside screen. UKposts was great, I got to watch things I wanted to learn about w/o having to open my phone, id just access the outside screen to navigate videos while listening to it with my ear pods. It was a nice use case

Videos like this are why I value MKBHD's opinion so much. A willingness to change your point of view after gaining new experience or information is such a mark of integrity.

I went from S21 Ultra to Flip 5. Received it yesterday. Did a lot of reviews before pulling the plug, and have watched a lot of videos while I waited. This video is so candid and so reassuring that I did the right thing. Thanks.

Man your video is so well filmed and oriented, love it Thank you, I learned a lot about the Flip 5 and I might buy it soon ❤

Crazy well done review! Very impressed with this reviewer. Not to mention, dude even starts the whole thing by saying the three most powerful words in the english language, "I was wrong!" Nicely done Marques Brownlee!

I really like my flip 3 which has held up without issue since I got it at release, so it is great to see them keep refining the design.

It's definitely worth it. Last year, cost about 150 got flip4 + buds2 pro + watch5. This year, just 49 dollars, upgraded to 512GB flip5. This is my third flip, and the best one❤

Nice cut-away MB. Watching you grow up through youtube videos has been cool man.

Always like your reviews

I have been a lifelong iPhone user and just switched to the Flip 5 a few days ago. So far I love it!

the first thing I noticed was how much subtler the crease was than the flip 4. comparing them side by side it is about 50% as noticable. you barely feel it now when you swipe your thumb up across it. I’m surprised more people haven’t mentioned it.

Thanks for the review. Very informative. Any comments on the camera?

Thanks! I love your reviews!

I appreciate you giving this a second look. I have supported the Samsung flip project since gen 1 and I can say the flip5 has really hit a home run. I would like to see more app functionality on the front screen, e.g if I have the app open on main screen and when I close the lid I can access the app on the fold screen and vise versa.

Thank you so much for your beautiful content that you continue to create. I appreciate all the time, energy, and money poured into making these quality videos for us.

Your reviews are appreciated!

Great vid! I still have till August 2024 till my contract ends on my ZFlip 4, 256gb. Something to consider or the Razr. I have always had Android. My first smart device was the Samsung Epic...Loved that phone! The physical keyboard was great for my weak eyes.

I use the Z Flip 3 for over a year now, for me I actually like how small the cover screen is because of the privacy. At work even if I'm busy I just double tap and check the notifications if there is something important and if there is then that's when I open my phone. Same as like changing the music I don't have to open it. It's very helpful and I'm not using that much battery by doing this.

Very precise review, much appreciated. I just received my Z-Flip 5 yesterday. I LOVE the small size combined with a large inner screen. It's the first phone to take me off of the Note series in YEARS! I only miss my s-pen!!

Thank you for your review. I had to stop at the Verizon store because my Galaxy Note is slowing down due to the lack of memory available. I looked at this flip phone and it has three times the amount of memory available. Plus the fact that they are giving me the same amount of money as a trade-in as the flip phone cost how can I go wrong? But your review assured me that it is a good move. Thank you

This is such a great review. I am on the fence about buying the flip outright and was trying to decide between the 4 and 5. I love that you did thia deep dive.

Had a Flip 3, then a Flip 4, now a Flip 5. From the 3 to the 4 because the screen protector started to detach, just in time for the 4 to come out and Samsung's trade in program made it a no brainer. With the 5, same situation - and maybe when the 6 comes out I'll be doing it again. That said, got my Flip 5 yesterday and was up and running in no time. Absolutely a huge difference. I don't live on a phone, just use it for basic things. Now I don't need to open it that often, particularly with the Good Lock Launcher. Very impressed - glad MKBHD gave it a follow-up.

I have the Flip 3 and what I loved about the smaller screen was privacy. If my phone was out, not every could see my notifications. But I hated that I could not initially a call from my favorite list without opening the phone. I will upgrade to Flip 5 because being able to add my MLB app and access my tickets for entry scan on the outer screen is great.

