Brand New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G Smartphone

Product Highlights

• Innovative Foldable Design: Enjoy the versatility of a compact smartphone that unfolds into a spacious 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, giving you more room for entertainment, reading and multitasking.
• Dual 50MP Pro-Grade Cameras: Capture detailed photos and expansive landscapes with a powerful 50MP wide camera and 50MP ultra-wide camera, enhanced by Samsung's ProVisual Engine and Galaxy AI tools.
• Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy: Experience fast performance, smooth multitasking and advanced on-device AI processing with Samsung's latest foldable processor.
• Galaxy AI Productivity: Get more done with intelligent features including Photo Assist, Now Nudge, Circle to Search, Interpreter, Live Translate, Samsung DeX and Multi Window support.
• Lightest Galaxy Fold Yet: Weighing just 201g, Galaxy Z Fold8 delivers a premium foldable experience in Samsung's lightest and thinnest Fold design to date, with Armour Aluminium construction and IP48 water resistance.

Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra - What's the difference?

• More Compact and Portable: Galaxy Z Fold8 is lighter at just 201g, making it easier to carry and use throughout the day while still offering the benefits of a large foldable display in wallet-style form factor.
• Content-Optimised Displays: The Fold8 features a 5.5-inch cover display and 7.6-inch main display designed around Samsung's new content-focused aspect ratios, making social media, videos, articles and e-books feel more natural.
• Powerful Dual 50MP Camera System: Fold8 features a flagship-grade 50MP wide camera and 50MP ultra-wide camera, delivering excellent photo quality without the added bulk of a telephoto camera system.
• Same Premium Galaxy AI Experience: Enjoy Galaxy AI tools including Photo Assist, Now Nudge, Circle to Search, Interpreter, Live Translate and Samsung DeX, just like the higher-tier Fold8 Ultra.
• Designed for Everyday Foldable Use: Galaxy Z Fold8 focuses on portability, entertainment and content consumption while maintaining premium performance, durable construction and flagship Galaxy experiences.

Specifications

Samsung Features and Productivity

• Galaxy AI: Advanced AI-powered tools designed to enhance productivity, creativity and communication.
• Photo Assist: AI-powered editing tools for adjusting, moving or removing objects in supported photos.
• Now Nudge: Provides intelligent contextual suggestions and actions based on your activity.
• Note Assist: Generate summaries, organise notes and improve productivity in Samsung Notes.
• Transcript Assist: Convert recorded speech into text and create summaries from supported recordings.
• Interpreter: Real-time translation assistance displayed across the device's dual screens.
• Live Translate: Translate supported calls and messages in real time.
• Circle to Search: Search text, images or objects directly from your screen.
• Multi Window: Open and use multiple compatible applications simultaneously.
• Samsung DeX: Enjoy a desktop-like experience when connected to compatible displays.
• Quick Share: Share files quickly between compatible devices.
• Smart Switch: Easily transfer content from compatible Android and iOS devices.
• SmartThings: Connect and manage compatible smart home devices.

Display

• Main Display Size: 7.6-inch (193.2mm full rectangle, 192.5mm accounting for rounded corners)
• Main Display Technology: Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• Main Display Resolution: 1848 × 2448 (QXGA+)
• Main Display Refresh Rate: Adaptive up to 120Hz
• Main Display Colour Depth: 16 Million Colours
• Cover Display Size: 5.5-inch (138.4mm full rectangle, 137.5mm accounting for rounded corners)
• Cover Display Technology: Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• Cover Display Resolution: 1972 × 1248 (WUXGA+)
• Cover Display Refresh Rate: Adaptive up to 120Hz
• Cover Display Colour Depth: 16 Million Colours
• Peak Brightness: Up to 3000 nits

Performance

• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
• CPU Type: Octa-Core
• CPU Speeds: 4.74GHz, 3.60GHz
• Memory: 12GB RAM
• Memory (1TB Variant): 16GB RAM

Cameras

• Rear Wide Camera: 50MP, f/1.8, OIS
• Rear Ultra-Wide Camera: 50MP, f/1.9
• Rear Camera Features: Auto Focus, Optical Image Stabilisation and LED Flash
• Zoom: 2x Optical Quality Zoom and up to 10x Digital Zoom
• Inner Front Camera: 10MP, f/2.2
• Cover Front Camera: 10MP, f/2.2
• Video Recording: UHD 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30fps
• Slow Motion: Up to 240fps at Full HD
• Special Features: ProVisual Engine, Nightography, Photo Assist, My FanCam and Galaxy AI-powered photo editing tools

