Reviewing Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Cases I purchased from Amazon. Some were great, some were not. Let me know your favorite in the comment section.
Spigen Slim Armor Pro: jerad.link/spigenslimzfold5
Supcase UB Pro: jerad.link/supcaseubprozfold5
Goosperry Slim Case: jerad.link/goosperyslimzfold5
Caseology Parallax: jerad.link/caseologyparallaxz...
i-Blason Armorbox: jerad.link/iblasonarmorboxzfold5
Samsung Standing Case with Strap: jerad.link/samsungstrapzfold5...
Samsung Slim S Pen Case: jerad.link/samsungspenzfold5case
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Spigen Slim Armor Pro Galaxy Z Fold 5 Case
3:32 - Supcase UB Pro Galaxy Z Fold 5 Case
7:08 - Goosperry Slim Galaxy Z Fold 5 Case
9:29 - Caseology Parallax Galaxy Z Fold 5 Case
12:02 - i-Blason Armorbox Galaxy Z Fold 5 Case
15:11 - Samsung Standing Case with Strap Galaxy Z Fold 5 Case
18:33 - Samsung Slim S Pen Galaxy Z Fold 5 Case
20:49 - Conclusion
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Love the slim case with the s-pen! Glad you chose it.
Just got my 5 upgraded from a 4 and wanna say thank you for the info I'll be baseing my case on your video. Great stuff keep it up!!!!
Tongate hands down the best cover.. fully covered with slide camera cover, pen and belt holder love it.
You should also cover if these cases are wireless charge capable/ compatible
What a great review. You give a detailed and honest opinion of the pros and the cons of the various cases. Oh, and a BIG thumbs up. cheers.
Just about to invest in a Fold5 and this provides a great summary of protection options.
I tend to try a few cases and then just use one for everything. The trick is to find one that does everything. At this point, I'm using the Samsung Spen case - the only issue I had was that it had no kickstand and it didn't work with my magnetic car mount. However, I added a stick-on metal kick-stand from Amazon for about $8 which works excellent and has the added benefit of now working with my magnetic car mount because the kickstand is metal. I'm now pursuing a couple of carbon fiber cases because I find the Samsung case too bulky - carbon fiber cases are slim and strong and well protected. They come as Magsafe compatible so will work with my magnetic car mount as well and I can add a kickstand to it. No place for the pen...I can live with that...I rarely use it.
Thank you very much. I too like the slim case/s. Not so bulky. But I also like and prefer the other case/s with the built-in front screen protector and the hinge protector that provides the grip function.
Thanks, well explained, appreciate your efforts.
Jared 1st time watcher, and thank you for your review! I bought the caselogy case, and it's a very nice case for my fold 5! Thanks again, Jared! I wish nothing but the best for you and your channel!
Thank you 😊
Thank your for sharing the reviews. Very useful 👍👍👍
Thank you for doing this comparison. I have had the phone a couple months and started with the Samsung case with the strap, which was wonderful until the strap broke. Maybe I was hard on it, and need one of the more rugged cases. You have helped me with having some good options.
Purchased the Samsung line S Pen Case. Does exactly what I need. Thanks for the review.
I agree with you. The last case I absolutely love...
I got the cream color case with the peach s-pen from Samsung. I love the slim fit with the s-pen. I don't like those cases with the bulky hinge cover...
Good video ,ended up settling with the Samsung Brand that I ended up ordering today and had to return 2 other Amazon bought cases Thanks !!!
Let me just say that the attention to your attached hyperlinks is to be commended!!! Everything!!! As it should be!!! Thank You!!!!!
Great video and thanks for sharing
I had a Supcase for my Z Fold3 and the only thing it didn't stand up against was freeway traffic when I accidentally left the phone on my trailer while moving. I am a class #1 destroyer of cell phones, and this case stood up well. Loved the s-pen holder, kickstand, and drop protection! Highly recommend! I only wish it had a beltclip because that is why I lost the phone when I didn't have any pockets to put it in!
thanks for sharing your experience, as you said a beltclip would be awesome, if i get a heavy duty case i'm concerned it won't fit in my pocket and clipping it on the outside of my pocket sounds like a great alternative.
