Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wins Over Reviewer After 3 Weeks, Despite $1,900 Telephoto Omission
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Updated · Tom's Guide · Aug 14
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wins Over Reviewer After 3 Weeks, Despite $1,900 Telephoto Omission
1 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · Aug 14
Summary
$1,900 Galaxy Z Fold 8 improved in daily use after three weeks, with the reviewer saying early doubts about Samsung’s wide foldable design were largely erased.
Camera testing found the missing telephoto lens mattered little until 10x zoom, while low-light shots beat the Fold 7 and battery still sat around 45% to 50% after a 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. day.
Samsung’s tradeoffs remained clear: Flex View is gone, some apps still are not optimized for the 7.6-inch inner screen, and the wider body felt less comfortable in a front pocket than the Fold 8 Ultra.
The 7.6-inch display, 3:4 reading layout and reduced glare helped turn the phone into a favored e-reader and productivity device, setting a high bar for Apple’s expected foldable.