| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $1,649.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 110 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
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| 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) | |
| Features |
IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor Aluminum |
|
| Display | Type | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 7.6 inches, 179.2 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 2448 x 1848 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~404 ppi density) | |
| Features |
Anti-reflective coating Flex Titanium technology Cover display: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 5.5 inches, 1248 x 1972 pixels, 428 PPI |
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| Platform | OS | Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | |
| GPU | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) | |
| Memory | Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | |
| Features | UFS 4.x | |
| Main Camera | Dual |
50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.9, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | |
| Selfie camera | Single |
10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.52", 1.12µm Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.52", 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR | |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| Features | High-bitrate audio support | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | |
| Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Features |
Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
|
| Battery | Type | Si/C Li-Ion 4800 mAh |
| Charging |
45W wired, QC2.0, 63% in 30 min 20W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless |
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| Misc | Colors | Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio |
| Models | SM-F971B, SM-F971B/DS, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1 | |
| SAR | 1.23 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.82 W/kg (head) 1.21 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | $ 1,649.99 / € 1,429.00 / £ 1,363.22 / ₹ 174,999 | |
| EU LABEL | Energy | Class A |
| Battery | 49:10h endurance, 1200 cycles | |
| Free fall | Class A (210 falls) | |
| Repairability | Class C | |
| Our Tests | Performance |
AnTuTu: 2197874 (v10), 2947517 (v11) GeekBench: 10619 (v6) 3DMark: 6459 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1525 nits max brightness (measured) | |
| Loudspeaker | -29.0 LUFS (Average) | |
| Battery | Active use score 13:59h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Advantages
- Revolutionary folding OLED architecture merging pocketable carry with expansive screen utility
- Versatile hands-free Flex Mode for convenient tabletop photography and video conferences
- Practical dual-display workflow allowing rapid interactions on the exterior cover panel
- Precision-machined multi-gear hinge engineered for rigorous folding durability
Disadvantages
- Subtle tactile display crease remains perceptible along the central folding axis
- Folded chassis thickness is bulkier than conventional monolithic slab smartphones
- Sophisticated mechanical folding components command a premium market investment
Representing a bold evolution in modern industrial design, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 bridges portable smartphone convenience with large-screen immersion through its cutting-edge folding architecture. An engineered multi-gear hinge mechanism enables a smooth, confident folding motion, while the exterior cover display provides immediate access to messaging, calls, and widgets without needing to unfold the device.
Once unfolded, the flexible internal OLED panel reveals a spacious canvas powered by the formidable Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm). Flex Mode enables versatile hands-free tabletop positioning for group selfies, steady video conferences, and multi-angle capture. The optics suite—anchored by a 50MP main camera system with OIS stabilization—takes advantage of the dual-screen form factor by offering cover screen previews for subjects posing in front of the lens.
Everyday longevity is maintained by a dual-cell 4800mAh battery configuration, smartly distributed across both chassis halves to preserve balanced weight distribution. In synthesis, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 exemplifies the future of mobile multitasking, pairing groundbreaking mechanical engineering with a transformative software experience.
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