GoKawiilDon't rely on default Samsung settings for the best camera experience. Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET
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ZDNET's key takeaways
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 has two 50MP cameras.
There's no telephoto camera, but hi-res mode can improve digital zoom shots.
Setting the default resolution to 24MP is the sweet spot.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 isn't a camera phone per se, but I've definitely enjoyed shooting with it. From the streets of London to the parks of New Delhi, I've carried it more than any other phone since its launch in July. Sure, it has one less camera than its Fold 8 Ultra sibling and Samsung's default processing isn't the best in the business. But the Fold 8 fits my hands perfectly and its camera hardware is more capable than the spec sheet numbers suggest.
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If you have a Galaxy Z Fold 8 or are planning to purchase one, I suggest changing a few camera settings as soon as you set up the phone. I do this for all Samsung flagship phones, out of the box, but some of them make much more sense on this phone because of its 50MP main camera (vs. 200MP on the Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Ultra). I recommend you change these four settings to extract the best quality photos from your new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.
1. Install Camera Assistant to find crucial hidden settings
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