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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

8.4 / 10
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Based on 55 critic reviews

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Android 17 Operating system
7.6" Screen size
50MP f/1.8 Main camera
SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Octa-core Processor
256/512 GB, 1 TB Storage
4,800 mAh Battery
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Key specs

Software support
7 years
What critics say

Critic consensus

TrustedReviews · Best Foldable Phone · 2026
Compass Score
55 reviews
weighted by credibility
PC Magazine
PC Magazine
8

“The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 sets a new standard for book-style foldables by pairing a squatter, video-friendly inner display with excellent battery life, quick performance, and genuinely helpful AI features, making it the foldable to beat.”

GSMArena
GSMArena
9.2

“We like the Galaxy Z Fold8 a lot. Its proportions will certainly help bring a lot more people to the foldable camp. Other than its underwhelming camera hardware, there is nothing really wrong with it. And while it remains in a league of its own, it is difficult not to recommend.”

9to5Google
9to5Google

“The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a peek into the future of foldables, of that I’m certainly convinced. As mentioned, I think the first few generations of book-style foldables were designed more so with the “how” of building these devices in mind more than the “why” of how they were going to be used. That resulted in some funky first form factors that happened to find some utility along the way, but has really evolved into this – a book-style foldable that’s ready for everyone.”

Cnet
Cnet
8.5

“For anyone who spends hours reading, watching and scrolling on their phone, the Z Fold 8 might be the right fit. Just don’t be surprised if its unusual shape catches the attention of curious onlookers.”

Third-party data

Testing & benchmarks

AnTuTu v11 · Performance
3,382,020
GSMArena v2.0 · Endurance
13:58h
Mixed-use battery rating
iFixit · Repairability
4/10
Performance in context · AnTuTu v11
3.40M
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
3.38M
Video reviews

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Official
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