Samsung's big Galaxy Z Fold 8 changes are useful, but so small that I almost missed them
Android Police 2026-07-24 15:16:15
Context: Samsung has introduced its new Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, with a focus on durability and subtle yet useful upgrades rather than major spec changes. The new phones feature a Flex Titanium technology that incorporates titanium-alloy film and titanium plate layers into the screen panel to enhance durability. This change, along with an anti-reflective-glare layer on the displays, aims to address concerns about the longevity and usability of foldable phones.
Key Facts
- The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series introduces Flex Titanium technology, which includes titanium-alloy film and titanium plate layers into the screen panel to enhance durability, with the titanium-alloy film being 30% the width of a human hair.
- The new phones feature an anti-reflective-glare layer on the displays to improve visibility, especially in bright outdoor conditions, which could reduce the need for software features that increase battery drain.
- The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is 13.1% thinner and 3.9% lighter than its predecessor, measuring 6.1mm in thickness and weighing 180g.
- Samsung's durability upgrades for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and Galaxy Z Flip 8 include enhancements to the hinge and screen, although specific details for the Flip 8 were not provided.
- The author of the article, Tom Bedford, has been covering technology since 2019 and is based in London, UK, bringing his expertise in phones, tablets, and other tech topics to the review of Samsung's new foldable phones.