Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: review of the Unpacked presentation and whether it's worth buying

What was shown at Galaxy Unpacked 2026

The main announcement of the event was the Galaxy Z Fold 8 — the eighth generation of Samsung's foldable smartphones. The device features a new "passport" form factor: the smartphone is wider and more convenient when folded. According to the company, this new format is better suited for consuming content, reading, and working with applications.

Alongside it, Samsung also unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and the Galaxy Z Flip 8. The Fold 8 Ultra is designed for productive work, gaming, and multitasking, while the standard Fold 8, according to the manufacturer's description, is primarily intended for comfortable content consumption.

Design: the biggest change in recent years

The main innovation of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is its new chassis.

While previous Fold models were elongated and narrow, the new smartphone is noticeably wider.

Additionally:
— the device has become lighter
— the hinge has been improved
— the body thickness has been reduced
— the crease on the inner display has become less noticeable.

Samsung uses a new Flex Titanium coating, which is intended to increase the durability of the structure and the longevity of the screen.

Display

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 features:
— a 5.5-inch outer display
— a 7.6-inch main foldable screen.

The company has changed the aspect ratio of both displays. The inner display is now closer to a 4:3 format, making the smartphone more convenient to use as a compact tablet for working with documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and multiple applications simultaneously.

Performance

The smartphone runs on the new flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor — one of the most powerful mobile chips of 2026, providing high performance in gaming, AI features, and multitasking.

Expected versions include:
— 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage
— 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage
— 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage.

Cameras

Samsung traditionally focuses not only on the foldable screen but also on flagship cameras. The Fold 8 Ultra version received significant improvements, featuring a 200-megapixel camera. For the standard Fold 8, the company promises improved image processing and better night photography thanks to new Galaxy AI algorithms.

Galaxy AI

Almost the entire Unpacked presentation was dedicated to artificial intelligence.

Galaxy AI helps with:
— editing photos
— real-time conversation translation
— text generation
— searching for information on the screen
— working with documents and notes.

The large foldable screen makes these features particularly convenient for business users, journalists, content creators, and individuals who frequently work with their smartphones.

Price and pre-orders in Kazakhstan

According to industry sources, the starting price of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 worldwide is approximately $1999. Versions with larger storage capacities cost more.

All three models are available in gray and beige. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is also available separately in lavender, with a pistachio color exclusive to online orders.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is one of the most significant updates to the Fold lineup in recent years. Samsung has finally addressed the main drawback of previous generations — the inconvenient outer display. The new wide form factor makes the device much more practical for everyday use, while improved displays, a robust build, and Galaxy AI capabilities elevate the foldable smartphone to a new level. For those who have long wanted to switch to the Fold series, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 appears to be the most compelling option in the history of the lineup.