Carrying a book-style foldable as an everyday smartphone has always involved a balance between pocketability and wider screen real estate.
After spending several days carrying the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 in our pocket, our perspective on the form factor has evolved.
Between a lighter and smaller chassis and a revised aspect ratio, Samsung aims to eliminate the awkward ergonomics of previous generations of the Galaxy Fold smartphones.
In our latest video hands-on, we take a close look at how the flagship foldable holds up under daily routine.
Watch our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 hands-on video
Wider aspect ratio and a much lighter in-pocket feel
The most immediate change felt during daily use is the revamped 5.5-inch cover screen.
By widening the outer display, typing out quick messages and navigating social feeds feels natural rather than cramped like earlier Fold models.
Unfolding the device reveals an 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main panel that peaks at a 3,000 nits of brightness. And that is perfect for multitasking tools like Split View and Gemini Notebook take full advantage of the wider interior canvas for productive split-screen workflows.
Snapdragon 8 Elite performance and dual 50MP cameras
Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy along with the 4,800mAh dual-cell battery comfortably endures a full day of mixed indoor and outdoor usage. As for photography is handled by a dual 50MP rear camera system.
Check out our full video walkthrough embedded above to see hands-on camera samples and real-world software impressions.
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