Samsung has just broken its own formula with the Galaxy Z Fold 8, a foldable that abandons the tall and narrow body of previous generations to go for a much more panoramic format. This change is not a simple aesthetic touch-up, but a total reinvention of how a foldable is used on a daily basis, designed almost 100% for the consumption of multimedia content.

A wider format that changes the rules

Forget that feeling of holding a chocolate bar when the phone is closed, because the Z Fold 8 arrives at 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm folded and 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm unfolded, making it a noticeably shorter and wider device than its predecessors. Inside, the 7.6-inch main screen debuts a 4:3 horizontal format ideal for watching videos with more immersion and 3:4 vertically for general content consumption.

The 5.5-inch exterior screen also changes its proportion to a 10:16 format, something that makes it much more comfortable to use the phone without having to open it all the time.

Added to this is a maximum brightness of 3,000 nits and the Vision Booster function, designed to improve visibility when using the phone outdoors. Under the hood, the Z Fold 8 mounts the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, the same chip that powers the Fold 8 Ultra, and comes with Android 17 along with the new One UI 9 layer.

Price and configurations available in the US

Samsung officially confirmed the price of the new foldable for the US market, and it comes in three memory configurations that give flexibility to those looking for more space to work or store content. These are the options and their prices in dollars before discounts or exchange promotions:

This positioning puts the Fold 8 right between the Flip 8, which starts at $1,199, and the Fold 8 Ultra, which starts at $2,099. The phone is now available for pre-sale in the United States and the window to reserve it with special benefits will remain open until August 7.

In terms of cameras, the rear equipment includes a dual 50-megapixel system in both the main and ultra-wide-angle sensors, although without a dedicated telephoto lens. The battery is 4,800 mAh with 45W fast charging and 20W wireless charging, figures that go well with a phone designed for long streaming or multitasking sessions.

Colors that give it its own personality

What really makes this Fold 8 steal the show is its color finishes, something unusual in Samsung's Fold line. The phone comes in four colors:

In addition, the device maintains IP48 resistance against dust and water, a detail that reinforces its premium character without sacrificing durability.

With this redesign, Samsung seems determined to compete head-on against Apple's rumored first foldable, betting on a format that prioritizes visual experience and entertainment over traditional productivity. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is already on pre-sale in the United States and will reach its buyers in the coming weeks.