Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 / Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6: Galaxy Z Fold6 (SM-F956B, international version); 12 GB memory with 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB storage. The Fold5, Fold7 and special editions based on the Fold6 are separate.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Release year20262024
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 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) Samsung
Memory and storage12 GB RAM / 512 GB Samsung12 GB RAM; 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB Samsung
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 Samsung4 MP under-display camera on the inner screen (f/1.8); 10 MP on the cover screen (f/2.2)

The under-display camera keeps the inner screen uninterrupted; its resolution is lower than the cover camera’s.

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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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SoftwareAndroid 17 / One UI 9 at launch Samsung—
Partly folded useFlex Mode not supported Samsung—
Main (inner) display—7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2160 × 1856 (QXGA+), 374 ppi; 1–120 Hz

The folding inner screen has a crease along the hinge line in the middle; this comes from how foldable displays are built.

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Cover (outer) display—6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2376 × 968 (HD+); 1–120 Hz

The outer screen is narrow and tall; with the phone closed it is used like a regular smartphone.

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Peak brightness—2600 nits

The peak figure is the manufacturer’s maximum for a small part of the screen over a short time.

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Rear cameras—50 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS); 12 MP ultra-wide (f/2.2); 10 MP telephoto (f/2.4, OIS, 3× optical); 30× digital zoom

Zoom beyond 3× is digital; detail drops as zoom increases.

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Battery and charging—4400 mAh (typical); wired and wireless charging; up to 77 hours of music, up to 23 hours of video

Usage times are Samsung lab figures (NZ page); real-world time depends on screen use.

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Glass—Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back Samsung
Dust and water—IP48

The 4 in IP48 means protection against solids larger than 1 mm; there is no protection against fine dust.

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S Pen—S Pen Fold Edition support (main display only); not included Samsung
Connectivity—USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1); Samsung DeX; side-key fingerprint reader Samsung
Size and weight—Unfolded: 153.5 × 132.6 × 5.6 mm; folded: 153.5 × 68.1 × 12.1 mm; 239 g Samsung
Launch software—Android 14, One UI 6.1.1

This is the version the phone launched with, not the current version.

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Colours—Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy; online-exclusive Crafted Black and White

Colour options can vary by country; this list is from Samsung New Zealand’s page.

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