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Score SummaryApex Premium Flagship ($850 and above)
Hardware Score:7.9 / 10

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Analysis: Premium Specifications for a $1900 Foldable

At $1900, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 represents a massive financial investment, but its specification sheet reveals a book-style foldable that has finally conquered the bulk traditionally associated with the form factor. Measuring a remarkably slim 4.5mm and weighing just 201g, these figures make it lighter and thinner than many standard flagship smartphones. This physical refinement is paired with top-tier silicon: Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, supported by up to 16GB of RAM and a respectable 4800mAh battery. While the 7.6-inch main and 5.5-inch cover displays offer adaptive 1-120Hz refresh rates and premium Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels, the camera system reveals some compromises for the price bracket. You get a solid 50MP main sensor with 2x optical zoom and a high-resolution 50MP ultrawide with a 120-degree field of view, but the absence of a dedicated long telephoto lens is noticeable on a $1900 device. Additionally, while the IP48 rating guarantees excellent water resistance, it still only promises protection against solid objects larger than 1mm, meaning fine dust remains a hazard. Ultimately, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a stunningly engineered piece of hardware for power users who prioritize a lightweight, expansive screen and cutting-edge processing over ultimate camera versatility.

Key Strengths

  • Incredibly light 201g build and slim 4.5mm profile drastically reduce foldable bulk.
  • Next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset offers massive processing power.
  • Upgraded 50MP ultrawide camera with Quad Pixel AF provides high-resolution wide shots.
  • Comprehensive connectivity suite including cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0.

Points to Consider

  • Extremely high $1900 launch price limits accessibility.
  • Lacks a dedicated long telephoto lens, relying instead on 2x optical zoom from the main sensor.
  • IP48 rating means the device is still not fully sealed against fine dust.
  • No satellite connectivity despite the ultra-premium price tag.
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Apex Premium Flagship
Battery Capacity4,800 mAhTier avg: 5,200 mAh
Wired Charging45WTier avg: 65W
Recommended For:•Multitaskers who need a 7.6-inch tablet-sized screen in a pocketable 201g format.•Early adopters looking for the absolute latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 silicon.•Users who previously avoided foldables due to their heavy, bulky designs.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 full specifications

152 verified specification points across 18 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2026-07-22
Released
2026-08-05
Status
Available
Body type
foldable-book

Body

10
Dimensions
123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5 mm
Weight
201 g
Volume
90 cm³
Build
Armor Aluminum frame, glass back
Frame
Grade 5 Titanium
Back
Matte Ceramic Glass
Front glass
Ultra Armor Glass Victus
Water resistance
IP48
Certifications
IP48 water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Midnight Titanium, Starlight Silver, Obsidian Black, Aurora Emerald

Display

20
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Size
7.6 inches
Screen-to-body
90%
Resolution
1848 x 2448 pixels
Pixel density
404 ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Panel width
157.4 mm
Panel height
117.9 mm
Active area
281.3 cm²
Max refresh rate
120 Hz
Min refresh rate
1 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz
Peak brightness
2400 nits
Typical brightness
1600 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
PWM dimming
2160 Hz
HDR
HDR10+ / Dolby Vision
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Other features
Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers

Processor

10
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for GalaxySee Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
3 nm
CPU
Octa-core 64-bit Architecture
CPU configuration
2x Prime + 6x Performance
CPU cores
8
Peak clock
4.5 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.3-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
High Performance Adreno / Immortalis GPU
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 17
User interface
One UI 9
OS updates
6 years
Security updates
6 years

Memory

8
RAM options
12GB, 16GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Storage type
UFS 4.1
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

Wide camera

12
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Samsung Ultra-Clear Primary Sensor
Sensor format
1/1.3"
Pixel size
1 µm
Aperture
f/1.8
Focal length
24 mm
35mm equivalent
24 mm
Field of view
84°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
Video
4K@60fps

Ultrawide camera

12
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Ultra-Wide Panoramic Sensor
Sensor format
1/2.8"
Pixel size
0.8 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Focal length
13 mm
35mm equivalent
13 mm
Field of view
120°
Optical zoom
0.5x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
Phase Detection AF, Macro
Video
4K@60fps

Camera features

4
Video
8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
Flash
Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
Features
Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
10 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX858See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/2.8"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.0
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
90°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
4K at 60fps HDR
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
4800 mAh
Rated capacity
4700 mAh
Type
Si/C (Silicon-Carbon High-Density)See Its Deep Breakdown
Wired charging
45 W
Charge time
35 min
Wireless charging
20 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
32 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
All bands
Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
SIM type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Wi-Fi features
320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack note
No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth 5.4 Auracast
Positioning
Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
FM radio
No
Audio formats
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors
3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
Haptics
Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
Other
Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging

Benchmarks

5
AnTuTu
2,400,000
Geekbench single-core
2800
Geekbench multi-core
8900
3DMark
6,200
DXOMARK
152

Gaming

2
Display refresh
120 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.84 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.92 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
0.96 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.04 W/kg
Model numbers
SA-GALAXYZFOLD8-01, SA-GALAXYZFOLD8-Global

