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Samsung
Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
- 201 g
- 4800 mAh
- From $1,900
- Model number
- SM-F971U
Available colors
Selected: Lavender
Physical specifications
Folded
5.5"
Display size
201 g
Weight
123.9 mm
Height
81.9 mm
Width
9.7 mm
Thickness
—
Aspect ratio
Unfolded
7.6"
Display size
201 g
Weight
123.9 mm
Height
161.4 mm
Width
4.5 mm
Thickness
4:3
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Announced
- July 22, 2026
- Released
- August 7, 2026
- Starting price
- $1,900
- Market
- US
- Configuration
- 256 GB
Size in everyday life
Picture it in your front pocket.
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Galaxy Z Fold8
Display
- Display size
- 7.6"
- Cover display size
- 5.5"
- Display technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Cover display technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution
- 2448 × 1848
- Cover resolution
- 1972 × 1248
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Cover refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 3000 nits
- Protection
- Flex Titanium (main)
Performance
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
- RAM
- 12 GB, 16 GB
- Storage
- 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB
- Expandable storage
- No
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 4800 mAh
- Rated capacity
- 4660 mAh
- Wired charging
- 45 W
- Wireless charging
- 20 W
- Charging standard
- 45W wired charging, Fast Wireless Charging 20W, Wireless PowerShare
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom · OIS; Ultra Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.9
- Front cameras
- Cover selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2; Inner selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2
Build & durability
- Frame
- Armor Aluminum
- Back
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- Front
- Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3
- Ingress protection
- IP48
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G, LTE
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi‑Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 6.0
- USB
- USB‑C
Sources and measurement notes
Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.
Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
8.0
out of 10
A genuinely new Fold shape with near-invisible crease progress and excellent early handling, tempered by dual-camera limits, missing Flex Mode, and still-thin long-term battery, heating, and durability evidence.
Category scores
Camera
7.0
Solid dual 50MP daylight and ultrawide results; My FanCam helps post-shot event videos, but digital crop softness and no telephoto still limit imaging.
Battery and charging
7.5
4,800 mAh plus 45W charging look promising versus Fold7, but real mixed-day stamina is still early.
Performance
8.5
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 feels flagship-smooth for multitasking; sustained heating needs more owner data.
Handling and portability
8.5
201 g short-wide carry and usable cover screen dominate early praise for daily pocket use.
Build quality
8.0
Flex Titanium crease control and smoother hinge feel stand out; long-term durability remains limited.
Value
7.5
Strong shape and crease story at $1,899, with clear feature gaps versus Fold8 Ultra imaging and Flex Mode.
Strengths
- Lightest Samsung book Fold yet with a more pocketable short-wide silhouette
- Major crease reduction and stronger antireflective open-display viewing
- Usable 16:10 cover screen plus wider multitasking-friendly inner canvas
- Faster 45W charging and a larger battery than Fold7
Weaknesses
- No dedicated telephoto camera
- No mid-angle Flex Mode on the standard Fold8 hinge
- Battery, heating, and durability long-term impressions still limited
- Premium price without Ultra-tier imaging hardware
Best for
- Daily carriers who want phone-like closed use and tablet-like open reading
- Upgraders leaving older tall Folds mainly for crease and pocket comfort
- People who shoot concerts, sports, or crowded events and may use My FanCam for social clips
- Buyers comparing Fold8 versus Ultra who prioritize shape over zoom
Less suitable for
- Photography-first buyers who need optical zoom reach
- Owners who rely on half-fold Flex Mode for calls, video, and hands-free shots
- People waiting for months of durability and battery community data
- Shoppers who can stretch to Fold8 Ultra for cameras and hinge versatility
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: Galaxy Z Fold5 or Fold6
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: Shape, crease, and charging gains are meaningful if you still feel pocket friction on older tall Folds.
Current device: Galaxy Z Fold7
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Upgrade if crease and proportions matter daily; stay if Flex Mode and familiar tall layout still fit.
Current device: Galaxy S Ultra slab owners
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Choose Fold8 for multitasking surface area; keep the Ultra when camera zoom and single-panel simplicity win.
Current device: First-time foldable buyers
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: One of the strongest closed-phone Fold experiences yet — trial folded width and open 4:3 layout in store.
Current device: Shoppers deciding between Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Fold8 for lighter wide-form daily carry; Ultra for telephoto, Flex Mode, and maximum productivity canvas.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight. Based on folded dimensions.
One-handed use
Two-handed preferredTwo-handed use is generally the more natural way to hold this device.
Pocket friendliness
LimitedIts footprint is less practical for everyday pocket carry.
Carry comfort
BalancedWeight sits in a balanced range for everyday holding and carrying.
Reading and media
A large canvas for reading, video, and longer on-screen sessions.
Gaming
High-endIts processor and graphics hardware are suited to demanding games and higher visual settings.
Bottom line
Early Galaxy Z Fold8 hands-on consensus is enthusiastic about the new short-wide form factor, crease control, and closed-phone comfort, with clear eyes on camera zoom limits, missing Flex Mode, and unfinished long-term battery, heating, and durability evidence. My FanCam stands out as a practical Gallery AI trick for reframing concert, sports, and crowded-event videos after the fact, though reviewers treat it as a soft, social-ready crop rather than a substitute for optical zoom or careful shooting. The Fold8 looks most compelling for pocket-first multitaskers who value shape over Ultra imaging — and least compelling for Zoom-heavy or Flex Mode-dependent buyers who should wait for broader long-term impressions or step up to Fold8 Ultra.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 256 GB512 GB1 TB
- Connectivity
- 5GLTE
- Colors
- LavenderGraphiteCreamPistachio
- RAM
- 12 GB16 GB
- Model variants
- SM-F971U
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