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5 min readThe Galaxy Z Fold 8 is not a tablet killer, but it reveals something important about where the iPad is headed. In this conversation, Riley Hill explains why he bought one as a work phone after trying it at Best Buy, and why it has changed how he thinks about the upcoming iPhone fold — and the iPad mini in particular.
What makes the hardware stand out
Riley describes the Fold 8 as "the best Android tablet I've ever used" — a backhanded compliment that also reflects how good the hardware actually feels. The device is noticeably thin, with narrow bezels that don't cause palm rejection problems. The inner screen is a 4:3 aspect ratio, close to the iPad mini's, and at about 7.5 inches it sits in a similar size class. The crease is physically detectable but invisible during normal use, and the plastic inner screen feels different from glass without feeling cheap. The outer screen is glass, and the back has a textured finish that may or may not be glass — Riley is unsure because the texture is unusual.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:44) **Guest Introduction: Riley Hill and the Galaxy Z Fold 8** - Riley joins Tim to discuss his recent hands-on experience with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 at Best Buy.
- 2 (02:30) **Hardware First Impressions: Build, Feel, and the Crease** - Riley describes the physical experience of the Z Fold 8, including its thinness, the plastic inner screen, and the infamous crease.
- 3 (05:19) **Samsung’s Iteration vs. Apple’s Approach** - The conversation shifts to Samsung's eight generations of refinement versus Apple's rumored first attempt.
- 4 (07:04) **Bezels, Screen Density, and iPad Mini Frustrations** - Riley compares the Z Fold 8’s thin bezels and dense screen to the iPad mini’s more spacious layout.
- 5 (10:10) **App Ecosystem Challenges on the Fold** - Riley explains the app compatibility issues unique to the Fold's unusual aspect ratio.
- 6 (14:50) **The Shillard Doctrine: What the Fold Means for the iPad** - Riley introduces the idea that each Apple product should make the next one less necessary, and applies it to the Fold.
- 7 (16:34) **MagSafe, Cameras, and Charging on the Fold** - A brief discussion of the Fold's features, including the lack of MagSafe and the camera setup.
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Show Notes
Riley Hill recently purchased the Galaxy Z Fold8 and we discuss his thoughts on it and how it may affect his iPad mini usage.
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Links:
- https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold8/
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