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Samsung’s wider Z Fold 8 feels just right
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TL;DR
- The Z Fold 8 features a new, wider, and shorter design compared to previous Samsung foldables.
- It aims to balance media consumption with a 4:3 aspect ratio, feeling more like a tablet.
- The Z Fold 8 Ultra is positioned as a multitasking device with a more traditional foldable shape.
- The Z Fold 8 is priced at $1,899.99, a $100 reduction from its predecessor.
- The Z Fold 8 Ultra is priced at $2,099.99, a $100 increase.
- The phone uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a 120Hz OLED display with a new anti-reflective coating.
- New AI features include Gemini Intelligence and Now Nudge.
- Samsung has adopted silicon-carbon batteries, which offer higher capacity in smaller spaces but may have long-term stability concerns.
- The Z Fold 8 has a 4,800mAh battery, and lacks a telephoto camera, featuring only two rear cameras.
- The device has an IP48 rating, falling behind competitors in dust protection.
- The hinge and display stack have been updated, but the display crease is still noticeable compared to some competitors.
- New magnets improve one-handed opening and closing, but full Qi2 charging support is missing.