Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung has completely reimagined its foldable lineup with the Galaxy Z Fold8, ditching the tall, narrow "candy bar" aesthetic for a broader, passport-style form factor. Alongside it, Samsung introduced a higher-tier Z Fold8 Ultra for power users.
Key Highlights & Changes
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Passport Design: When folded, the Fold8 features a squarer, compact build with a 5.5-inch cover screen (10:16 aspect ratio) that feels far more natural for typing and scrolling. Unfolded, it expands into a 7.6-inch display with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
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Featherweight Build: Weighing just 201 grams and measuring a razor-thin 4.5 mm unfolded, it is Samsung's lightest and slimmest standard Fold yet.
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Performance: Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, paired with 12GB or 16GB RAM.
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Battery Tech: Features a new 4,800 mAh silicon-carbon battery (enabling the thinner design) supporting 45W wired and 20W wireless charging.
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Durability & OS: Rated IP48 for dust/water resistance and running Android 17 with One UI 9.
Quick Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Natural Typing Experience: The wider cover screen feels like a normal phone. | No Telephoto Lens: Features dual 50MP (Wide + Ultrawide) cameras, dropping dedicated optical zoom. |
| Tablet-Like Aspect Ratio: 4:3 inner screen is far superior for multitasking, reading, and productivity. | Steep Price: Starts at $1,900. |
| Ultra-Light Chassis: At 201g, it comfortably undercuts previous generations. | Charging Speed: Still capped at 45W wired charging. |
Note on the Ultra Variant: If you need an S Pen slot, a 200MP main camera with a dedicated 3x telephoto, and an 8-inch display, Samsung offers the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra alongside this base model.