Samsung’s latest foldable is among the best you can buy. But here are some Galaxy Z Fold 5 tips to make your experience even better.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the company’s best attempt at a large-screen foldable. While the Fold 5 may only be packing in modest upgrades over its predecessors, it’s still a fine attempt at a mainstream foldable that can easily be purchased worldwide. If you just picked up a Galaxy Z Fold 5, congratulations on your purchase! Here are some Galaxy Z Fold 5 tips and tricks to help you make the most of your new foldable!Get an S Pen to get the most out of your hardware
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 supports an S Pen on the inner display, but Samsung doesn’t include one in the box. As a result, many new users do not know that their phone supports an S Pen.
So if you can foresee some good use for an S Pen, we recommend buying one.
The S Pen on the Fold 5 is best used for signing documents. You can also use it for creative work like drawing and sketching but note that the crease in the middle of the display will hinder smooth progress.
The S Pen will also be useful for scribbling notes and other handwriting-based tasks, though you may find it easier to use the stylus on an even larger display like a tablet. You can also check out these recommended stylus apps and see if they catch your fancy.
If you don’t foresee any of the uses mentioned above, we would advise you not to buy the S Pen. It will remain underutilized if you only want to use it for S Pen controls and navigation. It’s better to save your money in such cases.
Samsung has improved the S Pen for the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Now called S Pen Fold 5 Edition, this is slimmer than the one marketed for the Fold 4. This makes it easier to hold and use on the inner display. The thinner profile also makes carrying it along with the Fold 5 easier.
The S Pen still does not go inside the phone, but you can now get some good cases that incorporate it within themselves without adding too much bulk.Buy a good case for your Fold 5
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is a pretty durable smartphone. But foldables, by their very nature, are more delicate than their glass slab counterparts. So we recommend getting a good case for your Fold 5.
While a good Galaxy Z Fold 5 case will add to the weight of the phone, it will add some good benefits too along the way. The first and foremost is added protection, letting you get some peace of mind even through the occasional mishandling. Cases will also change the look of your Fold 5, so you can find one that matches your aesthetic choices.
The third benefit of a case is that some of them bring in added functions. For instance, Samsung has launched the Slim S Pen case for the Galaxy Z Fold 5, the only official case with a slot for holding the S Pen. Since the S Pen is now slimmer, Samsung managed to make a decent S Pen case.
If you don’t like this official case, other case makers have their own take on integrating the S Pen.
If you want even more functionality, some phone cases add a kickstand or a strap for holding. The kickstand is handy for propping the Fold 5 on a table (you can also use the hinge to prop up the phone, but you only get half the display to use then). The strap is excellent for distributing the weight of the phone when holding it to more fingers so that you can get a more confident grip. You can even get cases with rings and pop sockets.Get additional accessories for your Fold 5
We wouldn’t consider these additional accessories as must-haves, but they have their use cases and appeal.
Some users like to protect the Galaxy Z Fold 5’s cover display with a screen protector. Since the cover display is not curved, you can get good glass screen protectors for the Fold 5 to protect the cover display from scratches while still feeling like glass to your fingers. Ensure that you check the compatibility of the screen protector with your chosen case, as not all cases will be compatible with all screen protectors.
If you are looking for a screen protector for the inner folding display of the Fold 5, stop right there. Samsung pre-installs a plastic screen protector on top of the inner folding display on the Fold 5, which is not to be removed. This screen protector is considered part of the display. If you try to remove it, you will damage the inner display. So please do not remove it. If it has peeled off on its own, you should contact Samsung customer service for further steps.
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 does not come with a charger in the box. The phone is disappointingly equipped with only 25W fast charging, so that you can use one of your older chargers. If you do not have one, you can buy a new charger for your Fold 5.
Beyond these, you can consider getting Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as the earbuds of choice, and any of the watches from the Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 5 and Watch 6 series as your smartwatch of choice.
