Tablet-like screen in Samsung Fold-8 series:Lighter than an iPhone, company’s foldable gets a fresh design approach

In the world of foldable smartphones, the competition is no longer just about large displays, but also about the right design. Now users want devices that can easily fit in their pockets and also provide a tablet-like experience when unfolded.
At the recent Samsung ‘Unpacked’ event, instead of the biggest, thinnest, and most expensive ‘Fold 8 Ultra’, the smaller, wider, and more compact ‘Fold 8’ proved to be the real hero of the event. Samsung has given this new foldable a new passport-like shape, which gives the feel of a tablet folded in half. Entertainment – Improved video viewing experience It features a 7.6-inch wide inner screen, which is better than the Ultra model for regular videos. Typing on the 5.5-inch outer display has also become easier. Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts can be easily watched on both screens. Battery Increased – but as thin as iPhone Pro The Fold 8 series features a silicon-carbon battery. Thanks to this, the new foldables are slim. The Fold 8 is only 4.8mm thin, while the Fold 8 Ultra is just 4.1mm thin. The thickness of both these phones is equivalent to that of the iPhone Pro or Galaxy S26 Ultra. Display – Special focus on screen durability Samsung has found a permanent solution for a durable display. Instead of the old plastic film, a layer of titanium alloy has now been added beneath the display. This has increased the screen’s durability and also reduces the visibility of future creases. Weight-Price – Lighter than even regular phones The Fold 8 weighs just 201 grams, making it lighter than flagship phones like the iPhone Pro, Galaxy S26 Ultra, and Pixel 10 Pro. In India, the 256GB base model is priced at ₹1,79,999, while the Ultra model costs ₹2 lakh. Market – Apple-Google also joining the foldable smartphone race