I've been using the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, but Samsung's wider phone ruined it for me

Samsung's foldable phones, including the Galaxy Fold, have traditionally been long and thin since the original Galaxy Fold was unveiled in 2019. However, with the release of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Samsung has shifted to a wider form factor, a change that has been well-received. This new design is a departure from the company's previous foldable phones.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8's wide form factor is not unique to Samsung, as other brands such as Google, OPPO, and HUAWEI have also offered similar designs. According to Android Authority, Apple is also entering the foldable phone market with its first-ever foldable, the iPhone Duo.

The author of a review on Android Authority considered purchasing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 but ultimately did not. They have now spent two weeks with the device, which Samsung also offers in a model called the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. The wider form factor of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 has apparently changed the author's opinion on Samsung's other foldable phone, with Android Police reporting that the author has been using the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra but now finds it less appealing.

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