Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 adopts compact wide design as the new foldable standard

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Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8, positioning its squat, wide-screen form factor as the default design for foldable smartphones going forward. The company is moving away from treating wide foldables as niche devices, instead presenting this shape as the new normal. Apple is also rumored to be adopting a similar compact wide design for its first foldable iPhone, expected in September. Huawei previously introduced a comparable form factor with the Pura X Max, suggesting a broader industry shift in foldable phone design. After a week of hands-on use, the Z Fold 8 has been described as feeling comfortable and natural despite its unconventional proportions.

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