Can you fix the Galaxy Z Fold 8's tinny speakers with the right One UI setting?

TL;DR

The Galaxy Z Fold 8’s speakers are thin and lack depth, but One UI’s built-in equalizer may improve them without extra apps or hardware.

Open Settings > Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects > Equalizer, then try presets or a custom setting while audio is playing.

Dynamic sounded best in testing, while Clear and Treble boost may make the speakers worse; speaker and headphone settings are saved separately.

As you've likely heard, one of the Galaxy Z Fold 8's few weaknesses is its speaker setup. The speaker placement isn't ideal, and worse, the drivers sound tinny and lack depth. Fortunately, there may be a way to improve the audio experience on your Galaxy Z Fold 8 without third-party apps or hardware modifications.

One UI has a built-in audio equalizer that can potentially fix, or at least enhance, your Galaxy Z Fold 8's speakers. The equalizer is flat by default, but you can choose from a handful of presets or create a custom one. Here's how:

Open Settings on your Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Navigate to Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects > Equalizer.

Select one of the presets. There are six in total, including the default “Balanced” one. However, you may want to avoid a couple. More on that later.

Choose the Dynamic option or try a different one. Make sure you compare the equalizer presets while a song or video is playing in the background on your Fold 8.

Optionally, tap Custom and create your own equalizer preset.

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One UI equalizer settings

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One UI equalizer settings

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One UI equalizer settings

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One UI equalizer settings

In our testing, the Dynamic equalizer preset seems to have made the most positive impact on the Galaxy Z Fold 8's audio. However, the experience can vary depending on what you're listening to and your personal preferences.

Conversely, the Clear and Treble boost equalizer presets arguably make the Galaxy Z Fold 8's speakers sound even worse. We don't recommend using them, but you won't lose anything by trying. Sound can be subjective.

On a final positive note, you don't have to worry about tweaking your Galaxy Z Fold 8's equalizer every time you switch between on-board speakers and headphones.

Thankfully, your Galaxy Z Fold 8 automatically stores a separate profile for each. You can choose an equalizer profile for the on-board speakers and a completely different one for headphones. It's a “set it and forget it” type of deal.

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Mihai is a blogger and column writer at SamMobile. His first Samsung phone was an A800 which took a lot of beating, and a part of him still misses the novelty of the clamshell design. In his free time, he enjoys watching shows, documentaries, and stand-up comedy; listening to music, taking walks, and occasionally playing old(er) video games.

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