EQUIPThe Verge · 5h ago
Samsung’s $1,900 Z Fold 8 is still vulnerable to pocket lint
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Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 received a low 4/10 repairability score due to persistent hinge vulnerabilities. The device's IP48 rating leaves it susceptible to internal damage from particles smaller than one millimeter.
- 01iFixit teardown reveals critical hinge vulnerability to dust and sand particles
- 02IP48 ingress rating fails to protect against small debris under one millimeter
- 03Device repairability is rated low at four out of ten possible points
- 04High price point of 1900 dollars does not mitigate long-term hardware durability risks
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iFixit has provisionally given Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 a repairability score of 4 out of 10, which largely hinged on… well, the hinge. In its teardown of the device, iFixit found that because it carries an IP48 ingress rating - meaning it isn't protected against particles under 1 millimeter - dust and sand could […]