The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 features a 4:3 aspect ratio, differing from the 10:9 ratio of the Z Fold 8 Ultra. This "passport-style" design enhances side-by-side multitasking but results in letterboxing for social media apps. Equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, the Fold 8 provides high performance, though it faces thermal throttling and trails the S26 Ultra in benchmarks. The device includes a 50MP main camera and 50MP ultrawide but lacks a telephoto lens. Software runs on One UI 9.0 and Android 17 with seven years of support. Hardware updates include a high-tension hinge that limits opening angles to 90 degrees and the removal of the Flex Window feature. Priced at £1,699, the Fold 8 lacks integrated S Pen support and internal magnets for accessories. Battery tests indicate the Fold 8 outlasts the Ultra but falls short of the Honor Magic V6.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 adopts a 4:3 aspect ratio optimized for side-by-side application multitasking. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy powers the device but exhibits thermal throttling under load.
Integrated S Pen support and internal magnets for accessories are absent from the standard model. A high-tension hinge prevents the screen from remaining open at angles exceeding 90 degrees.
Samsung restricted the Flex Window software feature to the more expensive Ultra variant. The camera system uses a 50MP main sensor but lacks a dedicated telephoto lens.
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- The video features unreleased products (Z Fold 8 series, S26 Ultra) and software (Android 17), suggesting these may be prototypes or simulated based on leaks.
- Battery and performance benchmarks are based on a single reviewer's methodology and may not reflect final retail units.