Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold8 256GB (Unlocked) - Cream

I’ve been using iPhones for the last 10 years or so, and I finally decided to switch back to Samsung. This phone was my return to Android, and I was worried it would feel too different from what I was used to. After using it for about two weeks, I can honestly say I love it. My biggest concern was the screen size when the phone is closed, but I adjusted to it much faster than I expected. In fact, I now really appreciate the smaller size. It’s more convenient, takes up less space in my pocket, and feels great for everyday use. One minor drawback is that some apps, like Instagram, don’t always make full use of the cover screen. Videos can appear smaller than I’d like, which sometimes means opening the phone just to comfortably view something. I don’t really consider that a fault of the phone itself, but it can be a little inconvenient when you’re trying to check something quickly. When the phone is open, the crease is practically invisible during normal use. Battery life has also been excellent. The fast charging is impressive, and even a short charge makes a noticeable difference. Most days, I only charge it during my commute, and that’s enough to get me through a full workday and plenty of use at home afterward. Overall, I’m very happy with the switch and have been pleasantly surprised by how quickly this phone won me over.

This is coming from an Apple user. I quite shocked on how good this phone is. I like the passport size also and it just makes sense. You open it up to view apps on a larger display and you close it to use it like a regular smartphone. The versatility alone is worth the price. You know longer need a iPad and iPhone … you just need a Galaxy Fold8. I will be trying the iPhone Fold when released. For now, this is the best phone available on the market. It’s the sweet spot of portable technology.

Just bought it! it is a great phone so far, good size, easy to use. I am very happy about it.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 represents a refreshing shift in Samsung's lineup, introducing a wider, passport-style design that is significantly more comfortable to hold and use as a daily device. Unfolding the phone reveals a spacious inner display with a much less visible crease, making it fantastic for streaming media, gaming, and running side-by-side apps. Powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, the phone delivers incredibly snappy performance and surprisingly excellent battery life that can easily power through a full day of heavy use. However, it isn't completely without compromises. The $1,899 starting price is undeniably steep, and the 50MP main camera may underwhelm power users looking for true flagship photography. Still, its thinner profile, lighter weight, and highly usable cover screen make the Z Fold 8 the most practical and enjoyable foldable Samsung has released to date.

I was coming from a Z Fold 6, and right away, I thought I made a mistake getting this wider form factor, and for about 1 week and a half, it was. In order to really get use out of this phone, you'll have to adapt, and learn how to always use the inner screen, meaning, don't even think about using the outer screen much except notification checking and the simplest of tasks, the rest, you'll have to unfold it, and get on with it on the inner screen, and you'll have to relearn when to go portrait or when landscape. Once you master that, you're good to go. At one point I did want to go back to the ultra, and for the next upgrade, I feel if Samsung doesn't improve this form factor, I will for certain go back to the ultra form factor, it's just easier to use, and it's thinner. What samsung need to do with this wide format, is to make it slightly taller, and maybe even a little wider, but for sure thinner and lighter. At 45W super fast charging 2.0, the battery can be thinner, and smaller, it takes no time to charge up, 90 minutes from 14% to 90%, and we live in a charge rich environment, it's everywhere, at home, in car, at the office, there's no shortage, there's absolutely no reason why the battery can't be smaller. That said, The Camera really needed to be 200mp, like the S25Edge, no excuse. It was a good first try, bold and brave, we like it.