{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"180068","rtpr_id":"nPn2bm5gHa-20261026","ticker":"SMELA","exchange":"","all_tickers":["SMELA"],"title":"Galaxy Z Fold8 Earns 'CR Recommended' Distinction from Consumer Reports","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-26T18:00:00.456Z","article_body":"Galaxy Z Fold8 Earns 'CR Recommended' Distinction from Consumer Reports\nPR Newswire\n\nPLANO, Texas, Oct. 26, 2026\n\nGalaxy Z Fold8 joins Galaxy S26 Ultra in Consumer Reports' latest recognition\nof Galaxy devices\n\nPLANO, Texas, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung's new addition to its\nlatest generation of foldables\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=3998281684&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D3169412353%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.samsung.com%252Fus%252Fsmartphones%252Fgalaxy-z%252F%26a%3Dlatest%2Bgeneration%2Bof%2Bfoldables&a=latest+generation+of+foldables)\n has been recognized by one of the most trusted names in independent product\ntesting. Galaxy Z Fold8\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=64144573&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D3157063072%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fcrrecommendedmark.org%252FMark%252FIndex%252FHBOXLVXH%253Ftype%253Ddigital_manufacturer%2526sameSite%253DFalse%2526lang%253Deng%26a%3DGalaxy%2BZ%2BFold8&a=Galaxy+Z+Fold8)\n has earned the CR Recommended\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=690493307&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D1948513866%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fcrrecommendedmark.org%252FMark%252FIndex%252FHBOXLVXH%253Ftype%253Ddigital_manufacturer%2526sameSite%253DFalse%2526lang%253Deng%26a%3DCR%2BRecommended&a=CR+Recommended)\ndesignation, which is given to products that meet the organization's standards\nfor independent testing and objective evaluation.(1)\n\nThe device was evaluated across categories users are looking for in a foldable\nexperience including reliability, camera quality, and battery and charging.\n\nThe recognition comes as interest continues to grow in Samsung's eighth\ngeneration foldables\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=929465333&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D2757352258%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fnews.samsung.com%252Fus%252Fsamsungs-galaxy-z8-series-bringing-users-fold%26a%3Dinterest%2Bcontinues%2Bto%2Bgrow%2Bin%2BSamsung%2527s%2Beighth%2Bgeneration%2Bfoldables&a=interest+continues+to+grow+in+Samsung%27s+eighth+generation+foldables)\n. Combined purchases of Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Fold8 have tracked 30%\nahead of the previous Z Fold generation, and the two models make up roughly\n80% of Galaxy Z series purchases. Galaxy Z Flip8 has drawn a higher share of\nbuyers switching from other smartphone brands than any previous Z Flip, most\nof whom are first-time foldable owners.\n\nThe designation for the Galaxy Z Fold8 adds to the independent, third-party\nrecognition of Samsung's flagship smartphone designs after Galaxy S26 Ultra\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=1385913133&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D520551988%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.samsung.com%252Fus%252Fsmartphones%252Fgalaxy-s26-ultra%252F%26a%3DGalaxy%2BS26%2BUltra&a=Galaxy+S26+Ultra)\n was recognized as Consumer Reports' top-rated phone\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=2761703625&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D2701982114%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Freprints.theygsgroup.com%252Fcr%252Freprints%252FSamsung_Cellphone_Ratings.pdf%26a%3DConsumer%2BReports%2527%2Btop-rated%2Bphone&a=Consumer+Reports%27+top-rated+phone)\n earlier this year.\n\nGalaxy Z Fold8 Ultra\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=2598350904&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D2712370259%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.samsung.com%252Fus%252Fsmartphones%252Fgalaxy-z-fold8-ultra%252Fbuy%252F%253Fr%253Dtrue%2526referrer%253Dusnewsroom%26a%3DGalaxy%2BZ%2BFold8%2BUltra&a=Galaxy+Z+Fold8+Ultra)\n, Z Fold8\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=299601426&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D182641015%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.samsung.com%252Fus%252Fsmartphones%252Fgalaxy-z-fold8%252Fbuy%252F%253Fr%253Dtrue%2526referrer%253Dusnewsroom%26a%3DZ%2BFold8&a=Z+Fold8)\n, Z Flip8\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=2771803398&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D203732%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.samsung.com%252Fus%252Fsmartphones%252Fgalaxy-z-flip8%252Fbuy%252Fgalaxy-z-flip8-256gb-unlocked-sku-sm-f776uzkaxaa%252F%253Fr%253Dtrue%2526referrer%253Dusnewsroom%26a%3DZ%2BFlip8&a=Z+Flip8)\n, and the Galaxy S26 series\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=1903829454&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D2260280873%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.samsung.com%252Fus%252Fsmartphones%252Fgalaxy-s%252F%26a%3DGalaxy%2BS26%2Bseries&a=Galaxy+S26+series)\n are available now at Samsung.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=1891618412&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D3745110308%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.samsung.com%252Fus%252F%26a%3DSamsung.com&a=Samsung.com)\n and from carriers and retailers nationwide.\n\n(1) Consumer Reports does not endorse products or services.\n\nMedia contact: samsungmobilepr@edelman.com\n(mailto:samsungmobilepr@edelman.com)\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/galaxy-z-fold8-earns-cr-recommended-distinction-from-consumer-reports-302919690.