Samsung has unveiled two new book-style foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Fold 8 Ultra. The quick takeaway: the screen crease is, in the vast majority of use cases, hard to spot — but it hasn’t disappeared entirely.
Why the crease is less visible
Samsung redesigned the hinge with its Armor FlexHinge and Flex Titanium systems. These include a titanium-alloy film, a titanium plate and micro‑structured perforations that reduce the gap between the OLED panel and its support plate. The result is a flatter-looking inner display with a surface that feels closer to glass, which significantly diminishes crease visibility.
When the crease is still noticeable
Under certain lighting conditions the crease can still be seen. It becomes apparent when the device is held directly beneath a very bright light source (for example a bare bulb) and the inner screen is turned off. Even then, the fold is much less pronounced than on previous Galaxy Z generations.
Hinge behavior and everyday use
Beyond aesthetics, the new hinge is designed to make opening and closing easier: both models open and close more smoothly than earlier versions. Ergonomics, however, differ by model: the Fold 8 cannot remain open at multiple intermediate angles, while the Fold 8 Ultra offers a more limited range of opening angles compared with the Fold 7.
What this means for users
For most daily activities — reading, web browsing, watching videos — the crease on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra should not be distracting. The hardware changes lower the crease’s visibility and improve the tactile feel, though they don’t completely eliminate all signs of a fold under very specific lighting.
Bottom line
Samsung has markedly reduced the screen crease on these new models: it remains visible only in specific situations and is far less pronounced than before.
