Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: The compact foldable I've wanted all along

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4 / 5Very good

pros and cons

  • Pocketable, practical design.
  • Sharp, vibrant and bright screens.
  • Features a less-reflective folding display with minimized crease.
  • All-day battery.
  • No telephoto camera.
  • Punch-hole cutout on the inner display can be distracting.
  • No built-in magnets for Qi2.2 charging.

aug / 2026

Seven years of folding phone innovation have led Samsung to finally embrace a wide-format design with its new Galaxy Z Fold 8. The compact, BlackBerry-esque phone unfolds into a mini tablet, with aspect ratios that feel more natural than its taller Fold 8 Ultra sibling. This isn't the first time we've seen a shorter, wider folding phone, but this is indeed the first time it appeals to a wider audience.

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