Samsung Z Fold/Flip 8 Hands on - Fold ULTRA??
Score and analysis
Summary
Arun Maini provides a hands-on review of Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8, alongside the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2. He details hardware upgrades like display enhancements and battery improvements, while also noting camera downgrades on the Fold 8 and questioning its value proposition against separate devices.Maini highlights the Flip 8's expanded cover screen functionality and the watches' performance boosts, offering insights into different user needs for the foldable phones.The video is sponsored by Wispr Flow, a dictation tool.
5.6
VIDSCORE
Summary
Arun Maini provides a hands-on review of Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8, alongside the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2. He details hardware upgrades like display enhancements and battery improvements, while also noting camera downgrades on the Fold 8 and questioning its value proposition against separate devices.Maini highlights the Flip 8's expanded cover screen functionality and the watches' performance boosts, offering insights into different user needs for the foldable phones.The video is sponsored by Wispr Flow, a dictation tool.
Breakdown
Alternatives & Context
7.3
The video compares the new Samsung devices to their previous generations, like the Fold 8 versus the Fold 7, noting specific differences in price, screen size, and camera hardware.It also touches on potential market positioning against Apple's upcoming foldable devices.
Honest & Unbiased
6.7
Arun Maini clearly discloses the sponsorship from Wispr Flow at the beginning and end of the video.He balances his observations by mentioning both the advantages and disadvantages of the devices, such as the Fold 8's price cut but also its smaller screen size and missing telephoto camera.
Covers Everything
6.0
Arun Maini covers the key new models: the Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8, along with the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2. He details significant changes like the Fold 8's wider aspect ratio, the Ultra's slimness, and the Flip 8's enhanced cover screen, while also touching on software features like Now Nudge and Gemini.
Real Testing
2.9
Arun Maini provides a hands-on overview of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8, detailing their new features and design changes.
Helps You Decide
5.1
Arun Maini suggests that the Fold 8 is a 'sidegrade' rather than an upgrade, launching at a lower price but with some cutbacks like a missing telephoto camera.He questions the value proposition, noting that a separate high-end phone and tablet could offer a better experience for the price.
Production Quality
6.8
The video features clear audio and well-lit visuals throughout its 16-minute runtime.Arun Maini's presentation is consistently easy to follow, with no distracting background noise or visual artifacts that detract from the product demonstrations.
Click any metric to see why it scored this way
Use VidScore on YouTube
Explore scores and profiles while you browse.
Get the ExtensionRelated videos
More videos we scored on the same topics.
5.5
14:46
WWDC 2026 - Siri AI Impressions!
Mrwhosetheboss
8.1
21:35
Framework 13 Pro Shows Why Apple Solders Your Memory
Alex Ziskind
5.8
12:36
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Unboxing, Setup & Review (4K60)
zollotech
6.4
19:54
iOS 27 Beta 3 Released - What's New?
Brandon Butch
6.3
15:07
iOS 27 Beta 4 Released - What's New?
Brandon Butch
5.9
1:23:22
Galaxy Unpacked July 2026: Official Livestream
Samsung
5.5
14:30
iPhone ULTRA; Every LEAKED Spec, $1,999 Price & September Release Date!
Matt Talks Tech
8.2
28:41
Reviewing the Framework 13 Pro: Is it a Good Travel Laptop?
Level1Techs
8.2
15:26
Valve Accidentally Made the Best Desktop PC I’ve Ever Used
Linus Tech Tips
8.0
1:09:03
You NEVER Seen a Tablet Like This! - Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 (JBL Powered)
Flossy Carter
7.4
25:51
We got the PEAK of Gaming Laptops - ROG Strix SCAR 18
Toasty Bros
6.6
12:48
