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Updated · Samsung Global Newsroom · Aug 26
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 Series Wins 4.8/5 Reviews After Record Europe Pre-Orders
Updated
Updated · Samsung Global Newsroom · Aug 26

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 Series Wins 4.8/5 Reviews After Record Europe Pre-Orders

3 articles · Updated · Samsung Global Newsroom · Aug 26

Summary

  • European buyers gave Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 an average 4.8 out of 5 stars after the lineup became the company’s most pre-ordered foldable range ever in the region.
  • Samsung linked that demand to bigger-screen needs: 69% of Europeans want a slim phone that unfolds larger, and 85% say they leave phone tasks unfinished until they reach a bigger device.
  • The Galaxy Z Fold8 accounted for more than 40% of Galaxy Z 8 series pre-orders in Europe, with early users highlighting its lighter, slimmer design, reduced crease and multitasking-friendly screen.
  • Reviews also praised the Fold8 Ultra’s large display, camera and battery life, while Flip8 buyers pointed to its compact form, upgraded FlexWindow and 6.9-inch main display.
  • The early reception suggests foldables are moving beyond novelty in Europe, with Samsung positioning the range as a practical answer to work, entertainment and on-the-go productivity.

Insights

Are European consumers abandoning traditional smartphones, or is the Galaxy Z Fold8's success just temporary hype?
What hidden compromises did Samsung make to achieve the record-breaking thinness of the new Galaxy Z Fold8?
Could the missing telephoto lens on the mainstream Galaxy Z Fold8 secretly derail its record-breaking sales streak?