Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 tipped to get major camera upgrades
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It looks like Samsung is already plotting another major camera update for its next foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 8. According to a new report from GalaxyClub, the company isn’t slowing down after the improvements we saw on the Fold 7; instead, they seem to be doubling down, borrowing even more proven hardware from the flagship Galaxy S lineup to beef up the Fold’s photography game.
Bigger camera sensors, familiar foundations
The leak suggests that Samsung is keeping the massive 200-megapixel main sensor from the Galaxy Z Fold 7, along with the standard 10-megapixel selfie cameras. Interestingly, the under-display camera – which has always been a bit hit-or-miss quality-wise – might be gone for good. It seems Samsung is finally prioritizing clear, reliable photos over experimental hidden lenses.
The real excitement, however, is in the secondary lenses. The Fold 8 is tipped to get a sharper telephoto shooter, bumping up to a 12-megapixel sensor while keeping the 3x optical zoom. This sounds like the same hardware rumored for the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, meaning the gap between Samsung’s “Fold” and “Ultra” phones is finally shrinking.
But the biggest upgrade is likely the ultrawide camera.
If the report is accurate, Samsung is ditching the old 12-megapixel sensor for a much more powerful 50-megapixel unit. That would be a massive leap for the series, fixing one of the few remaining weak spots compared to standard smartphones.
For buyers, this is a big deal. For years, choosing a foldable meant paying a premium price but settling for “good enough” cameras. A sharper telephoto and a drastically better ultrawide would finally make the Galaxy Z Fold 8 a true “no-compromise” device, especially for people who rely on their phone for serious photography or video.
It’s also worth noting that Samsung seems to be aligning the Fold 8’s cameras with its other futuristic projects, like the TriFold concept. Since the current TriFold uses the same camera setup as the Fold 7, it makes sense that future models would follow this upgrade path if they want to keep the momentum going.
Of course, take all of this with a grain of salt. We are still over a year away from a likely July 2026 launch, and hardware plans can change fast. But if these rumors hold up, it’s a clear signal that Samsung is done treating foldables like experiments – they are ready to make them camera powerhouses.
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