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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
New passport-style form factor is very likeable
Useful cover screen which is bright enough and the aspect ratio is great for social media
4:3 main display is excellent
Lightweight and solid design
IP48 rating
Decent cameras
Battery life is good enough

Bad
Expensive
No telephoto sensor at this price
Loudspeakers could have been better
Still needs better app optimisation

Galaxy Z Fold 8 is another example of how Samsung can reinvent the foldable category when needed, and in this case, the company has reimagined a form factor prioritised for a wide range of content. The company has introduced an aspect ratio that provides a familiar experience for browsing short-form content or reading on the device.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Summary

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 mobile was launched on 22nd July 2026. The phone comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate 7.60-inch touchscreen primary display offering a resolution of 2448x1848 pixels. It also features a 5.50-inch touchscreen as its second display, with a resolution of 1248x1972 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. It comes with 12GB, 16GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 runs Android 17 and is powered by a 4800mAh non-removable battery. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 supports wireless charging, as well as 45W Fast Charging fast charging.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 on the rear packs a dual camera setup featuring a 50-megapixel primary camera, and a 50-megapixel camera. On the front, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 packs a dual camera setup for selfies, featuring a 10-megapixel primary camera and a second 10-megapixel camera.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 runs One UI 9 is based on Android 17 and packs 256GB, 512GB, 1TB of inbuilt storage. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a dual-SIM mobile. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 measures 123.90 x 81.90 x 9.70mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 201.00 grams. It was launched in Cream, Graphite, Lavender, and and Pistachio colours. It features an IP48 rating for dust and water protection.

Connectivity options on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 include Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, Infrared, and USB Type-C with active 4G on both SIM cards. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor.

As of 24th October 2026, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 price in India starts at Rs. 174,999.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (12GB RAM, 256GB) - Lavender

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 price in India starts from ₹ 174,999. The lowest price of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is ₹ 174,999 at Samsung on 24th October 2026.

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Available Variants

12GB RAM

256GB STORAGE

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (12GB,256GB)

12GB RAM

512GB STORAGE

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (12GB,512GB)

16GB RAM

1TB STORAGE

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (16GB,1TB)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Full Specifications

General

Brand	Samsung
Model	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Price in India	₹174,999
Release date	22nd July 2026
AI Enabled	Yes
Launched in India	Yes
Form factor	Foldable
Dimensions (mm)	123.90 x 81.90 x 9.70
Weight (g)	201.00
IP rating	IP48
Battery capacity (mAh)	4800
Removable battery	No
Fast charging	45W Fast Charging
Wireless charging	Yes
Wireless Charging Type	20W
Colours	Cream, Graphite, Lavender, and Pistachio

Display

Refresh Rate	120 Hz
Screen size (inches)	7.60
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	2448x1848 pixels

Second display

Screen size (inches)	5.50
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	1248x1972 pixels
Protection type	Gorilla Glass

Hardware

Processor	octa-core
Processor make	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM	12GB, 16GB
Internal storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Camera

Rear camera	50-megapixel + 50-megapixel
No. of Rear Cameras	2
Rear flash	Yes
Front camera	10-megapixel + 10-megapixel
No. of Front Cameras	2

Software

Operating system	Android 17
Skin	One UI 9

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
NFC	Yes
Infrared	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes
Headphones	Type-C
Number of SIMs	2
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes

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Feels like a phone and tablet in one

Aarav Sharma (Aug 7, 2026) on Gadgets 360

The screen is the first thing that impressed me. It feels like carrying a small tablet that folds into a proper phone. Multitasking between email and documents is fantastic, and the cameras are finally on the same level as the rest of the Ultra experience.

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Fantastic gaming and media phone

Rahul Khanna (Aug 8, 2026) on Gadgets 360

Gaming on the 8-inch display is fantastic. The cooling also seems to keep performance steady during long sessions. This is the first foldable I have used that feels like a real all-rounder.

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I use the big screen constantly

Sonia Suri (Aug 17, 2026) on Gadgets 360

This is the first foldable that has made me want to use the inner screen for almost everything. Video, browsing, reading and work all feel better on it.

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My favorite Fold yet

Aditi Kapoor (Aug 7, 2026) on Gadgets 360

I have been using the Ultra for work, travel and photos, and it has been brilliant. The thin design makes a huge difference in daily use, while the large inner display is perfect for reading PDFs and editing files.

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Excellent work companion

Rohan Malhotra (Aug 5, 2026) on Gadgets 360

I use this mainly for meetings and content work. Gemini Notebook and the large display make reviewing notes and turning meeting material into useful formats much easier.

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