Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 512GB Lavender SM-F971BLVGATS

A big-screen phone that folds down to pocket size

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 in Lavender gives you a compact phone that opens into a tablet-sized screen whenever you need more room to work, read or watch. If you have been searching for the fold 8 lavender colourway, this is the soft, understated finish that still looks sharp next to any outfit or case.

Unfold it and you get a wide display that makes scrolling through documents, browsing the web or watching videos far easier on the eyes than a standard phone screen. Fold it back up and it slips into a pocket or small bag without the bulk of a tablet. Switching between the cover screen and the main display means you can reply to a message on the go, then open the phone fully when you sit down and want to see more detail, whether that is a spreadsheet, a map or a group chat.

Day to day, it works like a normal phone for calls, texts and quick checks, then becomes a mini tablet for anything that benefits from a larger view. The Lavender finish adds a bit of personality without being loud, and the folding design means one device covers what used to need two.

Buy this if…

• You want one device that covers both phone and tablet-style tasks
• You like having a larger screen for reading, browsing or streaming on the go
• You are drawn to the fold 8 lavender colour over the standard black or grey options
• You need a phone that still fits comfortably in a pocket when folded
• You often multitask between messages, browsing and video on your phone