Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 feels like the future
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 introduces a wider, more ergonomic design that aims to make foldable phones feel like a standard mobile experience. While the hardware is impressive, the device suffers from a reduced camera setup compared to previous iterations.
Why it matters
This shift in form factor signals a potential industry-wide move toward more practical foldable designs, influencing future smartphone standards.
Is this the future of foldable phones?
Samsung clearly thinks so. The company has given its new wide foldable the “Z Fold 8” name, positioning the phone not as a widescreen oddity, but as the new normal, the default design for foldables going forward. Rumor has it that Apple feels the same way, with a similar squat shape widely predicted for the first foldable iPhone, expected to launch in September.
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