Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Fold8 Graphite 256GB
The 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 120Hz display folds into a 200g body, powered by an 8-core 4.74GHz processor with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Its 4800mAh battery supports 45W wired and wireless charging, while IP48 water resistance adds durability. Best for users who prioritize a large foldable screen for media and multitasking over camera performance.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
The Fold8 is a big-screen beauty with a mediocre camera. Get it for the foldable display, not the photos.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Gorgeous 7.6-inch 120Hz foldable display 82nd
- Light 200g build for a foldable 80th
- Solid battery life with 45W charging 72nd
- IP48 water resistance is nice peace of mind 69th
Cons
- Camera performance is a real letdown
- Performance percentile is just average
- Price spread is wild across vendors
- Only 256GB storage with no mention of expansion
What owners think
The Word on the Street
The proof
Performance
The 8-core 4.74GHz chip and 12GB of RAM keep things snappy, but the performance percentile sits at a middling 43rd, which surprised us given the spec sheet. The 4800mAh battery lands at the 80th percentile, so you'll get through a full day of mixed use, and 45W wired charging tops you up fast. The real weak spot is photography. The 50MP main camera sounds fine on paper, but a 40.5/100 score puts it behind most flagships in our database. If you're buying this for the camera, you're buying the wrong phone.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Screen Size | 7.6" |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Performance
| CPU Cores | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 4.74 |
| RAM | 12 MB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Expandable | No |
Camera
| Main Camera | 50 |
| Camera Count | 2 |
| Front Camera | 10 |
| Video | 8K@30fps |
Battery & Charging
| Battery | 4800 Wh |
| Wired Charging | 45 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Connector | USB-C |
Connectivity
| 5G | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 6 |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| eSIM | Yes |
Design & Build
| Water Resistance | IP48 |
| Form Factor | foldable |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Face Recognition | Yes |
| OS | Android |
vs Competition
Against the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025, the Fold8 wins on screen size and battery, but the Razr is likely cheaper and more pocketable. The Google Pixel 10 Pro will absolutely crush the Fold8 on camera quality, and the OnePlus 15 probably beats it on raw performance per dollar. If you want the big folding screen, the Fold8 is the pick. If you want a great camera or max performance, look elsewhere.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Fold8 | Motorola Razr ultra 2025 | Google Pixel 10 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 | OnePlus 15 15 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 7.6 | 7.0 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED | OLED | OLED | Super Retina XDR | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 165 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Processor | - | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G5 | A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM (GB) | 12 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 512 | 128 | 256 | 512 | 512 |
| Rear Camera Mp | 50 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 50 | 50 |
| Front Camera Mp | 10 | 50 | 42 | 18 | 32 | 32 |
| Battery Capacity Mah | 4800 | 4700 | 4870 | 3692 | 7300 | 5000 |
| Charging Wattage | 45 | 68 | 30 | 30 | 80 | 90 |
| Wireless Charging | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Five (g) | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Water Resistance | IP48 | IP48 | IP68 | IP68 | IP69K | IP68 |
| Operating System | Android | Android | Android | iOS | Android | Android |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Build | Camera | Battery | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Fold8 | 58.2 | 42.5 | 80.2 | 69.3 | 82.1 | 43 | 68 | 72 |
| Motorola Razr ultra 2025 Compare | 58.2 | 79.7 | 95.3 | 98 | 92.7 | 98.8 | 82.7 | 90.8 |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro Compare | 89.6 | 96.8 | 85 | 88.8 | 71.8 | 89.2 | 98.8 | 94.9 |
| Apple iPhone 17 Compare | 98.2 | 77.6 | 57.1 | 93.7 | 88.4 | 87.3 | 98.8 | 98.9 |
| OnePlus 15 15 Compare | 98.8 | 96.8 | 99.2 | 78.4 | 42.9 | 98.8 | 82.7 | 98.9 |
| Xiaomi 14 Ultra Compare | 78.4 | 99.1 | 97.8 | 99.5 | 56.5 | 98 | 98.8 | 72 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Pricing is all over the place in Canada, ranging from CAD 1,820 to CAD 2,400 across five listings. That's a CAD 580 spread for the same phone, so shop around. The best deal in our data comes from the lower end of that range, and at CAD 1,820 it's a much easier sell than at CAD 2,400. At the high end, you're paying flagship money for a phone with a mid-tier camera.
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Overview
The Galaxy Z Fold8 is Samsung betting hard that a bigger canvas still wins. Unfolded, you get a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED at 120Hz that makes games, books, and video feel genuinely immersive. Folded, it's a surprisingly light 200g phone that handles everyday texting without feeling like a brick. The one thing to know? This is a content consumption machine first, and a camera phone second.
Common Questions
Q: Is the Fold8 good for photography?
Not really. The 50MP main camera sounds fine, but our testing puts it at 40.5/100, which is below average for a flagship. If photos matter, get a Pixel 10 Pro instead.
Q: How long does the battery last?
The 4800mAh battery is solid, landing in the 80th percentile. You should get a full day of normal use, and 45W wired charging gets you back up quickly.
Q: Is it worth the price?
At the lower end of the CAD range, around CAD 1,820, it's a decent deal for a foldable. At CAD 2,400, you're overpaying for a phone with a weak camera.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for a top-tier camera or the fastest performance per dollar, this isn't it. Go get a Pixel 10 Pro for photos or a OnePlus 15 for speed. The Fold8 is for people who want the big folding screen above all else.
Verdict
The Galaxy Z Fold8 is a great foldable for people who want a big, beautiful screen in a light package. Battery life is solid, the display is lovely, and the form factor is genuinely fun. But the camera is mediocre, and the performance is just average for the price. Buy it for the screen, not the photography.
