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Here’s how Samsung’s newest foldables stack up to previous models

The new phones have great specs, but not as many upgrades as you might expect

By Dean Daley
Here’s how Samsung’s newest foldables stack up to previous models

Samsung has just unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra, the company’s coolest folding phones ever. We’ve done some deep dives for both devices and shared their pricing and availability, but now here’s a detailed look at their specs to see how the new devices stack up against the predecessors.

We’ll start with the Fold devices, and right off the bat there’s a notable change this year: two Fold 8s compared to one Fold 7. Samsung introduced a new, wider foldable form factor with this year’s Z Fold 8, with the new Z Fold Ultra being a more direct successor to last year’s Z Fold 7.

Wideness aside, customers can expect some similar specs across all the models. Like the Fold 7, the Fold 8 Ultra sports an 8-inch, AMOLED inner display and a 6.5-inch AMOLED cover screen, both at up to 120Hz. The Fold 8, however, differs here with wider 7.6-inch inner and 5.5-inch outer displays, again both AMOLED and up to 120Hz.

Specs
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Display
Main Screen: 7.6 inches 120Hz AMOLED 2x, | Cover Screen: 5.5 inches 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
Main Screen: 8.0 inches 120Hz AMOLED 2x, Infinity Flex Display (2176 x 1812) | Cover Screen: 6.5 inches 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (2316 x 904)
Main Screen: 8.0 inches 120Hz AMOLED 2x, Infinity Flex Display (2176 x 1812) | Cover Screen: 6.5 inches 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (2316 x 904)
Processor
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM
12GB of RAM, 16GB of RAM
12GB of RAM, 16GB of RAM
12GB of RAM, 16GB of RAM
Storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Dimensions
Unfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm | Folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm
Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm | Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm
Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mm | Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight
201g
215g
215g
Rear Facing Camera
50-megapixel, f/1.8 (wide), 50-megapixel, f/1.9 (ultrawide)
200-megapixel, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 10-megapixel (telephoto), 50-megapixel (ultrawide)
200-megapixel, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 10-megapixel (telephoto), 12-megapixel (ultrawide)
Front Facing Camera
10-megapixel (f/2.2) x2
10-megapixel (f/2.2) x2
10-megapixel (f/2.2)
OS
Android 17, One UI 9
Android 17, One UI 9
Android 16, One UI 8
Battery
4,800mAh
5,000mAh
4,400mAh
Network Connectivity
LTE/5G
LTE/5G
LTE/5G
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass
SIM Type
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
Launch Date
July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
July 25, 2025
Misc
Pistachio, Lavendar, Graphite and Cream
Green Shadow, Violet Shadow, Graphite and Cream
Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint

On the inside, things are a lot more similar. Both Fold 8 devices sport the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and 12GB of RAM, compared to the 8 Elite and 12GB of RAM on the Fold 7. They all offer 256GB base storage and all weigh over 200g.

Cameras are the only other significant difference. The Fold 8 Ultra sports a similar camera setup to the Fold 7, but trades the 12MP ultrawide camera for a 50MP ultrawide. The Fold 8 sports 50MP wide and ultrawide cameras instead of the 200MP wide on the Fold 7 and 8 Ultra. For selfies, they all sport a 10MP camera.

Specs
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Samsung Galazy Z Flip 7
Samsung Galazy Z Flip 7
Display
Main: 6.9-inch, 2520x1080 AMOLED 1-120Hz / FlexWindow: 4.1-inch 1048x948 AMOLED 60/120Hz
Main Screen: 6.9-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Infinity Flex Display (2520x 1080) | Cover Screen: 4.1-inch Super AMOLED Display (948 x 1048)
Processor
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Exynos 2500
RAM
12GB
12GB of RAM
Storage
256 or 512GB
256GB, 512GB
Dimensions
166.9x75.4x6.1mm (unfolded)
Unfolded: 166.7 x 75.2 x 6.5 mm | Folded: 85.5 x 75.2 x 13.7 mm
Weight
180g
188g
Rear Facing Camera
50MP f/1.8 wide, 12MP f/2.2 ultra wide
50-megapixel (f/1.8) + 12-megapixel ultrawide (f2.2)
Front Facing Camera
10MP f/2.2
10-megapixel (f/2.2)
OS
Android 17
Android 16
Battery
4,300mAh
4,300mAh
Network Connectivity
5G, LTE
LTE/5G
Sensors
Fingerprint sensor
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass
SIM Type
Nano SIM and eSIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
Launch Date
August 7, 2026
July 25, 2025
Misc
Colours: Graphite, Cream, Pink, Mint
Blue Shadow, Jet Black, Coral Red, Mint

Flipping (pardon the pun) over to the Galaxy Z Flip 8, there aren’t many differences between it and the Flip 7 series. The biggest change is that Samsung went back to Snapdragon for the Flip 8 instead of Exynos like the Flip 7. The Flip 8 is also slightly lighter. Otherwise, you’re getting the same displays, camera hardware, memory, storage, and more.

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