Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 review

The Galaxy Z Fold8 is Samsung's rethink of the Fold for people who mostly read, browse and watch. Samsung moved to a wider 5.5-inch cover screen and a 7.6-inch main screen with a 4:3 ratio, which gives video and web pages a more natural shape than earlier near-square Folds. At 201 g and 4.5 mm thick unfolded, it is the lightest Galaxy Z Fold so far, according to Samsung. It runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy with 12 GB of RAM, or 16 GB on the 1 TB model. The camera setup is simpler than the Ultra's: a 50 MP wide and a 50 MP ultra-wide, with no telephoto lens. Samsung rates the 4,800 mAh battery for up to 26 hours of video playback and lists 45W wired charging, with the adapter sold separately. Like most foldables, it is rated IP48, so water is covered but fine dust is not. At $1,899.99 it costs about the same as the Pixel 11 Pro Fold.

Who it is for

people who want a light book-style foldable for reading and video

Price

From $1,899.99 before trade-in at Samsung's US store when checked.

From $1,899.99 or $79.17/mo before trade-in
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• 7.6-inch 4:3 main screen and a 5.5-inch cover screen, both 1 to 120 Hz
• 201 g, and 4.5 mm thick unfolded
• Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy with 12 GB or 16 GB of RAM
• Dual 50 MP rear cameras (wide and ultra-wide)
• 4,800 mAh typical battery, 45W wired and 20W wireless charging

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Samsung calls it the lightest Galaxy Z Fold yet at 201 g
• Strength: The 4:3 main screen suits video and reading better than a near-square panel
• Strength: Gemini Notebook and a 6-month Google AI Pro trial included
• Weakness: No telephoto lens, unlike the Fold8 Ultra and Pixel 11 Pro Fold
• Weakness: IP48 means limited dust protection
• Weakness: 45W charger sold separately

Key facts

• Price: From $1,899.99
• Screens: 7.6-inch main, 5.5-inch cover
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
• Weight: 201 g
• Battery: 4,800 mAh typical
• Water and dust: IP48

Where it ranks

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is No. 2 in our Best Foldable Phones verdict.