Casing Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Terbaik yang Bisa Anda Dapatkan Hari Ini

Samsung’s official Galaxy Z Fold 8 case is usually your best bet right out of the gate, and that’ll be especially true in a year when the company has totally overhauled the physical dimensions of its mainstay foldable. Sure, there have been plenty of leaks that have let case makers generate products based on the actual dimensions of the phone, but without the real thing, they can’t truly test them.

The Hybrid Shield Magnet Case features a split-hinge-cover only thing is that first-party cases are pretty much always pricier than third-party options, and that’s true here, too — the Hybrid Shield Magnet Case costs an eye-watering $100.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is the real continuation of the Z Fold 7 design, which could mean better luck with third-party cases. Still, it’s a good idea to go with Samsung’s first-party case if you want the best fit right out of the gate, and of those options, the Hybrid Shield Magnet case again seems like the best option for the most protection.

The main trouble with these cases is the price: it’s $100. Still, that can be worth it for a little peace of mind on day one.

Spigen is one of the longest-running phone case makers, and every case I’ve had from it has been solid. I’d expect no different from this case. It features a generous lip around the outside screen, a smooth, flat-backed design, and a hinge protector with built-in magnets to keep it covering your hinge. That last bit probably won’t mean it never flops off the folding edge of the phone, but it’s almost certainly less likely to break than the spring mechanism found in other Spigen phone cases.

This case is the only one of those Spigen shared with IGN ahead of Samsung’s official reveal that supports ultra-fast wireless charging, meaning it should reach up to 20W charging, or just five watts short of the full 25W offered by proper Qi2 support. And at just $30, I’m not mad at its price point.

Spigen is also my pick for rugged cases for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, thanks to its thick design and its spring-loaded mechanism that keeps the hinge covering the most vulnerable point of the phone. The case takes a dual-layer approach, with raised bezels for the outer screen. According to Spigen, you’ll get ultra-fast wireless charging with the Tough Armor Pro MagFit, which has a magnetic ring on the back for Qi2 charging.

I have my doubts about the longevity of the spring mechanism, but if I’m spending this much money on a phone, I’d like to make sure the hinge is always protected. One thing to keep in mind is that the buttons aren’t covered. That’s one of those divisive things that some will like and others won’t (I’ve always preferred covered buttons, but only when it’s done well, which is rare.) Like the Air Fit Pro above, this case is blessedly cheap at $35.

The Samsung first-party Clear Magnet Case is the obvious choice if you want to be able to see the colorful back panel of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 while it’s in a case, mainly because there’s no doubt it’ll fit your phone. It’s also embedded with a magnetic ring, a necessity if you want to take full advantage of MagSafe-like Qi2 wireless chargers.

At $60, this case also has the benefit of being cheaper than the other Samsung cases I listed above. Unfortunately, it appears to be made of the same soft TPU that has made up most clear cases forever, which means chances are good that in just a few months, it’ll have gained a dingy, yellow hue. Alas.

Dbrand’s Z Fold 8 and 8 Ultra case options are as numerous as they are fun to look at. The company is offering both the expansive patterned cases and a few solid-color options. The Grip Case has a rubbery grip around the outside that should make it easier to keep it in your hand (hence the name), and it will cover the edge of the front display, the hinge, and the back of the Z Fold 8 and 8 Ultra. It’s also got an integrated magnetic ring.

The cases cost up to $60, putting them on the pricey side compared to other third-party options. And Dbrand says they won’t ship until August, but not specifically when, so there’s the chance that it won’t arrive until after Galaxy Z Fold 8 and 8 Ultras start going out on August 7th.

I’ve never used a Benks case, but of the thin case options out there, I like this one for its hinge protection, which is not always a given in this category. Benks uses kevlar for its back case, a pliable TPU frame for the outer screen’s edge, and includes a glass screen protector for the front display. The case also has a magnetic ring embedded in the back edge for Qi2 wireless charging.

One potential issue I see here is that, based on one early video review I spotted online, the hinge protection doesn’t close automatically with the case, so you’ll need to remember to shut it yourself. Also, at $110, it ain’t even close to cheap. If hinge coverage isn’t really a concern, the next best thing could be the Thinborne Ultra Thin Aramid Fiber case, which costs “only” $90, or Samsung’s own $105 Carbon Magnet case.

The Benks ArmorGrid Pro for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is, at $120, just a bit too rich for my blood. Despite its superior-seeming hinge coverage, I’d recommend the Thinborne Aramid Fiber option, instead. It costs just $90.

The major drawback is that it won’t totally cover the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra’s hinge, but that might not be an issue for this particular phone. After all, Samsung has been making practically the exact same design for many years – plenty of time to make it hold up to punishment.

Wes is a freelance writer (Freelance Wes, they call him) who has covered technology, gaming, and entertainment steadily since 2020 at Gizmodo, Tom's Hardware, Hardcore Gamer, and most recently, The Verge. Inside of him there are two wolves: one that thinks it wouldn't be so bad to start collecting game consoles again, and the other who also thinks this, but more strongly.