Samsung has unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldable
smartphone at the Galaxy Unpacked event in London. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 features
a 50-megapixel primary camera and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Gen 5 chipset. It comes with a 4,800mAh battery that supports 45W fast
charging. Let’s take a detailed look at the features, specifications, and
pricing of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Price
The starting price for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
(12GB + 256GB variant) is ₹1,79,999, while the 12GB + 512GB variant is priced
at ₹1,99,999, and the 16GB + 1TB variant costs ₹2,39,999. A discount of ₹5,000
is available on this phone. The Z Fold 8 Ultra comes in Graphite, Cream, and
Lavender colors, while the Pistachio color option is available exclusively
online. The phone is now available for pre-order in select markets. As part of
the launch offer, Samsung is providing a six-month trial of Google AI Pro along
with 5TB of cloud storage. Customers who purchase the Galaxy Z Fold 8 from
Samsung's online store and sign up for the monthly Samsung Care+ plan will
receive the first three months of coverage at no extra cost. Samsung Galaxy Z
Fold 8 Features & Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 features a 7.6-inch Dynamic
AMOLED 2X internal display with a resolution of 1848x2448 pixels, a 120Hz
adaptive refresh rate, and a peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits. It also has a
5.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover display with a resolution of 1972x1248 pixels,
a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and a 10:16 aspect ratio. The phone comes with
an IP48 rating. The cover display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic
3, while the rear features Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 runs on
One UI 9 based on Android 17. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Gen 5 processor and offers up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of onboard storage.
Regarding the camera setup, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 features a
50-megapixel primary camera and a second 50-megapixel camera on the rear. It
includes a 10-megapixel inner display camera, as well as a 10-megapixel camera
for selfies and video calls. The device is equipped with a 4,800mAh battery
that supports 45W wired charging and 20W wireless charging. Connectivity
options include 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v6, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. For
biometric authentication, it features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. In
terms of dimensions, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 measures 123.9 mm in length, 161.4 mm
in width, and 4.5 mm in thickness when unfolded; when folded, it measures 123.9
mm in length, 81.9 mm in width, and 9.7 mm in thickness, weighing 201 grams. It
also features an IP48 rating for protection against dust and water.
The new foldable phone introduces a fresh wide-open design.
It features a 10:16 cover screen designed for quickly viewing or accessing
messages, short videos, and other content. Meanwhile, the 4:3 internal display
offers an excellent experience for watching videos, reading books, or gaming.
The company has also incorporated new Flex Titanium technology, which combines
a titanium-alloy film with a titanium plate. According to the company, this
allows the phone to be made slimmer without compromising its durability.
Samsung states that this also alters the feel of the hinge when opening the
device.
Samsung has introduced a 'Dual Recording' feature for
content creators, allowing users to record video from both sides of the device
while simultaneously previewing the footage on the cover display. The new 'My
Fancam' feature can automatically track a selected subject and adjust the
framing to a preferred aspect ratio, thereby reducing the need for manual
editing before sharing the video.
