Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Z Fold 8, a new foldable smartphone that is lighter and more versatile than its predecessors.
It features a dual-display setup, with a 5.5-inch outer display for routine tasks and a 7.8-inch inner display for multitasking and media consumption.
The phone is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and has a 4,800mAh battery with 45W charging.
It also includes advanced camera features like AI-powered photography tools.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts at Rs 1,79,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant in India and is available in Graphite, Cream, Lavender, and Pistachio colors.
While the initial impressions are positive, further testing is needed to evaluate its performance, battery life, and camera capabilities.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the lightest foldable in Samsung's portfolio, weighing 201g.
It features a dual-display setup with a 5.5-inch outer display and a 7.8-inch inner display.
The phone is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.
It has a 4,800mAh battery with support for 45W charging.
The camera setup includes a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP wide-angle sensor, and a 10MP selfie camera.
- Who
- Samsung
- What
- Unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event
- Why
- To expand its foldable portfolio with a lighter and more versatile device
Galaxy Z Fold 8
Galaxy Z Fold 7
Price
Galaxy Z Fold 8
Rs 1,79,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant
Galaxy Z Fold 7
Rs 1,74,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model
Processor
Galaxy Z Fold 8
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Galaxy Z Fold 7
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Charging
Galaxy Z Fold 8
45W charging
Galaxy Z Fold 7
25W charging
Weight
Galaxy Z Fold 8
201g
Galaxy Z Fold 7
263g
Camera
Galaxy Z Fold 8
50MP primary and wide-angle cameras
Galaxy Z Fold 7
50MP primary and 12MP ultra-wide cameras
- Weight
- 201g
- Inner Display
- 7.8-inch AMOLED
- Outer Display
- 5.5-inch
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Battery
- 4,800mAh with 45W charging
- Primary Camera
- 50MP
- Wide-Angle Camera
- 50MP
- Selfie Camera
- 10MP
- Price
- Rs 1,79,999 for 12GB + 256GB variant
- Colors
- Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio (online-exclusive)
Sources
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First Impresssions: Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8 redefine the foldable experience
Wide wonder - Telegraph India
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: What’s different?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Fold 7: Price, Specs, Camera Compared
