The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (stylized as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra) is a series of high-end Android-based foldable smartphones manufactured, developed, designed and marketed by Samsung Electronics as the part of its Galaxy Z series. Unveiled on July 22, 2026 at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event held in London, alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Watch 9 series, and Galaxy Glasses, it launched with a new "Wide" variant to the lineup, and were officially released on August 7, 2026 as a successor to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Although it is the eighth main device in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series, Samsung used the "Ultra" branding like with the Galaxy S series after its introduction on the Galaxy S20 Ultra, and alongside the Z Flip 8, they were the first phones with Android 17 pre-installed. This series marks the first time that it was released in two variations and marketed together—the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra—with the former having a wide screen similar to a passport, and the latter being the official successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
History
Development Development of the Galaxy Z Fold 7's successor began shortly after its announcement. First signs of the successor surfaced in the GSMA database in December 2025 under the codename "H8" (with model number SM-F971U), initially thought to be assigned for a Flip-style foldable, but later suggested expansion for a new Fold-style product line.
Subsequent testing of internal One UI 9 builds in February 2026, later confirmed a Flip model and two different Fold-style models (SM-F776U for Z Fold 8, and SM-F971U, which was initially known as the "Wide Fold"). In addition, internal builds of the Wide Fold's animation files in One UI 9 ahead of its unveiling.
Early reports about the Galaxy Z Fold 8 began to surface as early as March 2026, wherein it be produced in two different versions: a standard version (which was considered to be the successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7) and a wide screen version (similar to a passport). Dimensions for the two models were also known, suggesting that it may had a larger battery or S Pen support. In April 2026, reports confirm the Galaxy Z Fold 8 launch dates and its key features.
Design references and animation files of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series were reported in an early build of One UI 9 in May 2026. Early reports for the processor and the battery were also known, suggesting the use of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and two different battery capacities (5,000 mAh for the normal Z Fold 8, and 4,800 mAh for the "Wide Fold"). Multiple reports of the "Wide Fold" devices were also reported, ranging from supposed to be screen protectors, dummy units (with a rear camera module similar to the Galaxy S25 Edge), to employees seen using the upcoming Wide foldable.
The name of the "Wide Fold" device was originally presumed to be the Z Fold 8 Wide due to it having a version with a wide screen, but this was later refuted in May 2026, when it was revealed that the Wide variant would be known as the Z Fold 8, while the standard variant would be known as the Z Fold 8 Ultra (which would become the proper successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7). Multiple reports of the wide Galaxy Z Fold 8 would later be known in June 2026, ranging from its wallpapers (matching from the supposed device colors), to screen protectors.
Supposed thickness of the inner display were reported, which said it will jump to 60μm for the wider Z Fold 8 while the normal Z Fold 8 will be at 45μm, which is 30% thicker than the Z Fold 7. The wider Fold 8 would come with a “significantly enhanced” display resolution. Color options and storage options for the phones were revealed ahead of launch. Early hands-on impressions of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series were known, with one mentioning the wider Fold having a lighter device weight. Renders of the supposed devices were also reported alongside the official cases in June 2026. The Z Fold 8's design was officially teased in a campaign on June 30, 2026, which showed a Galaxy Z Fold 8 series wallpaper and taglines teasing the new form-factor.
In July 2026, its Galaxy Unpacked launch dates were also accidentally revealed in a pre-order form. Final renders for the phones with the official screen protectors were also reported. Cases from a third-party manufacturer for the then-upcoming phones were also found, showing the listings for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series cases with integrated magnets for Qi2 wireless charging. Soon after, final renders for the phones with the official colors were also known. In addition, multiple reports of the devices began to surface leading to its launch, ranging from actual units at a retail store in South Korea, marketing renders, to promotional materials.
A video was posted showing a working, normal Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a flat display, along with additional details, including the almost invisible crease in the middle of the display, while retaining the same design as the Galaxy Z Fold 7. A day before its launch, final renders for the wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 were reported, showing off the 4:3 aspect ratio display. Hours before its official unveiling, a picture was posted showing the actual Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra at a factory environment, showing off the "crease-less" display.
Other appearances The Z Fold 8's design was teased twice in a Spider-Man: Brand New Day poster and video on July 9, 2026 and July 15, 2026, in partnership with Sony and Marvel Studios, showing a wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 with two rear cameras, and Spider-Man holding a wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 and carried the tagline "A brand new shape for a Brand New Day".
The Z Fold 8's design was leaked in an Instagram post shared by BTS on July 17, 2026 while on the Arirang World Tour, five days before the official launch, showing a BTS member J-Hope holding a actual wider Galaxy Z Fold 8. A day before the official launch, the Z Fold 8's design was teased in an X post shared by Samsung Mobile, showing a BTS member J-Hope holding a wider Galaxy Z Fold 8.
A day before the official launch, the Z Fold 8's design was leaked in an advertisement shared by T-Mobile for Business, which showed a wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 and calling it “pocket-size powerhouse”. On July 17, 2026, a customized Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra was listed for sale on Caviar's website.
