Reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 after using it as my full-time phone for a week, including four days in Disneyland! Here's how the camera tech, gaming performance, battery life and other bits held up in the hot French weather. To save 5% off the price of your own Samsung Z Fold 8 (for a limited time), click this link or use the code AFF_TECHSPURT when checking out: https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold8/buy/?cid=uk_paid_affiliate_rakuten-Tech+Spurt_0_none_Influencer_0_none_none&ranMID=53591&ranEAID=dkCL5J0vgHo&ranSiteID=dkCL5J0vgHo-sb5p6xC456EgpNaD7hgt4g&group=Influencer&clicktimestamp=20260727132427 I've reviewed dozens of foldable phones over the years, but this is one of my favourites thanks to that wonderful compact form factor. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 boasts a wider, book-shaped cover screen and tablet-style display, which are ideal for reading, browsing, typing - pretty much everything except for watching movies. Gaming on the Samsung Z Fold 8's foldable panel is especially enjoyable, but how does the gaming experience hold up after hours of Wuthering Waves? And has the battery life improved over last year's Z Fold 7, which struggled to make it through a full day? And compared with the Ultra and its triple-lens camera, is the Galaxy Z Fold 8's dual camera setup any good? Check back soon for a full review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra! I've also compared both foldable smartphones here on Tech Spurt. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review Chapters: 0:00 - Ruined 1:13 - Design 4:45 - Cover screen 7:05 - Internal screen 10:11 - Audio 10:51 - Android 17 & features 11:53 - Performance & gaming 13:17 - Battery life 15:11 - Cameras 19:38 - Verdict
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This will be my first foldable phone purchase.
I had a shot every time he said "shenanigans". I'm at the hospital now
I already preordered my Fold 8 and played with it for 30 mins at a best buy but I'm watching as many videos as I can because I need to inject this stuff into my veins.
Cowboy bepop poster....this man is a man of culture 🤌🏻
I love the Chainsaw Man Reze Arc background screen.
Thanks for watching my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review! I've stuck my SIM in the Ultra now, but which - if any - Fold 8 phone are you tempted by? Let us know and have a lovely week! Xx
that form factor is excellent for maps
my friend preordered one of these and he's very excited for it
I like the formfactor over all, but the price is just insane tbh. For 1100-1300 or someting Id consider it but dropping 2k+ seems crazy to me.
19:13 I should have known Uncle Spurt was the only Techtuber to wield the immense power necessary to keep the Z Fold 8 open at this angle without it folding back closed on its own
I love watching these because even though it's wholly unrealistic for me to even consider owning one of these, I still want to know what it can do.
I CANT WAIT TO UPGRADE....HAVE A Z FOLD 6 ALMOST PAID OFF!!
I pre ordered mine directly from Samsung for £956 with a free set of earbuds pro 4. Definitely a no brainer with their crazy discount codes at the moment.
That's the form i always wanted... had an iPhonemini, trade for a fold 6 and now finally the fold 8 is here 🎉🎉🎉
I am at that point when it's time to upgrade my current phone. The phone I have is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and I love it. Having said that I have to say I do like this phone but the price of £1700 is just crazy and definitely not worth replacing the Flip 5 for.
First foldable phone purchase can't wait. Trade in my phone and got some discount so not a bad trade.
I'm getting one best form factor for sure
I stacked 7 discount codes and paid £1379 for the 512gb with free case and galaxy buds. Could've got another £341 off with trade in of my note 20 ultra £241 plus £100 extra with another code 😄) but it's still working perfectly and I like having a spare.
You got me again with your banger wallpaper choice. Clicked instantly.
Pre-ordered it as well as my first foldable. I truly hope it runs OSRS without getting too hot :D