Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: A passport to the future

Samsung is finally trying something different with the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 (0:00)! In this full review, we explore the brand-new, wider "passport-size" form factor that is turning heads (0:29).Is this shorter and wider screen more practical for everyday use, reading, and watching videos (0:40)? We put the Galaxy Z Fold 8 through our rigorous testing to check its performance with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3:40), the anti-reflective 7.6” main screen (2:03), the upgraded 45W charging speed (4:17), and whether the camera setup is actually a downgrade compared to the Ultra model (4:42). Here is ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about Samsung's most unique foldable yet (6:29)! ▶ Check price https://www.gsmarena.com/where-to-buy.php3?p=14673 Note: This is an unbiased, non-sponsored review, but sales commissions may be earned if you make a purchase through the link above. ▶ Read our detailed text review https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold8-review-2984.php ▶ Check out the full specs https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold_wide_5g-14673.php ▶ Check out how the phone sounds https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold8-review-2984p3.php#lt ▶ Our new Active use score for battery life is explained here: https://www.gsmarena.com/introducing_gsmarena_battery_test_v2-news-60397.php *********************************** Key moments: 00:00 - Galaxy Z Fold 8 review 00:40 - 5.5” OLED cover screen 01:07 - 7.6” OLED main screen 03:00 - Storage options 03:19 - One UI 9 features & Android 17 03:40 - Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 speed 03:54 - Benchmark scores: Geekbench & AnTuTu 04:04 - 4,800 mAh battery endurance test 04:17 - 45W charging speed test 04:31 - Camera specs & layout 06:27 - Verdict: Is the Galaxy Z Fold 8 worth it? 07:03 - Selfie video sample #SamsungGalaxyZFold8 #ZFold8Review #GalaxyZFold8 #FoldablePhone #TechReview #Samsung2026 #OneUI9