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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
PROS
- Lightest foldable yet
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- 45W Super Fast Charging
- One UI 9 / Android 17
- WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6.0
- Up to 1TB storage
CONS
- No S Pen
- Battery unchanged, 4,800mAh
- No telephoto lens
- Camera still 50MP
- Starts at $1,999
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Summary
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 smartphone was announced on 22nd July 2026. It features a 120Hz refresh rate and a 7.6-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1828×2448 pixels (QHD+). The phone also has a 5.5-inch second display, with a resolution of 1248×1972 pixels at a pixel density of 428 pixels per inch (ppi). The phone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. It comes with 12GB and 16GB of RAM. The phone runs Android 17 and is powered by a 4800mAh non-removable battery. The phone supports wireless charging and 45W Fast Charging.
Regarding the cameras, the Galaxy Z Fold8 on the rear packs a dual 50MP (f/1.8) primary camera and a 50MP (f/1.9, ultra-wide-angle) camera. The rear camera setup has autofocus. It has a dual front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 10MP primary camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a second 10MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 runs One UI 9, is based on Android 17, and packs 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB of built-in storage. It is a dual-SIM mobile. It measures 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 201.0 grams. It was launched in four colors: Graphite, Cream, Lavender, and Pistachio. The phone features an IP48 rating for dust and water protection.
The phone’s connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth v6.0, NFC, USB Type-C, 3G, 4G, and 5G with active 4G on both SIM cards. The phone’s sensors include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor.
Previously rumored as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA |
| 5G Bands |
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Launch
| Announced | 2026, July 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, July 22 |
Body
| Dimensions |
Unfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm Folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Extra |
IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Advanced Armor aluminum frame |
Display
| Display Type | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 7.6 inches, 177.8 cm² (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1828 x 2448 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection | Mohs level 1 |
| Extra Features |
Flex Titanium technology Cover display: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 5.5 inches, 1248 x 1972 pixels, 428 PPI |
Software
| OS OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 17, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 9 |
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
Memory
| Expandable | No |
| Internal Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
| Extra | UFS 4.x |
Camera
| Rear Dual |
50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Features |
Main: LED flash, HDR, panorama Front: HDR |
| Rear Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Front camera |
10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm |
| Front Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Connectivity
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | YES, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | Yes |
| Infrared port | |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Features
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Sound |
Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack: No |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM |
| Browser Web Browser => a web browser is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web, including Web pages, images, video and other files, The primary function of a web browser is to render HTML, the code used to design or markup webpages. | HTML5 |
| Games | Built-in + Downloadable |
| Touch Screen | |
| Extra |
High-bitrate audio support Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
Battery
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 4800 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. |
45W wired, QC2.0, 63% in 30 min 20W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless |
MORE
| Colors | Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio |
| Models | SM-F971B, SM-F971B/DS, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1 (International) |
| Launch Price | $1899 / €1999 / £1699 / ₹179999 |
Disclaimer
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FAQ
What is the price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
It starts at $1,999 for the 256GB model, with 512GB and 1TB options priced higher.
When was the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 released?
It was announced July 22, 2026 and goes on sale August 7, 2026.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 have a 144Hz display?
No. Samsung’s official specs confirm a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, not 144Hz.
What processor does the Galaxy Z Fold8 use?
It uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset.
What is the battery capacity of the Galaxy Z Fold8?
It has a 4,800mAh battery with 45W wired fast charging.
Is the Galaxy Z Fold8 lighter than previous Fold models?
Yes, at 201 grams it’s the lightest Galaxy Z Fold Samsung has released.
What cameras does the Galaxy Z Fold8 have?
It features dual 50MP rear cameras (wide and ultra-wide) plus 10MP selfie cameras on both the cover and inner screens.
