The main point of a foldable device with a larger screen is multi-tasking. And to support that, the device should also have the horsepower.
Samsung’s latest foldables have just launched with an improved hinge design and it is marketed as ‘PC-like power in your pocket’.
While the fifth generation foldable from Samsung is really capable of handling pretty much everything you can possibly through at it, I find the wordings of the claim a bit misleading. The phone runs on the same ‘8 Gen 2 for Galaxy’ chipset that all the current flagships are based on. So, technically it holds the same processing capabilities as the mainstream devices and nothing extra.
Special, but in a different way
Samsung has been making foldable devices for five generations now, and they have put a lot of effort into customizing the software skin to make the most of the bigger screen. For example, you can access four recently used applications right from the taskbar with the latest foldables. The OneUI 5.1.1 custom skin on top of Android 13L is what makes the device special.
While the multi-handed drag and drop enable you to quickly copy images across multiple apps, or the evolved flex mode brings the convenience to the next level, it’s important to note that the improved software features make their foldables stand out from the mainstream S series flagships or even other foldables in the market.
Regarding processing capabilities, the 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip is more than enough. You can run five moderate to heavy applications simultaneously or switch between them frequently without any issues.
Final take
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is basically the Z Fold 4 with an improved hinge mechanism and the latest chipset while the improved software features will become available to the previous generations soon. So, is it worth the upgrade from the Z Fold 4?
