Galaxy Z Fold8

A fold phone is a type of foldable phone with a horizontal folding design, such as the Galaxy Z Fold series. When folded, it functions like a regular smartphone for easy one-handed use; when unfolded, it becomes a large, tablet-like screen ideal for video watching, reading, browsing the web and using multiple apps at once.

The main differences between a large foldable smartphone and a small foldable smartphone are screen size, portability and usage scenarios.

• Large fold phone: With a horizontal folding design, it opens into a spacious 4:3 main screen, making it easier to run multiple apps, enjoy full-screen streaming in Flex Mode and stay productive. It is ideal for users who want a bigger display, immersive entertainment and more efficient multitasking.
• Small fold phone: With a vertical folding design, it folds down to a palm-sized shape that slips easily into a pocket. It can also be propped up on a table for hands-free photos or videos, making it suitable for users who value compact portability and a stylish look.

Yes. Using Galaxy Z Fold8 as an example, it pairs a highly portable fold phone design with a expansive screen experience. Its lightweight build fits smoothly into daily life, while the upgraded Armor FlexHinge and 3,000-nit anti-reflective display ensure clear, fluid visuals indoors and out.

Galaxy Z Fold8 is Samsung’s lightest fold phone, weighing just 201 g. Featuring a slim profile and the easier-to-open Armor FlexHinge, it delivers the immersive depth of a large screen while remaining light enough for effortless daily carry.

Galaxy Z Fold8 is designed to deliver an immersive viewing experience:

• Clear, immersive visuals: With up to 3,000 nits brightness and an anti-reflective coating, the screen stays detailed, clear and true to colour in bright outdoor light or dim indoor settings.
• Flagship-level performance: Powered by Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, with next-generation CPU, GPU and NPU, it supports smooth streaming and multitasking with fewer interruptions.
• Long-lasting battery life: Offering up to 26 hours of continuous video playback, it lets you stream your favorite content without constant recharging.

As Samsung’s lightest foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold8 features a 4:3 ratio main screen that offers a much wider viewing area than traditional, narrow smartphones. This format reduces black bars when watching selected video formats or reading e-books, while enabling a balanced layout for multitasking.

Galaxy Z Fold8 introduces an all-new, content-native shape designed around how you scroll, watch and read throughout your day.

• Made for scrolling. The 10:16 cover screen feels natural for social feeds and everyday browsing.
• Made for immersion. Unfold to the 4:3 main screen for movies, TV series, e-books and other long-form content.
• Ultra-light for every day. At just 201 grams, Galaxy Z Fold8 is the world's lightest fold, making the large-screen experience easier to carry.
• Capture with confidence. Dual 50 MP Wide and Ultra Wide cameras let you move seamlessly from wide to ultra-wide without losing quality.
• Smooth performance throughout your day. Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy combines advanced NPU, GPU and CPU performance for smoother graphics and responsive experiences.^,,,,,

Galaxy Z Fold8 comes in a set of premium color options for you to choose from, depending on your taste.

• Standard colors. These include Lavender, Graphite and Cream.
• Exclusive color. We also offer a Samsung.com only color in Pistachio, which is exclusively for customers who purchase on our site.^,

Galaxy Z Fold8 is fortified with materials that strengthen the device for long-lasting durability.

• Armor Aluminum frame. The frame provides enhanced protection for the device's internal components and exterior edges without adding excessive bulk.
• Chemically strengthened glass formula. Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 3 and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 have been applied to the front and back of the device, respectively, for impact protection without compromising visual clarity.
• Durable Armor FlexHinge. The hinge is designed to be thin but very rigid, thanks to a highly durable material.
• IP48-rated for water resistance. This helps protect your device against accidental spills and everyday mishaps.^,,

No, Galaxy Z Fold8 does not support S Pen.

For the ideal blend of everyday protection, premium design, and smart functionality, official Samsung accessories are tailored to fit your Galaxy Z Fold8 series perfectly. Choose the best case to match your style and daily routine:

• Carbon Magnet Case. Crafted from durable, scratch-resistant Aramid fiber for an ultra-slim profile, featuring built-in magnets for fast wireless charging and effortless accessory attachment.
• Carbon Standing Case. Features a built-in free-stop kickstand that locks securely at any angle in either portrait or landscape mode, perfect for hands-free video calls, streaming, and multitasking.
• Silicone Magnet Case. Combines a soft-touch, semi-transparent silicone exterior with a secure, comfortable grip and built-in magnetic capabilities for seamless daily convenience.

Yes. Galaxy Z Fold8 supports eSIM, giving you greater flexibility when managing your mobile network services.

• Supports dual SIM functionality with Nano-SIM and eSIM.
• Supports Dual eSIM, making it easy to manage both personal and work numbers on one device.
• Add or switch between supported mobile plans without needing to replace a physical SIM card.
• Ideal for frequent travellers, business users, or anyone who needs to manage multiple phone numbers conveniently.

Galaxy Z Fold8 features a newly engineered hinge designed to create a flatter, more immersive main screen experience when fully unfolded.

