The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is exactly what I’ve wanted in a foldable

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is easily the closest I’ve come to pulling the trigger on a foldable. But I still can’t do it. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is exactly what I’ve wanted in a foldable, but I’m more excited for the Z Fold 9.

After using the Galaxy Z Fold 8 for two weeks, I’m excited for the Z Fold 9. There are just a few compromises that keep this from being a truly complete flagship phone substitute for most people, but for everyone else, this is an excellent, smartly designed Android foldable. MSRP: $1,899.99 Check price What we like Inner screen is great for videos Compact design Powerful Good battery life Long update policy What we don’t like Poor IP rating No telephoto camera No S Pen support No Flex Mode Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a compelling first entry from Samsung into the wide-style foldable category, and it really feels like what large Folds should’ve been all along.

Add on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover Samsung launched three foldable phones at its Unpacked event in July, but the Galaxy Z Fold 8 caught my eye and commanded my attention at the company’s pre-briefing. The new foldable differed from the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and previous Galaxy Folds thanks to its short yet wide form factor. It’s not the first wide foldable phone on the market, as Google, OPPO, and HUAWEI have all offered them before.