Samsung Launches $1,899 Galaxy Z Fold 8, Pairing a 7.7-Inch Screen With Middling Cameras
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Updated · Mashable · Aug 7
Samsung Launches $1,899 Galaxy Z Fold 8, Pairing a 7.7-Inch Screen With Middling Cameras
2 articles · Updated · Mashable · Aug 7
Summary
$1,899.99 Galaxy Z Fold 8 officially launched with a 201-gram body, 4.5mm unfolded thickness and a 7.7-inch inner AMOLED display that the review calls its standout feature.
3,000-nit brightness, 120Hz refresh rates and a nearly invisible crease make the large inner screen strong for video, gaming and multitasking, though the phone lacks Flex Mode and can be awkward one-handed.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy delivered Geekbench 7 scores of 2,375 single-core and 6,766 multi-core, supporting smooth multitasking and on-device AI despite some heat during 4K video capture.
Dual 50MP wide and ultrawide cameras produced solid but not top-tier results, with the 10MP selfie camera singled out as a weak point compared with flagship rivals' imaging systems.
A free six-month Google AI Pro trial, Gemini features and cross-platform Quick Share add appeal, but the review says the premium foldable's value still depends heavily on trade-ins or carrier deals.