Great and very convincing flip phone review! I’m almost wanting to switch …

This is great, very clear and informative. Awesome job! Helping me to decide if i want one.

Whoa! I just watched your Flip 5 & Fold 5 video and wundered why you haven't made an exclusive video on Flip 5 because I was more curious on that.. and you just uploaded this exclusive video! That's a nice coincidence :)

I needed this. I preordered the 5 after having my 3 since launch. I was excited and feeling great about the long awaited update since 4 wasnt a big jump. Seeing all the first look videos and then yours came out and I was like shit dont tell me I should just keep the 3 lol.

Really comprehensive review - covers the updates well, and the capabilities of the cover screen. Helpful. Thank you!

Excellent review. I'm even more on the fence weather or not to get this phone soon.😮

That transition at the beginning of the video is so smooth.

Very professional and well made video, thank you for getting this information out to us. I like my iPhone but my wife is planning on the Z Flip 5 when it's time to upgrade. Your review and opinion really helps with the decision to get it.

Let's talk about how accessories work with this device. I have the z flip 4 and have settled on a ring outer accessory on the top half on the back of the phone, but now with the flip 5 it seems I won't be able to put a ring. The rings are kind of like popsockets but they make it very much easier to hold in certain positions. So with the flip 5 now apparently will only be able to use accessories that stick to the bottom half on the back. I get it we could put a case on it but it definitely makes it bulkier and I wound up just removing them altogether because I tried like three or four of them and prefer the lightweight feel of the phone. How will you guys manage with this? Get one of those bulky cases with the holders pre-built on the back? That's been the biggest challenge with this form factor is that space is very limited and in fact as Marques pointed out now we can only put a dbrand skin on the bottom back half. Dbrand will love to charge an arm and a leg for only half the coverage and I'm sure they'll be happy to rip us off for almost $30 just for a little square!

One handed use on the outside display is super nice for quick one handed texts

The fact Marques is more consistent than 50% of US marriages and been doing YT for 15 years is admirable

Thank goodness for Goodlock. I'm liking the phone so far, agree more optimizing should happen. Like using Google maps with the small screen is cool but there are to many animations blocking my route. Nice review

Just love your work! Thx!

Always like your videos. Thanks so much for your sharing

7:18 “a flipping phone” 😂

The editing on this channel has got it’s on update! 😉👍✨

To be able to have a larger screen on the front means being able to use it one handed quickly when on the go or quickly checking something then having the larger inside display when you're relaxing is a great idea. I'm a 13 pro user i had the 11 pro max before this and before that the s9 plus and s7 edge even further back so not new to Samsung phones but bored of the slab design and tiny upgrade Apple offers every year! For my use case this was the best option and i can't wait to get it on Monday and try it out 😊 being able to link to windows suits me as i've never been a mac user and the fact it comes with the free starter kit and buds 2 is also great. I will miss the Apple watch i think Apple wins with watches but the Galaxy watch isn't bad by any means.

just came upon your page was looking for review I need something I can put in my pocket without being intrusive I still have a Galaxy Note 8 too big you give good info thanx

The intro is just smooth!!!!

Great review content-wise, and perfect production value! I can't even start to imagine the amount of work that would go into such a high-quality video. Thumbs up all the way, mate.

the outside screen is basically a modern phone, in the classic iPod nano form factor. I would not be surprised if companies start releasing "mini phones" in the next ~6 years, that are basically just this outer screen, but are a fully functional phone in it's own right.

Nice sincerely review as always! Someone's comment for flip 5 was always need to open it for taking photos. This is a really good point! to avoid it, Samsung please put a little screen on back of the phone (i mean on wireless charging side) to be able to see the view of the photo. Not open the phone, means more durability. What a good idea!! Simple is the best. Marques, I hope, Samsung is following your videos and comments for their product improvements😊 Another point is no need to put inside selfie camera anymore Samsung!