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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 12 GB / 256 GB / Global / SM-F971B
12 GB / 256 GB / Global / SM-F971B · Launched July 2026 · Energy class A
Overview
Efficiency
- Energy efficiencyA
- ABCDEFG
- RepairabilityC
- ABCDE
- Repeated-drop resistanceA
- ABCDE
Strengths
- A 7.6-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and a 5.5-inch cover display.
- Seven years of operating system update support.
- It has IP48 water and dust resistance.
Weak points
- Storage cannot be expanded.
- Display
- 7.6″Dynamic AMOLED 2X1,848 × 2,448 px120 Hz
- Design
- 201 g123.9 mm161.4 mm9.7 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Octa-Core16 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
- AnTuTu
- 2,947,517Better than 86% of phones
- Battery
- 4,800 mAh45 W49 h 10 min
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
Editorial report
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 12 GB / 256 GB / Global / SM-F971B technical sheet
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 suits people who want a foldable phone with a large screen for reading, work, and switching between tasks. Its cover display measures 5.5 inches; unfolded, the Dynamic AMOLED 2X display measures 7.6 inches, with a 4:3 aspect ratio and 120 Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness is 3,000 nits and pixel density is 404 ppi, giving a clear picture of the display’s size and specifications.
A Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 12 GB of RAM, and UFS 4.1 storage make up this high-end configuration. This version has 256 GB; the phone is also sold with 512 GB or 1 TB of storage, and with 16 GB of RAM. Connectivity includes 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, and USB 3.2. Samsung DeX and eSIM add further connection options. It runs Android 16 and has seven years of operating system update support.
The 4,800 mAh battery supports 45 W wired charging, 20 W wireless charging, and 4.5 W reverse wireless charging. Reverse charging is also available. The foldable body has an IP48 rating, and the phone weighs 201 g. For anyone prioritizing a large display, current hardware, and long software support, the Galaxy Z Fold8 brings the features of an advanced foldable into one device.
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Efficiency
Grades from the official EU product label. Missing grades are never estimated.
- Energy efficiency
- A
- Repairability
- C
- Repeated-drop resistance
- A
Survived 210 drops without defects
Samsung
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Processor Process Size
- 3 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 840
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 4.74 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,947,517
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 3,234
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 10,059
- CPU Description
- Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v11
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme
- 6,459
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Cream, Lavender, Green, White, Purple
- Body Thickness
- 9.7 mm
- Body Width
- 123.9 mm
- Body Height
- 161.4 mm
- Weight
- 201 g
- Usable Surface
- 89.6 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy
- Resistance Features
- IP48
- Waterproof Depth
- 1.5 m
- Drop Resistance Class
- A
- Repairability Class
- C
- Foldable
- Yes
- Rugged Build
- No
- Drop Test Count
- 210
- Unfolded thickness
- 4.5 mm
Battery
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- A
- Battery Capacity
- 4,800 mAh
- Battery Type
- Si-Carbon Li-Ion
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Battery Endurance
- 49 h 10 min
- Wireless charging power
- 20 W
- Charge cycles
- 1,200
- Reverse wireless charging power
- 4.5 W
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 4:3
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,000 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 7.6″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,848 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,448 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 404 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Display Features
- 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
- Cover display diagonal
- 5.5″
- Cover display refresh rate
- 120 Hz
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor
Software
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 16
- OS Update Support
- 7 years
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- Google Services
- Yes
- Widevine L1
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Cellular Bands
- 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, 5G
- 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)
- Wi-Fi Features
- Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- Connectivity Features
- 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 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
- Max. download speed
- 12,500 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 3,500 Mbps
Audio
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, High-Bitrate Audio Support
Technical
- Model numbers
- SM-F971B, SM-F971B/DS, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1
Product codes
- EAN
- 8806099348847
- MPN
- SM-F971BZKBEUB
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21Variant details
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Model codes
- SM-F971B
- Market codes
- Global
Product family
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