@yupjuliansje you'll be fine with the Supcase and it will definitely fit in your pocket all I wear is chinos and I never had a problem still have it on my fold 3 to this day 🤙🏾🖖🏾✌🏾
Jared FYI on the samsung fold that has the slide in panel with strap, the Fold 4 version has a S pen holder that slides into the slot on the Fold 5 version
I would highly suggest the sinjimoru silicone strap as an amazing addition to any case. It makes holding this phone incredibly easy and works with any phone/case since it slides under the camera hole and the USBc plug part of the case.
Sinjumori strap
this just changed my mind from getting the Samsung hand strap case to getting the i-Blason Armorbox Red and Black Case along with the Sinjimoru Silicone Strap Pro to have the best of all cases in one
Which case did you choose though?
I bought the Latercase for my Z4 and Z5, and they've been really durable and very slim.
Got the Caseology case for this, and I love it. Really slim and nice quality TPC design that gives you confidence from regular falls and use. There is plenty of protection for me as I do not drop my phone. I'm not getting insurance on it cause Im confident in my care 😅
Hinge protection is actually really super nice. Any miniscule amount of dust or lint or whatever getting into the hinge will prevent it from opening fully flat. It's often impossible to fix without taking it to someone that can disassemble it.
I think that's what happened to my Fold 3. It eventually cracked and it was be worst whenever I folded it so I had to keep it open to preserve it.
I wonder if spraying the hinge with air occasionally to clean any dust will help. Like a regular maintenance for cleaning the phone like a pc.
You can use the iblason and the supcase stand as a fingerloop to hold your device better 😊
Does the ub pro case charge wireless as well ?
Spigen provided spare adhesive strips for the fold 4 as aswell
can you use the Spen holder from Z4 Case to the new Z5 Standing Case? swap them out instead of the Sliding Strap
Another case you should check out is ghostek atomic slim Great case and company ,And you know last year Samsung strap case you can slide it in the slot for the Samsung fold 5 case and it's interchangeable and works perfectly 👌
One thing I've experienced is hinge protectors that have screws holding it in place can ware down the finish on the spine. On my fold 3 I had 3 circular spots on the spine that were worn out because of that.
I just purchased a Z Fold5 today after owning a Z Fold2 for almost 3 years, which is still in near mint condition. A case with hinge protection is a must for me, not just to protect the hinge piece itself but more importantly to keep dust and the like from getting into the mechanism. In addition I'd also recommend a protective film for the hinge. Even with the hinge protector I can see all kinds of blemishes on the film I've had on it for years.
Where do you get the film ?
I just bought a pack on Amazon for my new phone that came with 2 each of front, inside, rear, and hinge film for about $15.
@@Dagasmdo you have a link
I wanted to purchase the film for my hinge too but wasn't sure if it would stay on very well
Hey I'm also on my Z Fold2 I'm thinking about getting the Z Fold5 is it worth it? Or should I just wait for the Z Fold6 at this point?
Do any cases protect the cameras make it lay flat and still allows wireless charging
2:52 I had the spigen case for my fold 2 and the first opportunity for it to protect my phone, the front part popped off and my front screen got cracked. I was very disappointed. It looked good and it looked like it would protect but in the end, it did not. I currently have the 5. I've had it for a couple of days now. I just got the Samsung case with the S Pen when I bought it from. Best Buy
Hey... Will the cases supporting a pen have enough room for the s pen pro????
I bought a case with hinge protection (Spigen), but I also plan to use a docking stand (anker 551). It didn't click in my head that the protector will cause the phone to stick out possibly over the rest of the dock. Has anyone experienced that issue?
nice caes, I will go with IB case
just subscribed. great video. if the spen could work on the cover display i wouldn't care if it went inside or not. it would be so handy to use on the front. i ordered my fold 5 yesterday. this will be my first folding phone. i have waited till they were just right. the fold 6 or 7 will no doubt be when they will be perfect. i love spiegen cases the slim Armour. the most as i like the hinge protection. i do like ub pro and i blason cases to. if Samsung had just made a third slide in for the case with the strap and stand slide in thingy's another one with the spen like they did on the four would be a good seller i think c 3 cases in one.
