u/lolmower

Some thoughts about the Fold8 after almost a month of use.

- I rarely open it when on the go. The inner screen is usually open when I'm sitting down and want to read. Compared to the Fold7 form factor I have adjusted to the ideal way of using this device --- vertically. When you tilt the screen, even with portrait lock off, a tiny button will appear on the lower right side asking if you want to switch to vertical browsing. This is great for websites and social apps. The regular 4:3 is better for Youtube and spreadsheets.

- Small screen has its quirks especially for websites and services that have annoying full screen pop ups as the X button can be hidden from the aspect ratio. TBF these sites are really annoying with their pop ups. I'm looking at you, Gcash!

- battery life in real world experience seems to be better than my S26U and Fold7. Probably because of some further optimations with AI. I noticed similar experiences with Samsung flagship upgrades from Z to S. But this seems to be the biggest jump.

- as much as I don't want to case this up, it's really slippery!

- audio quality (speakers) needs some work; I feel that this is one downside that can be improved on for future models.

If you have other questions about the device, I'd gladly answer.

Using the Canon Camera connect app on the Fold8. It's attached to my camera via cold shoe + magsafe mount. It's great for solo vlogging even if you have an LED that rotates (still bigger).

It works even better with cameras that don't have a rotating viewfinder like the Fuji XT30 series. Every modern brand should have some form of app to connect an external viewfinder.

The Fold8 is roughly an inch shorter than the Fold7 and the same width as the S26 Ultra closed. But this small difference has been a game changer in handiness. I agree with a common sentiment that this passport size should be a new option for non-foldables. But I still do welcome a folding device.

One of the more unique malls that follows the creek. There's a pathway that transitions into a park by the river and opens up to the Central Park area.

This "tent" mode is fast becoming my favorite way to view content. From work calls to watching videos, it's super convenient. Wondering if your preorders have arrived already.

Here are some shots of the Fold8 at 0.6, 2, 4x, and 10x zoom. The camera is fairly decent for everyday photos. The lack of true telephoto may or may not be a concern. I guess it depends on your everyday use cases.

For 10x try viewing on desktop / bigger screen to see.

Two window config was pretty straightforward but you can add a 3rd window by dragging apps from the bottom of the screen. Tried dragging a fourth window but it locks it out to 3 only. The all vertical layout (2nd photo) makes more sense if you want ULTRA DOOM SCROLLING.

Been using the Fold 8 for about a week now and here are my first impressions. I was a Fold7 and S26 Ultra user so I will compare with these in mind.

1. It seems that Samsung has drawn a fine line between the S-series and the Z-fold series when it comes to camera. The Fold8 lacks a telephoto lens and instead uses 10x digital zoom. It's "OK" for your usual tourist shots. Definitely not a concert camera though. The S26 Ultra has superior zoom.

2. I am SUPER LOVING this form factor. I told a friend that the 4:3 or 3:4 aspect ratio seems to look more natural when watching Netflix or other videos. It's also great for gaming (Wuthering Waves is in the photo gallery here). In one of the photos I am watching video using the other screen and using the fold as a stand. It's become a favorite way for me to watch while eating. Pag naglalaro ako ng Pokemon Go for some reason it feels easier to catch Pokemon on the closed screen -- maybe because the height is smaller so I don't need to drag my thumb too much when throwing balls.

3. The width of the outer screen is more or less the same length of the S26 Ultra so it's a tad wider than the Fold7 when closed. (photo comparisons of Fold7 vs Fold8 above)

4. The one handed use takes a while to get used to but it gets comfortable quite quickly. My pinky ends up supporting the bottom of the phone so I use a magsafe compatible case with a pop strap.

5. All in all, this device is really meant to be for content consumption. Samsung really nailed this form factor. I've seen threads saying that Samsung should keep this form without the folding mechanism and I agree -- there should be an option for that in the future!

6. Is it worth the preorder? I would say if you're coming from a previous foldable, the form factor alone can be quite enticing. It's the best "upgrade" among the three new foldables as the Fold8 Ultra and the Flip8, although nice, are more of the same in terms of a generational upgrade.

This is legit. I always end up buying something from here. Got my Samsung S20FE for only 9,999 nung pandemic.

8" FHD 120Hz refresh rate running on Intel Arc G3 Extreme