What Hi-Fi? Backs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 at $1,899 as Best Foldable for Movies

3 articles · Updated · What Hi-Fi? · Aug 18

What Hi-Fi? called Samsung’s $1,899 Galaxy Z Fold 8 the most compelling foldable it has tested, citing stronger picture quality, a more durable display and a redesigned movie-friendly form factor.
A new 4:3 inner screen cuts letterboxing on films, while Samsung’s Flex Titanium display structure reduces the center crease and improves uniformity and rigidity over earlier Fold models.
The 7.6-inch main display reaches up to 3,000 nits, and the review praised its bright, punchy HDR image, strong contrast and improved motion handling after some settings tweaks.
Sound lagged behind the picture: stereo speakers offered scale and punch, but audio was judged less dynamic and expressive than Apple and Sony rivals.
Samsung pairs the phone with a 4,800mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and up to seven years of updates, though the review said its premium price remains a key drawback.