Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Prepaid
Reviews
4.9
2227 reviews
84% of reviewers recommend this product.
Galaxy Z fold 8
KAPS . 8 hours ago
The Foldable That Finally Feels Like the Future
23 hours ago
R&R Team - 8 hours ago
Hey PocketCanvas, we appreciate your feedback on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8. We are so happy to hear how pleased you are with your device, and that you are finding it useful for a range of tasks, fast during your usage, and amazing whether folded or unfolded. We have shared a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you if you have questions as you continue using your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-MessagesSamsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
- Display measurements are diagonal, and actual viewable area is less due to rounded corners and camera hole punch.
- Among smartphones only.
- Requires 45W Super Fast Charger sold separately. Super Fast Charging speed depends on battery level and other factors; use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables; do not use any worn or damaged chargers or cables; incompatible charger or cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
- Samsung account required. Video must be 720 x 720 pixels or higher. Results may vary.
- Galaxy smartphone only.
- Requires Smart Switch and iPhone running iOS 26.6 or later. Transferable device data includes photos stored on phone, Apple Passwords, embedded eSims. See https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/switch-to-galaxy/ or https://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch for more information.
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Design
Colors (HEX)
Graphite | Cream | Lavender
Height
4.88”
Width
Folded: 3.22” | Unfolded: 6.35”
Notable Materials
Foldable, Advanced Armor Aluminum, Gorilla® Glass Ceramic® 3
ECO-Certifications
UL ECOLOGO
Depth
Folded: 0.38” | Unfolded: 0.18”
Weight
7.09 oz
Charging Port
USB Type C
Accessibility
Overall
Accessibility Shortcut, Android Accessibility Suite, Bixby
Auditory
Hearing Aid Support, Live Caption, Live Transcribe, Real-Time Text, Sound Amplifier, Sound Notifications
Voice Assistant
Bixby, Gemini
Mobility
Switch Access
HAC
PASS
Visual
Magnification, Text and display, TalkBack, Select to Speak
Battery
Standby Time
Up to 367 hrs
mAh (per hour)
4,800 mAh
Usage Time
Up to 29 hrs
Powershare
Y
Fast Charge
Up to 45W Super Fast Charging
Wireless Charging
Up to 20W
Network
4G
4G LTE speeds range between 11 and 75 Mbps for downloads and between 2 and 12 Mbps for uploads. Great for voice calls, downloading files, web surfing and other activities that don't require higher bandwidth.
Wi-fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Tri Band (2.4/5/6GHz), Wi-Fi 7
SAR
Head: 1.23 W/Kg | Body: 1.17 W/Kg | Hotspot: 1.17 W/Kg | Simul: 1.59 W/Kg
Global & Roaming Network
5G n1,3,7,8,20,28,38,41,77,78/n257 | LTE 1,3,7,8,12,18,19,20,26,28,71 | TDD LTE 38,39,40,41 | NTN 255 | GSM/UMTS Quad
FCC ID
A3LSMF971U
5G Nationwide
5G speeds range between 35 Mbps and 148 Mbps for downloads and between 5 and 33 Mbps for uploads. Great for gaming, streaming, and other steady bandwidth activities
5G Ultra Wide-Band
5G Ultra Wideband speeds range between 162 and 622 Mbps for downloads and between 9 and 48 Mbps for uploads. Great for work, file-sharing, video conferencing, and other high-bandwidth activities.
World Device
Works in over 200 countries depending on your plan.
Additional Features
Prop 65 Warning
Y, Reproductive Harm
Camera
Front Camera
Main: 10MP FF F2.2 | Cover: 10MP FF F2.2
Rear Camera
(Wide) 50MP OIS AF F1.8 | (UltraWide) 50MP AF F1.9 + Flash
Video
Front : 4K(3840 x 2160) @ 60fps | Back : 4K(3840 x 2160) @ 60fps, 8K(7680 x 4320) @ 30fps
Camera Modes
Portrait, Photo, Video, Pro, Pro Video, Food, Panorama, Slow Motion, Hyperlapse, Portrait Video
Performance
Bluetooth
6.0
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen5 for Galaxy | Octa-core, 2x 4.74GHz, 6x 3.6GHz
OS
Android 17.0 | One UI 9.0
Memory/Storage
256GB | 512GB ROM + 12GB RAM LPDDR5X RAM
Hotspot
Up to 10 devices
Security
Fingerprint sensor, Facial recognition, Knox Secure
Display
Screen Size
Main: 7.6” | Cover: 5.5”
Refresh Rate
120 Hz Adaptive
Screen
Main: 7.6” | Cover: 5.5” | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Main: Samsung Ultra Thin Glass | Cover: Gorilla® Glass Ceramic® 3
Screen Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Main: Samsung Ultra Thin Glass | Cover: Gorilla® Glass Ceramic® 3
Aspect Ratio
Main: 3:4 (1848 x 2448) | Cover: 16:10.1 (1972 x 1248)
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What's in the box
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- USB Cable (Type C to C)
- Quick Reference Guide / Terms & Conditions
- Display measurements are diagonal, and actual viewable area is less due to rounded corners and camera hole punch.
- Among smartphones only.
- Requires 45W Super Fast Charger sold separately. Super Fast Charging speed depends on battery level and other factors; use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables; do not use any worn or damaged chargers or cables; incompatible charger or cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
- Samsung account required. Video must be 720 x 720 pixels or higher. Results may vary.
- Galaxy smartphone only.
