Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Specs, US price, release date, and Android Hire verdict
The Galaxy Z Fold8 starts at $1,899.99 in the US (256GB) and went on sale 7 August 2026. A 7.6-inch inner 120Hz AMOLED, a 5.5-inch cover, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, dual 50MP cameras, and a 4,800mAh cell.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 at a glance
- US price $1,899.99 (256GB), $2,099.99 (512GB), $2,499.99 (1TB). On sale 7 August 2026.
- 7.6-inch inner 2448 × 1848 + 5.5-inch cover 1248 × 1972; 201 g; 4.5 mm unfolded.
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Android 17 / One UI 9, seven OS updates.
- Dual 50MP rear cameras — no dedicated telephoto on this non-Ultra Fold8.
- Thinner and faster than Pixel 10 Pro Fold; Duo at $1,999 is the iOS alternative.
- 7.6-inch 120Hz LTPO inner display at 3000 nits, plus a 5.5-inch cover that is finally large enough to use as a normal phone
- 201g and 4.5mm unfolded — among the lightest, thinnest book foldables Samsung has shipped
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 12GB RAM (16GB on 1TB), UFS 4.x, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6
- Android 17 with One UI 9 and seven years of OS updates
- IPX8, 45W wired (63% in 30 min), 20W wireless
- Dual 50MP rear cameras, no dedicated telephoto — a step back from Fold7's versatility if you shoot zoom
- $1,899.99 starting price, $100 above last year's Fold7 in some configurations
- 4,800mAh is modest for an 8-inch-class inner panel; expect one full day, not two
- iPhone Duo at $1,999 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold at $1,799 make this a crowded $1,800–$2,000 foldable shelf
Android Hire Verdict — The Android foldable to beat, until Duo ships
The Fold8 is Samsung doing the boring, correct foldable: thinner, lighter, a cover screen you can actually live on, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and seven years of updates. The missing telephoto and $1,900 price are the reasons to look at the Pixel 10 Pro Fold ($1,799, 8-inch inner, 5x telephoto) or wait for iPhone Duo on 23 October. If you want Samsung software and DeX on a foldable today, this is the one.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 video
Samsung's official All-new Unfolds film for Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Fold8.
Official video: Samsung. Embedded from the brand channel — watch on YouTube for the original.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 in depth
Cover screen is the Fold8's real upgrade
5.5 inches, 1248 x 1972, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3. That is large enough to use as a regular phone for messages, maps and camera — the complaint that killed earlier Folds for people who did not want to open the inner panel 40 times a day.
Inside, 7.6 inches at 2448 x 1848, 4:3, Flex Titanium, anti-reflective coating. It is a productivity canvas, not a media-first 16:9 slab, which is why Samsung still ships DeX on it.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 benchmarks
Chipset-class estimates from other Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Galaxy S26 units. Foldable thermals usually land a step below bar phones; treat these as a ceiling, not a Fold8 lab result.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the competition
How the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 compares against the Apple iPhone Duo, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — its closest rivals in our directory.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Apple iPhone Duo | Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $1,899.99 | $1,999 | $1,799 | $1,999.99 |
| Display | 7.6" inner + 5.5" cover | 7.6" inner + 5.4" cover | 8" inner + 6.4" cover | 8" foldable LTPO 120Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Apple A20 Pro (2nm) | Google Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Camera | 50MP + 50MP UW | 48MP Fusion + 48MP UW | 48MP + 10.8MP 5x + 10.5MP UW | 200MP + 10MP 3x + 12MP UW |
| Battery | 4800mAh · 45W wired | Dual-cell, all-day rated | 5015mAh · 30W / 15W Qi2 | 4400mAh · 25W wired |
| AnTuTu 10 | ~2,400,000 (est.) | ~3,000,000 (est.) | ~1,170,000 (G5 class) | ~1,995,000 |
| Our score | 87/100 | 90/100 | 84/100 | 87/100 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 full specifications
Launch
- Announced
- July 22, 2026
- Released
- August 7, 2026
- Status
- Available
Network
- Technology
- GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
- Speed
- HSPA, LTE, 5G
Body
- Weight
- 201 g
- Unfolded thickness
- 4.5 mm
- Build
- Glass front (folded), plastic inner, Armor Aluminum frame
- SIM
- Nano-SIM + eSIM / eSIM + eSIM
- Durability
- IPX8 water resistant
Display
- Inner
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits, 2448 x 1848
- Cover
- 5.5" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 1248 x 1972, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3
Platform
- OS
- Android 17, One UI 9, up to 7 major OS updates
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
- CPU
- Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3)
- GPU
- Adreno 840
Memory
- Card slot
- No
- Internal
- 256GB 12GB / 512GB 12GB / 1TB 12GB or 16GB RAM
- Technology
- UFS 4.x
Main Camera
- Setup
- Dual 50 MP
- Wide
- 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS
- Ultrawide
- 50 MP, f/1.9, 120°, 1/2.51", PDAF
- Video
- 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Camera
- Cover / inner
- 10 MP front + 10 MP cover
- Video
- 4K@30/60fps
Sound
- Loudspeaker
- Yes, stereo
- 3.5mm jack
- No
Comms
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- USB
- USB Type-C
Features
- Fingerprint
- Side-mounted
- Other
- Samsung DeX, Flex Mode
Battery
- Type
- Si/C Li-Ion 4800 mAh
- Charging
- 45W wired (63% in 30 min), 20W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Misc
- Colors
- Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio
- Models
- SM-F971U, SM-F971U1, SM-F971B
- Price
- $1,899.99 US (256GB)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 FAQ
How much is the Galaxy Z Fold8 in the US?
Unlocked pricing is $1,899.99 (256GB), $2,099.99 (512GB) and $2,499.99 (1TB). Colors are Graphite, Cream, Lavender and Pistachio. It went on sale 7 August 2026 after 22 July pre-orders.
Does the Fold8 have a telephoto camera?
No. It uses a dual 50MP wide + 50MP ultrawide. There is no dedicated 3x or 5x telephoto. If zoom photography is why you buy a flagship, the Fold8 Ultra (where sold) or a Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better camera.
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