Samsung claims the Galaxy Z Fold 8's wider shape is ‘the new standard for viewing content’ — but is it really better than the Z Fold 8 Ultra? I tested Netflix, YouTube, and Instagram on both phones to find out
Phones Samsung Galaxy Phones Samsung claims the Galaxy Z Fold 8's wider shape is ‘the new standard for viewing content’ — but is it really better than the Z Fold 8 Ultra? I tested Netflix, YouTube, and Instagram on both phones to find out Features By Axel Metz Published 2 August 2026 Wide is the new thin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I've also included a roundup of each model's respective size specs for added context.
- ▪Phones Samsung Galaxy Phones Samsung claims the Galaxy Z Fold 8's wider shape is ‘the new standard for viewing content’ — but is it really better than the Z Fold 8 Ultra?
- ▪I tested Netflix, YouTube, and Instagram on both phones to find out Features By Axel Metz Published 2 August 2026 Wide is the new thin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
- ▪I've also included a roundup of each model's respective size specs for added context.
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| Publication time | Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-08-02T18:05:46.371Z |
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| Publisher visit | Yes — open original |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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Phones Samsung Galaxy Phones Samsung claims the Galaxy Z Fold 8's wider shape is ‘the new standard for viewing content’ — but is it really better than the Z Fold 8 Ultra? I tested Netflix, YouTube, and Instagram on both phones to find out Features By Axel Metz Published 2 August 2026 Wide is the new thin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Jump To: Netflix YouTube Instagram Reels Verdict Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is smaller, cheaper, and has fewer cameras than the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, but it may…
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