Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review Flags 2-Speaker Audio Imbalance on 7.6-Inch Screen
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Updated · Android Police · Aug 16
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review Flags 2-Speaker Audio Imbalance on 7.6-Inch Screen
3 articles · Updated · Android Police · Aug 16
Summary
A month-long review found the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s built-in stereo sound feels lopsided in unfolded use, undermining one of the phone’s main selling points for video watching.
Both speakers sit on the top and bottom edges when folded, but when the 7.6-inch display is opened they end up on the same left side, so audio appears to come from one direction.
That layout contrasts with tablets, which typically place speakers on opposite sides to create a wider stereo effect better matched to large-screen viewing.
The issue seems tied to foldable hardware constraints rather than a simple design oversight, and it matters less for users who mostly watch with wireless headphones.
An earlier analysis of the Z Fold 8 had already cited audio design flaws alongside missing telephoto and thermal limitations, suggesting the speaker problem is part of a broader trade-off set.