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General

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Series

Galaxy Z3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026

Galaxy Z Fold1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

SM-F966B/DS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-F966BZKBEUBRead 5 October 2026Exact support and native EU guide identify SM-F966B/DS.

SM-F976B, SM-F976BZVBEUB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Exact EU hardware SM-F976B. Selected UK Violet Shadow 12 GB/256 GB SKU SM-F976BZVBEUB. US radio models excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

9 July 20253Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026

22 July 20262Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-fold8-flip8-perfected-every-way-livingRead 5 October 2026Dated 22 July 2026 maker launch. Preorder date is not first retail.

Status

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Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold68Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-market-leader-strikes-back-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-review.1093384.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Notebookcheck's review of the Galaxy Z Fold7 compares it with its predecessor and says the other cameras are unchanged from the Fold6.9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold7_vs_galaxy_z_fold6_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-68855.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's comparison calls the Galaxy Z Fold6 the predecessor of the Galaxy Z Fold7 and last year's Z Fold.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold78Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold8_goes_wide_fold8_ultra_aims_for_the_foldable_crown-news-73825.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena says the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is the successor to the Z Fold7 and calls the Z Fold7 its predecessor.9Press articleandroidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-vs-galaxy-z-fold-7-a-new-name-with-better-specsRead 23 October 2026Android Central says the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is essentially the successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and replaces it as the flagship.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra10Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold8_goes_wide_fold8_ultra_aims_for_the_foldable_crown-news-73825.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena says the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is the successor to the Z Fold7 and calls the Z Fold7 its predecessor.11Press articleandroidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-vs-galaxy-z-fold-7-a-new-name-with-better-specsRead 23 October 2026Android Central says the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is essentially the successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and replaces it as the flagship.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

GB, EU2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-F966BZKBEUBRead 5 October 2026Original UK/EU reference configuration. Different regional processors, refurbished batteries and bundles excluded.

EU, GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jetblack, Mint3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026

Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow, Green Shadow2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-fold8-flip8-perfected-every-way-livingRead 5 October 2026Model-specific standard and Samsung.com-exclusive colours from exact launch technical table.

Form factor

Foldable (book)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Foldable (book)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

7years8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-market-leader-strikes-back-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-review.1093384.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Fold 7 Software paragraph explicitly seven years of security patches until 2032-07-31.

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Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

31 July 20321Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact published valid-until date, not a calculated support duration.

31 July 20331Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Software Support explicitly publishes 31 July 2033. Not calculated from announcement or update-year promise.

Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

158.4mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Unfolded body in portrait orientation. Folded dimensions stored separately.

158.4mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Physical specification explicitly uses HxWxD. Unfolded body, not package or folded height.

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

143.2mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

143.2mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Physical specification explicitly uses HxWxD for unfolded body.

Thickness

4.2mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

4.1mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Unfolded body thickness. Launch table says it excludes the main-screen frame. Camera protrusions are not included.

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

Height158.4Width72.8Thickness8.9mm(6.2 × 2.9 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Height158.4Width72.8Thickness8.9mm(6.2 × 2.9 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Exact folded HxWxD from UK full specification, checked against width-first launch table.

WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

215g(7.6 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

215g(7.6 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

Frame

Aluminium3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026

Aluminium1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Maker describes Armor Aluminum exterior frame. Flex Titanium on Fold models is internal display support, not titanium exterior frame.

Front

Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 23Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Exterior cover-display protective glass, not the flexible inner main-display film/glass.

Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 (cover display)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Maker durability footnote applies this glass to the cover/front of the folded device. Inner flexible display material is not inferred.

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Glass3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026

Glass1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Maker material footnote expressly applies Gorilla Glass Victus 2 to rear.

Dust and water rating

IP483Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026

IP482Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-fold8-flip8-perfected-every-way-livingRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance depth

1.5m3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Laboratory submersion up to 1.5m freshwater for 30min. No beach/pool guarantee, resistance not permanent.

1.5m2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-fold8-flip8-perfected-every-way-livingRead 5 October 2026IP48 laboratory fresh-water immersion, up to 1.5 m.

Water resistance time

30min3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Same freshwater laboratory condition.

30min2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-fold8-flip8-perfected-every-way-livingRead 5 October 2026Same launch footnote, up to 30 minutes, not permanent water resistance.

MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact SIM Slot Type explicitly names Dual eSIM, maximum two active subscriptions. Physical nano-SIM positions counted separately.

Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026SIM 1 plus eSIM or dual eSIM are alternative arrangements with a maximum of two active subscriptions. One physical nano-SIM and two eSIM capability, not three simultaneous SIMs.

Stylus

None8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-market-leader-strikes-back-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-review.1093384.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

8in(20.3 cm)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

8in(20.3 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Full rectangular diagonal, excluding the separate rounded-corner figure.