Need sPen and Magsafe compatible cases. I'm using Torras sPen case and Spigen Slim with sPen and added magsafe stick on rings.
I got the case with the neon yellow pen for my Samsung Z-Fold.
You should mention which case has the ability to charger wireless
seems like torras case is still the best this year. no adhesive snap on precise engineered
I believe the strap form z fold 4 will fit on the slide on case of fold 5 case if you like it better.
Would you happen to know if the Fold 5's screen would be affected if it has two layers of screen protectors. I have a Spigen screen protector installed already and been meaning to get a new case. I got really interested with the Supcase UB Pro, but I am a bit hesitant with the built-in screen protector.
did you test the use of the pen on the opened screen with the case on? I have a Fold 3, and one case pushed the screen to an awkward opening. Another had magnets on the outside spine cover, which interferred with pen use because...magnets!
I love the supcase unicorn beetle pro. Had the one 4 and now the 5. It is expensive and heavy. But i think its worth the protection.
I want to find a phone case that is similar to the supcase UB pro, but instead of a kickstand, id rather have a slot to put credit cards or something into. My current case has a wallet flap that covers the front screen, and as a "hinge cover" is where the Spen would go. I really like my case, but its already starting to come apart after a few weeks.
Best2 phone ever!!😍
I bought the Slim S Pen case with the Fold 5. The only downside is that is pretty much the only case that stores the Slim S Pen, all of the other cases I have found only store the full size S Pen.
Yea same and it's a shame you have to lose the spen if you want more armor .
Really wanted a good case like the ub Pro but even though it's a case for the Fold five, it still says it's only compatible with the Fold 4 S Pen what is the point in that!
Hello dose the samsung s pen case have screen peotector included for the exterior dispay ?
The two samsung cases are the same color I have them both. I kept the front cover from the S-pen case and I swap the back between the strap case and the pen case. I am rocking the strap case now as it's my favorite out of the two.
Nice. I couldn't get used to the new strap. I like last year's model and whats on the S23 Ultra version of the case.
They're not the same color though.
@@joon0 I have both cases in that dark gray color. I kept the cover screen bumper from the pen case and swapped the back with the strap case and they appear to be the same exact shade to me.
@chrisminton516 and I have both cases and they're obviously different shades
Curious which case is good for charging off the phone ? Wireless power sharing or none :) good reviews
I've been having severe issues with cases coming with screen protectors, leading them to constantly eat inputs, especially around the edges. Besides the Spigen, are there any you know of with a hinge protector and no built-in screen protector? Any advice here would be amazing.
I'm waiting for my first fold phone Z Fold 5 to be delivered, hopefully today... A are you listening FedEx. I appreciate you sharing these phone cases as that is really important to me. I'm torn between best protection and minimalist usability. I'm wanting a wireless car charger that accepts the Z Fold in open postion. However, that would mean mean that I couldn't choose a case with a hinge cover as it wouldn't sit flat against the charging screen in the open position. Unfortunately, it seems like there is always going to have to be a trade off.
My big question is if it doesn't have a hinge protector, what is the best way in your opinion to protect the hinge? Is there a film you would suggest? Thanks
2:41 4:53 13:35 does the bump shows up while in ultrawide lens ? (When unfolded... for selfies or showing preview to subject)
I have z fold 5 and the case that is your favorite. I hate not having room to put on a ring or flap to hold on. Is there something to buy that would work?
Pen or no pen how many time do you use the pen a day
And here i am with blue samsung pen case and graphite stand case. I really like the official samsung cases this time around.
If you can afford it, yeah.
I'm using the samsung slim s pen case. I think it's a little thick but atleast feels good to hold, I was used to the aramid case on my fold 3.
