{"id":633060,"date":"2026-10-01T10:26:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T10:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/633060\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T10:26:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T10:26:50","slug":"samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-review-pros-and-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/633060\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: Pros and cons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"elk-e656ce76-8ac3-11f1-9cc1-8fbb21ac7663\">I\u2019ve been reviewing <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/best-picks\/best-foldable-phones\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/best-picks\/best-foldable-phones\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"phones\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/best-picks\/best-foldable-phones\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">foldable phones<\/a> since the very first Galaxy Z Fold, and there\u2019s something that\u2019s \u201cjust right\u201d about the Galaxy Z Fold 8. It\u2019s super light, gives you a wide front display, and the big inside screen has two distinct orientations for video watching and browsing or reading.<\/p>\n<p>Other perks include a much less noticeable crease, an anti-reflective coating for the main display and handy new AI features that take full advantage of the wide canvas.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t Buy the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Until You See This&#8230; &#8211; YouTube<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1790850381_374_maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Don't Buy the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Until You See This... - YouTube\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"watch-on-youtube-SMwClG9-nR0\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/SMwClG9-nR0\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/SMwClG9-nR0\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"phones\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Watch On <\/a><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e5aeea9c-9277-11f1-b8c0-f77dbe1d2584-0\">But Samsung has definitely made some trade-offs, like no telephoto zoom lens. But now that I\u2019ve been living with the Fold 8 for a few months, this feels like the future of foldables \u2014 and not just because Apple is making a similar design with the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/iphones\/iphone-duo-hands-on-apple-nailed-it-and-just-put-everyone-else-on-notice\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/iphones\/iphone-duo-hands-on-apple-nailed-it-and-just-put-everyone-else-on-notice\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"phones\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/iphones\/iphone-duo-hands-on-apple-nailed-it-and-just-put-everyone-else-on-notice\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">iPhone Duo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Latest Videos FromTom&#8217;s Guide<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-galaxy-z-fold-8-review-release-date-and-price\"\/>Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: Release date and price<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/F6qr2SDN3gLqxsmgpqVYsY.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/F6qr2SDN3gLqxsmgpqVYsY.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/F6qr2SDN3gLqxsmgpqVYsY.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is just 7 ounces and easy to slip into a pocket. (Image credit: Future)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f9973a26-8ac7-11f1-bac8-3f2f12345f27\">The Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a release date of August 7th and is available now.<\/p>\n<p>This foldable has a starting price of $1,899\/\u00a31,699\/AU$2,699 for 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. You\u2019ll pay $2,099 or $200 more for the 512GB model and $2,499 for the 1TB Fold 8 with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.<\/p>\n<p>Swipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<p>Storage<\/p>\n<p>RAM<\/p>\n<p>United States<\/p>\n<p>United Kingdom<\/p>\n<p>Australia<\/p>\n<p>256GB<\/p>\n<p>12GB<\/p>\n<p>$1,899.99<\/p>\n<p>\u00a31,699.00<\/p>\n<p>AU$2,699.00<\/p>\n<p>512GB<\/p>\n<p>12GB<\/p>\n<p>$2,099.99<\/p>\n<p>\u00a31,869.00<\/p>\n<p>AU$2,999.00<\/p>\n<p>1TB<\/p>\n<p>16GB<\/p>\n<p>$2,499.99<\/p>\n<p>\u00a32,209.00<\/p>\n<p>AU$3,599.00<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f9973b16-8ac7-11f1-b489-c5ef1bec9aba\">The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts at a steeper $2,099, but it also gives you bigger displays, a telephoto zoom and larger battery.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-d91c8476-8b3b-11f1-a827-6102936d3b2f\"\/>Galaxy Z Fold 8 specs<\/p>\n<p>Swipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<p>Price<\/p>\n<p>From $1,899 \/ \u00a31,699 \/ AU$2,699<\/p>\n<p>Release Date<\/p>\n<p>August 7<\/p>\n<p>Cover display<\/p>\n<p>5.5 inches <\/p>\n<p>Main display<\/p>\n<p>7.6 inches <\/p>\n<p>Chip <\/p>\n<p>Snapdragon 8 Elite <\/p>\n<p>RAM<\/p>\n<p>12GB, 16GB<\/p>\n<p>Storage<\/p>\n<p>256GB, 512GB, 1TB<\/p>\n<p>Rear cameras<\/p>\n<p>50MP wide, 50MP Ultra wide (10x digital zoom)<\/p>\n<p>Selfie cameras<\/p>\n<p>10MP (main), 10MP (cover)<\/p>\n<p>Battery <\/p>\n<p>4,800 mAh<\/p>\n<p>Wired\/Wireless Charging<\/p>\n<p>45W, 20W<\/p>\n<p>Size open<\/p>\n<p>161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm (unfolded)<\/p>\n<p>Size closed<\/p>\n<p>123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7 mm (4.88 \u00d7 3.22 \u00d7 0.38 inches)<\/p>\n<p>Weight<\/p>\n<p>201 grams (7.09 ounces)<\/p>\n<p>Colors<\/p>\n<p>Lavender, Graphite, Cream, Pistachio (online)<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-what-i-like\"\/>What I Like<a id=\"elk-8c3cc9c0-8b3d-11f1-a3ae-ff597971a885\"\/>The passport-like design<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mvgDxNKt4bSCeKgLQJrseY.