Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
A light, wide book-style foldable that opens into a small tablet, with a top Snapdragon chip. Launched 22 July 2026.
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₹1,79,999Base model price, checked 19 October 2026 8.3/10 overall • Camera 7 • Battery 6 • Speed 10 How we score
Price unchanged since we started tracking it.
Buy it if
- You play heavy games or keep many apps open
- You keep a phone for years (7 years of updates)
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Launched22 July 2026with One UI 9 (Android 17)
Software nowOne UI 9 (Android 17)Still on launch software • 7 yrs of updates
- Battery
- Gets through a day for most people (about 14 hours in GSMArena's test); 45W wired and 20W wireless charging.
- Camera
- Good 50MP main and 50MP wide-angle cameras, but no zoom lens.
- Speed
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is one of the fastest chips you can buy.
- The catch
- Very expensive, no zoom camera, only IP48 dust protection and quiet speakers.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 7.6-inch foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (2448 x 1848, 4:3), 120Hz, 3000 nits peak; 5.5-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X cover screen, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3nm) |
| CPU | 2x Oryon V3 Phoenix L @ 4.74GHz + 6x Oryon V3 Phoenix M @ 3.62GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 840 @ 1.3GHz |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 12GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.x; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 4800 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired (about 63% in 30 min), 20W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) + 50MP ultrawide (f/1.9, 1/2.51", 120 degrees, PDAF); 10MP inner and 10MP cover selfie cameras |
| Water and dust | IP48 |
| Size and weight | 4.5mm unfolded, 9.7mm folded thick, 201g |
| Software | One UI 9 (Android 17) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now |
| Updates | 7 years promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 tri-band, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, UWB, USB-C 3.2, side fingerprint reader |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Average by GSMArena, -29.0 LUFS); haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio |
Our verdict combines 3 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Price unchanged since we started tracking it on 7 August 2026.
Starts at ₹1,79,999 in India; Samsung foldables usually get large bank and exchange offers in festival sales, so avoid paying full price.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: common questions
- What is the price of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 in India?
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 starts at ₹1,79,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model. Starts at ₹1,79,999 in India; Samsung foldables usually get large bank and exchange offers in festival sales, so avoid paying full price.
- When was Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 22 July 2026 with One UI 9 (Android 17). It is still on its launch software. The brand promises 7 years of updates.
- Is Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: very good. Battery: average (4800 mAh). Gaming and speed: excellent (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3nm)).
- What is the biggest downside of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
- Very expensive, no zoom camera, only IP48 dust protection and quiet speakers.
- Does Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
- Is Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP48.
- How fast does Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 charge?
- 45W wired (about 63% in 30 min), 20W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless