Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: Wider really is better
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 adopts a wider, squatter design that improves usability and content consumption. Its displays feature anti‑glare coating, higher brightness, and a less noticeable crease, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset delivers strong performance. The device is praised for its battery life and build quality but remains pricey and lacks a dedicated zoom camera.
- ▪The Z Fold 8’s 5.5‑inch cover screen and 7.6‑inch main display use a 4:3 aspect ratio, reducing letterboxing for videos and offering more viewable area for 16:9 content.
- ▪Both the base model and the Ultra variant reach up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness and include an anti‑glare coating that improves outdoor visibility.
- ▪Samsung upgraded the hinge to open fully to 179 degrees, though it can no longer stay flat at 90 degrees for tabletop mode.
- ▪The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor with up to 16 GB of RAM, delivering strong performance across tasks.
- ▪Despite its premium build with titanium layers and Gorilla Glass Victus 2/3, the Z Fold 8 is considered expensive and lacks a dedicated zoom camera.
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Reviews Smartphones Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: Wider really is better The new design is a big win. By Sam Rutherford July 28, 2026 1:04 pm EST Sam Rutherford for Engadget RATING : 8.9 / 10 Pros New wider design Brilliant anti-glare displays Great performance Strong battery life Improved wired and wireless charging speeds Cons Pricey No dedicated zoom cam Requires a case or add-ons to use magnetic accessories After seven generations, Samsung made a huge change to its flagship foldable phone this year: It split the line into two devices. Sitting at the very top is the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which looks and feels like a more refined version of last year's handset. And then there's the base Z Fold 8, which to my pleasant surprise, has stolen the spotlight from its more expensive sibling.
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