Samsung's $2,100 Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wobbles on Tables as Camera Bump Undercuts Foldable Appeal
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Updated · Engadget · Sep 6
Samsung's $2,100 Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wobbles on Tables as Camera Bump Undercuts Foldable Appeal
3 articles · Updated · Engadget · Sep 6
Summary
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 has drawn user complaints for rocking on flat surfaces, with its vertically stacked rear camera module making the wobble especially noticeable.
Thinner foldable designs leave little internal room for large camera sensors, so manufacturers push lenses outward; that workaround solves imaging constraints but creates an uneven back.
The issue adds to other foldable trade-offs still limiting mainstream adoption, including visible screen creases, uneven app optimization and prices well above conventional smartphones.
At $2,100, the Z Fold 8 Ultra also lacks some flagship features found on Samsung's S26 Ultra, such as 5x optical zoom and 60W charging, underscoring the compromises buyers still face.
With Apple rumored to unveil its first foldable iPhone next month, the category is set for more scrutiny even as core hardware and software compromises persist.