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 shown held in-hand\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mvgDxNKt4bSCeKgLQJrseY.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mvgDxNKt4bSCeKgLQJrseY.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>The 5.5-inch cover display is short but wide enough to run apps comfortably. (Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f9973c06-8ac7-11f1-ad20-3fec864664e2\">The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is about the same size as a passport, which makes it really easy to slip into a front pocket. And at 201 grams (7.1 ounces), this is the lightest book-style foldable in the world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.24%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/xWJMf4qbWeA7HP2ocEhjbZ.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 shown held in-hand\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/xWJMf4qbWeA7HP2ocEhjbZ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/xWJMf4qbWeA7HP2ocEhjbZ.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>The front screen is tailor-made for TikTok scrolling. (Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f9973cf6-8ac7-11f1-bb6a-09fde4ee2360\">I really like the 10:16 front display for scrolling through TikTok videos, and there\u2019s plenty of room for typing with two hands. Reaching across the display with one hand can be a stretch, but overall using the Fold 8 just feels right compared to the taller Fold 8 Ultra.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-226f56a2-8acf-11f1-a1fb-d713133c1ae7\">Plus, opening the display is a lot easier versus the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Fold 8 unfolds almost perfectly flat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/xsfHUrdQAp5k99yND4fgSY.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 shown held in-hand\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/xsfHUrdQAp5k99yND4fgSY.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/xsfHUrdQAp5k99yND4fgSY.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to Flex Titanium tech, the Galaxy Fold 8 is flat when unfolded. (Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-aee8efc4-8b3f-11f1-94a0-2bb0efd12180\">As for colors, the Fold 8 comes in Lavender, Graphite and Cream, and there\u2019s a Pistachio option online only. I prefer the Lavender hue on our review unit because it has more personality.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-8c3cca7e-8b3d-11f1-982b-8fe42918b4b7\"\/>The display is awesome (especially anti-glare coating)<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Yi3SX3rGdTkh5HdALu76vY.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 shown held in-hand\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Yi3SX3rGdTkh5HdALu76vY.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Yi3SX3rGdTkh5HdALu76vY.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>The anti-reflective 7.6-inch screen cuts down on glare outdoors. (Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4bb802a2-8b3d-11f1-8f47-f9618ae391e0\">If the crease on foldable phones has always bugged you, the Galaxy Z Fold 8\u2019s main 7.6-inch display will make you happy. Thanks to Flex Titanium tech, the crease is much less visible than before.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.24%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/PP6Mk9VYuCweU6oJKijdcZ.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 (right)\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/PP6Mk9VYuCweU6oJKijdcZ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/PP6Mk9VYuCweU6oJKijdcZ.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Fold 8 has smaller black bars but the viewing area is the same as Fold 8 Ultra. (Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-226f58f0-8acf-11f1-94c9-edc91ec34f10\">Samsung paired a titanium alloy film with a titanium base plate with micro-perforations that allow the display stack to adhere flush to the plate with virtually no air gaps. The result is a crease you can still feel but almost disappears when you\u2019re viewing content.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-29ab032c-8b4b-11f1-9dde-c7e77dc2550c\">The bigger deal for me is the anti-reflective coating. It drastically cuts down on glare when viewing the Fold 8 outside. Check out the difference between the new Fold and the Fold 7.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/XviVgfrucnRziFPJAYgcpA.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 Spider Man Brand New Day trailer\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/XviVgfrucnRziFPJAYgcpA.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/XviVgfrucnRziFPJAYgcpA.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Future)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-226f59ea-8acf-11f1-a72b-b9c9c12219f8\">The main 7.6-inch display has a 4:3 aspect ratio when you open it up. The benefit here is that you get smaller black bars above and below the display when watching videos versus the more square 8-inch Fold 8 Ultra.<\/p>\n<p>The viewing area itself is not larger, but I found watching the Red Hot Chili Peppers documentary on Netflix pretty immersive, as well as the \u201cAvengers: Doomsday\u201d trailer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rN8FsPNnJYUuecJ9J2oHpA.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 3:4 display for reading\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rN8FsPNnJYUuecJ9J2oHpA.