Earlier this week, the Galaxy Z Fold8 endured Jerry Rig’s “Everything’s torture” durability test, surviving hard bends, blade strikes and sand exposure. Afterwards, i Fixit’s teardown team dissected the bendy phone, revealing its construction details in a full‑length video.\n\nThe device earned a 4/10 repairability score. While not impressive by typical smartphone standards, it’s one notch above last year’s Z Fold7 score.

The folding screen remains a nightmare to replace; the i Fixit host found the plastic bezels on the panel chipped, which ultimately obliterated the OLED layer and rendered the unit unusable.\n\nThe IP48 rating does not hold up well against dust; particles infiltrate the hinge, exposing critical internals. The hinge’s dust‑prone design exposes theAy components, compromising reliability.\n\nOn cybers, Samsung used standard Phillips screws throughout, making assembly straightforward. The back plate pulls off easily, the USB‑C port is modular and not soldered, and the batteries feature pull tabs for simpler removal, though the tabs are also susceptible to bending.