Galaxy Z Fold 8 Sacrificing Vital Feature to Remove Display Crease

Samsung could significantly reduce the display crease on the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, but the improvement may come at the cost of flexible viewing angles.

The company is expected to introduce both foldable phones at a Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22. However, Samsung has not yet officially confirmed all details about the devices.

New Hinge Design

According to leaker Ice Universe, Samsung has completely redesigned the hinge mechanism for both Galaxy Z Fold 8 models compared with last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7.

The new hinge reportedly makes the folding and unfolding movement feel more “decisive.” Samsung is said to have made this change to further reduce the visible crease running through the centre of the foldable display.

The resulting crease control is reportedly comparable to the Oppo Find N6, which is known for having a nearly invisible fold line.

The Tradeoff

The redesigned hinge may make it harder to keep the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra partially open at certain angles.

Previous Samsung foldables could remain open across a wide range of positions, allowing users to place the phone on a surface for video calls, photography, or other Flex Mode functions.

Ice Universe said the new models would no longer be as easy to hold at certain angles. However, the leak does not confirm that the phones will support only fixed positions. That remains an interpretation of how the firmer hinge movement could affect everyday use.

A Difficult Choice

Samsung appears to have prioritised a less visible crease over the wider range of hinge positions offered by previous generations.

A smoother internal display could improve the appearance and feel of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series. However, reduced hinge flexibility could make some partially folded use cases less convenient.

The information remains based on an unofficial leak, and the actual hinge behaviour will only become clear once Samsung unveils the phones.