90
Richard Priday
TechRadar
I tested the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, and it's truly like having an iPad mini or Kindle in your pocket.
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Comfortable natural feel
- 4:3 inner display for reading and video
- Good battery capacity
- Thin and light design
- Practical AI features
- Short‑and‑wide aesthetic
Points of Contention
- Two cameras downgrade
- Some apps not compatible with outer screen
- Slower charging speeds
- Lacks built‑in Qi2 magnets
- Crease still visible after a week
- Early wear concern
Professional Reviews
8 reviews from 8 critics90
Timothy Beck Werth
Mashable
“Overall, I had a great experience with this phone, which is only really hampered by one flaw: The camera array is just fine.”
90
Raymond Wong
Gizmodo
“Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the best phone (not just foldable) I’ve ever used for consuming content—watching videos, playing mobile games, reading, and yes, even doomscrolling social media—thanks to its 7.6-inch inner screen.”
89
Sam Rutherford
Engadget
“By switching up its design and really honing on what people use their phone for the most (aka gorging on games and videos), Samsung has made a brilliant foldable.”
86
Abrar Al-Heeti
CNET
Samsung's reimagined book-style foldable is compact and versatile, making it the ideal device for consuming all kinds of content. It's also just delightful to use.
80
Dominic Preston
The Verge
“With the Z Fold 8, Samsung has already made a good case that this design should stick around.”
80
Kimberly Gedeon
PCMag
“Although the Z Fold 8 faces stiff competition from the $1,899.99 Motorola Razr Fold and $1,799 Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, its spacious main display, enduring battery life, and practical AI features earn it a comfy seat on our list of the best foldable phones and an Editors' Choice award.”
80
Nadeem Sarwar
Digital Trends
The Galaxy Z Fold 8’s slimmer, wider design and light weight make it easy to carry, while its powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and robust software deliver smooth multitasking and gaming. The dual‑camera setup lacks a telephoto lens, but the battery life and fast charging keep it practical for daily use.
