Galaxy Z Fold 8: My Predictions Were Spot On

Quick summary: On November 18, 2025, I made a video predicting the next Galaxy Z Fold’s specs. About 90% were right for what became the Fold 8 Ultra. The biggest upgrade, in my opinion, is battery life.

What I got right

• Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
• 12GB and 16GB RAM options.
• A 200MP main and 50MP ultra-wide camera (on the Ultra).
• An 8-inch main display and 6.5-inch cover screen.
• 3,000 nits brightness.
• A 5,000mAh battery and 45W wired charging.
• One UI 9.
• A wider edition coming. I didn’t give specs, but I said it would be wider, and it is.

What I got wrong

• IP68: we’re still at IP48.
• S Pen support: didn’t happen.
• The front cameras: I said 12MP, but I think both are 10MP.

Some of my other videos from back then were more like 30% right, but this one held up.

The biggest upgrade: battery life

Samsung usually picks two or three things to improve rather than everything. RAM bumps and 200MP cameras across the line cost money, and Samsung wants you to upgrade often. This year it was screen brightness, battery life and charging. Extra brightness is noticeable but small, and the ultra-wide upgrade is nice. Battery life was the real pain point, and now the Fold 8 and 8 Ultra last a real full workday. It can still improve.

I know many of you want the S Pen, but if most people had to choose between excellent battery life and S Pen support, I think they’d pick battery. Plus, we got a whole new form factor.

I’ll revisit my Galaxy Z Fold 9 predictions next year to see how I did.

• Buy the Galaxy Z Fold 8 from Samsung
• OhSnap SnapGrip Stand
• Benks case for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, code GREGGLESTV
• dbrand Grip case