Samsung Fold 5 Long-Term Review (2025): Is the Fold 7 Worth Skipping?

No. #Dailyvlog #vlog #DJIpocket3 #filmmaking #youtubetips My main camera* https://geni.us/DJI-Pocket3_Bo My stills and second camera* https://geni.us/Fuji_Xm5 My most important piece of tech* https://geni.us/Samsung-Fold5 I colorgrade all my videos with Dehancer. Use discount code YOUKNOWTHEBO for 10% off at https://www.dehancer.com * * This is an affiliate link. You do not pay more, but you will support the channel😉 Thank you very much This is my second channel. Check out my main channel here http://youtube.ISMONO.com INSTAGRAM https://instagram.ISMONO.com PODCAST on Spotify https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Spotify PODCAST on Apple https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Apple If you enjoy my content and you would like to support my channel, you can check out my Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/youknowthebo ARE YOU A CONTENT CREATOR LOOKING FOR ADVICE? You can book 1on1 coaching sessions. Contact me via email ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ I've been using the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 for two years, and with the Fold 7 now out, it's the perfect time for a long-term review to see if this older model is still worth it in 2025. The durability has been amazing. I successfully replaced the inner screen protector myself after two years of use. Crucially, the hinge mechanism remains silent and flawless, avoiding the creaking issues some older generations experienced. My personal takeaway is that the narrow form factor of the Fold 5 is actually superior, especially for those with smaller hands. It makes one-handed typing comfortable and gives a greater incentive to open the phone (unlike the wider Fold 7). The multitasking capabilities, S Pen support (which the Fold 7 dropped), and the DeX mode for travel/Netflix make the Fold series a true 3-in-1 device. The Bottom Line: Don't buy the new Fold 7. Given the long software support cycle (7 years now), the most intelligent choice is to buy a refurbished Fold 6 (or even a Fold 5) and save money while getting nearly the same flagship experience. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Intro: Fold 5 long-term review in 2025 0:25 - Durability: Two years of use 0:54 - Replacing the inner screen protector (DIY experience/tips) 3:06 - The Hinge Mechanism: Still perfect and silent 3:53 - Narrow Form Factor (Fold 5 vs. Fold 7) 4:25 - Why the narrow screen is better for smaller hands 5:14 - The benefit of the narrow screen: More incentive to fold open 6:11 - Fingerprint scanner and Cover Screen 6:45 - Cameras: Are they good enough for daily use? 7:49 - S Pen Support: A great journaling tool (losing importance lately) 9:03 - The Screen Crease: You don't notice it in daily use 9:55 - Multitasking (Split screen and floating windows) 10:49 - DeX Mode (An amazing feature for traveling and hotel TVs) 12:21 - Recommendation: Is the Fold 5 worth it in 2025? 12:47 - Why the Fold series is a worthy investment (Phone/Tablet/Work) 13:14 - Recommendation: Buy Refurbished (Fold 6/Fold 5) 13:50 - The benefit of 7 years of software support 14:45 - Final thoughts on form factor and usage 15:40 - Outro ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