- Samsung expanded its foldable lineup in a major way this year.
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 offers a taste of the next big trend in smartphone design: It has a shorter, wider build, similar to a passport, with screen dimensions that are better suited for watching video.
- The US$1,900 Z Fold 8, which starts shipping Aug 7.
- The Z Fold 8 features stereo speakers, two 10MP selfie cameras, and a 4,800 mAh battery, which is only 200 mAh smaller than the new Si/C pack inside the Z Fold 8 Ultra.
- Samsung added its new optimized 45W charging on the Z Fold 8, the fastest charging rating any Samsung foldable has had to date.
- Samsung has high expectations for the new shape, believing it will make up about a third of its foldable sales in the US.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 is making waves in the smartphone market with its innovative 'passport' design, which features a shorter and wider build ideal for video consumption.24
Priced at $1,900, the Z Fold 8 includes stereo speakers and two 10MP selfie cameras, enhancing its multimedia capabilities.
The device is powered by a 4,800 mAh battery, only slightly smaller than the Z Fold 8 Ultra's, and supports 45W charging, the fastest for any Samsung foldable to date.56
Samsung anticipates that this new design will significantly impact its sales, projecting that the Z Fold 8 will account for one-third of its foldable sales in the US. The device began shipping on August 7, marking a significant expansion of Samsung's foldable lineup.7
As the smartphone industry evolves, the Z Fold 8's unique design may set a new trend, influencing future devices and consumer preferences.
“The Galaxy Z Fold 8 features a shorter, wider build ideal for video viewing, and includes stereo speakers and dual 10MP selfie cameras. Samsung anticipates this new design will account for about a third of its foldable sales in the US, reflecting strong market expectations.”
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