Review: The Galaxy Z Fold 8’s 4:3 display delivers a new kind of satisfaction

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 attracted attention at the company’s Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event because of its 4:3 display ratio. The company unveiled it alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra on July 22, 2026.

The Ultra follows the design language of earlier Galaxy Z Fold models, while the standard Fold 8 introduces a wider, more square-shaped screen. The review presents the ratio as the phone’s defining feature, comparing its folded form to a passport.

Samsung had previously offered a simple division in its foldable range: the Fold for a large display and the Flip for portability. By splitting the Fold line into Ultra and standard versions, the company now offers a clearer choice. Users focused on enjoying content across a wide screen can choose one model, while those seeking productivity on a large display can choose the other.