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Galaxy Z Fold8

Samsung's 2026 wide-format foldable: a 5.5-inch cover screen that opens to a 7.6-inch 4:3 display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and a 201 g body.

Released · First official release in any country

Global release: Released internationally; available in confirmed markets.

Samsung confirms availability in 106 markets worldwide beginning August 7, 2026. Local configurations and sales channels vary. Samsung US Newsroom: Galaxy Z series and Galaxy Watch launch (sales from August 7 in 106 markets) Checked .

Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Display diagonal
7.6 in
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Battery capacity
4,800 mAh
Options
12 GB / 256 GB12 GB / 512 GB16 GB / 1 TB
Models
10 model numbers across 10 regions See all
Colors
Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio

Is the Galaxy Z Fold8 right for you?

The Galaxy Z Fold8 is the lower-priced of Samsung's two 2026 book-style foldables, and it has a different shape from the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. Folded, it is short and wide at 81.9 x 123.9 mm, with a 5.5-inch cover screen in a 10:16 ratio. Open, it becomes a 7.6-inch 4:3 display in landscape, closer to a small tablet for video, reading, and two apps side by side.

Against the Fold8 Ultra it costs $200 less at US launch ($1,899.99 against $2,099.99) and weighs 14 g less (201 g against 215 g), while keeping the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the same RAM and storage options, 45W wired charging, and Wi-Fi 7. What you give up is screen size (7.6 against 8.0 inches open, 5.5 against 6.5 inches closed), the camera system (two 50 MP cameras against a 200 MP main camera with a 3x telephoto), and 200 mAh of battery (4,800 against 5,000 mAh).

Both Fold8 models are rated IP48, and Samsung advises against beach or pool use. For updates, Samsung's US product page advertises "up to 7x OS upgrades and security updates" without giving a period, and the launch release states no commitment. If you mostly want a phone that folds small, the Galaxy Z Flip8 weighs 180 g and launched at $1,199.99.

A good fit if

  • You want a foldable that opens to a wide 4:3 screen for video, reading, and side-by-side apps.
  • You want the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra's processor and charging for $200 less at US launch.
  • You prefer a shorter, wider phone when folded.

Look elsewhere if

  • You want the strongest foldable camera: the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra adds a 200 MP main camera and a 3x telephoto.
  • You want a larger cover screen: the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra's is 6.5 inches.
  • You work around dust or sand: the Fold8 is IP48, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Pixel 11 Pro are IP68.

Which configuration to choose

The 256 GB and 512 GB models have 12 GB of RAM; only the 1 TB model moves to 16 GB. The US launch price was $1,899.99 for 256 GB. The 1 TB model is widely sold but not in Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, or Taiwan; in Japan only the SIM-free and au models offer it, and US carriers sell it in Graphite only. Buy the model made for your region: SM-F971B internationally, SM-F971U1 unlocked or SM-F971U from carriers in the United States, SM-F971W in Canada, SM-F9710 in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and the SIM-free or carrier models in Japan. Pistachio is a Samsung.com exclusive and is not sold by US or Japanese carriers.

Full specifications

Covers every recorded configuration.

Design

Width
81.9 mm
Height
123.9 mm
Depth
9.7 mm
Weight
201 g

Display

Panel type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X main screen; 5.5-inch WUXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover screen (1,248 x 1,972, 1–120 Hz)
Resolution width
1,848 px
Resolution height
2,448 px
Display diagonal
7.6 in
Refresh rate
120 Hz

Cameras

Main camera resolution
50 MP
Front camera resolution
10 MP
Camera configuration / limitations
Rear: 50 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS, 2x optical-quality zoom) and 50 MP ultra-wide (f/1.9). A 10 MP selfie camera on the cover screen and a 10 MP camera in the main screen.

Battery

Maximum wired charging
45 W
Charging conditions
Samsung quotes up to 63% in about 30 minutes with a 45W adapter and 3A USB-C cable, sold separately. 20W fast wireless charging and Wireless PowerShare.
Battery capacity
4,800 mAh

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 6.0
NFC
Not confirmed
Connectivity
5G, LTE

Software

Security support end date
Not confirmed
Operating system
Android 17 (One UI 9)
Update commitment
Samsung's US product page advertises "up to 7x OS upgrades and security updates" without stating a period; the launch release states no commitment.

Performance

Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy

Durability

Water resistance
IP48

Configuration

Memory
12 GB / 16 GB
Storage
256 GB to 1 TB

Configurations & colors

  • Graphite
  • Cream
  • Lavender
  • PistachioSamsung.com exclusive

Match the regional model numbers to the confirmed markets below. These countries are verified by official sources; configurations and local stock can differ.

Region and modelConfigurationConfirmed marketsColors
InternationalSM-F971B12 GB / 256 GB12 GB / 512 GB16 GB / 1 TBUnited Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, South Africa, MexicoGraphite, Cream, Lavender, PistachioVaries by configuration
United States (unlocked)SM-F971U112 GB / 256 GB12 GB / 512 GB16 GB / 1 TBUnited StatesGraphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio
United States (carrier models)SM-F971U12 GB / 256 GB12 GB / 512 GB16 GB / 1 TBUnited StatesGraphite, Cream, LavenderVaries by configuration
CanadaSM-F971W12 GB / 256 GB12 GB / 512 GB16 GB / 1 TBCanadaGraphite, Cream, Lavender, PistachioVaries by configuration
Hong Kong and TaiwanSM-F971012 GB / 256 GB12 GB / 512 GB16 GB / 1 TBTaiwan, Hong KongGraphite, Cream, Lavender, PistachioVaries by configuration
Japan (SIM-free)SM-F971Q12 GB / 256 GB12 GB / 512 GB16 GB / 1 TBJapanGraphite, Cream, Lavender, PistachioVaries by configuration
Japan (docomo)SM-F971D12 GB / 256 GB12 GB / 512 GBJapanGraphite, Cream, LavenderVaries by configuration
Japan (au)SM-F971J12 GB / 256 GB12 GB / 512 GB16 GB / 1 TBJapanGraphite, Cream, LavenderVaries by configuration
Japan (SoftBank)SM-F971Z12 GB / 256 GBJapanGraphite, Cream, Lavender
Japan (Rakuten Mobile)SM-F971C12 GB / 256 GBJapanGraphite, Cream, Lavender

Software

Software support: Samsung's US product page advertises "up to 7x OS upgrades and security updates" without stating a period; the launch release states no commitment.

Source-backed strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • A 7.6-inch 4:3 main screen and a 5.5-inch 10:16 cover screen, both 1–120 Hz.
  • The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 45W wired charging of the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, with 12 GB or 16 GB of RAM.
  • Measures 4.5 mm unfolded (excluding the main-screen frame) and weighs 201 g, per Samsung.

Limitations

  • IP48 rather than IP68: Samsung advises against beach or pool use.
  • Width, height, and depth here are the folded measurements; unfolded it is 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm.
  • No telephoto camera: a 50 MP wide and a 50 MP ultra-wide only.

Pricing

$1,899.99 · United States · launch price · Checked 2026-09-30 · Source

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