Audio

• Speakers: Stereo Speakers
• Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support: ASHA (Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid)
• Audio Formats: Supports a wide range of popular audio playback formats including MP3, AAC, FLAC and WAV

Battery and Charging

• Battery Capacity: 4800mAh (Typical)
• Battery Type: Non-removable

Storage Options

• 256GB Internal Storage with 12GB RAM
• 512GB Internal Storage with 12GB RAM
• 1TB Internal Storage with 16GB RAM

Design and Dimensions

• Form Factor: Foldable Book-Style Smartphone
• Dimensions (Unfolded): 161.4 × 123.9 × 4.5 mm
• Dimensions (Folded): 123.9 × 81.9 × 9.7 mm
• Weight: 201g
• Colours: Cream, Graphite, Lavender and Pistachio
• Frame: Armour Aluminium
• Cover Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 (Front) and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (Rear)
• Water Resistance: IP48 Rated

Connectivity and Wireless

• Network: 5G, 4G LTE, 3G and 2G
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
• Wi-Fi Direct: Supported
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 6.0
• NFC: Supported
• UWB: Ultra-Wideband Supported
• SIM Support: Nano-SIM and eSIM
• Location Services: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS

Ports and Expansion

• Port: USB Type-C
• USB Version: USB 3.2 Gen 1
• Earjack: USB Type-C
• Memory Card Slot: No

Sensors and Security

• Fingerprint Sensor: Supported
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor

General

• Series: Galaxy Z Fold 8 (was previously rumoured to be called the Fold 8 Wide)
• Form Factor: Wide Foldable AI Smartphone
• Announce Date: 22nd July 2026
• Release Date: 7th August 2026
• Series Model: SM-F971B
• Model List:
  • SM-F971BZWDATS - 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage - Cream
  • SM-F971BZKDATS - 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage - Graphite
  • SM-F971BLVDATS - 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage - Lavender
  • SM-F971BZGDATS - 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage - Pistachio
  • SM-F971BZWGATS - 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage - Cream
  • SM-F971BZKGATS - 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage - Graphite
  • SM-F971BLVGATS - 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage - Lavender
  • SM-F971BZGGATS - 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage - Pistachio
  • SM-F971BZWHATS - 16GB RAM + 1TB Storage - Cream
  • SM-F971BZKHATS - 16GB RAM + 1TB Storage - Graphite
  • SM-F971BLVHATS - 16GB RAM + 1TB Storage - Lavender
  • SM-F971BZGHATS - 16GB RAM + 1TB Storage - Pistachio

Disclaimers and Footnotes

• * Display Size: Measured diagonally, Galaxy Z Fold8's Cover Screen size is 5.5" in the full rectangle and 5.4" accounting for the rounded corners. The Main Screen size is 7.6" in the full rectangle and 7.6" accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is smaller due to the rounded corners and camera hole.
• * Battery: Typical value tested under third-party laboratory conditions. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.
• * Storage: Actual available storage capacity may vary depending on pre-installed software, operating system and updates.
• * Galaxy AI: Samsung Account login may be required to use certain AI features. Availability of Galaxy AI features may vary depending on region, country, OS version, device model and carrier. Samsung does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or reliability of AI-generated results.
• * Generative AI Features: AI-generated content may vary. Some Galaxy AI features require a network connection and Samsung Account login.
• * Now Nudge: Requires Samsung Account login. Available functions and supported applications may vary by country, region and language.
• * Photo Assist: Samsung Account may be required to use certain Photo Assist features. Results may vary depending on image content and photography conditions.
• * Interpreter & Live Translate: Availability of supported languages may vary. Samsung Account login may be required for certain AI features.
• * Circle to Search: Service availability may vary by country, language and device model. Internet connection may be required.
• * Water Resistance: Galaxy Z Fold8 has an IP48 rating based on laboratory test conditions. Water resistance is not permanent and may diminish over time due to normal wear and tear.
• * Colours: Colour availability may vary by country, region, retailer or carrier. Pistachio colour is available exclusively through Samsung online channels in selected markets.
• * Multi Window: Certain applications may not support multitasking functionality.
• * Wi-Fi 7: Network availability may vary by market, provider and environment. Requires a compatible Wi-Fi 7 router.
• Product images are for illustration purposes only.
• Actual port transfer speeds will vary and may be slower than theoretical maximums depending on system configuration and usage.
• Wireless features require compatible network equipment and may vary by environment.
• Performance may vary depending on system configuration and workload.
• Weight and dimensions may vary due to manufacturing tolerances.
• Specifications may change without notice.