@johanr207 Was thinking about pitaka ,but it has no pen slot [ ofc it's made to be thin) and so no stand so I decided on samsung official, yeah its thicker compared to pitaka ,but it's slim compared to most of spigen, uag and so on :) I like the one with the stand the most , eventually I'll get the pitaka for variety and slimness probably 😆
I was planning to get the Samsung S Pen case, but while waiting for the stock to arrive (they didn't arrive with preorders), I was beginning to hear about the faulty units where the pens falls out due to manufacturing issues. So until the issues are fixed in the new batches, I'm using a Nillkin Casing with Pen Holder, as well as trying out some el cheapo slim casing in all colors of Morandi 😅
I must be lucky then , not only isnt falling from the case ,but its even hard to press the notch so u can pull it out lol@@FatenRafie
as someone who owns the fold 3 I gotta go full body armor on the next fold ...had a case that didnt cover the hinge and my phone suffered from hinge arthritis twice lol
I'd like the wireless charging capabilities included with each case?
I don't like th fact that not many of the phones had a place for my s-pen. love the videos.
I hate the hinge cases that don’t close on their own.
The ones that do close on their own often get stuck. I had a case with a hinge on my Pixel Fold but don't use it because it only added extra bulk and wore out my hands
No case closes on it's own; one must actually close it. Is your case demonically possessed?
@@cgmiddle clearly you don’t have a fold and have no clue what your talking about. Some cases with the hinge protector are spring loaded so the hinge cover closes on its own when the case it shut some don’t and you have to close that after folding the phone.
@@cgmiddlethey weren’t talking about the case closing on their own. They were talking about the cases that have hinge protection and the hinge part doesn’t close on its own. Example. First case in video the hinge closes on its own the second case the hinge part doesn’t close on its own
@@cgmiddlemine closes by itself. Do you actually have a hinged case?
When writing with the spen one wants to lay the device down flat on a table, but all of these cases have a bump so it does not lay down flat and it rocks teetering on the pen holder. If only the s pen could be attached on the edge somehow or the case could be thick enough to not get the s pen holder bump.... Maybe we have to wait for Samsung to embed the s pen in the device. Sux.
Will the Supcase fit the bigger S-pen pro or just the smaller fold 5 pen?
2:12 had me dieing
Wish the fold case manufacturer comes out the hinge protector to be flip to the back camera side instead of the cover screen side when open up the phone.
You need to try the Torras case. One of the best by far
Do you mean the leather TORRO? That's the one I'm buying, suits my needs perfectly.
can you store the S pen in the Spigen case's hinge thingy?
You should check out Latercase very slim and lightweight but no storage for spen😢
You know the last 2 cases basically have the same front portion if they're the same color? I have both and like switching out the backs without having to change out the front. Great because of the adhesive strips.
Hi, on Samsung Slim S-Pen Case is it removable/replaceable? Can one take it off and the glue strips still function?
I've ordered the UB Pro cos it fits the old Fold Edition S Pen. I absolutely despise the latest S Pen. It is way too thin,, doesn't feel like a pen, the nib looks proper weird. The old S Pen was a perfect size and the nib looks like a pen. I'm sending my Samsung case back. Cost me £87 GBP and yet the UB Pro case was £26 on Amazon and I can use my old (better S Pen). I thank you for a great video as I struggled to find a case for the old S Pen with the Fold 5 👍🙏
the s pen case for me was not great. I have issues with the pen rotating in the holder and falling out.
They need to create more attachments for the standing case. I want an s-pen attachment and a mag safe attachment. There isn't one case that fits the bill as being slim and protective while maintaining all the functionality the fold is meant to have. Fold case doesn't protect the cameras what so ever.
which S-pen? since they make two of them now
They should release the case with hinge protection while not having the bump on the back and resivid to a point we're we don't need the stickers.
Dbrand grip is probably the best tbh
Spigen case is a little bulky. Have you tried the Samsung eco leather or the rinke one)
Very true .I'm using spigen matt clear case and it's really slim and nice
@@Rohank05 is the slim armor one too bulky for you?
I have the samsung official leather case it's very nice feels great not has much protection has the bulkier ones he showed but it's very slim and nice
I'm surprised you haven't mentioned the fitting issues with the Supcase and, perhaps more importantly, the many reviews (including mine) that indicate that all of the previous models broke at the hinge after barely a few months, which indicates a shoddy build quality.
