5 Galaxy Z Fold8 features that make the most of its foldable design

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8’s foldable design and dual screens make it possible to use in ways that other phones can’t match.

While having a larger screen inside a smaller body can be handy by itself, having two separate displays that users can swap between at will opens up a surprising number of possibilities.

Below are five ways that Galaxy Z Fold8, with its small but perfectly-sized Cover Display and expansive Main Display, can be used to its fullest.

TL;DR:

• The large Main Display of Galaxy Z Fold8 can be used with several apps at once with the Multi-Window feature
• Photography is made more enjoyable with Galaxy Z Fold8 thanks to its big screen for easy viewing of your shots, and the ability to take selfies with the rear cameras by opening the phone.
• A high rated brightness means Galaxy Z Fold8 is a great e-reader, even outdoors in sunlight, that you can pocket easily when you’re finished.
• Using both of its displays, Galaxy Z Fold8 can act as your personal translator when having a face-to-face conversation with somebody who speaks a different language.
• App Continuity lets your apps follow you between the Cover Display and Main Display and back again, so you won’t get distracted when opening or closing Galaxy Z Fold8.

1. Multitasking

You’ll want to use Multi-Window on Galaxy Z Fold8 to get the most out of all your apps.

How can you open and swap between multiple apps on Galaxy Z Fold8?

It’s easy to switch between apps too thanks to the Taskbar at the bottom of the screen. Like on a tablet or PC, you can open the apps you need to use with ease, and then arrange them as you like. Open up your video conferencing app of choice on one side, your presentation notes on the other, and you’re ready to make your pitch. Alternatively, open up your messages app to see where your friend’s staying in town, and check Google Maps to find where they are and where a good spot for dinner would be.

Galaxy AI’s Now Nudge is also here to help with these tasks. It keeps an eye on your on-screen activities, and will pop up suggested actions to help keep things moving. If you get a message or email about an upcoming event, a Now Nudge bubble will appear shortly offering to quickly add the details to your calendar or open that app in split view so you can see what else is going on that week.

2. Photos and videos your way

The Galaxy Z Fold8 is fitted with four powerful cameras, which you can use with the phone open or closed, depending on what you need.

How can you take advantage of Galaxy Z Fold8’s dual screens when taking photos?

For one, being able to see your viewfinder on the larger Main Display makes framing shots or checking what you just captured much easier. Instead of waiting until you get home to check on your PC, you can show your friends or colleagues right there and then how the pictures turned out, and likely pick your favourites to send on for editing or posting.

Utilising Galaxy Z Fold8’s special camera features can be done with either the Cover Display or the Main Display. Super Steady Video with Horizontal Lock will make sure your footage of your next trail run will stay smooth no matter how the phone moves, and AI-powered editing with Photo Assist or track your favorite performer in concert footage with My FanCam.

It would be foolish not to mention the ways that you can use the dual screens of Galaxy Z Fold8 to take photos in creative ways. You can display the viewfinder for the rear cameras on the Cover Display when the phone is open - allowing your subjects to see how they look, or letting you take proper selfies with the rear cameras for higher-resolution shots.

3. Easy reading that fits in your pocket

When open, the 7.6-inch Main Display of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is the perfect size and shape for e-books. It’s basically the same size as a typical e-reader, except it folds in half for more convenient storage.

The light body of Galaxy Z Fold8 makes long reading sessions comfortable, while its 3,000-nit display makes sure it stays readable. Even if you’re outdoors in the sunshine, the Dynamic AMOLED 2x displays of Galaxy Z Fold8 will remain legible.

You can enhance this part of the experience with some of Samsung’s accessories. You can pick up the Carbon Standing Case so you can prop up the Galaxy Z Fold8 for hands-free reading, or either a Silicone Magnet Case or Clear Magnet Case for use with a magnetic stand, with the option to use Qi2 wireless charging with Galaxy Z Fold8 later.

If you want to enhance the look of Galaxy Z Fold8’s Cover Screen outdoors, then you can also take advantage of the Anti-reflecting Film. This helps reduce glare on the screen from the sun or other strong light sources, while also providing additional resistance against fingerprints and scratches.

4. Translation for everyone

Galaxy Z Fold8 can act as your personal interpreter, capable of translating between over 30 languages and dialects. This is thanks to Thanks to Galaxy AI and its built-in Interpreter app, which works on either display, or both at the same time.

By opening Galaxy Z Fold8, you can share your translation capability with whoever you want to communicate with. They can see a transcript of your translated phrase on the Cover Screen as well as the audio version, making sure there’s less room for error when trying to ask for directions or get your coffee order just right.

This feature also works brilliantly with the Galaxy Buds4 Pro earbuds. These can deliver translated speech directly into your ears for a more seamless conversation - even in a language you don’t actually speak.

5. Continuity, no matter which screen you’re using

Samsung’s One UI 9 software is designed to make switching between the two screens of Galaxy Z Fold8 straightforward.

We all experience interruptions now and again, and that will sometimes mean it’s time to close up the foldable and use it from the Cover Screen instead. Galaxy Z Fold8’s App Continuity feature makes it possible to keep using the app you had open on the inner display on the outer display once you fold it, and vice versa. You won’t suddenly forget what you were working on, because it’s right there, just in a different shape and size to suit the screen you’re now using.

If it’s interruptions from the phone itself you want to minimise, then consider pairing it with a Galaxy Watch9 or Galaxy Watch Ultra2. With one of these on your wrist, you can keep track of notifications and health info even with the phone locked.

How can Galaxy Z Fold8 use two or more apps together?

If you want to use multiple apps at once, then the Galaxy Z Fold8 has something for that too. The Multi-Window feature allows you to use two or more apps at once on the same screen. It’s ideal for the inner display, where you can use two regular-sized apps right next to each other. If you need quick access to more apps you can open up to five at once.

FAQs

How does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Armor FlexHinge improve its design and durability?

Armor Flexhinge is built out of durable but thin materials to ensure Galaxy Z Fold8 will reliably open and close thousands of times without any damage. Optimisations to the hinge’s resistance and the magnetic fasteners on the edges of the inner display also mean Galaxy Z Fold8 is easy to open with a smooth motion.

How do the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8's AI features make its foldable design more useful?

AI helps users make the most of Galaxy Z Fold8’s folding abilities. For instance, Now Nudge will suggest when to use Multi-Window

AI camera features can be used with either display. That includes editing images with Photo Assist, tracking people in video with My FanCam, or taking stable footage with Super Steady Video with Horizontal Lock

Having two screens also makes the Interpreter app more useful. You can get accurate translation between over thirty different languages while displaying the original and translated text on both screens at once, letting you more easily share the translation with whomever you are speaking to.

How good is the dual 50MP camera system on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The 50MP main camera and 50MP ultrawide camera on the back of the Galaxy Z Fold8 fulfil a user’s key photography needs.

The main camera is ideal for standard photography, with a wide f/1.8 aperture that lets in plenty of light and offers 2x lossless zoom. Meanwhile, the 50MP ultrawide camera makes it easier to fit more into a shot, like a beautiful landscape or a large group of people.

If you think the Galaxy Z Fold8 is the right choice for you for the ultimate foldable phone experience, then please visit the Samsung website for more info.