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Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 568 ppi
- against 404 ppi
- Resistance Features
- IP68, MIL-STD-810G
- against IP48
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,960 px
- against 2,448 px
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,800 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S8 Active | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz | 4.74 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 2,947,517 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 6,459 |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S8 Active | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Gold | Black, Cream, Lavender, Green, White, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 9.9 mm | 9.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.9 mm | 123.9 mm |
| Body Height | 151.9 mm | 161.4 mm |
| Weight | 208.1 g | 201 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 75 % | 89.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68, MIL-STD-810G Best value | IP48 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | 210 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 4.5 mm |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S8 Active | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,800 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | 49 h 10 min |
| Wireless charging power | — | 20 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,200 |
| Talk time | 32 h | — |
| Standby time | 120 h | — |
| Music playback time | 113 h | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S8 Active | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 4:3 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.8″ | 7.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,848 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,960 px Best value | 2,448 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 568 ppi Best value | 404 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO, 120Hz, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Mohs Level 1, Anti-reflective coating, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, Touchscreen, Secondary Display |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 5.5″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S8 Active | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S8 Active | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S8 Active | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | — |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S8 Active | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, Samsung DeX, ANT+, DLNA | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.23 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.17 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.82 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.21 W/kg |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 1,024 Mbps | 12,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S8 Active | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, High-Bitrate Audio Support Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S8 Active | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy S8 Active | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay, Smart voice assistant | — |