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rN8FsPNnJYUuecJ9J2oHpA.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Future)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-abc1c24c-8b41-11f1-87cc-1123809c4665\">When you flip the Fold 8 around into portrait mode with the main display open, you get a 3:4 aspect ratio. This gives you more real estate vertically, making it the better option for surfing the web and reading ebooks.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-8c3ccb32-8b3d-11f1-84a4-49ff14e8a79f\"\/>Helpful AI features<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aU3ngqVpjk6ewWQungWboA.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 Now Nudge AI feature\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aU3ngqVpjk6ewWQungWboA.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aU3ngqVpjk6ewWQungWboA.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>Now Nudge will suggest apps to open in multi-window mode. (Image credit: Future)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f9973dfa-8ac7-11f1-b417-75696553fc74\">The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has some AI features that I really like.<\/p>\n<p>My favorite is Now Nudge, which prompts you to open a related app in Split View without having to leave the app you\u2019re currently using.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-226f5b3e-8acf-11f1-9832-e5e5efaeb3f3\">For example, I received a text message asking if I was free for dinner next Friday at 7 p.m. A little calendar icon appeared, and when I tapped that I opened the Calendar app in split screen mode. That\u2019s pretty handy.<\/p>\n<p>Original video (My FanCam off) &#8211; YouTube<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1790850388_698_maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Original video (My FanCam off) - YouTube\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"watch-on-youtube-6m04UbLVC9E\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6m04UbLVC9E\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6m04UbLVC9E\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"phones\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Watch On <\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e24d592a-8c40-11f1-8fb7-fbddcf87a6a9\">Another super useful AI feature is My FanCam. When editing a video with multiple people in the frame, you can select the subject you want, and the Fold 8 will crop in and \u201cfollow\u201d that person throughout the clip.<\/p>\n<p>Video with My FanCam activated &#8211; YouTube<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1790850389_486_maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Video with My FanCam activated - YouTube\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"watch-on-youtube-aFwm3S3JDE0\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/aFwm3S3JDE0\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/aFwm3S3JDE0\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"phones\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Watch On <\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e24d59fc-8c40-11f1-93a3-25c62bd21288\">You can even choose the aspect ratio. This is great for sports parents, concert lovers and more, though it only works on humans \u2014 and only one at a time.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-d5b6e3a6-8b3d-11f1-9f2c-c781434e4783\"\/>Very snappy performance<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.24%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/CnV2R6YCsPFej5e7GpiWfZ.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 shown held in-hand\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/CnV2R6YCsPFej5e7GpiWfZ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/CnV2R6YCsPFej5e7GpiWfZ.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Fold 8 is a blast for playing games on the go. (Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4bb8034c-8b3d-11f1-9ee1-cf823b73db03\">Powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 offers flagship-level performance on par with the Galaxy S26 Ultra. I mowed down several enemies in Call of Duty Mobile and raced around tracks in Asphalt 8 without seeing any slowdowns.<\/p>\n<p>Swipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<p>Row 0 &#8211; Cell 0 <\/p>\n<p>Geekbench (Single\/Multicore)<\/p>\n<p>3DMark Solar Bay Unlimited<\/p>\n<p>Geekbench AI <\/p>\n<p>Galaxy Z Fold 8<\/p>\n<p>3,659\/11,020<\/p>\n<p>47.35\/12,454<\/p>\n<p>72242<\/p>\n<p>Motorola Razr Fold <\/p>\n<p>2.711\/9,134<\/p>\n<p>35.12\/9,413<\/p>\n<p>59663<\/p>\n<p>Galaxy Z Fold 7<\/p>\n<p>3,052\/9,735<\/p>\n<p>41.21\/10,812<\/p>\n<p>61,299<\/p>\n<p>Galaxy S26 Ultra<\/p>\n<p>3,785 \/ 11,563<\/p>\n<p>49.37 \/ 12,984<\/p>\n<p>83047 (TensorFlow Lite QNN)<\/p>\n<p>iPhone 17 Pro Max<\/p>\n<p>3,871 \/ 9,968<\/p>\n<p>46.6 \/ 12,260<\/p>\n<p>48549 (Quantitized Score ML\/Neural Engine)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f9973f62-8ac7-11f1-bc7e-69f4f8d7309e\">The Fold 8 is also a multitasking champ. I could run up to three apps on screen at once without any noticeable lag. For example, I scrolled through my inbox in <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/tag\/gmail\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/tag\/gmail\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"phones\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/tag\/gmail\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gmail<\/a> while playing 311 Radio on <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/tag\/spotify\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/tag\/spotify\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"phones\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/tag\/spotify\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify<\/a> and skimming through and zooming in on my photos in the Gallery app.