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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Samsung · Released July 22, 2026

Galaxy Z Fold8

Samsung's book foldable weighs just 201 g and lasts a full day, but it has no telephoto and only IP48.

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8.6/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Buy the Galaxy Z Fold8 if you want a 7.6-inch tablet screen in a 201 g phone. Samsung lists it at $1,574.99, down from $1,899.99 (Oct 8, 2026), and two video tests measured roughly 16.5 to 22 hours from its 4,800 mAh battery. Skip it if zoom matters: there are only 50MP wide and ultrawide cameras, so step up to the Fold8 Ultra for a telephoto. IP48 also gives weak dust protection compared with IP68 slab phones.

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Key specs
Modules
50 MP · Dual camera
Wired charging
45W
Display type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Wireless charging
20W
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Size
7.6" (193 mm)
Resolution
QXGA
Refresh
120 Hz
Performance
Processor
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
RAM
16 GB
Storage
256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery
Capacity
4800 mAh
Wired charge
45 W
Wireless
20 W
Body
Dimensions
unfolded 161.4×123.9×4.5mm folded 81.9×123.9×9.7mm 201g (lightest Z Fold)
IP rating
IP48
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Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display7.6" (193 mm) · 120 HzDynamic AMOLED 2X
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy16 GB RAM
RAM / storage16 GB · 256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery4,800 mAh45W wired · 20W wireless
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Galaxy Z Fold8 if you want a 7.6-inch tablet screen in a 201 g phone. Samsung lists it at $1,574.99, down from $1,899.99 (Oct 8, 2026), and two video tests measured roughly 16.5 to 22 hours from its 4,800 mAh battery. Skip it if zoom matters: there are only 50MP wide and ultrawide cameras, so step up to the Fold8 Ultra for a telephoto. IP48 also gives weak dust protection compared with IP68 slab phones.

Best for

Productivity fans who want a tablet-size screen in a 201 g phone

Not for

Zoom photographers and S Pen users

Main strengthMuch less visible crease
Main weaknessNo telephoto camera
Reasons to buy
Much less visible crease
Lasted 12 h 19 min in one test, longer than the Fold7
Brighter anti-reflective screen
Galaxy S26-level performance
Reasons to avoid
No telephoto camera
No Qi2 magnets
Third straight price rise
Apps don't always scale well
Measured view8.6/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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CNET8.6/10
Article · Full reviewGalaxy Z Fold 8 Review: A Passport-Size Shape-Shifter for Every MomentAbrar Al-Heeti · Aug 2026

A compact, flexible foldable that's especially good for watching and reading.

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The Verge8/10
Article · Full reviewSamsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 feels like the futureDominic Preston · Jul 2026

Shorter, more compact foldable that the reviewer found genuinely forward-looking.

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Matthew Moniz · Sep 2026Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review - Over 45 Days Later!Watch on YouTube ↗
Marques Brownlee · Aug 2026Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review: Honeymoon's OverWatch on YouTube ↗
Tech Spurt · Aug 2026Samsung Z Fold 8 Review | Get this, not the UltraWatch on YouTube ↗
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Vivo X Fold 5
AlternativeVivo X Fold 5
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy73
Battery
48000
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This deviceGalaxy Z Fold8
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
AlternativeSamsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Display
7.6"6.9"
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyExynos 2600
Battery
48004300
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
This deviceGalaxy Z Fold8
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
AlternativeSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Display
7.6"8"
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Battery
48005000
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Product data

Full specifications

11 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Main camera

Modules
50 MP · Dual camera

Battery & Charging

Wired charging
45W
Wireless charging
20W

Body

Dimensions
unfolded 161.4×123.9×4.5mm folded 81.9×123.9×9.7mm 201g (lightest Z Fold)
Form factor
Foldable
Water & dust resistance
IP48

Launch & Software

Released
2026-07-22
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