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/galaxy-z-fold8-earns-cr-recommended-distinction-from-consumer-reports-302919690.html)\n\nSOURCE Samsung Electronics America\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2019979/024-galaxy-zfold8-pistachio-open-back.jpg?id=OA3037572\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn2bm5gHa-20261026","title":"Galaxy Z Fold8 Earns 'CR Recommended' Distinction from Consumer Reports","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"SMELA","created":"2026-10-26T18:00:00.456Z","tickers":["SMELA"],"exchange":"","article_body":"Galaxy Z Fold8 Earns 'CR Recommended' Distinction from Consumer Reports\nPR Newswire\n\nPLANO, Texas, Oct. 26, 2026\n\nGalaxy Z Fold8 joins Galaxy S26 Ultra in Consumer Reports' latest recognition\nof Galaxy devices\n\nPLANO, Texas, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung's new addition to its\nlatest generation of foldables\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=3998281684&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D3169412353%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.samsung.com%252Fus%252Fsmartphones%252Fgalaxy-z%252F%26a%3Dlatest%2Bgeneration%2Bof%2Bfoldables&a=latest+generation+of+foldables)\n has been recognized by one of the most trusted names in independent product\ntesting. Galaxy Z Fold8\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=64144573&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D3157063072%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fcrrecommendedmark.org%252FMark%252FIndex%252FHBOXLVXH%253Ftype%253Ddigital_manufacturer%2526sameSite%253DFalse%2526lang%253Deng%26a%3DGalaxy%2BZ%2BFold8&a=Galaxy+Z+Fold8)\n has earned the CR Recommended\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=690493307&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D1948513866%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fcrrecommendedmark.org%252FMark%252FIndex%252FHBOXLVXH%253Ftype%253Ddigital_manufacturer%2526sameSite%253DFalse%2526lang%253Deng%26a%3DCR%2BRecommended&a=CR+Recommended)\ndesignation, which is given to products that meet the organization's standards\nfor independent testing and objective evaluation.(1)\n\nThe device was evaluated across categories users are looking for in a foldable\nexperience including reliability, camera quality, and battery and charging.\n\nThe recognition comes as interest continues to grow in Samsung's eighth\ngeneration foldables\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=929465333&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D2757352258%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fnews.samsung.com%252Fus%252Fsamsungs-galaxy-z8-series-bringing-users-fold%26a%3Dinterest%2Bcontinues%2Bto%2Bgrow%2Bin%2BSamsung%2527s%2Beighth%2Bgeneration%2Bfoldables&a=interest+continues+to+grow+in+Samsung%27s+eighth+generation+foldables)\n. Combined purchases of Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Fold8 have tracked 30%\nahead of the previous Z Fold generation, and the two models make up roughly\n80% of Galaxy Z series purchases. Galaxy Z Flip8 has drawn a higher share of\nbuyers switching from other smartphone brands than any previous Z Flip, most\nof whom are first-time foldable owners.\n\nThe designation for the Galaxy Z Fold8 adds to the independent, third-party\nrecognition of Samsung's flagship smartphone designs after Galaxy S26 Ultra\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=1385913133&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D520551988%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.samsung.com%252Fus%252Fsmartphones%252Fgalaxy-s26-ultra%252F%26a%3DGalaxy%2BS26%2BUltra&a=Galaxy+S26+Ultra)\n was recognized as Consumer Reports' top-rated phone\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=2761703625&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D2701982114%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Freprints.theygsgroup.com%252Fcr%252Freprints%252FSamsung_Cellphone_Ratings.pdf%26a%3DConsumer%2BReports%2527%2Btop-rated%2Bphone&a=Consumer+Reports%27+top-rated+phone)\n earlier this year.\n\nGalaxy Z Fold8 Ultra\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=2598350904&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D2712370259%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.samsung.com%252Fus%252Fsmartphones%252Fgalaxy-z-fold8-ultra%252Fbuy%252F%253Fr%253Dtrue%2526referrer%253Dusnewsroom%26a%3DGalaxy%2BZ%2BFold8%2BUltra&a=Galaxy+Z+Fold8+Ultra)\n, Z Fold8\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=299601426&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D182641015%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.samsung.com%252Fus%252Fsmartphones%252Fgalaxy-z-fold8%252Fbuy%252F%253Fr%253Dtrue%2526referrer%253Dusnewsroom%26a%3DZ%2BFold8&a=Z+Fold8)\n, Z Flip8\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=2771803398&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D203732%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.samsung.com%252Fus%252Fsmartphones%252Fgalaxy-z-flip8%252Fbuy%252Fgalaxy-z-flip8-256gb-unlocked-sku-sm-f776uzkaxaa%252F%253Fr%253Dtrue%2526referrer%253Dusnewsroom%26a%3DZ%2BFlip8&a=Z+Flip8)\n, and the Galaxy S26 series\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=1903829454&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D2260280873%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.samsung.com%252Fus%252Fsmartphones%252Fgalaxy-s%252F%26a%3DGalaxy%2BS26%2Bseries&a=Galaxy+S26+series)\n are available now at Samsung.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4805713-1&h=1891618412&u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4805713-1%26h%3D3745110308%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.samsung.com%252Fus%252F%26a%3DSamsung.com&a=Samsung.com)\n and from carriers and retailers nationwide.\n\n(1) Consumer Reports does not endorse products or services.\n\nMedia contact: samsungmobilepr@edelman.com\n(mailto:samsungmobilepr@edelman.com)\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/galaxy-z-fold8-earns-cr-recommended-distinction-from-consumer-reports-302919690.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/galaxy-z-fold8-earns-cr-recommended-distinction-from-consumer-reports-302919690.html)\n\nSOURCE Samsung Electronics America\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2019979/024-galaxy-zfold8-pistachio-open-back.jpg?id=OA3037572\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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