The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 officially arrives with a passport-style form factor designed to challenge upcoming foldable devices from competing manufacturers, according to initial consumer demand data. Industry analyst Ice Universe reports that preorders for the new foldable have surpassed those of its more expensive counterpart, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, signaling strong consumer interest in the wider, shorter proportions.
Design and Display Specifications of the Galaxy Z Fold 8
Measuring 123.9 millimeters in height when folded, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 adopts a shorter and wider aspect ratio compared to previous generations. According to Samsung’s official product specifications, the device features an external 5.5-inch LTPO OLED cover display with a resolution of 1,248 by 1,972 pixels, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3. Unfolded, the main display measures 7.6 inches with a 4/3 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1,848 by 2,448 pixels. Both panels support a variable refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, HDR10+, and reach a peak brightness of 3,000 nits.
The chassis has been slimmed down to 4.5 millimeters of thickness when unfolded, bringing the total weight of the device to 201 grams. Samsung updated the hinge mechanism to endure up to 500,000 manipulations, which flattens the internal screen surface and reduces the visibility of the fold crease. The hardware carries an IP48 certification rating for dust and water resistance.
Processing Power and Camera Hardware
Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, built on a 3nm architecture with an Adreno 840 GPU. The hardware configuration includes options for 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and storage tiers ranging from 256GB to 1TB. The operating system is Android 17.
The rear camera array houses a primary 50-megapixel sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilization, paired with a 50-megapixel ultra-wide sensor featuring an f/1.9 aperture. Front-facing duties are handled by dual 10-megapixel selfie cameras positioned on both the cover and internal screens. Video recording capabilities reach Ultra HD 8K at 30 frames per second on the main sensor, and Ultra HD 4K at up to 120 frames per second on supporting lenses.
Battery, Pricing, and Availability
Energy management relies on a 4,800 mAh non-removable battery that supports 45W wired charging via Super Fast Charging 2.0, capable of reaching a 63 percent charge in 30 minutes. Wireless charging operates at 20W with Qi2 Ready certification, alongside 4.5W reverse wireless charging.
Samsung offers the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in four color options: graphite, white, lavender, and a pistachio shade exclusive to the company’s online store. European market pricing starts at 1,999 € for the 12GB/256GB model, moves to 2,099 € for the 12GB/512GB configuration, and reaches 2,399 € for the 16GB/1TB variant.