Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is here, and it looks completely different

Galaxy Z Fold8’s dual 50 MP cameras deliver consistent high-resolution detail across wide and ultra-wide perspectives.(Photo courtesy of Samsung)If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Josie Howell | jhowell@al.comSamsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold8 officially launched Aug. 7 with a completely redesigned shape for the tech giant’s latest generation of foldable smartphones. The new model is Samsung’s lightest Fold yet with a wider design made for scrolling social media, streaming, reading and multitasking.The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 starts at $1,899.99 for 256GB of storage, while the 512GB and 1TB models are priced at $2,099.99 and $2,499.99, respectively. Samsung is also offering up to $1,200 in instant trade-in credit on eligible devices.What’s new with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?The biggest change is the Fold8’s shape. When closed, the phone has a compact 5.5-inch cover screen with a 10:16 aspect ratio that works well for short-form content. Open it up and the device turns into a 7.6-inch display with a wider 4:3 aspect ratio for movies, games and other content.The main screen is also one of Samsung’s brightest yet at 3,000 nits, with an anti-reflective treatment for better visibility indoors and outside.Samsung also cut down on weight. At 201 grams, the Fold8 is the lightest Galaxy Fold the company has released. The phone measures just 4.5mm thick when unfolded and uses an Armor FlexHinge, Armor Aluminum frame and Flex Titanium under the display for added durability.RELATED: Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is officially hereInside, the Fold8 runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor and has a 4,800mAh battery with up to 26 hours of video playback. Galaxy AI features are built in, including Now Nudge, which can suggest a next step based on what’s happening on screen.Samsung equipped the Fold8 with 50MP wide and 50MP ultra-wide rear cameras. Super Steady Video with Horizontal Lock helps stabilize video, while other camera features include Nightography, 8K video and the ability to record with the front and rear cameras at the same time.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 features a 5.5-inch cover screen and unfolds to a 7.6-inch main display.Buy NowSamsung also launched the Fold8 Ultra and Flip8The Fold8 isn’t Samsung’s only new foldable. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra starts at $2,099.99 with a larger 6.5-inch cover screen and 8-inch main display. It also gets a 200MP wide camera and larger 5,000mAh battery.The Galaxy Z Flip8 starts at $1,199.99 and sticks with Samsung’s compact clamshell design. It weighs 180 grams with a 4.1-inch cover screen and unfolds to a 6.9-inch main display.The new foldables join Samsung’s latest generation of Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2. All five devices went on sale Aug. 7.Yeti’s Roadie 48 wheeled cooler is on sale for $85 offAmazon’s Dreo fan deal is a cheaper alternative to DysonBrooks’ Hyperion Max 3 running shoes are on sale for $50 offMichael Kors’ $328 Voyager crossbody bag is on sale for $69Ninja’s supersized SLUSHi MAX is on sale for $130 off at AmazonJosie Howell is a commerce and news writer for AL.com where she primarily focuses on shopping and streaming content. She began her career in 2019 as an editor for The Chanticleer, Jacksonville State...