iFixit showed the shocking damage dust can do to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the iPhone Ultra needs to solve this

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Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:54:58 +0000

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iFixit tore down the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and discovered the huge damage dust can do to its hinge.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter iFixit opened up Samsungs new Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldable phone It found the devices hinge was vulnerable to dust and sand particles Apples upcoming iPhone Ultra might be similarly susceptible If youre considering getting the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 or any of the best foldable phones , for that matter you might want to check out iFixits teardown of Samsung s flashy new device. Because it looks like the foldable has a fatal weakness that could swiftly ruin your expensive investment, if you're not careful.

The handy folks at iFixit noticed that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 has an ingress rating of IP48, meaning it can resist water but not smaller dust particles. With that in mind, iFixit decided to give the foldable a light sprinkling of sand, complemented by UV-reactive dust that showed where the particles ended up and how they affected Samsungs phone. The results were not pretty. With the dust in place, iFixit said that the phones hinge started making truly awful crunching and grinding noises, and the phone stopped opening normally. Thats a pretty disastrous result after all, most phones will encounter dust particles on a very regular basis. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

Although Samsung says the Galaxy Z Fold 8 has an IP48 rating, this only protects against particles 1mm in size or larger. Yet that might not be
enough for ordinary usage, as the everyday sand iFixit used in its testing featured particles measuring 0.16mm. As we saw from the results, it doesnt offer much in the way of defense.

The problem is that the Galaxy Z Fold 8s hinge contains a lot of moving mechanical parts, all of which provide an opportunity for small particles to cause trouble, in iFixits words. While Samsungs internal seals did a good job of keeping dust out of the batteries and main electronic components, they couldnt ensure the safety of the hinge. And without this component, a
foldable phone loses its entire raison dtre. You may like iPhone Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumor comparison Samsung just fixed the foldable
phone now Apple can make it cool Here's how the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and iPhone Ultra will fix foldables in 2026 A warning for the iPhone Ultra Galaxy Z Fold 8 Teardown The Hinge Has a Serious Problem - YouTube Watch On The Galaxy Z Fold 8 teardown isnt just interesting for Samsung fans because Apple s long-awaited iPhone Ultra is expected to take on a similar form factor , it could provide a few hints (and warnings) about what might arrive at the Cupertino firms upcoming September launch event .

And its not like dust ingress is something Apple will automatically be immune to. As iFixit put it, Samsungs device still has one enormous liability: it folds. Its near-impossible to keep dust away from a phone in everyday use,
and since folding is the entire point of the iPhone Ultra, it could well be beset by similar problems, unless Apple has an ingenious solution. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

A clue to the iPhone Ultra's ruggedness will be in its specs, or more specifically its IP (Ingress Protection) rating. This tells you how well it repels dust and dirt on the scale from zero to six, iFixit says the Galaxy Z Fold 8 only scores four.

Ultimately, we wont find out if Apple has found a way to beat this score
until the company launches its iPhone Ultra, which is expected to land this September. But considering its Apples first foray into the foldables market, the stakes are already high. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Today's best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 deals Contract Deals Sim Free voucher gift Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 48 months Unlimited mins 25GB data 30 upfront 49.83 /mth View at EE See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices



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