Since the launch of the first Android wide folding screen Galaxy Z Fold8, the market response has been very enthusiastic, and there are even rumors that it may need to occupy the production capacity of other mobile phones in the same series to meet the demand. After using the Z Fold8 for a month, what are the differences compared to the traditional square fold?
The wide-ratio internal and external screens make the Z Fold8 closer to the proportions of everyday computers. In daily use, because the external screens are both wider, you can hold it vertically to browse social networks such as X, and have a better view than a normal long screen.
The same wide-ratio straight screen can provide more space for each set of keys when typing, and there is less chance of “typing”; however, the remaining space on the screen will also be less, and the long screen may not be as comfortable as the Ultra version when conducting IM conversations.
▲ Wide-ratio external screen for comfortable viewing when browsing social media
The main screen ratio of Galaxy Z Fold8 is better suited for games. The USB port is placed horizontally below the design, supports bypass charging, and the Galaxy Edition 8E5 has outstanding performance. The gaming experience is better than the conventional one.
In the actual test, Z Fold8 ran games with high hardware requirements such as “Arknights: The End” and “Honkai: Star Rail” very smoothly. Except for the non-left-right symmetry of the speakers in landscape orientation, which slightly affected the sound, the overall performance was excellent.
▲Galaxy version 8E5, downward charging port and bypass charging make mobile gaming experience very good
Due to the enthusiastic market response to the Z Fold8, the demand for its peripherals has also increased. When this article was published, it was not difficult to find sub-factory accessories through market channels, such as the full-cover case in the picture that has functions such as magnetic charging, a stand, and a hand strap.
▲ When this article was published, there were many choices for Z Fold8 factory protective cases.
Users are also concerned about battery performance. Galaxy Z Fold8, which has a built-in 4,800mAh battery, still retains about 70% of the battery after half a day of daily charging and using the main screen for an average of 3 and a half hours, which is quite sufficient.
▲ After 13 and a half hours of charging and 3 and a half hours of main screen use, the battery is still around 70%
As a folding screen machine, Z Fold8 has better internal and external screen experience than expected. In terms of photography, this phone is equipped with a dual lens composed of a 50MP OIS main lens and a 0.6x focal length 50MP wide-angle lens. Compared with the Ultra version, it lacks telephoto shooting.
▲ The camera consists of a 50MP OIS main lens and a 50MP wide-angle lens
In terms of camera interface, Z Fold8 still has 10x telephoto shooting, retains the main screen “paging mode” to preview while shooting, and 50MP full-pixel photo output with focal lengths from 0.6x to 5.0x, which is generally sufficient for daily photography needs.
▲ When taking pictures on the main screen, you can use the “paging mode” to preview while taking pictures.
▲ When shooting with an external screen, the operation is relatively similar to that of a regular direct-screen mobile phone.
Galaxy Z Fold8 photo test (click on the image to enlarge):
▲ 0.6x focal length test shot
▲ 10x focal length test shot
Although Z Fold8 only provides a 10x focal length telephoto, the real-shot imaging performance is good, the lens resolution and signal noise suppression are high-level, and the sensitivity and metering performance are also very good when shooting at night.
Short review from Mobile Magazine: After long-term use of the Z Fold8 wide folding screen, the main screen Internet access and gaming experience are quite good, especially the latter’s “burn-in” performance is surprising; in terms of photography, although it only has dual lenses, the output image is still of a high standard.