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.23%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/77ZTA3cHAT3JoQVSNWAUNW.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 shown in hand\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/77ZTA3cHAT3JoQVSNWAUNW.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/77ZTA3cHAT3JoQVSNWAUNW.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Galaxy Z Fold 8 can run three apps at once. (Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-226f5d8c-8acf-11f1-ba42-0fcdebc84079\">The Galaxy Z Fold 8 performed very well on our lab tests, too. It beats the iPhone 17 Pro Max on multi-core performance in Geekbench and in the 3DMark graphics benchmark.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-d5b6e45a-8b3d-11f1-8d66-f77a0d1d2437\"\/>Solid battery life, faster charging<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2RjVPjGpSRDgg7JtX5ooKg.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 back side\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2RjVPjGpSRDgg7JtX5ooKg.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2RjVPjGpSRDgg7JtX5ooKg.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Future)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f9973fd0-8ac7-11f1-9d51-8f9007d3a0d8\">The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is one of the first Samsung phones to offer a silicon carbon battery, which allows for more capacity without adding thickness to the phone. The Fold 8 has a 4,800 mAh battery, compared to just a 4,400 mAh Li-ion battery on the previous Fold 7.<\/p>\n<p>Swipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<p>Hours : Minutes<\/p>\n<p>Charging % in 30 minutes<\/p>\n<p>Galaxy Z Fold 8<\/p>\n<p>12:19<\/p>\n<p>70%<\/p>\n<p>Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra<\/p>\n<p>14:33<\/p>\n<p>76%<\/p>\n<p>Galaxy 7 Fold 7<\/p>\n<p>10:44<\/p>\n<p>54%<\/p>\n<p>Motorola Razr Fold<\/p>\n<p>14:44<\/p>\n<p>73%<\/p>\n<p>Galaxy S26 Ultra<\/p>\n<p>16:10<\/p>\n<p>77%<\/p>\n<p>iPhone 17 Pro Max<\/p>\n<p>17:54<\/p>\n<p>64%<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f99740c0-8ac7-11f1-b577-3d957e7e7676\">On the Tom\u2019s Guide battery test, which consists of web surfing over 5G, the Fold 8 lasted a pretty good 12 hours and 19 minutes. That beats the Fold 7 by nearly 1.5 hours, though the Fold 8 isn\u2019t good enough to make our <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/us\/smartphones-best-battery-life,review-2857.html\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/us\/smartphones-best-battery-life,review-2857.html\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"phones\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/us\/smartphones-best-battery-life,review-2857.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best phone battery life<\/a> list.<\/p>\n<p>In my time with the phone I enjoyed fairly strong endurance. For example, after a day of mixed usage, including checking email, capturing photos and videos and playing music, the battery meter was at 52%.<\/p>\n<p>Still, other foldables last longer. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra with its 5,000 mAh silicon carbon battery lasted 14:33, and the Razr Fold\u2019s 6,000 mAh battery lasted 14:44.<\/p>\n<p>The Galaxy Z Fold 8 benefits from 45W charging, up from 25W on the Fold 7. At 30 minutes the Fold 8 reached 70%, compared to 54% for the Fold 7.<\/p>\n<p>Wireless charging sees a boost for the Fold 8, too, going from 15W to 20W. Unfortunately, you need to buy a case if you want to get magnets for Qi 2 charging, as they\u2019re still not built into the phone.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-what-i-mostly-like\"\/>What I Mostly Like<a id=\"elk-d5b6e4f0-8b3d-11f1-a97c-83d6ad3d471f\"\/>Cameras are good, but where&#8217;s the telephoto?<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FubpnqgwBc2ZYYL8PnptdZ.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 shown held in-hand\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FubpnqgwBc2ZYYL8PnptdZ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FubpnqgwBc2ZYYL8PnptdZ.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>Taking photos on the Fold 8 feels pretty natural through the cover display (Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f99741b0-8ac7-11f1-a881-93f980917928\">Don\u2019t get me wrong. The dual rear 50MP cameras on the Fold 8 are solid. But not having a telephoto zoom is pretty frickin\u2019 lame for a $1,900 flagship.<\/p>\n<p>On the plus side, check out the excellent dynamic range in this photo of a street in London dappled in sunlight. This close-up of a zinnia flower is vibrant and detailed and the richer colors in this shot of peppers versus the more washed-out Razr Fold.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-8172a2b8-8aec-11f1-b023-bdacd145f5c6\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-226f5ef4-8acf-11f1-81ba-6f5f9d3e9249\">The 50MP ultrawide lens is a major upgrade over the 12MP Fold 7. I actually give the edge to the Fold 8 over the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/iphones\/ive-spent-one-month-with-the-iphone-17-pro-max-5-things-i-like-and-2-i-dont\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/iphones\/ive-spent-one-month-with-the-iphone-17-pro-max-5-things-i-like-and-2-i-dont\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"phones\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/iphones\/ive-spent-one-month-with-the-iphone-17-pro-max-5-things-i-like-and-2-i-dont\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">iPhone 17 Pro Max<\/a> in this ultrawide shot of a beach. The green trees pop a pit more, and there\u2019s more detail in the rocks along the sand.