{
  "id": 18209,
  "title": "Review: The Galaxy Z Fold 8’s new shape isn’t for you – it’s for everyone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/31/review-the-galaxy-z-fold-8s-new-shape-isnt-for-you-its-for-everyone",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-07-31T13:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/07/31/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-review/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Galaxy Z Fold 8 introduces a new shape that aims to be for everyone, rather than just a niche group of users. After a week of using the device, it becomes clear that the new design is the one that truly stands out from the rest. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is Samsung's first \"ultra-wide\" foldable, with a 16:10 aspect ratio on the outer display – a departure from the usual taller designs found in modern smartphones. Despite some compatibility issues with Android apps, the new shape offers a unique and interesting experience, with a physically different set of finger gymnastics and some quirks in app scaling.\n\nThe inner display is the star of the show, featuring a 4:3 aspect ratio, similar to an iPad. This shape is better suited for content consumption, such as videos, photos, and gaming. While some apps may have minor scaling issues, Android's scaling capabilities are generally good. The inner display is also an improvement for reading e-books, as the larger canvas provides more space for content. The Fold 8's flexibility is evident when using the device, as the shape changes depending on how it's held. In portrait orientation, it becomes more suitable for productivity tasks, especially when typing, while landscape orientation is better for content consumption.\n\nThe Galaxy Z Fold 8's overall design and build quality reflect Samsung's years of experience in producing foldable devices. The boxy design is slightly thicker than the Ultra model, at 9.7mm, but remains comfortable in the hand and lighter than most standard slab phones, weighing just 201g. The device effectively bridges the gap between a tablet and a foldable smartphone, making it a versatile tool for various use cases.",
  "summary": "The appeal of a book-style foldable is obvious. A smartphone that opens up to something more expansive, more capable – just, more . Yet, the tall and narrow Galaxy Z Fold designs of yesteryear never fully resonated with the general public. As each generation has pushed itself a bit wider than the last, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is now here as Samsung’s first “ultra-wide” foldable. After spending over a…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Digital Trends",
        "title": "Galaxy Z Fold 8: Everything we know",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/31/galaxy-z-fold-8-everything-we-know",
        "published": "2026-07-31T21:19:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}