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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (Fold 8 Wide)
7.6″DisplayFoldable, 120Hz
SD 8 Elite Gen 5ChipsetSamsung edition
12 GBRAMUp to 16 GB
50 MPMain CameraMain + 50 MP ultrawide
4800 mAhBatteryBattery
45WFast ChargingWired charging
YesAI FeaturesGalaxy AI, Gemini
94%
MC Spec Score
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (Fold 8 Wide) Overview
94%
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⚡ Performance
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3 nm)
- Octa-core up to 4.74 GHz, Adreno 840 GPU
- 12 GB of RAM (16 GB on the 1TB model)
🖥️ Display
- 7.6-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1848 x 2448
- 120Hz adaptive refresh, about 2410 nits measured
- 5.5-inch cover screen at 120Hz
📷 Rear Camera
- 50MP wide camera with OIS
- 50MP ultrawide camera
- 4K video at 30 and 60 fps (no telephoto)
🤳 Front Camera
- 10MP inner camera and 10MP cover camera
- f/2.2 on both
- 4K video at 30 and 60 fps
🔋 Battery
- 4800 mAh battery
- 45W wired charging (about 63% in 30 min, claimed by Samsung)
- 20W wireless charging with wireless PowerShare
⚙️ General
- IP48 water resistance
- Nano-SIM + eSIM with 5G
- 256GB, 512GB or 1TB, no card slot
- Graphite, Cream, Lavender and Pistachio
💲 Price
Starting from $1,899.99 | €1,999 — See full pricing below
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MobiCircuit Verdict
Quick answer: Yes, if you want a wide, passport-style foldable with a 7.6-inch inner screen, a very thin body and 7 years of updates, from $1,899.99 | €1,999. Skip it if you need a telephoto camera or if price matters most. The Galaxy Z Fold8 (also searched as the Fold 8 Wide) is a different phone from the taller Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (from $1,899.99 | €1,999, checked 2 Nov 2026) is Samsung's wide, passport-style foldable, searched as the Samsung Fold 8 and the Z Fold 8 Wide. It feels closer to a normal phone than a tall, narrow foldable. Its strengths are a roomy and very bright inner screen, a thin and light body and long update support. Its weak points are the high price and the missing telephoto camera. Our MC Spec Score for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is 94%.
What's Good
- 1Wide, passport-style 7.6-inch inner screen at 120Hz
- 2Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip with 12 GB of RAM
- 3Only 4.5 mm thin when unfolded and 201 g
- 4Very bright screens, about 2410 nits measured on the inner one
- 5Up to 7 major Android updates and 45W fast charging
What's Not
- 1High starting price: $1,899.99 | €1,999 for 256GB
- 2No telephoto camera
- 3No memory card slot, and the charger is sold separately
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (Fold 8 Wide) Price
256GB$1,899.99 | €1,999
512GB$2,099.99 | €2,199
1TB$2,499.99 | €2,599
Disclaimer: Prices are official US launch prices and may vary by seller and region. Euro prices are the German launch prices and differ by market. We do not guarantee this page is 100% accurate — always confirm with an authorized retailer before purchase. Price last checked: 2 Nov 2026. Source: MobiCircuit.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (Fold 8 Wide) Full Specifications
Design
Dimensions
Folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm. Unfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm
Weight
201 g
Build
Advanced Armor aluminium frame, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 on the cover screen
Colors
Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio (Samsung.com only)
Water/Dust
IP48 (water resistant, dust protection only above 1 mm)
Display
Size
Main 7.6 inches (about 88.9% screen-to-body), cover 5.5 inches
Type
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO, HDR10+
Resolution
Main 1848 x 2448 px, 4:3, 403 ppi. Cover 1248 x 1972 px, 428 ppi
Refresh Rate
120 Hz (variable 1-120 Hz) on both screens
Brightness
About 2410 nits measured (inner screen)
Protection
Cover screen: Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2. Flex Titanium technology
Platform
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3nm)
CPU
Octa-core, up to 4.74 GHz (2 + 6)
GPU
Adreno 840
OS
Android 17 (One UI 9)
Memory
RAM
12 GB (256GB and 512GB), 16 GB (1TB)
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.x)
Card Slot
No
Rear Camera
Wide
50 MP, f/1.8, 23 mm, 1/1.57″, 1.0 µm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF
Macro
None
Ultrawide
50 MP, f/1.9, 120° field of view, 1/2.5″, 0.7 µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video