Resolution

1968 × 2184px1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Main unfolded display portrait width/height. Cover screen is separate.

2256 × 2504px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Main display resolution in portrait orientation.

Pixel density

367.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

421.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

OLED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026AMOLED identifies OLED. An LTPO backplane is not inferred from the brand name or adaptive refresh.

Display type (as published)

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

120Hz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

120Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

1Hz3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026

1Hz2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-fold8-flip8-perfected-every-way-livingRead 5 October 2026Main screen adaptive range explicitly 1–120 Hz. This does not independently establish LTPO.

Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

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Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

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Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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3,000nits3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-fold8-flip8-perfected-every-way-livingRead 5 October 2026Body and FAQ explicitly claim up to 3000 nits for the main display. No HDR window size or sustained mode is stated. Not stored as outdoor/HBM or measured brightness.

Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

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DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-market-leader-strikes-back-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-review.1093384.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

Yes6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260918142151506/SM-F966B_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.2.1_260918.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Always On Display subsection printed page 123.

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Front camera cutout

Punch hole6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260918142151506/SM-F966B_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.2.1_260918.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Punch hole6Owner's manualusermanuals.au/samsung/galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra/manualRead 5 October 2026Exact device layout pages 4–5 shows inner front-camera hole. Folds also show cover-camera hole.

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

6.5in(16.5 cm)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

6.5in(16.5 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

1080 × 2520px1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Portrait dimensions with smaller pixel count as width, matching maker launch table.

1080 × 2520px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Cover pixel axes follow the launch table, which publishes width by height. The UK spec tab reverses the pair in its generic resolution cell.

Cover screen refresh rate

120Hz3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026

120Hz2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-fold8-flip8-perfected-every-way-livingRead 5 October 2026Cover screen table explicitly gives maximum 120 Hz. A 1 Hz cover minimum is not inferred.

Cover screen type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

Platform

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OS at launch

Android 163Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026

Android 172Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-fold8-flip8-perfected-every-way-livingRead 5 October 2026Model launch technical table publishes Android 17.

Software

One UI 83Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026

One UI 92Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-fold8-flip8-perfected-every-way-livingRead 5 October 2026Same dated launch table publishes One UI 9.

Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

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Chipset

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-fold8-flip8-perfected-every-way-livingRead 5 October 2026

Process

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CPU cores

81Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

81Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

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Max CPU clock

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GPU

Adreno 8308Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-market-leader-strikes-back-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-review.1093384.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

12GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

12, 16GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026All launch memory options are collected. Per-capacity pairings are explicit in variants.

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

LPDDR5X8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-market-leader-strikes-back-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-review.1093384.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual installed 12 GB/256GB in exact European matching review unit.

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Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

256GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Nominal advertised capacity, not formatted free storage. Published 1 TB is exactly 1000 decimal GB.

Storage type

UFS 4.08Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-market-leader-strikes-back-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-review.1093384.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact tested 256GB interface only. Other tiers excluded.

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Memory card

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Max card size

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Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

ASamsung Galaxy Z Fold7

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view
Main	200	1.7	0.6	Not available	Yes	Not available	85°
Ultrawide	12	2.2	1.4	Dual Pixel PDAF	Not available	Not available	120°
Telephoto	10	2.4	1	PDAF	Yes	3×	36°

Source3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Exact Galaxy Z Fold7 physical main, ultrawide and 3x telephoto lens table. Per-lens OIS and autofocus only where explicitly stated. Sensor crops are not counted as additional physical cameras. Main Quad Pixel AF is not forced into an unsupported schema subtype.

BSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view
Main	200	1.7	0.6	Quad PD	Yes	Not available	85°
Ultrawide	50	1.9	0.7	Quad PD	Not available	Not available	120°
Telephoto	10	2.4	1	PDAF	Yes	3×	36°

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Resolution and aperture cells match launch lens table. Physical optical 3x on Ultra is separate from optical-quality Adaptive Pixel 2x crops.2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-fold8-flip8-perfected-every-way-livingRead 5 October 2026Exact model launch camera table maps physical lenses, pixel pitch, AF, OIS and FoV. Optical-quality 2x sensor crop is not a separate lens or optical zoom.

Number of rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

200MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

200MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

3×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

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Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

30×1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

30×1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

Flash

Rear flash1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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Camera features

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Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

ASamsung Galaxy Z Fold7

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
7680	4320	30
1920	1080	240
3840	2160	120

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact maker-published maximum recording resolution and advertised slow-motion modes. Native capture versus interpolation of slow motion is unstated, so standalone captured slow-motion maximum is omitted. Playback rates are separate.

BSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
7680	4320	30
3840	2160	120
1920	1080	240

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Recording and slow-motion cells only. Highest documented rate per resolution includes slow motion. Playback-only 8K60 is excluded. No claim that every camera supports every mode.

Max video resolution

7680 × 4320px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

7680 × 4320px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

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Log recording

Yes8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-market-leader-strikes-back-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-review.1093384.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact main camera paragraph explicitly 8K30 Log recording.

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

HEVC6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260918142151506/SM-F966B_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.2.1_260918.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera printed page 73 explicitly HEVC recording, not playback containers.

APV4Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-fold8-flip8-perfected-every-way-livingRead 5 October 2026Camera body expressly identifies APV for 8K video recording. Video playback container list is not used as recording codecs.

Video stabilisation

OIS, EIS6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260918142151506/SM-F966B_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.2.1_260918.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera settings anti-shake stabilization. Main OIS separately maker-proved, gyro subtype unstated.

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Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

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240fps1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

ASamsung Galaxy Z Fold7

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Field of view
Main	10	2.2	1.12	Fixed	No	100°
Main	10	2.2	1.12	Fixed	Not available	85°

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Inner selfie camera first and distinct cover selfie camera second. Exact autofocus No means fixed focus. OIS No is stored only for inner camera, as explicitly stated in its own API row.4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Exact Galaxy Z Fold7 physical front-camera table gives pixel pitches and fields of view. Inner/main selfie first, cover selfie second. No binned pitch inferred.

BSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	Field of view
Main	10	2.2	1.12	Fixed	85°
Main	10	2.2	1.12	Fixed	100°

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Exact front camera autofocus No. Fold models separately list cover camera autofocus No. No physical extra lens is inferred from rear-camera selfie use.2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-fold8-flip8-perfected-every-way-livingRead 5 October 2026Launch table gives physical camera pixel pitch and FoV. UK full spec explicitly says front and cover autofocus No, represented as fixed focus. Fold rows are cover first, inner second. Flip has one inner front camera, rear selfie use adds no front lens.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

ASamsung Galaxy Z Fold7

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-market-leader-strikes-back-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-review.1093384.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Fold7 camera paragraph explicitly records UltraHD up to 60 fps with both distinct front selfie cameras.

BSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

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Front autofocus

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact Earjack USB Type-C, no 3.5mm socket.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Earjack USB Type-C. Exact complete manual device layout confirms USB-C headphone connector and no 3.5 mm socket.

Audio features

Dolby Atmos6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260918142151506/SM-F966B_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.2.1_260918.pdfRead 5 October 2026Dolby Atmos printed page 116.

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MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

36Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260918142151506/SM-F966B_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.2.1_260918.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete exact layout pages 5-6 shows three unique physical microphones. Air vents, speaker holes and sensors excluded.

36Owner's manualusermanuals.au/samsung/galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra/manualRead 5 October 2026Exact SM-F976B device diagrams printed pages 4–5 show top and bottom edge microphones and a separate rear microphone near the camera module. Air vents are excluded.

Network

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Network

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026GSM, LTE and 5G explicit. The 3G WCDMA/UMTS bands are listed, so UMTS is stored. They do not establish HSPA.

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer Infra cell states GSM, LTE and 5G Sub6. It states 3G WCDMA/UMTS, so UMTS is stored. This does not by itself prove HSPA, so HSPA is omitted. Exact UMTS bands are stored separately.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 19001Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

B1, B2, B4, B5, B81Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B66, B38, B39, B40, B411Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Exact EU model Network/Bearer table combines FDD and TDD band identifiers. Frequencies are not extra bands.

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500), N75(1500+)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n66, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78, n751Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Exact EU model FDD, TDD and SDL Sub6 band identifiers. No US mmWave union.

5G modes

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5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Complete exact UK Sub 6-only infrastructure and band tables. Unlike mmWave regional variants excluded.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Infra expressly identifies Sub6 FDD/TDD/SDL for this exact regional model.

Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

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Satellite

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Wi-Fi calling

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK Wi-Fi table explicitly names 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

6.01Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

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NFC

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

Positioning

GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

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Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 3.2 Gen 11Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

USB 3.2 Gen 11Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

Yes6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260918142151506/SM-F966B_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.2.1_260918.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact model DeX section expressly documents wired USB-C to HDMI adapter for external display, not only wireless casting.

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IR blaster

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FM radio

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Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

Side button3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026

Side button6Owner's manualusermanuals.au/samsung/galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra/manualRead 5 October 2026Exact device layout pages 4–5 labels Side button (Fingerprint recognition sensor).

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

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Sensors

Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

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Haptic motor

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Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

4,272mAh3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Exact rated minimum of dual battery, distinct from typical total.

