Samsung is marketing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 as the ideal device for full-screen video. That claim does not hold up to actual use.
The gap between Samsung's advertising and the hardware reality is the core argument here. The Fold 8 ships with a new form factor, and Samsung is leaning hard on the full-screen video pitch as pre-order incentives expire. The problem: the aspect ratio and crease make that promise difficult to defend with a straight face.
The original piece gets into the specifics of why the full-screen claim falls apart in practice. If you are considering the Fold 8, or tracking how Samsung positions foldables against conventional slabs, the details in the full article are worth your time before you spend the money.
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