iFixit's Galaxy Z Fold8 Teardown is a Preview of Apple's Foldable Challenges
Samsung launched new foldable smartphones earlier this month, including the Galaxy Z Fold8. If you didn't know it was a Samsung device, you might look at it and think it's Apple's foldable because it matches rumors about the iPhone Ultra so well. The Z Fold8 is likely to be the closest competitor to the foldable ‌iPhone Ultra‌, which makes iFixit's teardown of Samsung's smartphone an…
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold8 earlier this month, sparking speculation that it could rival Apple's rumored foldable iPhone, codenamed "Ultra." iFixit's teardown of the device sheds light on some of the challenges facing foldable smartphones. The Z Fold8's hinge design, while improved, still suffers from dust ingress and creasing issues.
Samsung improved the hinge with a titanium-reinforced display structure, but the crease remains visible over time. The device earned a low repairability score of 4/10, with its bezel breaking during disassembly and the battery being difficult to replace. Apple's foldable iPhone is rumored to use a liquid metal hinge and optically clear adhesive to minimize the crease, but iFixit will assess whether Apple has truly solved the crease and hinge issues when the foldable iPhone is unveiled at its September event.
Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold, with an IP68 dust-and-water resistance rating and a gearless hinge, could offer a more dust-resistant alternative.
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