GoKawiilStephen Radochia / Android Authority
It’s been nearly two weeks since I first put my SIM in the Galaxy Z Fold 8. I got some hands-on time with the device before picking one up, so I largely knew what to expect. However, what I didn’t anticipate was not wanting to use any other phone afterward. I test over 40 smartphones a year, and I desperately need to move on to other devices, but I’m just having too much fun with the Galaxy Z Fold 8.
If you’re using the Galaxy Z Fold 8, you know the feeling extends beyond the initial honeymoon phase. The phone has flaws, and I can easily point them out. However, the mark of an excellent phone is that I look beyond them.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 isn’t coming out of my pocket any time soon, and one should absolutely be in yours.
Do you care about cameras on a foldable? 16 votes Yes, I'm paying a lot of money, I should get the best. 56 % No, that's not the main reason I'm buying one. 44 %
The Fold 8’s form factor is king
Richard Priday / Android Authority
I’ve been using foldables ever since the Galaxy Z Fold 2, and I’ve found I greatly prefer clamshell foldables over book-style devices. I appreciate the larger internal display on phones like the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 7, but something never clicked for me. Even phones such as the Motorola Razr Fold, which is excellent, still lack that final piece of the puzzle that bridges the gap between relegating it to an expensive enthusiast device and making it a phone worthy of most pockets — even for more casual users.
By comparison, clamshell phones are easier to use, typically cost less, and make more sense to people used to traditional smartphones. I’ve been waiting for that moment with book-style folds, and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is it. I loved what Google did with the original Pixel Fold, but I felt the company learned the wrong lessons from its lukewarm reception.
Thankfully, Samsung hasn’t made the same mistakes with its wider foldable. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 sizing is fantastic. It’s light and compact, and even though I have larger hands, I do believe it will be an enjoyable carry for many. It fits well into pockets (even suit jacket pockets), and don’t underestimate the benefits of portability.
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