I went hands-on with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 — wide, weird and I want it

Early Verdict

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is Samsung’s first wide-format foldable phone, and it could be the ideal design for those who want something super light and compact but still delivers a big and bright 7.6-inch display when unfolded. The 5.5-inch wide cover display is great for TikTok and typing, too. Samsung’s Flex Titanium tech has nearly eliminated the crease, and you get smart AI features like Now Nudge. But I wish you didn’t have to sacrifice a telephoto zoom.

Pros

+Wide displays tailor-made for content consumption

+Lightest book-style foldable yet