Matt Swider (The Shortcut)

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[Matt Swider (The Shortcut) @mattswider]

This is where to get it:

https://t.co/Mhu3sy00pz (affiliate link)

Taking all questions about Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. Review incoming (after one week of testing).

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@mattswider Where to get it

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@ta__tech Let me know how you like it!

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Samsung fans, get the Galaxy Z Fold 8 for $200 cheaper – unless you really need the Ultra's telephoto camera. It's brilliant to hold.

Save the $200:

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@dbrand kindly sent over a selection of amazing Steam Machine skins. Which one is your favourite? 🏀

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@theshortcut @dbrand Can you stick a mini Kanye West on the top of the Earth Steam Skin?

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@MachAnthony @SamsungUS @SamsungMobileUS It's actaully a bit easier thanks to the wider keyboard width (hidden talent). It's wider without being too wide.

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Z Fold 8 is selling 2:1 vs the Ultra, per my affiliate links. A good sign for Samsung’s new foldable phone size.

https://t.co/Mhu3sy00pz

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@AtomicDog602 @SamsungUS @SamsungMobileUS Totally. I'm surprised it too them this long to nail the size (eight generations), but they did it... Seven weeks before Apple may do the same!

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@Jeffhizzle @SamsungUS @SamsungMobileUS That’s a good idea. The S26U is a great phone with that privacy display when in public.

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@James53624873 @SamsungUS @SamsungMobileUS I will say they improved how the Z Fold 8 series unfolds. It’s easier by design. RIP your Fold 7 😬

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Read the hands-on for more thoughts https://t.co/bN5V94JKKm

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Live: Samsung’s iPhone Fold Competitor is Here

Fold 8 https://t.co/Mhu3sy00pz
Fold 9 Ultra https://t.co/nF8VNO9b2q
Flip 8 https://t.co/jfIzEv8t6r
Ultra 2 https://t.co/ZVNwJ8Lt3l
Watch 9 https://t.co/jK1Oi81qem

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@Cas_A_Nova_ @SamsungMobile @Samsung @SamsungUS @SamsungMobileUS It's not nearly as bad as 2-3 generations ago, and once you own one, you generally ignore it very quickly. I am curious to see what Apple does, but I think Samsung did a solid job here.

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I tested Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 cameras tonight – they're fantastic, even in low light

Pre-order affiliate links
Fold 8 https://t.co/Mhu3sy00pz
Fold 8 Ultra https://t.co/nF8VNO9b2q
Flip 8 https://t.co/jfIzEv8t6r
Ultra 2 https://t.co/ZVNwJ8Lt3l
Watch 9 https://t.co/jK1Oi81qem

[Matt Swider (The Shortcut) @mattswider]

@patentjt Yes, all true, but I haven't missed those as much (it's only been a day of testing so far).

The 50MP camera is solid in low light, the battery mAh is close, they both feature 45W wired charging, and the screen shape I prefer on the Fold 8 (even if the overall size is bigger).

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@ROZEPOP Yes. It’s a good size.

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Samsung fans, get the Galaxy Z Fold 8 unless you really need the Ultra's telephoto camera. It's brilliant to hold.

Save $200: https://t.co/Mhu3sy00pz

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X looks superb on the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. My first post with it is a photo of the wide Cover Display

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Also, I got to wear Samsung Galaxy Ultra 2. It's thinner (but still a big boy), lighter & more battery efficient

Ultra 2 https://t.co/ZVNwJ8M0ST
Watch 9 https://t.co/jK1Oi81Y3U
Fold 8 https://t.co/Mhu3sy0yf7
Fold 9 Ultra https://t.co/nF8VNO9IRY
Flip 8 https://t.co/jfIzEv90VZ

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Yes, that's @MKBHD in the background. He's handling a monster camera! I'm busy watching cartoons to test the Galaxy Z Fold 8's 4:3 screen.

More fun pics on our Substack: https://t.co/bN5V94JKKm