Engadget Review Recap: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Meta Glasses and More
The foldable uses a 4,800mAh silicon-carbon battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip, giving it strong endurance and capable performance.
- Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 redefines the foldable experience with a slim, portable design. At 201g and 4.5mm thick when unfolded, it feels natural in hand, moving away from previous "brick-like" designs that constantly reminded users they were holding a foldable.
- Adopting a 4:3 inner screen ratio, the Fold 8 features a passport-style shape that prioritizes everyday comfort. This design philosophy fixes usability issues common in earlier generations, making the device feel designed for how people actually use phones rather than around the fact that it folds.
- Powering the device is Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, paired with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The 4,800mAh battery uses silicon-carbon technology, squeezing more capacity into a smaller unit for improved longevity.
- Marketed as a "Goldilocks" phone, the Fold 8 offers a practical alternative to the larger Z Fold 8 Ultra. While it lacks the Ultra's optical telephoto lens, it delivers a flagship experience for consumers seeking portability over specialized camera features.
- Seven generations of Android upgrades and security patches define Samsung's commitment to software longevity. The device ships with Android 17 and One UI 9, reinforcing the Fold 8's value beyond its initial flagship hardware specifications.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 First Impressions: Samsung's Most Comfortable Foldable Yet?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 first impressions: Samsung's latest foldable gets a slimmer, lighter form factor, refined hinge, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Android 17, making it feel more practical for everyday use than any previous Fold. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 isn't defined by a new feature, it's defined by a new form factor that finally makes Samsung's foldable feel effortless to use.
With the Galaxy Z Fold8 Samsung is trying to use a new smartphone format. Our test clarifies whether this could be the breakthrough for folding phones.
When I first tried the Galaxy Z Fold8 last week I was left with the feeling of my hand, with that passport format that Samsung sells as a new category within its folding range. Now, after using it as a main terminal for several days, with its applications, its camera and its battery tested in the day to day, it touches the question that really matters. Is it worth it, beyond the holder of the “new format”? The short answer is that yes, with nuan…
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