Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
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161.4 × 123.9 × 4.5 mm · 201 g
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 launched in India on 22 July 2026, went on sale on 8 August 2026 and costs ₹1,74,999 for the 12GB/256GB variant (current price, 24 October 2026).
It has Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, a 7.6-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, a 4,800 mAh battery with 45W charging and a 50 MP main camera.
Its overall score is 72/100, #28 of 76 phones we rank in India (2026-10-24).
- Its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (Geekbench 6 multi-core ~11,563) is faster than 75% of the 12 other phones priced ₹1,31,000–₹2,19,000 we track.
- Its 201 g weight is lighter than 90% of the 10 other phones priced ₹1,31,000–₹2,19,000 we track.
- Price from
- ₹1,74,999 (current)
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
- Display
- 7.6" AMOLED 120Hz
- Battery
- 4,800 mAh, 45W
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- IP48
- Weight
- 201 g
- India launch
- 22 July 2026
- On sale in India
- 8 August 2026
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12GB/256GB | ₹1,79,999 | launch | — | |
| 12GB/512GB | ₹1,99,999 | launch | — | |
| 16GB/1TB | ₹2,39,999 | launch | — | |
| 12GB/256GB | ₹1,74,999 | current | — | |
| 12GB/512GB | ₹1,94,999 | current | — | |
| 16GB/1TB | ₹2,34,999 | current | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 specifications
Display
| Size | 7.6 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| LTPO | Yes |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | 2448x1848 |
| Pixel density | 404 ppi (calculated) |
| Cover display | 5.5 inches, 120Hz |
Performance
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 3,785 single-core / 11,563 multi-core |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Expandable storage | No |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/1.8, OIS |
|---|---|
| Ultrawide camera | 50 MP, 1/2.51-inch sensor, f/1.9 |
| Front camera | 10 MP |
| Rear video | Up to 4K; 4K up to 120 fps |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 4,800 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 45W |
| Wireless charging | 20W |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 161.4 × 123.9 × 4.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP48 |
| Frame | Not confirmed |
| Colours | Not confirmed |
| Form factor | Book-style foldable |
Software
| OS at launch | Android 17 |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | 7 years |
| Security updates promised | 7 years |
| Near-stock Android | No |
Connectivity and audio
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| eSIM | Not confirmed |
| NFC | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi | Not confirmed |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Not confirmed |
| Stereo speakers | Not confirmed |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: 72/100 | #28 of 76 | 98% |
| Camera | Camera: 52/100 | #31 of 87 | 100% |
| Video | Video: 89/100 | #7 of 47 | 85% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 34/100 | #133 of 141 | 90% |
| Charging | Charging: 68/100 | #44 of 132 | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: 98/100 | #5 of 121 | 100% |
| Gaming | Gaming: 87/100 | #11 of 101 | 90% |
| Display | Display: 85/100 | #52 of 127 | 100% |
| Software support | Software support: 100/100 | #12 of 97 | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 91/100 | #68 of 141 | 80% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Value | Value: 16/100 | #68 of 76 | 98% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹1,31,000–₹2,19,000
- Its 3,000-nit peak brightness is brighter than only 8% of the 12 other phones priced ₹1,31,000–₹2,19,000 we track.
- Its 120Hz refresh rate is higher than only 0% of the 12 other phones priced ₹1,31,000–₹2,19,000 we track.
- Its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (Geekbench 6 multi-core ~11,563) is faster than 75% of the 12 other phones priced ₹1,31,000–₹2,19,000 we track.
- Its 1/1.56-inch main sensor is larger than only 10% of the 10 other phones priced ₹1,31,000–₹2,19,000 we track.
- Its 201 g weight is lighter than 90% of the 10 other phones priced ₹1,31,000–₹2,19,000 we track.
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Sources
- Samsung Canada support spec page (3,000 nits, IP48, dimensions) (accessed 17 October 2026)
- Samsung US product page (rear/front camera lineup) (accessed 17 October 2026)
- Google Fi spec listing (dimensions, IP48, 7 years updates) (accessed 17 October 2026)
Notes: Sensor sizes not stated in results (null). Dimensions are unfolded (folded 81.9x123.9x9.7). Peak 3,000 nits from Samsung Canada page (global). Telephoto: Samsung/Creative Bloq show none on Fold8 (one retailer table lists one; ignored). Front camera: Samsung lists 10MP cover and 10MP inner (one outlet said 50MP; ignored). 7-year OS/security figure comes from a third-party aggregator listing, not an official page. Samsung names the chip Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. Sale date 8 Aug 2026 per launch coverage.
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