Behind the Scenes: How Samsung Tests the Galaxy Z Fold8 for Everyday Durability
November 13, 2026From final assembly to automated inspections, Samsung takes viewers inside its Gumi factory in South Korea to show how the Galaxy Z Fold8 is built, inspected, and tested before reaching consumers.
Durability is an important part of designing a foldable smartphone. Unlike conventional phones, foldables have moving components and flexible displays that need to withstand repeated opening and closing, as well as the demands of everyday use.
Samsung Electronics is offering a closer look at how it approaches this challenge through two behind-the-scenes videos filmed at its manufacturing facility in Gumi, South Korea. The videos show how the Galaxy Z Fold8 moves through its final assembly process and undergoes a series of inspections and automated tests before being packaged for consumers.
Inside Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 Manufacturing Process
The first video takes viewers onto Samsung’s main manufacturing line, where the Galaxy Z Fold8 goes through final assembly, inspection and packaging.
Each stage involves careful attention to detail, with quality checks carried out to ensure that every device meets Samsung’s manufacturing standards. These inspections help verify that the phone is properly assembled and ready for the next stage before it reaches the market.
The second video takes viewers into Samsung’s Automation Lab, where automated systems put the foldable through a range of functional and quality checks.
Rather than simply checking whether the phone powers on, these tests are designed around real-world usage scenarios. They examine how different components and functions perform under repeated use, helping Samsung identify potential issues and assess the device’s overall reliability.
More Than 100 Reliability Tests for Foldable Durability
Samsung’s durability process extends beyond the factory floor. According to the company, the latest Galaxy Z Series has undergone more than 100 reliability validation tests designed to assess how the devices perform under different conditions.
These tests cover scenarios such as drops, repeated folding, pressure, moisture, and debris. Together, they help Samsung evaluate how the complete device responds to the types of conditions it may encounter during everyday use.
In an interview in July 2026, Sunghoon Moon, Executive Vice President and Senior Executive of the Mobile R&D Office – Hardware, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics, explained the thinking behind the testing process.
“Our goal was to understand how the complete device performs in everyday use, identify potential issues before they reach customers and build foldables people can trust.”
With eight generations of foldable innovation behind it, Samsung continues to refine its approach to building devices that can handle everyday demands. While no smartphone is completely immune to wear and tear, these manufacturing and reliability checks highlight the work that goes into making a foldable device dependable beyond its design and features.
Welcome to Foldables: Save Up to RM500 in Malaysia
For consumers considering a move to a foldable smartphone, Samsung Malaysia is also offering a Welcome to Foldables rebate of up to RM500 from 12 October to 31 December 2026.
The promotion applies to selected purchases of the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8. Buyers will also receive a complimentary 12-month iQIYI Premium VIP subscription worth RM209.90.
Here is a look at the participating models and their recommended retail prices:
| Model | Storage | RRP |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | 1TB | RM10,499 |
| 512GB | RM8,899 | |
| 256GB | RM8,099 | |
| Galaxy Z Fold8 | 1TB | RM9,699 |
| 512GB | RM8,099 | |
| 256GB | RM7,299 | |
| Galaxy Z Flip8 | 512GB | RM6,199 |
Available colour options:
- Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow and Green Shadow (Online Exclusive).
- Galaxy Z Fold8: Graphite, Cream, Lavender and Pistachio (Online Exclusive).
- Galaxy Z Flip8: Graphite, Cream, Pink and Mint (Online Exclusive).
The rebate and complimentary subscription offer give interested buyers an added incentive to explore Samsung’s latest foldable range. As usual, shoppers should check the full promotion terms and participating retailers before making a purchase.
For more information, visit Samsung Malaysia’s official website.
