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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

Samsung’s current-generation book-style foldable: a 7.6-inch screen that opens sideways from a 123.9 mm body, with a 5.5-inch cover screen and two rear cameras.

Official website

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 held folded, back view: the two rear camera lenses and flash in a vertical island, with the hinge running down the left edge — Samsung

At a glance

Best forPeople who want a book-style foldable that opens sideways into a 7.6-inch screen and folds to a 123.9 mm body, inside Samsung’s ecosystem
Starting priceUSD 1899
Key differentiatorOpens sideways into a 7.6-inch screen from a 123.9 mm body at 201 g, with seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates published

Quick take

Consider it if you want a book-style foldable that opens into a landscape 7.6-inch screen, weighs 201 g, and comes with seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates stated in writing. Against the Fold7 the trade is specific: both screens are smaller, and the rear camera is two lenses with no dedicated telephoto rather than three.

Good fit if

You want a book-style foldable that folds to 123.9 mm tall and weighs 201 g
You want Android 17 with One UI 9 out of the box
You want a foldable that charges with a 45W adapter
A published update window matters: seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates
You want a 7.6-inch screen that opens sideways rather than upward

Consider another option if

You want a dedicated telephoto lens; this has a wide and an ultra-wide only
You want the larger 8.0-inch screen and 6.5-inch cover of the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, from $2,099.99
You want IP68; this is rated IP48, and Samsung does not advise beach or pool use
9.7 mm folded is thick in a pocket
Samsung publishes no runtime figure for this model, only the 4,800 mAh capacity

Key facts

PriceFrom $1,899.99 (256GB); $2,099.99 at 512GB; $2,499.99 at 1TB
DisplayMain 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1,848 x 2,448 (tall x wide) at 403 ppi, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz), Vision Booster. Samsung measures 7.6 inches both as a full rectangle and accounting for the rounded corners
Cover display5.5-inch WUXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1,972 x 1,248 (tall x wide) at 428 ppi, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz), Vision Booster. Samsung measures 5.5 inches as a full rectangle and 5.4 inches accounting for the rounded corners
Size and weightFolded 123.9 mm tall x 81.9 wide x 9.7 deep; unfolded 123.9 tall x 161.4 wide x 4.5 deep; 201 g
Fold typeBook-style foldable: folds inward along the long edge, with a cover screen on the outside
Battery life4,800 mAh typical dual battery (rated 4,660 mAh)
ChipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Camera systemRear dual camera: 50MP wide-angle (Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, 1.0 um pixels, 85 degree FOV, 2x optical-quality zoom) and 50MP ultra-wide (Quad Pixel AF, F1.9, 0.7 um, 120 degrees); 10MP cover selfie camera (F2.2, 1.12 um, 85 degrees); 10MP main-screen camera (F2.2, 1.12 um, 100 degrees)
Operating systemAndroid 17 with One UI 9
ChargingUp to 63% in around 30 minutes with a 45W adapter and a 3A USB-C cable; Fast Wireless Charging with 20W; Wireless PowerShare
Storage256GB and 512GB with 12GB of memory; 1TB with 16GB of memory; Samsung notes memory options may vary by market
Software supportSeven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates from the initial global launch date; Samsung notes the timing may vary by device model, network provider and market
Water resistanceIP48, based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; Samsung does not advise beach or pool use and notes water resistance is not permanent

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Gallery

Galaxy Z Fold8 folded shut, running an app on the 5.5-inch cover screen, showing how wide the closed body is relative to an ordinary phone — Samsung

Galaxy Z Fold8 opened out, showing the full 7.6-inch inner screen reading a magazine layout, held with the long edge vertical — Samsung

Galaxy Z Fold8 held folded and sideways in two hands, using the cover screen as a camera viewfinder with the 50MP mode selected — Samsung

Alternatives

Apple iPhone Duo

Apple's first folding iPhone: a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch screen inside, with a 48MP Dual Fusion camera and the A20 Pro chip.

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Google Pixel 10

Google's 6.3-inch Android phone, with three rear cameras including a 5x telephoto, the Tensor G5 chip and seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates.

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Google Pixel 10 Pro

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