4,854mAh5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-f976bzvbeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product Information Sheet page 1 item 10: 4854 mAh rated, distinct from typical capacity.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

4,400mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

5,000mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

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Battery type

Li-Po8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-market-leader-strikes-back-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-review.1093384.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

ASamsung Galaxy Z Fold7

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	24

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact up-to wireless video/audio playback as named. Different LTE/Wi-Fi internet modes not combined.

BSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	27

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026Up-to claim from Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless). Not a web browsing or EU mixed-use test.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

25W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-market-leader-strikes-back-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-review.1093384.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact handset maximum 25W explicitly in installed-device review specification, not borrowed from 25W charger footnote.

45W4Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-fold8-flip8-perfected-every-way-livingRead 5 October 2026Body and battery FAQ explicitly describe handset dual-path charging architecture with 45 W fast charging. This device claim is separate from the 45 W adapter recommendation.

Wired charging standards

Quick Charge 2.0, AFC3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-fold8-flip8-perfected-every-way-livingRead 5 October 2026Charging footnote expressly lists QC2.0 and AFC compatibility. No protocol version is inferred from the USB connector.

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

30min3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Maker lab test starts 0% with 25W adapter and 3A USB-C cable, all services/features/screen off. Around 50% in 30min. This does not prove handset maximum 25W.

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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

Yes3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026

Yes2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-fold8-flip8-perfected-every-way-livingRead 5 October 2026

Wireless charging power

15W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-market-leader-strikes-back-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-review.1093384.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact installed-device review specification explicitly 15W input, reverse output separate.

20W2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-fold8-flip8-perfected-every-way-livingRead 5 October 2026Model-specific Fast Wireless Charging cell gives 20 W for both Folds and 15 W for Flip. Separate from adapter capability.

Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

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Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

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Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

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Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-raising-the-bar-for-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Maker charging footnote explicitly says adapter sold separately.6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260918142151506/SM-F966B_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.2.1_260918.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 150 expressly Charger not included.

No2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-fold8-flip8-perfected-every-way-livingRead 5 October 2026Model-specific charging footnote says power adapter sold separately.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

2,703points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-market-leader-strikes-back-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-review.1093384.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6 major, exact European 12GB/256GB. Android 16/One UI 8, precise build and original minor unstated. Current 6.7 heading not historical version proof.

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Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

9,317points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-market-leader-strikes-back-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-review.1093384.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same test as single-core.

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

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AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

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Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

2,570nits8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-market-leader-strikes-back-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-review.1093384.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Main unfolded display APL18 balanced test in matching European 12GB/256GB. Android 16/One UI 8, precise build unstated. Brightness sensor active. Cover 2570/2600 confusion resolved: primary display table explicitly 2570, cover table 2600. HDR 2708 separate.

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PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

240Hz8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-market-leader-strikes-back-Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold7-review.1093384.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Main panel table worst-case 240Hz, secondary 480Hz is distinct. Exact brightness setting/build unstated. Android 16/One UI 8. Security patch unstated.

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Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

B1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

A5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-f976bzvbeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 6.

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

40h7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-f966bzkbeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact UK fiche page 1 item 8, EU test hours, not ordinary usage.

51h5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-f976bzvbeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 8, whole-hour EU mixed-use endurance precision. Not video playback.

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

2,000cycles1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

1,200cycles5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-f976bzvbeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 9, 1200 cycles at default settings.

Drop resistance class

A7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-f966bzkbeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 14. Folded/unfolded test counts not mixed.

A5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-f976bzvbeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 14.

Repairability class

C7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-f966bzkbeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 20.

C5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-f976bzvbeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 20.

SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

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SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

In the box

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Links

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Product page

www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-F966BZKBEUB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-F966BZKBEUBRead 5 October 2026

www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

searchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detail1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK SKU SM-F966BZKBEUB. Live maker specification table.

www.samsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeub1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-z/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-violet-shadow-256gb-sm-f976bzvbeubRead 5 October 2026

Manual

downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260918142151506/SM-F966B_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.2.1_260918.pdf6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260918142151506/SM-F966B_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.2.1_260918.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact native EU English guide cover identifies SM-F966B/DS.

www.usermanuals.au/samsung/galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra/manual6Owner's manualusermanuals.au/samsung/galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra/manualRead 5 October 2026Readable public mirror of Samsung English July 2026 Rev.1.0 Android 17 user manual. Cover explicitly lists SM-F976B, SM-F971B and SM-F776B. Exact SM-F976B device layout is printed pages 4–5. Current maker download returns non-PDF NASCA content, so no DRM was decoded.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-f966bzkbeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 25 supplier guarantee 24 months. Regulatory software years differ in basis from launch promise and are not converted.

2years5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-f976bzvbeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 25, 24-month supplier guarantee.

Both are also in the API. Back to all phones.