Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 / Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5: Galaxy Z Flip5; 8 GB RAM with 256 GB or 512 GB. Memory options and colours vary by market. The Z Flip4 and Z Flip6 are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Release year20262023
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 SamsungSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy Samsung
Memory and storage12 GB RAM / 512 GB Samsung8 GB RAM; 256 GB or 512 GB

There is no memory card slot.

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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 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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IPX8 (up to 30 minutes in 1.5 m of fresh water)

Dust protection is not rated; Samsung does not advise beach or pool use.

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SoftwareAndroid 17 / One UI 9 at launch SamsungAt launch Android 13, One UI 5.1.1 Samsung
Partly folded useFlex Mode not supported Samsung—
Main screen—6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2640 × 1080 (22:9); 1–120 Hz adaptive refresh

Allowing for the rounded corners it is 6.6 inches. The fold line is visible at an angle and can be felt with a finger.

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Cover screen (Flex Window)—3.4-inch Super AMOLED; 720 × 748, 306 ppi; 60 Hz

When closed it shows notifications and widgets and acts as a viewfinder for the rear cameras; unsupported apps can be enabled through the Samsung Labs setting. Because of the cutout at the bottom, the visible area is about 95% of the full rectangle.

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Cameras—Rear: 12 MP wide (ƒ/1.8, OIS, Dual Pixel AF, 1.8 μm) and 12 MP ultra wide (ƒ/2.2, 123°); front: 10 MP (ƒ/2.2)

There is no telephoto camera. With the phone closed, the rear cameras can take selfies using the cover screen as a viewfinder.

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Battery and charging—3,700 mAh (typical) dual battery; 50% in about 30 minutes with 25 W wired charging; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

Rated capacity is 3,591 mAh; the 25 W adapter is sold separately.

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Connectivity and SIM—5G, LTE, Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3; one nano-SIM and one eSIM Samsung
Security—Capacitive fingerprint sensor in the side key; Samsung Knox Vault Samsung
Size and weight—Folded 71.9 × 85.1 × 15.1 mm; unfolded 71.9 × 165.1 × 6.9 mm; 187 g Samsung