Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review:
All-New Wide Form Factor
is the Future of Foldables

The new Galaxy Z Fold 8, revealed with a new wide form factor.

On July 22, 2026, Samsung's Unpacked event upended all market expectations. The previous tall form factor was spun off into an 'Ultra' model, while an entirely new wider 'Galaxy Z Fold 8' base model was introduced. This is not just an improvement; it's the result of Samsung's fundamental rethinking of foldable usability.

1. Design: Wider, Thinner, and Lighter

The core of the new Z Fold 8 is its 5.5-inch (10:16 ratio) cover screen. Finally, you can comfortably type and use apps like a normal bar-style smartphone. When unfolded, the 4:3 ratio 7.6-inch main display provides a stable feel, much like an e-book reader.

What's truly surprising is its portability. An astonishingly thin profile of 4.5mm unfolded and 9.7mm folded, combined with the lightest weight ever for a Fold at 201g, shatters the 'heavy' stereotype. A titanium display substrate and a new anti-reflective coating make the screen crease nearly invisible to the naked eye.

"A weight of 201g and a thickness of 9.7mm is a technological marvel. The Z Fold 8 has finally found the perfect balance between portability and a large screen."

— Senior Editor, IT-PICK

2. Hardware: Uncompromising Flagship Performance

The performance is also uncompromising. It's equipped with the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, dramatically improving multitasking and thermal control. It comes with 12GB of RAM as standard, with the 1TB model featuring 16GB. The 4,800mAh silicon-carbon battery supports 45W wired and 20W wireless fast charging.

However, to maximize portability, the rear telephoto camera has been omitted in favor of a dual-camera setup with a 50MP wide and 50MP ultra-wide lens. (For high-magnification zoom, you'll need to opt for the Ultra model.)

The Verdict