The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is official: Samsung has rethought the proportions of its foldable to create a shorter, wider device optimized primarily for media consumption. Presented as the first fundamental design change to the Fold line in six years, it’s also positioned to square off against the first foldable iPhone expected from Apple.
Two displays optimized for viewing
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 features a 5.5-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch foldable inner display, both Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels with variable refresh rates from 1 Hz to 120 Hz and support for HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. The inner panel peaks at up to 3,000 nits and receives an anti‑reflective treatment to boost legibility in direct sunlight. The cover display’s 10:16 aspect ratio favors vertical content—Reels or Shorts—in portrait, while remaining well suited to landscape for movies and TV. The inner screen offers 4:3 in landscape and 3:4 in portrait, formats tailored to multitasking and video. The Fold 8 does not support the S Pen.
Reworked hinge, weight and dimensions
Samsung says it has introduced a new “Flex Titanium” mechanism to reduce crease visibility and produce a feel closer to glass. The company also claims the system improves durability through repeated openings and closings. At 201 g, this is the lightest Fold to date. Dimensions are 123.9 × 81.9 × 9.7 mm folded and 123.9 × 161.4 × 4.5 mm unfolded. The device carries an IP48 rating for dust and water resistance.
Photo and video: dual sensors and 8K recording
On the back, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 houses a dual camera module: a 50 MP main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and f/1.8 aperture, paired with a 50 MP ultra‑wide (f/1.9). Both sides have a 10 MP front-facing camera. All sensors can record 4K at 60 fps in HDR; the rear sensors support 8K video at 30 fps. A My FanCam feature helps keep a subject centered while moving.
Specs, battery and connectivity
Under the hood the Fold 8 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. 256 GB and 512 GB models ship with 12 GB of RAM; the 1 TB model steps up to 16 GB. Battery capacity is 4,800 mAh—larger than the Fold 7 despite the reduced footprint. Wired charging reaches 45 W (Samsung claims 0→63% in 30 minutes). The original text is truncated after the wireless charging line; please provide the rest of the sentence if you’d like it translated as well.
