Samsung · Reviewed by Trakin Tech · Published 2026-07-27
Based on a review by Trakin Tech (accessed 2026-07-27).
Based on this review alone: buy it if you care about revolutionary compact and lightweight form factor (204.8g) — just accept not optimized as an "out-and-out gaming phone" (gets warm during heavy gaming).
The reviewer is highly impressed with the Galaxy Z Fold 8, particularly its new, thinner, and lighter form factor, calling it "a lovely form factor" and a "finished product." They found it fantastic for productivity and content consumption, noting significant improvements in battery, display, and AI features, despite it not being a primary gaming or camera-focused phone.
This video provides an unboxing and quick review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, covering its new form factor, design, unboxing contents, physical features, display, specifications, AI features, battery, multimedia capabilities, connectivity, camera, and other features. The reviewer also gathers quick impressions from others on the device's form factor.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a highly recommended foldable, thanks to its revolutionary compact form factor. The device's new "passport-like" design makes it remarkably thin and light at 204.8g, improving one-handed use and typing on the cover display, which previously felt cramped on taller folds. The main 7.6-inch AMOLED display boasts a near-invisible crease due to the underlying Flex Titanium plate, offering an immersive viewing experience, though it's not an "out-and-out gaming phone" despite powerful specs. If you seek a foldable that excels in productivity, multitasking with multiple apps, and immersive content consumption while remaining incredibly portable, this phone is an excellent choice. However, if your primary use case is high-refresh-rate, extended gaming sessions, you might find more dedicated gaming phones better suited.
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The reviewer states that after 7 generations, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 features a new, lovely form factor that they would love to use as a daily driver. They emphasize its thin and light design.
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The unboxing reveals a sim card tool, a Type C to Type C charging cable, and some documentation. It does not include a case in the box, but the reviewer notes good cases are available separately.
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The reviewer observes that the crease is barely visible when looking at the phone from the side, and almost unnoticeable from the front.
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The reviewer praises the hinge resistance, stating that Samsung knows exactly how much resistance is needed for opening and closing, indicating a polished feel.
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Two colleagues, Arjun and Kaivalya, describe the new form factor as "very compact," "perfect," "finished product," and feeling like a "passport" when held, reinforcing the reviewer's positive view.
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After an initial incorrect guess, the reviewer confirms the weight of the phone to be 204.8g, which they consider fantastic given the increased battery size.
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The front display is 5.5 inches FHD++ AMOLED with 3000 nits peak brightness, and the main display is 7.6 inches 2K++ AMOLED with 3000 nits peak brightness. Both are LTPO displays with 1-120Hz refresh rates, praised for being the best for content consumption.
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The phone is powered by Qualcomm SD8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, with base variants offering 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, and configurations up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, featuring UFS 4.1 and LPDDR5X.
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The reviewer states the phone is focused on productivity and multitasking, allowing 3-4 apps to run side-by-side effectively. The wider cover display enables comfortable two-finger typing, enhancing productivity.
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While not a gaming-focused phone, it can run BGMI at 90FPS and Genshin Impact at 57-58FPS continuously, though it does get a little warm.
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The phone scored over 3.3 million on AnTuTu benchmarks and above 10K on Geekbench 7 multi-core, indicating strong performance for multitasking and heavy workflows.
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The phone comes with Android 17 and OneUI 9 out of the box and is promised 7 years of major OS and security updates, making it future-proof.
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The battery has increased to 4800mAh (from 4400mAh in Fold 7), supporting 45W wired charging and 20W wireless charging. Normal usage yields 6-6.5 hours of screen-on time.
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It features a 50MP primary and 50MP secondary rear sensor, and a 10MP under-display sensor. Rear cameras can shoot 8K 30FPS and 4K 60FPS videos, while the front can shoot 4K 60FPS. Photos have good colors, and it supports lossless 2x portraits and macro close-ups with the ultrawide autofocus sensor. New AI features like MyFanCam and horizon lock are present.
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The phone has an IP48 certification. It supports all 5G bands, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, Samsung Pay, and both physical SIM and eSIM.
The reviewer highlights a significant change in the Z Fold 8's form factor, describing it as a "lovely" and "finished product" that feels like a passport in hand. It is notably thinner and lighter than previous generations, with a confirmed weight of 204.8g, which is impressive given its larger battery.
The Z Fold 8 boasts a 5.5-inch FHD++ AMOLED cover display and a 7.6-inch 2K++ AMOLED main display, both with a peak brightness of 3000 nits and 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rates, making them excellent for content consumption. Crucially, the crease is significantly reduced due to a flex titanium plate, appearing barely visible from the side and unnoticeable when viewed head-on.
The Z Fold 8 is equipped with the powerful Qualcomm SD8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor, coupled with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.1 storage. This configuration provides top-notch performance, reflected in its AnTuTu score above 3.3 million and Geekbench 7 multi-core score over 10K, making it highly capable for heavy workflows and multitasking.
The phone is explicitly focused on productivity, allowing users to run 3-4 applications side-by-side with ease. The wider cover display significantly improves the typing experience, enabling comfortable two-finger typing, which further enhances its utility for daily work tasks like emails, document editing, and note-taking.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 features an upgraded 4800mAh battery, a notable increase from its predecessor. It supports fast 45W wired charging and 20W wireless charging. In typical usage, the reviewer expects approximately 6 to 6.5 hours of screen-on time, indicating good battery endurance for a foldable device.
The Z Fold 8 features a 50MP primary and 50MP secondary rear camera, along with a 10MP under-display camera. The rear sensors are capable of shooting 8K 30FPS and 4K 60FPS videos, which are noted for being very stable. Photos offer good colors, and the ultrawide sensor supports autofocus for macro close-ups. Additionally, new AI features like MyFanCam enhance the camera experience, though it's not positioned as a primary camera-focused phone.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the first phone to launch with Android 17 and Samsung's OneUI 9 out of the box. Samsung has committed to providing 7 years of major Android version updates and security updates, positioning the Z Fold 8 as a highly future-proof device in terms of software longevity.
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 introduces a new, more compact and lighter form factor, feeling like a "finished product." It features top-notch specifications with a Qualcomm SD8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, UFS 4.1 storage, and LPDDR5X RAM, making it ideal for productivity and multitasking. Both the 5.5-inch cover display and 7.6-inch main display are bright AMOLED panels with a 3000 nits peak brightness and a barely visible crease due to a flex titanium plate. The phone boasts an increased 4800mAh battery with 45W wired and 20W wireless charging, along with improved AI features, Android 17 with OneUI 9, and 7 years of updates. Its cameras offer good quality, including 8K 30FPS video recording and innovative AI editing features like MyFanCam.
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