Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
2026 foldable Android-based smartphone from Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (stylized as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra) is a series of high-end Android-based foldable smartphones manufactured, developed, designed and marketed by Samsung Electronics as the part of its Galaxy Z series. Unveiled on July 22, 2026 at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event held in London, alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Watch 9 series, and Galaxy Glasses, it launched with a new "Wide" variant to the lineup, and were officially released on August 7, 2026 as a successor to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Although it is the eighth main device in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series, Samsung used the "Ultra" branding like with the Galaxy S series after its introduction on the Galaxy S20 Ultra, and alongside the Z Flip 8, they were the first phones with Android 17 pre-installed. This series marks the first time that it was released in two variations and marketed together—the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra—with the former having a wide screen similar to a passport, and the latter being the official successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
History
Development
Development of the Galaxy Z Fold 7's successor began shortly after its announcement. First signs of the successor surfaced in the GSMA database in December 2025 under the codename "H8" (with model number SM-F971U), initially thought to be assigned for a Flip-style foldable, but later suggested expansion for a new Fold-style product line.
Subsequent testing of internal One UI 9 builds in February 2026, later confirmed a Flip model and two different Fold-style models (SM-F776U for Z Fold 8, and SM-F971U, which was initially known as the "Wide Fold"). In addition, internal builds of the Wide Fold's animation files in One UI 9 ahead of its unveiling.
Early reports about the Galaxy Z Fold 8 began to surface as early as March 2026, wherein it be produced in two different versions: a standard version (which was considered to be the successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7) and a wide screen version (similar to a passport). Dimensions for the two models were also known, suggesting that it may had a larger battery or S Pen support.
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