Full specs

Price now	£1448.99
Launch price	£1699
Released	August 2026
Screen	7.6" (cover 5.5")
Refresh rate	120Hz
Chip	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM	12GB
Storage (base)	256GB
Main camera	50MP
Rear cameras	2
Battery	4800mAh
Charging	45W
Weight	201g
5G	Yes
eSIM	Yes
Physical SIM slot	Yes
Dual SIM	Yes
Water resistance	IP48
OS updates promised	7 years

The wider-format Fold (was rumoured as 'Fold Wide'). UK on sale 7 Aug 2026. Single nano-SIM + eSIM.

eSIM and travel

The Galaxy Z Fold8 supports eSIM alongside a normal SIM card, so you can add a travel eSIM and keep your UK number. Find a travel eSIM.

Real cost over 2 years

£1568.99

Buy it outright at £1448.99, plus Lyca Mobile 30GB SIM-only (£5/month, the cheapest 15GB+ plan we track) for 24 months. That's usually cheaper than a phone contract.

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