The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 addresses some of the biggest complaints about Samsungs foldable line-up with a lighter 201-gram design, a wider 5.5-inch cover display and a new 4:3 8-inch inner screen. The improved proportions make it more comfortable for reading, watching videos and multitasking, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy delivers flagship-level performance. Its cameras also offer strong results, though the lack of a dedicated telephoto lens and S Pen support remain notable compromises.

Novel squat Android opens to an iPad-like screen for video or multitasking, with plenty of power and battery life

Our tech reviewer spent a week with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra to see how it compares against the new Z Fold 8 and other foldable phones.