This is the English edition of a review from my Japanese YouTube channel, iestaLife. I review gadgets from my home studio in Japan, so product links go to Amazon Japan. I bought this case myself.
Quick take
Galaxy Z Fold8 cases often cost close to ¥10,000. The OURJOY faux-leather folio cost me ¥1,971 on sale (about ¥2,200 normally) and turned out far better than the price suggests: it covers the cover screen, back and hinge, holds three cards and some cash, and the finish is genuinely nice. The two catches: no MagSafe, and it won't stand up on its own when the phone is opened.
What I tested
- OURJOY folio case for the Galaxy Z Fold8 (green; also sold in coffee and black)
- My Galaxy Z Fold8, previously in a Spigen hinge-protecting case
- Carrying cards and folded notes, and putting it in a trouser pocket
Measurements
| Case alone | 82.3 g |
| Fold8 with case | 288 g |
| Thickness with case | 21.5 mm (23.8 mm with three cards) |
| MagSafe | Not supported |
What I found
- Quality: suede-like faux leather, decent stitching and a magnetic flap. It doesn't look like a ¥2,000 case.
- Screen protectors: nothing presses on the cover screen, so — unlike my Spigen case — it shouldn't limit your choice of glass protector. A full-coverage black-edged glass would work.
- Cards: two cards closed without trouble (the magnet gets a bit weaker); three is the practical limit. Notes fit if folded in four. With three cards it's about as thick as a bifold wallet and still fit in my pocket.
- Stand: closed, the flap props it up. Opened, it can't stand on its own; I had to lean it on a small MagSafe stand.
- Fit: press it firmly into place or it sits slightly off. The camera surround is raised enough to protect the lenses.
Who it's for
- Fold8 owners who want to leave the wallet at home
- Anyone who wants full cover-screen and hinge protection for little money, or a cheap case while better Fold8 cases arrive
- Not for you if you rely on MagSafe, or often stand the phone open to watch video
Watch the review
The video is in Japanese (English captions are available on YouTube). Useful chapters: 06:06 MagSafe and stand test, 10:43 weight and thickness, 12:51 carrying cards.
Limitations
I'd used it for a short time when I filmed this, so I can't speak to long-term wear. Prices are Amazon Japan's at the time of recording.
Products
OURJOY Galaxy Z Fold8 folio case: on Amazon Japan
Spigen Slim Armor Pro MagFit (Galaxy Z Fold8): on Amazon Japan
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