Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 / Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (SM-A566B)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: SM-F971BZWCTUR · Cream, 12 GB / 512 GB

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (SM-A566B): SM-A566B (Europe/UK); the listed configuration is 8 GB / 256 GB, with 8/128 and 12/256 GB depending on market. The Galaxy A55 (previous generation) and Galaxy A36 5G are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (SM-A566B)
Release year20262025
AnnouncementJuly 22, 2026 Samsung—
Main display7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 1848 × 2448; 1–120 Hz Samsung—
Cover display5.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 1248 × 1972; 1–120 Hz Samsung—
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy SamsungExynos 1580 (4 nm); octa-core: 1 × 2.9 GHz, 3 × 2.6 GHz, 4 × 1.9 GHz; Xclipse 540 GPU

Samsung says a larger vapor chamber than the previous generation spreads heat better in games and multitasking.

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Memory and storage12 GB RAM / 512 GB Samsung8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage (234.4 GB available); 8/128 and 12/256 GB options depending on market; no microSD slot

With no card slot, storage cannot be expanded later, so the capacity choice matters for heavy photo and video use.

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Main camera50 MP, f/1.8; autofocus and OIS Samsung—
Ultrawide camera50 MP, f/1.9; autofocus Samsung—
Front camerasSeparate 10 MP f/2.2 cameras on inner and cover displays Samsung—
Video recordingUp to 7680 × 4320 at 30 fps Samsung—
Battery4800 mAh typical; 4660 mAh rated Samsung—
Charging45 W wired; 20 W wireless support

Adapter separate; actual speed depends on charging conditions.

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USBUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Samsung—
WirelessWi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 6.0; NFC and UWB Samsung—
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM or dual eSIM SamsungNano-SIM and eSIM; SIM+SIM, SIM+eSIM or dual eSIM combinations Samsung
Folded dimensions123.9 × 81.9 × 9.7 mm (height × width × thickness) Samsung—
Unfolded dimensions123.9 × 161.4 × 4.5 mm Samsung—
Weight201 g Samsung—
Water resistanceIP48; laboratory test at 1.5 m in fresh water for 30 minutes

Not recommended for pool/sea use; resistance is not permanent.

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SoftwareAndroid 17 / One UI 9 at launch Samsung—
Partly folded useFlex Mode not supported Samsung—
Display—6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 2340 × 1080; up to 120 Hz refresh; up to 1,200 nits in High Brightness Mode

120 Hz makes scrolling smoother; 1,200 nits is reached in High Brightness Mode, which switches on automatically in sunlight. Allowing for the rounded corners, the visible area is 6.5 inches.

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Glass—Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back (camera glass excluded)

Glass on the back as well is uncommon in this class; Samsung notes the camera lens covers are not included.

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Rear cameras—50MP wide, ƒ/1.8, autofocus and OIS; 12MP ultra-wide, ƒ/2.2; 5MP macro, ƒ/2.4; 10× digital zoom

Optical stabilisation (OIS) is on the main camera only and reduces shake at night and in video. There is no telephoto camera; zoom is digital.

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Front camera and video—12MP front camera, ƒ/2.2, fixed focus; 4K 30 fps recording on the rear camera, 240 fps slow motion in HD; 10-bit HDR video on the front camera

4K recording is limited to 30 fps; smoother video needs a drop to 1080p.

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Battery and charging—5,000 mAh (typical); up to 29 hours video playback; 45 W Super Fast Charging 2.0 (adapter sold separately)

45 W speeds need a 45 W USB PD PPS adapter; lower-powered adapters take longer.

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Connectivity—5G Sub-6; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, 2.4/5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; USB-C (USB 2.0); no 3.5 mm headphone jack

USB 2.0 is slower than USB 3 ports for large video transfers and has no video output.

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Location and sensors—GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS; in-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, geomagnetic, light and virtual proximity sensor

A virtual proximity sensor uses software and other sensors rather than dedicated hardware to turn the screen off during calls.

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Water and dust resistance—IP67 (tested in up to 1 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes)

This is no guarantee against seawater, pool water or pressurised water.

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Software and updates—Ships with One UI 7; 6 generations of Android/One UI upgrades and 6 years of security updates (until 31 March 2032 on the UK page)

This is the longest support yet in the Galaxy A series; rollout timing can vary by country and carrier.

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Security—Samsung Knox Vault, Auto Blocker, Theft Protection

Knox Vault stores sensitive data such as PINs and passwords in an isolated hardware area separate from the main processor.

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Size and weight—162.2 × 77.5 × 7.4 mm; 198 g Samsung
Colours—Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgrey, Awesome Olive, Awesome Pink Samsung