- Requires Smart Switch and iPhone running iOS 26.6 or later. Transferable device data includes photos stored on phone, Apple Passwords, embedded eSims. See https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/switch-to-galaxy/ or https://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch for more information.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Prepaid Reviews
4.9
2227 reviews
84% of reviewers recommend this product.
Galaxy Z fold 8
KAPS . 8 hours ago
The Foldable That Finally Feels Like the Future
23 hours ago
R&R Team - 8 hours ago
Hey PocketCanvas, we appreciate your feedback on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8. We are so happy to hear how pleased you are with your device, and that you are finding it useful for a range of tasks, fast during your usage, and amazing whether folded or unfolded. We have shared a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you if you have questions as you continue using your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-MessagesSamsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
Loving this Z-Fold!
1 day ago
R&R Team - 8 hours ago
Hi there DogMomDarville, we appreciate you sharing your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 with us. We couldn't be happier to hear how much you are loving the inital impression of your device, and that it has been so easy to use thus far. We have provided links to resources to help you maximize your experience, customize your device, and answer any questions you may have along the way. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Product Manuals https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/ Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-MessagesSamsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
I chose the galaxy z fold 8 since it was the best
yulian . 1 day ago
R&R Team - 8 hours ago
Hi there Yulian, we appreciate you sharing your feedback on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8. We love hearing how much you are enjoying the new form factor of your device, and that it has felt so perfect for your needs and wants. We have provided a link to the full manual to help you explore and customize your device at your convenience. We have also shared a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you further if you have questions during your usage. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Product Manuals https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/ Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-MessagesSamsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
Game changing
1 day ago
R&R Team - 8 hours ago
Hi there Keaglitt, thank you for taking time out of your day to share your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 with us. We are thrilled to hear how much you are loving your new device, that it feels like the best device you've had in a long time, and that you feel excited using this device every day. We have provided a link to the Samsung Support Team for your convenience. These experts can assist you any time you have questions as you continue using your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-MessagesSamsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
The Perfect Size and Shape
1 day ago
R&R Team - 1 day ago
Hello PassportFolder, we appreciate you sharing your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 with us. We couldn't be happier to hear how much you are loving the versatility of your device, and that you are loving watching videos and your gaming on your device. We have provided a link to the Samsung Support Team for your convenience if you have any questions as you continue using your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-MessagesSamsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
Intro to Folds
1 day ago
R&R Team - 1 day ago
Hey Zeroskillz3, thank you for your feedback on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8. We are so pleased to hear how happy you are with your new device, and that your streaming has been enhanced with the larger display size. We have provided links to the full manual and the Samsung Support Team to help you fully explore and customize your device, as well as answering any questions you may have during your usage. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Product Manuals https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/ Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-MessagesSamsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
Grand slam on the Z Fold 8
1 day ago
R&R Team - 1 day ago
Hey there Imprezz, thank you for sharing your experience of your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 with us. We are so happy to hear how much you are enjoying your new device, and that you are enjoying the new form factor for a range of daily tasks. We have shared a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you if any questions come up during your usage. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-MessagesSamsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
Upgrading from a Z Flip 7
Newsdogg . 1 day ago
R&R Team - 1 day ago
Hello Newsdogg, thank you for your feedback on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8. We are happy to hear that you are happy with the new form factor of this device, and finding it useful whether folded or unfolded. We have provided links to resources to help you fully explore the enhanced capabilities of your device, align the settings to your usage, and answer any questions you may have along the way. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Product Manuals https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/ Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-MessagesSamsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
Better than I thought
Jayrod805 . 2 days ago
R&R Team - 1 day ago
Hi Jayrod805, thank you for sharing your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 with us. We love hearing how happy you are with the usage of your device, and how helpful it has been for your professional needs. We have shared a link to the Samsung Support Team for your convenience. These experts can assist you any time you have questions about your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-MessagesSamsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Prepaid FAQs
Mikhail . Aug 21, 2026
What SIM t ypes does this phone support?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 uses a hybrid dual-SIM setup with one physical Nano-SIM slot and support for eSIM profiles. ~Ivone
Brian . Aug 15, 2026
Is the phone water resistant?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is water-resistant with an IP48 rating however, it is not fully waterproof. -Necia
Tony . Aug 14, 2026
Can this phone be charged without a cable?
Yes, it can be charged with a wireless charger as well, -Cait
Tony . Aug 14, 2026
Can a any stylus be used with this phone?
doug laubach . Aug 12, 2026
what is t h e actual folded up screen size in inches, NOT the total outside dimensions
David . Aug 6, 2026
Does it have Nfc
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 includes built-in Near Field Communication (NFC) support, -Joe
Francine . Aug 2, 2026
Currently own Z Fold3 5G 256. Are you saying I can trade this for new product @ zero cost?
https://www.verizon.com/support/how-to-recycle-device/ ~Jorge
Dominique . Aug 1, 2026
Does the Galaxy Z Fold8 have the same photo editing capability and the Galaxy Z Fold Ultra
You can get studio-level edits with Galaxy AI. You can find more info here: https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra/ ~Jesse
Finger print . Jul 30, 2026
Does it have fingerprint recognition for password
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 features a side-mounted fingerprint recognition sensor built into the power/side button. ~Maria
Terry . Jul 28, 2026
Does the Z Fold8 come with a stylus? If not, can the stylus from older versions be used on the 8?
Neither the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 nor the Z Fold 8 Ultra comes with a stylus, and older S Pens cannot be used because the screen lacks physical support for them ~Joe M