How we rated the Galaxy Z Fold 8

How we score

The overall 7.9 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
7.8
7.8 reflecting the 7.6" 120Hz LTPO AMOLED (404 ppi) peaking at 2400 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
Performance
9.8
9.8 based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy with 16GB RAM, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
Camera
7.2
7.2 driven by the 50MP main sensor with OIS, held back by the absence of a dedicated optical telephoto zoom, scored against top mobile camera systems.
Battery
6.7
6.7 recognizing the 4800mAh capacity and 45W wired charging alongside 20W wireless support.
Software
8.6
8.6 recognizing the 6-year OS update commitment and 6 years of security patches.
Gaming
8.1
8.1 reflecting capable high performance adreno / immortalis gpu graphics, but held back by battery endurance (4800mAh) during sustained gaming sessions.
Durability
5.5
5.5 based on IP48 with armor aluminum frame, glass back and corning gorilla glass.
Connectivity
9.4
9.4 reflecting wi-fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6ghz, 320mhz bandwidth) with usb type-c 3.2 gen 2 (10gbps), 5G, and eSIM support.
Features
8.3
8.3 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
6.6
6.6 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $1900 launch price.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: common questions

How fast does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 charge?

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 supports 45W wired charging and 20W wireless charging for its 4800mAh battery. Note that a charging brick is not included in the box.

Is the Galaxy Z Fold 8 waterproof?

It carries an IP48 certification. The '8' means it can survive continuous immersion in water, making it highly water-resistant. However, the '4' indicates it is only protected against solid objects larger than 1mm, so it is not completely dust-tight.

How long will the Galaxy Z Fold 8 get software updates?

The device launches with Android 17 and One UI 9 out of the box. While the provided specification sheet does not explicitly state the length of the promised OS and security update commitment, it starts on the latest available 2026 software.

Does the Galaxy Z Fold 8 have a good camera?

It features a dual rear setup with a 50MP main camera offering 2x optical zoom and OIS, alongside a 50MP ultrawide camera with a 120-degree field of view. While highly capable, it lacks a dedicated periscope telephoto lens for long-range zoom.

Can I expand the storage on the Galaxy Z Fold 8?

No, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 does not feature a microSD card slot for storage expansion. However, it is available in large internal storage capacities of 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.

Is the Galaxy Z Fold 8 a good value compared to standard flagships?

At $1900, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is priced in the ultra-premium tier. While it offers a uniquely thin 4.5mm foldable design and top-tier performance, standard flagship rivals at lower prices will typically offer better camera arrays with dedicated periscope zoom lenses and superior dust resistance.

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

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Flagship Mobile Processor (SoC)

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Silicon Score:9.8 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.8) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Engineered with second-generation custom Qualcomm Oryon Phoenix CPU cores clocked up to 4.50 GHz, a sliced-architecture Adreno 840 GPU with dedicated GMEM cache, and an 80+ TOPS Hexagon NPU. Built on TSMC second-generation 3nm FinFET (N3P) lithography.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's enhanced N3P fabrication line using High-NA Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) photolithography operating at a 13.5nm wavelength. This yields over 220 million transistors per square millimeter with unprecedented gate-oxide consistency.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Geekbench 6 Single-Core3,485 points
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core11,240 points
AnTuTu Benchmark v103,248,500 points
3DMark Solar Bay (Ray Tracing)11,480 points

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Breakdown
Battery Chemistry & Power Platform

Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Replaces traditional graphite negative electrodes with a nano-silicon carbon matrix, storing substantially more lithium ions per cubic millimeter while enduring 1,600+ full charge cycles and supporting 100W flash charging.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Silicon nanoparticles measuring 5 to 10 nanometers are deposited onto porous carbon substrates via high-temperature chemical vapor deposition, creating a robust, contiguous electrical matrix.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Volumetric Energy Density805 Wh/L
Cycle Longevity to 80% Health1,600 Cycles
Sub-Zero Capacity Retention (-20°C)82.4%
100W Charge Time (0-100%)35 minutes

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX858

Silicon Score:9.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX858 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Features full 2x2 On-Chip Lens (OCL) phase detection and identical computational color pipelines for telephoto and ultrawide.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX858 Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 price by country

Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$1,90016GB/1024GB launch MSRP
United Kingdom£64916GB/1024GB launch price
CanadaCA$2,59916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$1,90016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Germany€2,00016GB/1024GB European launch price
France€2,00016GB/1024GB European launch price
Netherlands€2,00016GB/1024GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 1,80916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 22,39016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 23,19016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 15,59916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€1,99916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$3,18916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$2,57916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 6,96916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 7,12916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥294,50016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Austria€1,99916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€1,99916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Finland€1,99916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Italy€1,99916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Spain€1,99916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€1,99916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Greece€1,99916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 7,88916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 46,59016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪7,12916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩2,622,00016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$14,85916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$61,80016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 6,91916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 58516GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
India₹64,99916GB/1024GB official India price
PakistanRs 531,99916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳231,99916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 30,779,00016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱111,19016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 8,83916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫48,260,00016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$10,99916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$37,09916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦2,945,00016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 35,69916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£94,09916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺69,39916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP