The Z Fold 8 looks unusual at first, with its squat outer screen, but you get used to it fast — and the wide inner display makes it all worthwhile.
I thoroughly tested the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and I feel like this could be the new form factor to beat for foldables. It’s compact and light yet delivers a big screen when you want it. I especially appreciate the anti-reflective coating and that the crease is less noticeable. Add in strong performance and longer battery life and you have a foldable phone winner for the most part. But I wish Samsung included a telephoto camera, and the lack of dust resistance at this point is getting annoying.
By switching up its design and really honing on what people use their phone for the most (aka gorging on games and videos), Samsung has made a brilliant foldable. In fact, it's so good I wish the Ultra got a similar treatment. Regardless of if you're a first-time bendy phone buyer or a returning fanatic, for those thinking about getting a new foldable, the base Galaxy Z Fold 8 is your new prime contender.
Much as the Galaxy Z Fold 8's passport-sized form could have proved a floundering move for Samsung, it's opened new borders – and represents the future of foldables. The high asking price and limited camera setup remain hurdles, mind, but in terms of practicality, core hardware and raw power, Samsung has delivered a new kind of folding phone experience that feels as fresh and fun as it does established and mature.
