Marques Brownlee
Samsung Z Fold 8 (Wide) Impressions: Better Than I Thought!
Summary
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This video reviews the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, highlighting their design, performance, and camera upgrades, while also comparing them to previous models and competitors.
Marques Brownlee reviews the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, noting their iterative but significant improvements. The Z Flip 8 is thinner, lighter, and boasts an improved cover screen experience. The Z Fold 8 Ultra introduces a new camera system with a 50MP primary sensor, faster charging, and a more refined design with a titanium frame and reduced crease. Both devices run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 for Galaxy and offer increased battery capacity and better displays. He also briefly touches on competitor devices like the Oppo Find N6 and Google Pixel Fold, positioning Samsung's latest offerings within the current foldable market.
Verdict
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8 are solid iterative updates, with the Fold 8 Ultra standing out due to its refined design, improved cameras, and larger battery, making it a more compelling option for power users.
Pros
- Z Flip 8 is thinner and lighter. 0:27
- Z Fold 8 Ultra has a 50MP main camera, 45W wired charging, and 20W wireless charging. 2:30
- Z Fold 8 Ultra features a refined design with titanium frame and less visible crease. 3:23
- Z Fold 8 Ultra has a large 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED display with 3,000 nits.
- Improved outer screen aspect ratio on Z Fold 8 Ultra. 7:55
- Dbrand offers protective cases for all models. 8:09
Cons
Specs
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 for Galaxy | 2:01 |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2:11 |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 2:11 |
| Z Fold 8 Ultra Battery | 5,000 mAh | 2:50 |
| Z Fold 8 Ultra Wired Charging | 45W | 5:00 |
| Z Fold 8 Ultra Wireless Charging | 20W | 5:00 |
| Z Fold 8 Ultra Main Camera | 50MP | 2:26 |
| Z Fold 8 Ultra Inner Display | 7.6" QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED, 3,000 nits | |
| Z Fold 8 Ultra Outer Display | 5.6" (approx.) | 7:55 |
| Z Flip 8 Battery | 3,700 mAh | 8:14 |
| Z Flip 8 Outer Display | 3.5" (approx.) | 0:21 |
Compared to
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 / Z Flip 7
The Fold 8 Ultra offers iterative but notable improvements in design, camera, and charging speed, while the Flip 8 is thinner and lighter.
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Oppo Find N6
The Oppo Find N6 is noted for its nearly invisible crease, but Samsung's Fold 8 Ultra leads in specs and refinement.
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Google Pixel Fold
The Pixel Fold is mentioned for its wide aspect ratio, but Samsung's Fold 8 Ultra is perceived as more refined and power-user oriented.
Best for
Not for
Key Points
- 0:27 The Z Flip 8 is described as an incremental upgrade, being thinner and lighter than its predecessor.
- 2:26 The Z Fold 8 Ultra features a new 50MP primary camera, faster wired and wireless charging, and a larger 5,000 mAh battery.
- 3:23 The Z Fold 8 Ultra has a refined design with a titanium frame and an improved hinge, resulting in a less visible crease.
- 7:17 The Z Fold 8 starts at $1,199 USD, while the Z Fold 8 Ultra begins at $1,899 USD.
- 8:09 Dbrand is highlighted for offering accessories like protective cases for all three new Samsung foldable models.
- The Z Fold 8 Ultra's larger inner display is 7.6 inches with a QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED panel boasting 3,000 nits of brightness.
Worth watching if: You're interested in the latest foldable smartphone technology from Samsung, particularly the Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, and want to see a detailed comparison and hands-on review.
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