Galaxy Z Fold 8: My 5 Must-Have Accessories

Quick summary: These are the five accessories I’d get with a Galaxy Z Fold 8. If you only buy three, get a grip, a case and a Galaxy Watch 9.

1. A case

Go naked if you’re really careful, but otherwise get a case. I’d recommend every case I’ve reviewed, and all of them have magnets. My dbrand video is still coming.

• Benks (code GREGGLESTV): my one-stop pick. It’s one of the thinnest, with hinge protection, protection all around, magnets and a great build.
• Latercase: get it if you don’t care about hinge protection. It’s ultra-thin and now has magnets.
• SUPCASE: really well built, with a magnetic kickstand that works with grips and wireless charging.

2. An OhSnap grip

OhSnap grips come in tons of colors (orange, black, purple and more). They’re magnetic, so you can move them to your next phone, and they never fall off. The SnapGrip Stand works as a kickstand, but it sticks out past the edge on the Fold 8, which looks kind of dumb. For a cleaner look, get the regular grip. On the Fold 8 Ultra, the SnapGrip Stand fits perfectly and works as a kickstand or grip, and you can wirelessly charge through it.

3. Samsung’s magnetic wireless charger and 45W adapter

This Samsung bundle includes a 45W wall charger for the Fold 8’s max wired speed, plus a magnetic wireless charging puck. With a discount like the government or student program, it’s about $60.

4. Galaxy Watch 9

I only have the Watch 8 right now, but get the Galaxy Watch 9. You get a brighter display, better battery life and a better processor. I usually prefer it over the Watch Ultra 2 because it’s much lighter and about half the price. Get the Ultra only for extreme sports or diving. I feel lost without my watch for notifications, steps and heart rate.

5. Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

I mostly wear my audio glasses day to day, but I always use Galaxy Buds 4 Pro on flights and at bedtime. They sound great and are very comfortable, especially with the small or medium tips.

• Order the Galaxy Z Fold 8 from Samsung