Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold8 256GB (Unlocked) - Lavender
Average customer rating
4.9
(1,923 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,923 reviews
5 Stars
1,700
4 Stars
205
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
3
1 Star
3
85%of customers recommend this product.
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11 out of
13)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold8 256GB (Unlocked) - Lavender
Customer Rating
5
So far worth it
on August 7, 2026
Posted by: Jem836
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have owned the z fold 1, 3, 5, and 7 as well as the z flip 3. This device is a perfect fit for the pocket. It will take a bit getting used to the smaller size but looks like this change was a perfect choice!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best design to function
on August 7, 2026
Posted by: GalaxyOG
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8’s new wider shape finally kills off that awkward narrow front screen, so typing out quick texts actually feels normal. Opening it up gives you a massive, tablet-sized display that makes split-screen apps and watching videos way less cramped. It’s light enough that your wrist won’t hate you after holding it for a few minutes, and the crease in the middle is practically invisible now. You do lose the extra zoom camera lens to keep it this thin, but the trade-off is 100% worth it for a phone that’s actually fun to use every day.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Technology that feels personal
on August 7, 2026
Posted by: SerSD9010
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose the Z Fold 8, expecting it to bring more ease and flow into the way I move through my day. The moment it opens, it gives me this quiet sense of possibility, like I’m stepping into a bigger, more creative version of my day. The new shape feels confident and refined, and the whole experience stays fast, fluid, and empowering.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Sleeker, Smarter, and Finally Seamless
on August 7, 2026
Posted by: VasDan
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is Samsung’s most refined foldable yet. With a virtually invisible crease, a lighter design, and a wider outer screen, it finally feels like a normal phone when closed and a powerhouse tablet when open.
While the cameras still fall slightly behind Samsung's flagship Ultra line and the price remains steep, the improved battery life and fluid multitasking make this the best overall foldable you can buy.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great phone
on August 7, 2026
Posted by: Navalmenace
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like the new form factor. Its really fun to use
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Galaxy Z Fold8
on August 7, 2026
Posted by: SapphicCephalopod
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had one of the first Z Fold phones and had switched to the S series because I didn't love the ratios of the screens when folded and unfolded. After years of my S22 Ultra, I chose to switch back to the fold series after seeing the shape! I hated that I couldn't use my phone with one hand, it didn't fit in my pocket, etc. This new Z Fold8 solved all my gripes!! 10/10 recommend
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Nice product without extra bulk
on August 7, 2026
Posted by: GalaxyMan
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose this phone because it has large screen that allows me to do anything I want without the extra size and bulk when folded. I can keep this in my pocket and it is lighter.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Superior form factor
on August 7, 2026
Posted by: Ajm261
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Having previously owned the Fold 3 and Fold 7, I chose the Fold 8 256 in Graphite to try the new "wide" form factor. In just 24 hours it has exceeded all expectations. The cover screen in the passport size handles all forms of tasks and media flawlessly.
Web browsing and texting are effortless. Reddit and YouTube are just as satisfying on the cover screen, but having the option to unfold makes the experience even more immersing. The passport size is also great for traditional phone tasks and phone calls.
The wider format of the inner screen is the star of the show. In landscape mode multi-tasking is even better than on the Fold 7. Split app view is even better and more productive with more horizontal space. If need be, you can still switch to portrait mode which is my preferred orientation for web browsing. Of course full screen videos look the best in landscape.
Battery life and charging speeds are also an improvement over the Fold 7. I'm not a power user by any means, but so far I'm left with about 70% battery by the end of the work day and 45-50% battery by bed time. By comparison my Fold 7 was about 55-60% by the end of the work day and 35-45% by bed time with the same usage.
The cameras on the Fold 8 are unremarkable, neither good or bad. They get the job done (cat and toddler pics) but are nothing to write home about. Speakers are also unremarkable and I don't notice much of a difference from the Fold 7.
Overall, I can see why this phone and form factor are a hit
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US