Here’s the new and wide Galaxy Z Fold8 from every angle

We’re stoked about the all-new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 here at Optus. With Samsung revealing its 2026 range of Galaxy Z foldables, a lot of eyes are on the gorgeous Galaxy Z Fold8, which has taken the foldable category in a new direction with an all-new wide design.

Earlier Samsung Galaxy Z Fold models were a lot taller in their folded shape, akin to a more traditional smartphone, while offering a larger tablet-sized screen when unfolded. You can still get this kind of handset with the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, but the standard Fold8 might be attractive to you if you’re craving a different profile from your phone display.

We’ve put together this article to show you just how the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 looks in different contexts. Want to learn more about the whole range? Read our Introduction to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8, or our comparison between the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 with the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 phones.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 photos

Here's what the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 looks beside the other phones in this generation of Samsung Foldables, with the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra on the left and the Galaxy Z Flip8 on the right. The Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit shorter but wider on the sides when compared to the larger Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is dimensionally quite similar to a passport when folded, with its unique cover display offering more screen space on the sides but a shorter height. It’s also quite lightweight at only 201 grams.

Here's the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 beside some household objects.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a redesigned structure that allows for smooth opening and closing, while remaining strong and balanced. A dual-rail structure is built in to distribute folding stress, reducing long-term wear on the crease.

When unfolded, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 offers screen space similar to an eReader, making it perfect for those times when more screen makes a lot of difference. The display has a near-creaseless design with smooth opening and closing.

You can also seamlessly run apps side-by-side, with the Samsung Galaxy Fold8's display allowing for two-way and three-way split views.

Here's what the back of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 looks like.

And here's another shot of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 unfolded.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 feels amazing in your hand, sitting neatly like an eReader, and allowing for a more immersive viewing experience. It's a great experience for anyone that loves watching TV shows and movies on their phone, or anybody that wants to read, write, draw or scroll on a bigger screen.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 specs

Want to know more about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8? This capable handset comes with some impressive specs, including a powerful Snapdragon processor, epic display resolution and awesome range of cameras. Learn more below.

Galaxy Z Fold8

• Displays
  • Main: 7.6" Display, QXGA+ (1848 x 2448), Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Adaptive 1 ~ 120Hz Refresh
  • Cover: 5.5” Display, 1972 x 1248, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Adaptive 1 ~ 120Hz Refresh
• Processor Snapdragon Elite 8 Gen 5
• Cameras 50MP (Wide), 50MP (Ultra Wide), 10MP (Main), 10MP (Cover)
• Size
  • 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5mm (Unfolded)
  • 123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7mm (Folded)
• Weight 201g
• Battery 4,800mAh(Typical)(1)
• Colours Lavender, Graphite, Cream

Disclaimers

1. Typical value tested under third-party laboratory conditions. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated capacity is 4,660mAh for the Z Fold8.