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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Released July 2026 · Full specs on GSMArena
Key specs
Released July 2026
Launch price (US) $1,899
Form factor Foldable (book)
OS Android
Display 7.6″
Main camera 50 MP
Telephoto lens No
Battery 4,800 mAh
Wired charging 45 W
Chipset Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Base storage 256 GB
Weight 201 g
Water resistance IP48
Software updates 7 years Ranked in What the reviewers said Digital Trends 8/10 Aug 11, 2026 A wider, passport-style foldable that feels like a normal phone when closed, with excellent screens and software, held back by price, thermal throttling, and weak dust protection.
Passport-style body is light and thin when closed Bright 120Hz inner and cover displays Hinge holds angles reliably for Flex Mode Long software support and feature-rich One UI Minimal display crease compared with other foldables Expensive at $1,899 starting price No dedicated telephoto lens Thermal throttling under sustained load IP48 rating offers weak dust protection Speaker grilles get covered by palms in landscape Read the full review at Digital Trends → TechRadar 4.5/5 Aug 3, 2026 A strong, cohesive foldable that's lighter and more practical than rivals, though pricey and missing a telephoto camera.
Light and pocketable for a book-style foldable Excellent inner and outer displays Useful, fun Galaxy AI and foldable software Strong performance and battery specs Expensive, with a small gap to the Fold 8 Ultra No telephoto camera Display hard to read in direct sunlight IP48 rating below some rival foldables Read the full review at TechRadar → The Verge 8/10 Jul 29, 2026 A wide, short foldable that feels natural in use, great for video and reading, though it needs to get cheaper.
Comfortable to use when closed despite unusual shape 4:3 inner display is great for reading and video Impressive battery life for its slim size Lightest Z Fold yet at 201g Crease is now nearly unnoticeable No telephoto camera; only two rear lenses No IP68 rating, only IP48 Occasional app errors on the outer screen Main camera downgraded from previous generation Charging speeds sluggish compared to rival Android phones Read the full review at The Verge → Engadget 8.9/10 Jul 28, 2026 The wider base Z Fold 8 is a brilliant foldable for media and gaming, a better buy than the pricier Ultra for most people.
Wider design suits videos and gaming on inner screen Anti-glare coating and 3,000-nit peak brightness Same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance as Ultra Faster wired and wireless charging than last year Strong battery life, 28 hours 14 minutes video rundown No dedicated telephoto or zoom camera Pricey overall Magnetic accessories need a case or add-on Home screen layout jumbles when switching to portrait Wired charger not included in box Read the full review at Engadget → Verdicts, pros and cons are short summaries in our words of each publisher's review; scores are as the publisher gave them. Specs are taken from the reviews' spec boxes — where they differ, we show the value most of them give; price is the US launch price of the base model. Read the originals for the full picture.
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