Eight Years Later: Is It Time to Rethink Foldable Phones?

When Samsung introduced the Galaxy Fold, it challenged just about everything people expected from a smartphone — including its shape. And the internet had plenty to say. Consumers and reviewers alike wondered about durability, the crease, everyday practicality and whether foldables were built to last.

Fast forward eight years and foldables are moving into the mainstream. For many Canadians, though, the category still feels brand new and some of those original questions are making a comeback. After years of refining the hardware, software and everyday experience, Samsung Canada is inviting people to revisit their first impressions, see what has changed and decide whether now might be the time to make the switch.

That’s where a few familiar voices come in. Samsung Canada invited Karl Conrad (@karlconrad), Unbox Therapy (@unboxtherapy) and Linus Media Group (@linustechtips) to return to their earliest foldable coverage, spend time with the latest Galaxy Z Fold8 and answer one simple question: have eight years of innovation changed their minds? Their updated takes are part of Samsung Canada’s Re-Reviews series and build on the Ask Us Anything initiative, which helps Canadians explore foldables with real answers to real questions.

A First Impression Worth Revisiting

Each Re-Review starts by pressing rewind. Original footage and early reactions are brought back alongside a fresh look at the latest Galaxy Z Fold8, giving viewers a direct then-versus-now view of how the foldable experience has evolved.

This is not just a specs comparison. Reviewers look at how a foldable fits into work, entertainment, creativity and daily routines — from making the most of the larger screen to running multiple apps at once. They also share what surprised them, what still matters and whether their perspective has shifted.

Karl’s original verdict captured the uncertainty around foldables eight years ago: were they built to last, or destined to be a passing fad? Now he is putting that prediction back under the spotlight. Watch Karl’s Re-Review to see whether the latest Galaxy Z Fold and eight years of innovation were enough to change his mind.

Eight Years of Listening, Learning and Improving

Samsung’s foldable journey has always been about learning what works and making it better. Over eight years, each generation has built on the last through advances in hardware and software and feedback from reviewers, users and the broader Galaxy community. The result is a foldable experience designed around how people actually use their phones today.

“Foldables have always challenged what people expect from a smartphone and questions and skepticism have been part of that journey from the start,” said Tarik Akad, Vice President, Mobile Experience, Samsung Canada. “Eight years of innovation have transformed the experience, but many Canadians are only now considering a foldable for the first time. By bringing those early reactions back into the conversation, we hope people will take another look, see what has changed and decide whether making the switch feels right for them.”

Ready to Take Another Look?

Karl’s verdict is just the beginning. More Re-Reviews will roll out across participating reviewers’ channels throughout November, bringing fresh perspective to the foldable conversations that started it all. Follow #GalaxyAskUsAnything and @SamsungCanada to catch the latest videos, rethink your own first impressions and see whether the latest Galaxy Z Fold8 could be the right switch for you.