4K at 30 and 60 fps, 1080p at 30 and 60 fps, OIS and gyro-EIS
Front Camera
Camera
Inner 10 MP (f/2.2, ultra-wide) and cover 10 MP (f/2.2)
Video
4K at 30 and 60 fps
AI Features
AI features
Galaxy AI, Gemini and Bixby
Battery & Charging
Capacity
4800 mAh (rated 4660 mAh), Li-Po
Fast charging (wired)
45W
Wireless
20W wireless, wireless PowerShare
Charging time
About 63% in 30 min with a 45W adapter (claimed by maker, adapter sold separately)
Connectivity
Cellular
2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G (sub-6GHz)
Wi-Fi / BT
Wi-Fi 6 and 7 (tri-band), Bluetooth 6.0, NFC
Port
USB Type-C, USB 2.0
Other
NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB), Samsung DeX support
Sensors
Biometric
Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Motion
Accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, barometer, proximity
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
No
General
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Software
Android 17, One UI 9, up to 7 major Android updates
Released
Announced 22 July 2026
Benchmarks
AnTuTu
3,382,020 (AnTuTu v11)
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
6,823
Geekbench 6 (single / multi)
3,645 / 11,102
Source
NanoReview (AnTuTu, Geekbench) and a MySmartPrice lab test (3DMark), measured on this phone. Scores are only for comparing phones: a higher number means a faster phone
Disclaimer: We do not guarantee that the specifications on this page are 100% accurate and up to date — always verify critical details with an authorized retailer before purchase.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (Fold 8 Wide): Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (Fold 8 Wide) price?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 starts at $1,899.99 | €1,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model. The 512GB model is $2,099.99 | €2,199 and the 16GB + 1TB model is $2,499.99 | €2,599. The dollar prices are US prices and the euro prices are German launch prices; they differ by market. Checked 2 Nov 2026.
Is the Galaxy Z Fold8 better than the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
They are two different phones. The Galaxy Z Fold8 is the wider, passport-style model: a 7.6-inch main screen, a 5.5-inch cover screen, 201 g and a 4800 mAh battery. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is the taller, book-style model: an 8.0-inch main screen, a 6.5-inch cover screen, a 5000 mAh battery and three rear cameras including a telephoto. Both use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip and 45W charging. Choose the Fold8 if you want a lighter, easier to hold phone. Choose the Ultra if you want a telephoto camera and a bigger inner screen.
When did the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 come out?
Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold8 at Galaxy Unpacked on 22 July 2026, together with the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Galaxy Z Flip8. Availability and delivery dates vary by country.
What are the main specs of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
It has a 7.6-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X main screen (1848 x 2448, 120Hz) and a 5.5-inch cover screen, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip, 12 GB of RAM (16 GB on the 1TB model), 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of storage, a 50MP wide and a 50MP ultrawide camera, two 10MP selfie cameras, a 4800 mAh battery with 45W charging and Android 17 with One UI 9.
Which chip and how much RAM does the Galaxy Z Fold8 have?
It uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip (3 nm) with an octa-core CPU up to 4.74 GHz and an Adreno 840 GPU. RAM is 12 GB (16 GB on the 1TB model) with UFS 4.x storage. In our benchmark data it scores about 3.38 million in AnTuTu v11 and 3,645 / 11,102 in Geekbench 6 (single / multi).
How good is the Galaxy Z Fold8 camera?
It has two rear cameras: a 50MP wide camera with OIS and a 50MP ultrawide camera. There is no telephoto camera. Video goes up to 4K at 60 fps. Selfies come from a 10MP inner camera and a 10MP cover camera.
How good is the Galaxy Z Fold8 battery and how fast does it charge?
The battery is 4800 mAh. Samsung claims about 63% in 30 minutes with a 45W adapter, which is sold separately. Wireless charging is 20W, with wireless PowerShare.
How many software updates does the Galaxy Z Fold8 get?
Samsung promises up to 7 major Android updates. The phone ships with Android 17 and One UI 9.
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