<\/p>\n<p>Image 1 of 4<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/i6m3A8UkGfAhhgKhjUQit-1200-80.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i6m3A8UkGfAhhgKhjUQit.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i6m3A8UkGfAhhgKhjUQit.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" data-slice-image=\"true\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i6m3A8UkGfAhhgKhjUQit.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Galaxy Z Fold 8<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hoYB9NWMBrGxyAfyg8VAt-1200-80.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 17 Pro Max\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hoYB9NWMBrGxyAfyg8VAt.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hoYB9NWMBrGxyAfyg8VAt.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" data-slice-image=\"true\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hoYB9NWMBrGxyAfyg8VAt.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>iPhone 17 Pro Max<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/J6AnFUR7YkysLLqbNnfdt-1200-80.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J6AnFUR7YkysLLqbNnfdt.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J6AnFUR7YkysLLqbNnfdt.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" data-slice-image=\"true\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J6AnFUR7YkysLLqbNnfdt.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FFDak359qecvRxR8vQVau-1200-80.jpg\" alt=\"Razr Fold\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FFDak359qecvRxR8vQVau.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FFDak359qecvRxR8vQVau.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" data-slice-image=\"true\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FFDak359qecvRxR8vQVau.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Razr Fold<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-226f5f6c-8acf-11f1-9124-a96bf275219e\">Samsung also improved the Nightography on the Fold 8 for better low-light shots. And you can see the difference in these photos of a clock tower. It\u2019s brighter and crisper. And in this image of string lights the Fold 8\u2019s makes everything brighter and you can make out the individual bulbs easier.<\/p>\n<p>Image 1 of 3<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2wrLiHk9ZWEcSGxey9L9Z-1200-80.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2wrLiHk9ZWEcSGxey9L9Z.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2wrLiHk9ZWEcSGxey9L9Z.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" data-slice-image=\"true\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2wrLiHk9ZWEcSGxey9L9Z.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Galaxy Z Fold 8<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SUcD6rpmHhu9jHCeakWVSo-1200-80.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SUcD6rpmHhu9jHCeakWVSo.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SUcD6rpmHhu9jHCeakWVSo.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" data-slice-image=\"true\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SUcD6rpmHhu9jHCeakWVSo.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Galaxy Z Fold 7<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kitekqAd3iuKFXhuN3cef-1200-80.jpg\" alt=\"Razr Fold\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kitekqAd3iuKFXhuN3cef.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kitekqAd3iuKFXhuN3cef.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" data-slice-image=\"true\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kitekqAd3iuKFXhuN3cef.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Razr Fold<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-226f5fe4-8acf-11f1-a311-3b58a12895bc\">What makes the Z Fold 8 Ultra an Ultra camera phone is its 200MP main camera. In this fountain shot you can make out more detail in the water bubbles and in the rocks. You just have more freedom to crop in overall.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-8172a42a-8aec-11f1-996d-a9c41fe570d5\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-226f605c-8acf-11f1-8d3e-9f18858bef5f\">But the biggest Z Fold 8 vs Fold 8 Ultra difference is the lack of telephoto zoom. At 4x, the Fold 8 delivers a crisper image of this Queen Anne statue in London. Check out the lines in the stonework.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-8172a498-8aec-11f1-b222-693eacde91cd\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-226f60d4-8acf-11f1-9eec-ed20caac1366\">But this 10x digital zoom shot of a tree stump rising from water shows the Fold 8\u2019s limitations. The lines in the bark look blurrier compared to the 10MP Fold 8 Ultra with 3x optical. And the Razr Fold\u2019s 50MP telephoto is even sharper.<\/p>\n<p>For more, check out my <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/samsung-phones\/galaxy-z-fold-8-vs-fold-8-ultra-camera-test-is-the-telephoto-zoom-worth-the-extra-usd200\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/samsung-phones\/galaxy-z-fold-8-vs-fold-8-ultra-camera-test-is-the-telephoto-zoom-worth-the-extra-usd200\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"phones\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/samsung-phones\/galaxy-z-fold-8-vs-fold-8-ultra-camera-test-is-the-telephoto-zoom-worth-the-extra-usd200\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Fold 8 Ultra camera face-off<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Image 1 of 4<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/skfjecoYsDxcAXKKEePmH-1200-80.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/skfjecoYsDxcAXKKEePmH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/skfjecoYsDxcAXKKEePmH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" data-slice-image=\"true\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/skfjecoYsDxcAXKKEePmH.