• Built on eight generations of Samsung foldable expertise. Armor FlexHinge moves smoothly between fully open and fully closed positions while helping the fold area appear noticeably flatter.
• Optimized for the fully unfolded experience. The hinge is designed for the phone to be fully open or fully closed rather than partially folded positions. As part of this design approach, Galaxy Z Fold8 does not support FlexMode.

Yes. Galaxy Z Fold8 is the world's lightest book-style foldable smartphone, bringing an expansive screen experience into an ultra-light design.

• Light enough for every day. At just 201 grams, Galaxy Z Fold8 is lighter than any previous Galaxy Z Fold and effortless to carry throughout your day.
• Slim and comfortable in hand. Just 4.5 mm when unfolded, its slim profile makes extended viewing more comfortable.
• Pocketable when folded, expansive when opened. At 9.7 mm when folded, it fits comfortably in a pocket, while unfolding to a spacious 7.6-inch main screen for more room when you need it.

Galaxy Z Fold8 is equipped with the latest Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor, which is customized especially for Galaxy and designed to deliver superior CPU, GPU, NPU and AI performance.

• Customized processor. The processor is designed to enhance your streaming experience, camera performance and overall energy efficiency.
• Power-efficient chipset. The powerful chip enhances our built-in mDNIe technology to deliver vibrant and high-quality screen visuals. At the same time, it optimizes power consumption, preserving battery life.
• Advanced GPU and Vulkan integration. Unlock real-time ray tracing for realistic lighting and shadows while gaming.^,

Galaxy Z Fold8's battery is optimized to provide a long battery life for lasting use.

• 4800 mAh battery. A typical battery capacity of 4800 mAh allows you to comfortably work, play and browse throughout the day without needing to recharge.
• Substantial video playback endurance. Watch your favorites for up to 26 hours.^,

Galaxy Z Fold8 has three storage options available: 1 TB, 512 GB and 256 GB.

• 1 TB. This comes with 16 GB of memory.
• 512 GB and 256 GB. These come with 12 GB of memory.

Galaxy Z Fold8 pairs 50 MP Wide and 50 MP Ultra Wide cameras so you can capture everyday moments seamlessly from wide to ultra-wide.

• Capture the details. The 50 MP Wide camera and its F1.8 aperture, help deliver brighter, sharper photos in low light.
• Fit more into the frame. The 50 MP Ultra Wide camera paired with its F1.9 aperture is ideal for landscapes, group shots and expansive scenes.
• Dual 50 MP system. Together, they give you flexible, consistent shooting across everyday perspectives.

Galaxy Z Fold8 has four different camera sensors that each play an important role depending on your needs.

• 50 MP Wide. Perfect for high-resolution photos and advanced detail.
• 50 MP Ultra Wide. Good for capturing expansive landscapes and group photos.
• 10 MP cover screen. Allows you to take sharp, natural-looking selfies.
• 10 MP main screen camera. The 100-degree field of view allows you to get more people in the shot when taking group selfies.

Yes. Galaxy Z Fold8 combines intelligent processing with its camera system to help you capture clearer, more detailed videos after dark.

• Nightography does the work for you. ProVisual Engine automatically enhances low-light videos, so no special settings are required.
• Intelligent noise reduction, stabilization and image processing. These help preserve color and detail for more confident night shooting.

Galaxy Z Fold8 comes with a set of intelligent AI features that are easy to use.

• Get creative with Photo Assist. You can enjoy fast photo editing with your own personalized prompts in Photo Assist. Simply describe the edit you want to make, and Galaxy AI will enhance it.
• Stay one step ahead with Now Nudge. Now Nudge is a new feature that intelligently understands what's on your screen and will provide suggestions, such as viewing your Calendar to add an event. If a suggestion from Now Nudge appears on the main screen, you will be taken to the next action in split view once pressed.^,

As of July 2026, Galaxy AI's Now Nudge supports 16 languages and Photo Assist supports 41 languages. Full list of languages is below.

• Now Nudge supported languages: Korean, English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Polish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Thai, Vietnamese, Hindi, Arabic, Indonesian and Russian.
• Photo Assist supported languages: Korean, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Filipino and Gujarati.

Using AI on Galaxy Z Fold8 is designed to be safe for privacy-minded users with privacy built in, from how data is processed to how it’s stored and controlled.

• On-device protection. Galaxy AI processes data on your device through the Personal Data Engine and is then encrypted and saved on your device with KEEP and Knox Vault. With on-device processing selected, personal information stays on your phone instead of being sent to external servers.
• Tailored controls. With clear, AI-secure privacy settings in Controls, you have the power to choose which AI features can access personal data. You can decide where it gets processed, either on your device or on the cloud.
• Connected security. Powered by Knox Matrix Trust Chain technology, your entire ecosystem of Samsung devices is protected, which you can control from your Galaxy smartphone.^,

The right Galaxy Z Fold depends on how you want to use your foldable.

• Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. If you prioritize side-by-side productivity, flagship performance and camera versatility, choose Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.
• Galaxy Z Fold8. If you prioritize ultra-light portability and content such as social media, movies and e-books, choose Galaxy Z Fold8.

Galaxy Z Fold8 is made for people who move naturally between short content and deeper immersion — and want a large-screen experience without the extra weight.

• Scroll comfortably when folded. The 10:16 cover screen is shaped for social feeds and everyday inspiration.
• Dive deeper when unfolded. The wide main screen is ideal for movies, TV series, e-books, articles and magazines.
• Capture inspiration as it happens. With dual 50 MP Wide and Ultra Wide cameras, effortlessly capture everyday moments.
• Keep ideas moving with Galaxy AI. Use features such as Now Nudge, Photo Assist and My FanCam for AI tools that will assist you throughout the day.^,,

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is the premium evolution of the original Fold experience.

• New form factor. The original name finds new life in the new content-focused shape that is Galaxy Z Fold8.
• Compare your current device. If you want to compare your current Z Fold device with the newest model, use the compare sections on the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra page to see how it differs.

Galaxy Z Fold8's all-new, content-native shape is designed to make different types of content feel natural — whether you're scrolling, watching or reading.

• Comfortably slim when folded. The 10:16 cover screen sits comfortably in your hand for social feeds and everyday browsing.
• Large, immersive screen when unfolded. The wide main screen gives you more room to enjoy long-form content. Watch movies and TV in landscape, or e-books, articles and magazines in portrait.
• At 201 g, the content-first experience stays ultra-light and easy to carry.

Galaxy Z Fold8 has video features that help you effortlessly capture the moment from different perspectives.

• Easy video cropping. You can access My FanCam in the Gallery video editing feature after you have recorded a video. It automatically centers the video on a specific person, creating a subject-focused clip. This makes it easier to share without having to manually crop or adjust the frame.
• Side-by-side videos with Dual Recording. Being able to record two videos side-by-side at once gives you a new way to capture moments. It creates an 18:16 split view by combining two 9:16 videos without cropping the original frames. This ensures your footage remains true to the original composition.

Now Nudge is a tool powered by Galaxy AI that helps provide proactive task completion.

• Helpful guidance. Throughout the day, Now Nudge will be there to guide you for any assistance you may need.
• Seamless transitions from the cover screen to the main screen. Simply unfold and press the prompt to continue working in multi-window mode. Perform several actions, such as setting a reminder, saving or viewing locations to a map and viewing or adding calendar events.
• Actionable nudges that appear contextually. While you use apps such as messaging apps, nudges will appear, allowing you to perform the next action in a split view. This helps you manage tasks and access information without switching windows.

Yes, Galaxy Z Fold8 has been specifically redesigned for easy opening.

• Reduced flat surfaces. A beveled slope was added to the inner bezel and the edge of the phone.
• Comfort at your fingertips. This new design plays a role in ensuring there's enough of a gap for more comfort when unfolding the device.
• Hinge and magnetic power optimization. Further design updates make opening more effortless.

Yes, you can use Photo Assist on Galaxy Z Fold8, which uses Galaxy AI to power intuitive photo editing.

• Effortless photo touch-ups. In Photo Assist, you can move, resize or remove objects or fill in backgrounds.
• Edit in your own words. You can now also use written prompts in the Create section for personalized editing.
• Side-by-side editing. View the original and edited photo side by side to easily see the changes you made.

Galaxy Z Fold8 has three storage options available and 12 GB or 16 GB of memory, depending on how you use your phone.

• 1 TB with 16 GB of memory. This is best for power users who record high-resolution videos, play graphics-heavy games or download large apps.
• 512 GB with 12 GB of memory. This gives you more space for regular photo taking, file downloads and using multiple apps.
• 256 GB with 12 GB of memory. This is ideal if you mostly stream content and occasionally take photos or videos.

Not at all. Switching to Galaxy is designed to be simple, even when moving from a different operating system like iOS.

• Start your switch in just a few steps. Simply scan the QR code displayed on your Galaxy device with your iPhone camera to get started — no Smart Switch app installation needed on your current phone.
• Bring your content with you, wirelessly. Enjoy the convenience of cable-free transfer with the same supported data as a wired connection.
• Spend less time setting up. You can focus on getting started with Galaxy.^,

Switching from iPhone to Galaxy is now easier with the upgraded Smart Switch experience on Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8.

• No extra app needed on your iPhone. Smart Switch lets you start transferring your data wirelessly without having to install the Smart Switch app on your iPhone, making the move to Galaxy even simpler.
• Bring more of your digital life with you. The types of data you can migrate include: Accessibility Settings, Alarms, Apps, Calendar, Call History, Contacts, Files and Folders, Home Screen, Music, Notes, Message, Passwords and Passkeys, Photos, Videos, Voice Memo, Wallpaper and Wi-Fi.
• Spend less time rebuilding your setup. Smart Switch also helps reduce setup time by identifying compatible apps and guiding you to install Android versions of your existing iPhone apps, minimizing the need for manual searching.^,