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Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 ⭐
Width: 81.9mm (3.22in) Released: Jul 22, 2026
Rank: #23 Form: FOLD
15 + 8 + 13 + 12 + 12 + 5 + 3 + 0 + 5 + 5 = 78
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 scores 78 out of 100 across ten objectively measured categories, ranking #23 of 250 in the One Hand Phones index. At 81.9mm (3.22in) wide, you'll need big pockets... literally!. This is a pre-test listing: the scores are based on reasonable expectations and may be re-ranked once testing is complete.
FOLD FOLDSUPERIOR* TOP Performance* TOP Selfie* TOP Software* TOP Desktop Replacement
Score breakdown
Editorial
(this is a pre-test listing based on reasonable expectation of battery, charging and imaging performance) After years of following Apple's lead with less innovation and more of trying to lock it's customers into the Samsung ecosystem, world's biggest phone maker is walking up again. The massive change doesn't stop with adoption of Silicone Carbon anode battery tech, it expands to new phones like this wide-fold model and the expected S27 Pro phone sometimes early next year. Innovation effort is back and that's exactly what we should celebrate.
The strange naming solution shouldn't confuse you - Z Fold 8 is not an upgrade of the Z Fold 7 - this is a brand new phone tupe in format invented by Huawei (Pura X Max, May 2026) and expected to also be adopted by Apple's first foldable phone in Sep 2026. As a first time effort, the Z Fold 8 shines with excellent build and screens and a mature software experience that includes DeX as well. If you're okay with a 24hr endurance, this is a premium phone to beat.
PROs
excellent build, fast SD 8 Elite Gen 5 with UFS 4.0 performance, full day endurance from a 4800mAh Si-C battery with sub-60min 45W (20W wireless) charging, 2 >1400nits bright >400ppi 120Hz LTPO AMOLED screens (inner one is HDR10+ too), water immersion IP48 protection, very good photos from a 50MP 23mm OIS PDAF main + 50MP 13mm PDAF ultrawide setup, 7 years of OneUI updates already loaded with AI and other features, DeX computer replacement functionality, fast USB-C 3.2 port
CONs
2 non-AF selfies with average performance (but on a Foldable the main camera can be used), average video recording, no memory expansion, Samsung's persistent effort to lock its customers into its very high walled ecosystem, no stylus support, expensive
Scored across ten categories by One Hand Phones, an independent ranking site with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships. Rankings updated Jul 28, 2026. See the full ranking of 250 phones →