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Galaxy Z Fold 8<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a9wbSK4tv3mPNXB8ppuze-1200-80.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 17 Pro Max\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a9wbSK4tv3mPNXB8ppuze.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a9wbSK4tv3mPNXB8ppuze.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" data-slice-image=\"true\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a9wbSK4tv3mPNXB8ppuze.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>iPhone 17 Pro Max<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/bEMZu2hqsLsuUJeShFLPk-1200-80.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bEMZu2hqsLsuUJeShFLPk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bEMZu2hqsLsuUJeShFLPk.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" data-slice-image=\"true\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bEMZu2hqsLsuUJeShFLPk.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/bs8w92ZUjCBxMPAA3opbs-1200-80.jpg\" alt=\"Razr Fold\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bs8w92ZUjCBxMPAA3opbs.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bs8w92ZUjCBxMPAA3opbs.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" data-slice-image=\"true\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bs8w92ZUjCBxMPAA3opbs.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Razr Fold<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-226f614c-8acf-11f1-862d-f1c514507d83\">I don\u2019t have any complaints about the selfies from the Galaxy Fold 8. The front 10MP camera. My blue shirt pops, and there\u2019s plenty of detail in my hair and the surrounding grass. The inside 10MP produced a vivid but somewhat blurrier image.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-226f61c4-8acf-11f1-a163-a119132eb9ca\">Plus, you can always flip the display around and use the main 50MP wide camera to take selfies. The results look sharp though the shadows are more pronounced than I\u2019d like.<\/p>\n<p>Image 1 of 3<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nAvTT6ssuQQNM4e6RXUqj-1200-80.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nAvTT6ssuQQNM4e6RXUqj.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nAvTT6ssuQQNM4e6RXUqj.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" data-slice-image=\"true\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nAvTT6ssuQQNM4e6RXUqj.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Inside Camera &#8211; Galaxy Z Fold 8<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3AbR4H4oHUbcLUSYYrbkj-1200-80.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3AbR4H4oHUbcLUSYYrbkj.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3AbR4H4oHUbcLUSYYrbkj.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" data-slice-image=\"true\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3AbR4H4oHUbcLUSYYrbkj.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Front Camera &#8211; Galaxy Z Fold 8<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Hs4g68QEV8JhnocgjsTyY-1200-80.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hs4g68QEV8JhnocgjsTyY.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hs4g68QEV8JhnocgjsTyY.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" data-slice-image=\"true\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hs4g68QEV8JhnocgjsTyY.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Main Camera &#8211; Galaxy Z Fold 8<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-what-i-don-t-like\"\/>What I Don&#8217;t Like<a id=\"elk-d5b6e5ea-8b3d-11f1-a63a-cb26f428704a\"\/>More apps need optimization for the big screen<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/xk5KeA75WpyRNUfgTjXLuY.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/xk5KeA75WpyRNUfgTjXLuY.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/xk5KeA75WpyRNUfgTjXLuY.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>Two apps running side by side on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Image credit: Future)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f997421e-8ac7-11f1-8154-0196f667d58f\">There\u2019s a fair number of apps that are truly optimized for the Fold 8\u2019s wide display. In Gmail, you can see your inbox on the left and the content of your images on the right. And in TikTok the comments will pop up on the right side of the display while the video plays on the left. Spotify looks pretty slick, too, with your playlists here and play window there.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-226f62be-8acf-11f1-b465-17182f439b0a\">However, some apps just feel like stretched out phone experiences. Slack should have you rooms and contacts on the left and messages on the right instead of just really wide conversation windows. Other apps that could use the dual-pane treatment include Reddit and especially X.<\/p>\n<p>I get that the iPhone Ultra isn\u2019t out yet. But you know there&#8217;s going to be a better app experience right from day one. Just look at iPadOS on the iPad mini.<\/p>\n<p>Image 1 of 2<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/YNuV6vT8MHbh6YZ4XQtbdZ-1200-80.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 shown held in-hand\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNuV6vT8MHbh6YZ4XQtbdZ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNuV6vT8MHbh6YZ4XQtbdZ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" data-slice-image=\"true\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNuV6vT8MHbh6YZ4XQtbdZ.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The split-screen keyboard on the Galaxy Z Fold 8<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HLiQi7svQtipSGHmWC9sSZ-1200-80.