A calm, spec-by-spec look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: the wide 7.6-inch 4:3 inner screen and 5.5-inch cover screen, build, performance, cameras, battery and charging, software support, and how it differs from the Fold8 Ultra. Specs below are taken from the manufacturer and independent reviews.
Design & screens
A wide 7.6-inch inner screen
- The inner display uses a wider 4:3 shape than past Folds
- Good for video and gaming without heavy letterboxing
- Anti-reflective coating and a barely visible crease
At a glance: 7.6in – Inner AMOLED display; 4:3 – Inner aspect ratio; 1-120Hz – Adaptive refresh rate; 3,000 – Nits peak brightness
A shorter, wider cover screen
- 5.5-inch cover display in a 16:10 shape
- Feels more like a compact phone when the device is closed
- Wider shape can mean a little more scrolling
At a glance: 5.5in – Cover AMOLED display; 16:10 – Cover aspect ratio; 120Hz – Cover refresh rate; 10MP – Cover selfie camera
Light and very thin when open
- Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 on the cover screen
- Armor FlexHinge, rated by Samsung for 200,000 folds
- Advanced Armor Aluminum frame
- IP48: handles water, but only limited dust protection
The numbers
- Folded footprint is 123.9 x 81.9mm
- Colours: Graphite, Cream, Lavender and Pistachio
At a glance: 201g – Weight; 4.5mm – Thickness unfolded; 9.7mm – Thickness folded; IP48 – Water resistance rating
Performance & cameras
Snapdragon power
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
- 16GB of RAM comes with the 1TB model
- Reviewers found performance strong for apps and games
At a glance: 12GB – RAM, standard; 16GB – RAM, 1TB model; 256GB – Starting storage; 1TB – Maximum storage
Built for working side by side
- Run several apps side by side on the inner screen
- Samsung lists optimised multitasking for the Fold8
- Some apps and games don't yet suit the wide shape
Two 50MP rear cameras
- Main and ultra-wide cameras are both 50MP
- No telephoto lens, so zoom is a weaker point
- My FanCam can follow and crop to a subject in video
At a glance: 50MP – Main camera, f/1.8; 50MP – Ultra-wide, f/1.9; 10MP – Inner selfie camera; 10MP – Cover selfie camera
Battery & software
Bigger battery, faster charging
- Silicon-carbon battery cell
- Wired and wireless charging are faster than on the Fold7
- No built-in Qi2 magnets for magnetic accessories
At a glance: 4,800 – mAh battery; 45W – Wired charging; 20W – Wireless charging; USB-C – Charging port
Android 17 with One UI 9
- Ships with One UI 9 on top of Android 17
- Samsung promises seven years of OS and security updates
- Galaxy AI includes Now Nudge and Automated App Actions
No tabletop mode
- The hinge doesn't hold a half-open, laptop-style position
- So there's no Flex Mode for hands-free use
- Worth knowing if you like watching video on a table
Who it suits
A good fit if you…
- Want a tablet-style screen that suits video and games
- Want a light foldable at 201g
- Multitask often with apps side by side
- Want seven years of software updates
Consider another option if you…
- Want optical zoom: the Fold8 Ultra adds a 3x telephoto
- Want a larger 8-inch screen: also the Fold8 Ultra
- Need a half-open tabletop mode: the hinge won't hold one
- Need strong dust protection: IP48 is limited for dust
Where to buy
Brand new, with UK import duty and VAT already included in the price, so there is nothing extra to pay on delivery. See today’s price and stock:
Specs checked on 11 October 2026. Questions? Our team is on live chat 11am–6pm UK time, every day.