Launch On July 7, 2026, it was reported that Samsung was preparing to open up reservations for the next Galaxy Unpacked event. A few hours later, Samsung officially sent out invites for the next Galaxy Unpacked event set for July 22, 2026, in London, which showed a silhouette of the regular-sized Galaxy Z Fold 8, tearing off into a passport-like Galaxy Z Fold 8.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra were announced during that event with improvements to the battery, a new processor, upgraded display and introducing a new model to the lineup. Samsung called the Z Fold 8 Ultra its "most advanced foldable design" and the slimmest foldable that it has developed. Shortly before its official unveiling, reports as early as July 2026 suggested that Samsung would drop the free storage upgrade because of the RAM crisis. Samsung did kept the pre-order bonus but it only applied for the base 256GB models.
Line-up The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series includes two models: the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. At 201 g, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is lighter than other book-style foldables released before it. For comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 both weigh 215 g, while contemporaneous competitors weigh between 217 and 226 g. The clamshell-format Galaxy Z Flip 8 is lighter still, at 180 g. The reduction is partly a consequence of the smaller inner display: the Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a 7.6-inch panel, compared with 7.95 to 8.12 inches on competing book-style foldables. +Galaxy Z Fold 8 series dimensionsModelThicknessWeightGalaxy Z Fold 8Folded: D Unfolded: D201 gGalaxy Z Fold 8 UltraFolded: DUnfolded: D215 g
Performance The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, which powers the Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra worldwide.
Design
At launch, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series is available in four standard color options: Cream, Graphite, Lavender, and Violet Shadow. A fifth and sixth variant, Pistachio and Green Shadow is available exclusively through Samsung's online store. The devices continue to have an aluminum frame, similar to its predecessor. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series features Flex Titanium, a display technology that adds a titanium plate to make it durable, which also reduces crease visibility and better durability, using a titanium-alloy film to make it less flexible. ModelGalaxy Z Fold 8Galaxy Z Fold 8 UltraBase colorsOnline exclusive color
Specifications
Display The Z Fold 8 features a cover display with a resolution of 1972 x 1248 pixels adopting a 10:16 aspect ratio. The main foldable display measures and has a resolution of 2448 x 1848 pixels with a 4:3 aspect ratio. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra features a cover display with a resolution of 2520 × 1080 pixels adopting a 21:9 aspect ratio, offering a taller viewing experience. The main foldable display measures and has a resolution of 2504 x 2256 pixels, and can reach up to 3,000 nits of brightness under specific conditions, such as when using Vision Booster in direct sunlight. Samsung claims the main display is 15% brighter than that of the Galaxy Z Fold 7. FeatureGalaxy Z Fold 8Galaxy Z Fold 8 UltraDisplay sizeMain7.6 inches (190.8 mm)8.0 inches (203.1 mm)Cover5.5 inches (140 mm) 6.5 inches (164.8 mm)Display TypeMainDynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex & O DisplayCoverDynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O DisplayResolutionMain2448 x 18482504 x 2256Cover1972 x 12482520 x 1080 Aspect RatioMain4:310:9Cover10:1621:9ProtectionMainUltra Thin Glass / Anti-Reflection coatingCoverGorilla Glass Ceramic 3OthersRefresh rate1–120 Hz (adaptive)Peak brightness3,000 nitsHDRHDR10+
Camera The cameras of the Z Fold 8 Ultra carries over the 200 MP primary camera, 10 MP telephoto camera, and a pair of 10 MP front cameras from its predecessor, but it brings an upgraded 50 MP ultra-wide camera. Meanwhile, the Z Fold 8 utilizes a dual rear-camera setup (50 MP primary and ultrawide). Camera TypeGalaxy Z Fold 8Galaxy Z Fold 8 UltraWide50 MP (f/1.8)200 MP (f/1.7)Ultra-wide50 MP (f/1.9)Telephoto -10 MP (3×) (f/2.4)Front camera10 MP (f/2.2)Additional features2× optical quality zoomSensor-size & pixel-binningSuper Steady mode (with Horizon Lock)Space Zoom (up to 30×)2× optical quality zoomSensor-size & pixel-binningSuper Steady mode (with Horizon Lock)All models support 8K video recording at up to 30 fps.
Batteries The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is powered by a dual 4,800 mAh battery, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is powered by a dual 5,000 mAh battery—and both models support 45 W wired charging (up from 25 W on the Galaxy Z Fold 7), 20 W fast wireless charging and 4.5 W reverse wireless charging. The Z Fold 8 Ultra introduces a new dual-path charging architecture, which Samsung says distributes power more efficiently across the battery system. This is the first charging upgrade for the Galaxy Z Fold line in several generations; the Galaxy Z Fold 4 through Z Fold 7 all shipped with a 4,400 mAh battery, 25 W wired and 15 W wireless charging. Samsung also claims the Z Fold 8 Ultra offers 14% longer battery life than the Galaxy Z Fold 6. This series marks the first time to introduce silicon-carbon batteries. SpecificationGalaxy Z Fold 8Galaxy Z Fold 8 UltraBattery capacity4,800 mAh5,000 mAhWired charging45 W(USB Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 2.0)Wireless charging20 WReverse wireless charging4.5 W
Memory and storage The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series launched with 12 GB of RAM. The two models start at 256 GB, The 1 TB version of the Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra has 16 GB of RAM, and is available worldwide.