Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is the world's lightest foldable phone at 201 grams and 4.5mm thin unfolded, with a 5.5-inch cover screen, a 7.6-inch main screen, and 3000 nits of brightness on both.

The idea behind this generation differs from what you'd expect: each screen is built for a different kind of content. The cover screen's 10:16 ratio is wide and short like an ordinary phone — you type with both thumbs without errors and scroll short-form content comfortably. Unfolded, the main screen becomes 4:3, the better ratio for movies, series, and books: video fills the screen without wide black bars at the edges.

The camera system is dual 50MP — a wide lens at f/1.8 and an ultra-wide at f/1.9 — with 2x optical-quality zoom and 8K video recording. The 4800mAh battery delivers up to 26 hours of continuous video playback, with 25W fast charging and fast wireless charging.

The body uses an Armor Aluminum frame with Corning Gorilla Glass front and back, two layers of titanium beneath the main display, and IP48 water resistance. It runs One UI 9 with support for 7 generations of OS and security updates, and Galaxy AI features that work in Arabic.

Galaxy Z Fold8 Key Features :

• World's Lightest at 201g and 4.5mm Thin — The Defining Point: Based on Samsung's internal research comparing commercially available book-style foldables globally, this is the world's lightest fold. At 4.5mm thin unfolded, it sits comfortably in the palm and slips into a pocket without strain — turning all-day carry from possible into natural.
• Two Screens with Two Ratios at 3000 Nits: The cover screen's 10:16 ratio suits scrolling and two-thumb typing, while the main screen's 4:3 ratio suits movies and books. Both reach 3000 nits, and an anti-reflection coating on the main screen reduces glare — so you see clearly indoors, outdoors, and on the move.
• Dual 50MP Camera with 8K Recording: The wide lens is 50MP at f/1.8 — a wide aperture letting in more light for cleaner low-light shots. The ultra-wide is 50MP at f/1.9 for expansive landscapes and group photos. Zoom reaches 2x at optical quality and up to 10x digitally, with 8K video recording from wide through ultra-wide.
• 4800mAh Battery with Up to 26 Hours of Video: Despite the exceptional slimness, the battery delivers 26 hours of continuous video playback. Charging runs at 25W wired, with fast wireless charging support for anyone who prefers going cable-free.
• My FanCam — Focus on One Person After Filming: Capture the whole scene at an event or gathering, then let Galaxy AI turn the wide shot into a clip that tracks one specific person, cropped to the aspect ratio you choose — directly from your Gallery, with no manual cropping or reframing.
• Now Nudge — The Next Step Ready Before You Ask: The system understands what's on your screen and suggests the next action: a friend asks about a date, and a prompt appears to open your Calendar. Press it after unfolding and it takes you to a split view combining both apps — share a photo or pin a location without manually switching a single app. Supports 16 languages including Arabic.
• Photo Assist — Studio-Level Edits from a Written Description: Describe the edit you want in your own words and Galaxy AI executes it: move, resize, or remove an object, or fill in a background. Then compare the original and result side by side on the large screen. Supports 41 languages including Arabic.
• Dual Recording — Two Perspectives in a Single Take: Record from both cameras at once in a vertical split view that appears on the cover and main screens simultaneously, so both parties see the shot as it happens. The result is a full 18:16 clip merging two 9:16 videos without cropping a single frame.
• Durability Built on Four Layers of Protection: An Armor Aluminum frame protects internal components and outer edges without adding bulk, Corning Gorilla Glass covers front and back, two layers of titanium sit in the shock-absorbing layer beneath the display, and the Armor FlexHinge is engineered to be thin yet highly rigid. IP48 water resistance protects against spills and everyday mishaps.
• Easier Opening by Design: A beveled slope in the inner bezel and the phone's edge creates enough of a gap for your fingertips, alongside optimized hinge and magnetic force — directly addressing the most common complaint among foldable users: difficulty opening.
• 7 Generations of Updates with Knox Protection: The device is eligible for 7 generations of Android OS and security updates. AI data is processed on-device through the Personal Data Engine, then encrypted and stored locally with Knox Vault and KEEP — with full control over whether processing happens on your device or in the cloud.