It's already been a month since I parted with my trusty NOTE 9 to take the next step, and I would like to share my impressions.... First of all, I will start with my old NOTE 9, which after so many years remained a reliable phone with incredible stability and countless applications, and I will make my comparisons with this phone....
The main reason I went for the FOLD 5 was the large screen, and so far my choice has justified me 100%.... My initial concern about whether the crease in the middle would be bothersome disappeared as soon as I got the phone in my hands..... In a magical way, when the screen opens, it almost disappears.... Otherwise, the size of the screen now allows you to use all applications to the fullest, especially work applications where you need space to develop them properly.... For those who don't know, the applications adapt to the large screen without distorting, and you gain the full width of the screen. Also, all the software of the phone is based on this screen, and the multitasking it offers is unique since you can divide the screen into sections and use different applications in each one.....
Aside from the large screen and its unique features, I didn't find any other obvious difference from my old phone..... The sound is good, and the battery lasts comfortably an entire day with heavy use... The size may seem large, but at the end of the day, when folded, it fits where a regular phone fits, and you get used to it easily.. However, the negative I found is its signal.... It is much weaker than the previous phone, resulting in not getting signal in places where I previously had signal..... and not being able to receive calls.....
Of course, anyone investing in this phone will necessarily need to invest in a good case, which would be good to have a stand to hold it up so you can comfortably watch videos...
edit...... Unfortunately, the nightmare of the fold appeared for me too..... 11 months after the purchase, a tiny black dot appeared at the junction of the dual screen, and from there starts a green horizontal line that crosses half the screen!!!! WHAT A SHAME!!!!! Just when all my acquaintances were eager to buy it..... now they started saying I told you so...... I hope Samsung will cover me because I am still under warranty..... Of course, the customer service from Skroutz was very helpful and took on my problem from the very first moment.
edit 2. Very good after-sales service from Samsung, which covered the damage without unnecessary formalities and replaced the screen with a new one in a very short time..... The warranty is for 2 years.
