Pre-order now: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and Galaxy Z Fold8
22.7.2026
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Three new foldable smartphones from Samsung are coming to market soon. With the Galaxy Z Fold8, the manufacturer is opting for an unusual aspect ratio.
Samsung has unveiled the eighth generation of its foldable smartphones. You can pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip8, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra from us. The devices will be shipped starting August 7th. All three models are equipped with two displays: when folded, a smaller screen is available. If you need more space, you can unfold the device and use the significantly larger main display.
With the Galaxy Z Fold8, Samsung deviates significantly from the form factor of its predecessors. When closed, the Galaxy Z Fold8 comes in an aspect ratio described by my colleague Jan as a "passport" format. When unfolded, you have a 4:3 display in front of you. The original square format is still used by the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. You can read comparison images of the new format and further information in Jan's news article about the model presentation in London.
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The smaller secondary screens of all models use Super AMOLED, an advancement of Samsung's in-house OLED technology. This promises less light reflection and good readability in the sun. The foldable displays use "Dynamic AMOLED 2X". This term stands for, among other things, an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120 Hertz and HDR10 compatibility for a high dynamic range in color representation. The screens of the Galaxy Z Flip8 both reach up to 2600 nits brightness. Those of the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra reach up to 3000 nits.
All devices are certified according to protection class IP48: They are protected against temporary immersion in water and against the ingress of foreign objects with a diameter of more than one millimeter. The devices are delivered with Android 17.
You can also find suitable screen protectors and cases for the smartphones in the shop. As is now common, the devices are delivered without a power adapter. If you need one, you can order these Samsung power adapters with 45 and 65 watts from us.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
This model is interesting for you if you prefer a smartphone that is as compact as possible. With its 4.1-inch outer display, it measures only about 90 × 75 × 13 millimeters (H × W × D). The main display, when unfolded, measures 6.9 inches. At 180 grams, the device is the lightweight of the new models.
You can use all the functions of your smartphone on the outer screen. However, due to its smaller size, it is more suitable for quick replies or displaying the time and notifications.
The Galaxy Z Flip8 is available with 256 and 512 gigabytes of storage and in Cream, Graphite, and Pink colors. All storage variants and colors can be found here.
The front camera takes photos with a ten-megapixel (MP) resolution. The main camera integrated into the outer screen can also be used for selfies. You have a 50 MP wide-angle lens and a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle lens at your disposal. You can record videos in 4K at up to 60 FPS.
Inside, Samsung relies on its in-house Exynos 2600 processor and twelve gigabytes of RAM. The 4300 mAh battery can be recharged with up to 25 watts of fast charging. Wireless charging is possible with up to 15 watts.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Galaxy Z Fold8 comes to you in an unusual size due to the new display format. When folded, it measures approximately 124 × 82 × 9.7 millimeters (H × W × D). The outer display measures 5.5 inches. You use it like a normal smartphone. For multimedia, games, and multitasking with two open apps side-by-side, the large 7.6-inch main display is better suited. The smartphone weighs 201 grams.
You have a choice between 256 and 512 gigabytes or one terabyte of storage. The latter variant uses 16 GB of RAM instead of twelve gigabytes. With the Galaxy Z Fold8, you also get all devices in Cream and Graphite. Instead of Pink, there is a Lavender version. All storage variants and colors can be found here.
In terms of camera equipment, the ultra-wide-angle lens with 50 MP offers a higher resolution and is slightly more light-sensitive with f/1.9 than that of the Galaxy Z Flip8 with f2.2. The main camera enables 8K video recording up to 30 FPS. In addition, the Galaxy Z Fold8 has two front cameras, each with 10 MP: one in the outer and one in the inner display.
Instead of an Exynos processor, the Galaxy Z Fold8 features a Qualcomm "Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (SM8850)" with integrated NPU for AI tasks. The battery with a capacity of 4800 mAh supports fast charging up to 45 watts.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
When folded, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra with its 6.5-inch display resembles a typical smartphone. It is 8.7 millimeters thick, making it slimmer than the other two models. When opened, the 8-inch screen is almost square, and the model measures approximately 143 × 158 × 4 millimeters (H × W × D). It weighs 215 grams.
The storage and RAM variants correspond to those of the Galaxy Z Fold8. Lavender is replaced here by the darker color Violet Shadow. All variants can be found here.
The two front cameras built into the screens are identical to those of the Galaxy Z Fold8. However, the model steps up its game with the main camera. It is a triple camera with a 200 MP wide-angle, 50 MP ultra-wide-angle, and 10 MP telephoto lens. The telephoto lens allows for three times optical zoom.
The processor is the same as in the Galaxy Z Fold8. The battery has a capacity of 5000 mAh and, according to the manufacturer, allows up to 27 hours of video playback. It can also be fast-charged with 45 watts.
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