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I tried Samsung's new wide Galaxy Z Fold 8, and it's my favorite product of Unpacked 2026
The new wide-fold form factor is better than traditional book-style foldables.
Samsung announced several new products at its July Unpacked 2026 event in London, but the one I've been waiting for is the all-new, wide-format Galaxy Z Fold 8. I was skeptical about how it would feel in the hand when I saw it in leaked photos -- the passport-sized form factor is not the norm in 2026 -- so I went in with low expectations. After a 30-minute hands-on session, however, I had (mostly) changed my mind. I quite like the size, but I have my doubts about the new aspect ratios. Nonetheless, it is a refreshing foldable and my favorite Samsung product out of the six devices launched today. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 (left) offers less letterboxing than the Z Fold 8 Ultra (right) when watching videos. in…
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