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 shown held in-hand\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLiQi7svQtipSGHmWC9sSZ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLiQi7svQtipSGHmWC9sSZ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" data-slice-image=\"true\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLiQi7svQtipSGHmWC9sSZ.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Fold 8&#8217;s cover display is roomy enough for comfortable typing.<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/YNuV6vT8MHbh6YZ4XQtbdZ-1280-80.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 shown held in-hand\"   data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNuV6vT8MHbh6YZ4XQtbdZ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNuV6vT8MHbh6YZ4XQtbdZ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" class=\"expanded-slide__image\" data-slice-image=\"true\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNuV6vT8MHbh6YZ4XQtbdZ.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HLiQi7svQtipSGHmWC9sSZ-1280-80.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 shown held in-hand\"   data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLiQi7svQtipSGHmWC9sSZ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLiQi7svQtipSGHmWC9sSZ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" class=\"expanded-slide__image\" data-slice-image=\"true\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLiQi7svQtipSGHmWC9sSZ.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-023630de-8b3f-11f1-8d7b-a3dd8f0b2285\"\/>Where is the dust resistance?<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tgL6AweqbNKzVVmQctz95Z.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 shown held in-hand\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tgL6AweqbNKzVVmQctz95Z.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tgL6AweqbNKzVVmQctz95Z.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t get sand or dust in the Fold 8. It&#8217;s not IP68 rated. (Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f9974296-8ac7-11f1-be47-3b60632c4886\">Unfortunately, you\u2019re stuck with the same IP48 durability rating on the Galaxy Z Fold 8. That means this device can withstand being submerged in water for 30 minutes but is not dust resistant. I\u2019d like to see Samsung take the leap to IP68 so you can actually take foldables like this to the beach.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-226f6430-8acf-11f1-a39e-e9a6f5cfaf81\">Other foldables like the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/google-pixel-phones\/pixel-10-pro-fold-review\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/google-pixel-phones\/pixel-10-pro-fold-review\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"phones\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/google-pixel-phones\/pixel-10-pro-fold-review\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold<\/a> and <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/motorola-phones\/motorola-razr-fold-review\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/motorola-phones\/motorola-razr-fold-review\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"phones\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/motorola-phones\/motorola-razr-fold-review\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Motorola Razr Fold<\/a> are IP68 rated.<\/p>\n<p>During a roundtable discussion, a Samsung exec told us that the company is not chasing numbers but real-world scenarios. But I\u2019d argue dust and sand are \u201creal world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-23114fb4-8b3f-11f1-bd6b-99101eeab87e\"\/>Flex view is Ultra exclusive<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FTAPbqnyMxnn72TGFVq4Eg.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra shown in hand\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FTAPbqnyMxnn72TGFVq4Eg.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FTAPbqnyMxnn72TGFVq4Eg.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has Flex View but the Fold 8 does not. (Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f997430e-8ac7-11f1-9d0e-1969ff36ac49\">Because of the way the hinge was designed, there\u2019s no Flex Mode on the Fold 8 \u2014 that\u2019s exclusive to the Fold 8 Ultra. So that means you can\u2019t use the Fold 8 as a mini laptop. I missed not being able to watch <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/tag\/youtube\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/tag\/youtube\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"phones\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/tag\/youtube\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a> videos in this mode or do quick <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/tag\/google\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/tag\/google\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"phones\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/tag\/google\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Google<\/a> Meet calls.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-2311504a-8b3f-11f1-bbfa-5d16e20ec983\"\/>Still no S Pen<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f9974386-8ac7-11f1-9d65-f5c5e84d2f49\">The Galaxy Fold 8 one again eschews the S Pen. While I\u2019ve never been a heavy user, there\u2019s lot of people who would like a stylus for taking notes, editing photos and drawing, especially on such a wide canvas.