Good to know
Foldable phones are junk they're just a waste of money😮 you only get a phone like this if you want to impress somebody Lol😮
@clickbaitvideos You realise that this wasn't a PHONE review right? 😂😂
@@clickbaitvideos As @kellymorton6001 said this has nothing to do with the phone itself, rather with the cases. That said, the uselessness of it really depends on your use case. As a professional tool it's truly godlike, a productivity improvement like no other, but it's definitely true that if your use case is mostly social media you'll definitely be disappointed, especially since you still have to be VERY careful to avoid damaging it.
@@kellymorton6001 you do realize their name is clickbait right.
I actually swear by the supcase for the note 9. I still have it on 5 years later and am going to be getting my brother the supcase for the a52 5g 😁🥰
While I love the S pen, and I like how inventive they are in trying to incorporate it into the case, I LOATH the new slim S pen. It is so hard to hold and use for a long time; which is my major reason for having such a device. Just give us a full size pen with a penclip on it Samsung! I'd rather clip a pen on my shirt than whatever this is.
I also hate the new pens. I like the pen from my z3 fold
Spigen Ultra Hybrid Zero One is my favorite, it is slim and looks great. I hate cases with hinge protection, I get why people use it, but I just hate bucky phones.
Spegin slim armor now comes with a version to hold the spen
Great content. The samsung cases don't give enough protection. Especially if you're paying 1,800 for the phone. You should try the I-Blason cosmo for the fold5. It has great protection but in a thinner design, and it comes in clear.
Perhaps so😮 I would even get any foldable device they all they are novelty devices just to try to impress people😮 that's not who I am I would never waste my money on something like this😮 I guess whatever floats your boat😮 I probably just get a Samsung s23.
@clickbaitvideos I have the s23 ultra. I will never buy a flip or fold, unless the inner display is made with gorilla glass victuss, and that's not gonna happen anytime soon.
@@clickbaitvideos🤡
@@jeromegold3216 that will NEVER happen.
I appreciate it too when cases come with extra adhesives... but why did Samsung not just put the sim tray on back half?!
I have come to understand that Samsung thinks deeply about some details, and not at all about others.
Is there not a single case thats decent and usable that doesnt rely on adhesives? is the design of a fold really such that a case just wont stay on without one? Can you even buy more adhesives, standalone and cheap, for these if you need more? I assume people sell 3rd party ones that will fit and work. I dont plan to buy the s pen so i dono, the strap&stand one looks nice while some of the bulky ones look like great protection but prob just too big.
The best case for me is the orginal samsung s pen case, take look at mines to
Nice review, but it would have been great if you had identified which ones support wireless charging
I haven't seen a recent case that doesn't, but performance does vary
Do all of these work with wireless charging?
Spigen all the way
I've got three cases for my Z Fold 5, 1 is genuine Samsung. None will wireless power share. Remove the cases and my Galaxy 6 classic watch and buds 2 Pro will wireless charge fine.
the slim case? does it cover any of the front screen? just got an temporary cheap cover, but the problem is that it cover a tiny bit of the Keyboard when using the front screen, super annoying!
My issue is see the hinge on the front. That little lip there always pops off on every case i've ever used
With the fold i really don't like a case because it makes an already thick phone more thick. Besides that, I don't like the adhesive. It's all too cumbersome and limits changing cases which I do on other phones. So I go caseless most of the time. I do have Samsung care+
No hinge protect is not ok, but good review.
wish there was a case just like this for the Fold 4
Supcase UB Pro
Wish we had more variety of cases in this video, all baisc and plain black, and not any cases with magsafe unfortunately 😢
You want magsafe then stick with apple 😅
@@iNguyenn I have an iPhone as my secondary phone, that's why I want it... would like to stay with the same chargers and car mounts
@@SurgeShock oh makes sense. Spigen makes a little magsafe thing you can attach to your phone or any cases. Had one on my pixel 7 pro. Worked perfectly.
Ty