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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 feels like the future
The Verge • • technology
Key Points:
- Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 introduces a wider, more compact foldable design with a 5.5-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch 4:3 inner screen, positioning this form factor as the future standard for foldables, a trend rumored to be followed by Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone.
- The wider inner display enhances media consumption and reading experiences, making the device feel more like a foldable tablet and encouraging more frequent use of the foldable form factor.
- Despite its innovative design, the Z Fold 8 has drawbacks including occasional app compatibility issues on the outer screen, the removal of the telephoto camera, lack of IP68 water resistance, and relatively slow charging speeds.
- The phone is Samsung’s lightest Z Fold yet, with improved battery life thanks to new silicon-carbon battery technology, though long-term durability of the battery remains to be seen.
- While the Z Fold 8 makes a compelling case for the future shape of foldables, its high price and some compromises mean foldables still need to become more affordable and polished to achieve mainstream adoption.