<\/p>\n<p>Samsung has clearly prioritized thinness and the lack of a crease over including a digitizer. Company reps have told us they are <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/samsung-phones\/no-the-fold-8-doesnt-have-an-s-pen-but-samsung-is-exploring-its-return-for-future-folds\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/samsung-phones\/no-the-fold-8-doesnt-have-an-s-pen-but-samsung-is-exploring-its-return-for-future-folds\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"phones\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/samsung-phones\/no-the-fold-8-doesnt-have-an-s-pen-but-samsung-is-exploring-its-return-for-future-folds\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">open to exploring the possibility of the S Pen\u2019s return<\/a>. But that will have to be another foldable.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-galaxy-z-fold-8-vs-iphone-duo\"\/>Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs iPhone Duo <\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/NE3m4C3QUpw7U8uQfUAmea.jpg\" alt=\"IPhone duo vs galaxy Z Fold 8\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/NE3m4C3QUpw7U8uQfUAmea.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/NE3m4C3QUpw7U8uQfUAmea.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Future)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b292f41c-bd12-11f1-be58-5f582705c438\">The Galaxy Z Fold 8 has serious competition in the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/iphones\/iphone-duo-hands-on-apple-nailed-it-and-just-put-everyone-else-on-notice\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/iphones\/iphone-duo-hands-on-apple-nailed-it-and-just-put-everyone-else-on-notice\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"phones\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/iphones\/iphone-duo-hands-on-apple-nailed-it-and-just-put-everyone-else-on-notice\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">iPhone Duo<\/a>, which launches October 23. But Samsung has some advantages over Apple&#8217;s first foldable. The Fold 8 is significantly lighter and thinner than the iPhone Duo, making it easier to carry around. In addition, the Fold 8 lets you run up to three apps at once on screen, compared to just two for the Duo. Plus, you can put up to five floating windows on top, so it&#8217;s a multitasking dynamo.<\/p>\n<p>Other unique Samsung perks a physical SIM slot, DeX mode for using the Fold 8 as a mini PC with keyboard and mouse and a 16GB RAM option for those who opt for 1TB of storage. Plus, the Fold 8 is $100 cheaper than the Duo.<\/p>\n<p>However, the iPhone Duo offers some advantages of its own. It&#8217;s more durable, thanks to its IP68 rating. The software actually adapts based on the angle of the display, while Samsung ditched its Flex mode for the regular Fold 8. And you get MagSafe support and Apple Pencil support built in. Samsung doesn&#8217;t offer an S Pen for its passport-style foldable.<\/p>\n<p>Apple&#8217;s biggest advantage is likely going to be app that are optimized for the platform, witch Netflix, Slack and Zoom on board \u2014 with more to come. But we&#8217;ll revisit this comparison once we&#8217;ve tested the Duo.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-galaxy-z-fold-8-review-verdict\"\/>Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: Verdict<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/bPd7ZTJvXjFWH9MbVievUY.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 shown held in-hand\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/bPd7ZTJvXjFWH9MbVievUY.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/bPd7ZTJvXjFWH9MbVievUY.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Tom&#8217;s Guide)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f9974476-8ac7-11f1-8302-45a95a9c3220\">Overall, I\u2019m a big fan of the Galaxy Z Fold 8. It\u2019s the foldable design I\u2019d rather carry and use every day over any other foldable. It\u2019s lighter and more compact than the Fold 8 Ultra, and the main display is big enough for split-screen multitasking and binge watching.<\/p>\n<p>I also really appreciate that the crease is less visible and especially the anti-glare coating, as well as the strong performance and pretty solid battery life. And while I\u2019m getting AI fatigue, features like Now Nudge just make sense on a foldable.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, I don\u2019t like that I have to give up a telephoto lens. And while I personally don\u2019t mind the lack of an S Pen, there are apparently many people who do.<\/p>\n<p>I do care about the lack of dust resistance, and that some pretty high-profile apps aren\u2019t optimized for the big screen \u2014 when you know the iPhone Ultra will likely have an advantage on day one.<\/p>\n<p>So for now the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the foldable I want. But Samsung please give us a better zoom next time.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-bot-widget\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Price Comparison<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"I\u2019ve been reviewing foldable phones since the very first Galaxy Z Fold, and there\u2019s something that\u2019s \u201cjust right\u201d&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":633061,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[85,46,321,125],"class_list":["post-633060","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mobile","tag-il","tag-israel","tag-mobile","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/633060","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=633060"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/633060\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/633061"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=633060"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=633060"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=633060"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}