Galaxy Z Fold 8 Cameras Set for a Major Upgrade

The main camera of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to remain unchanged, but Samsung reportedly has major plans for the other cameras especially the ultra-wide lens.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 was widely regarded as one of the best Android phones of the year, but its camera upgrade was largely limited to the addition of a 200-megapixel main sensor. Now, a reliable source has revealed the first meaningful details about the camera setup of the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8.

According to Galaxy Club, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 internally codenamed Q8 will continue to use the same 200-megapixel primary camera. This isn’t particularly surprising, as Samsung often keeps its flagship camera sensors unchanged across multiple generations.

The major change is expected in the ultra-wide camera. Samsung is reportedly planning to drop the previous 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens in favor of a much more capable 50-megapixel sensor. If accurate, this upgrade would bring the Z Fold 8’s camera system closer to that of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, marking a significant step forward for Samsung’s foldable lineup.

When it comes to zoom, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is rumored to feature a 12-megapixel 3× telephoto camera, which represents a modest upgrade over the 10-megapixel sensor used in the previous generation. Samsung is also expected to retain its 10-megapixel selfie cameras on both the inner and outer displays.

Upgrading the ultra-wide camera to 50 megapixels could enable more detailed macro photography and even 8K video recording on the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Thanks to the inherent stability of ultra-wide lenses, this camera could become more appealing for video capture than before. That said, users who prioritize zoom may be disappointed that Samsung is not adopting a 50-megapixel sensor for the telephoto camera, as such an upgrade could have delivered noticeably better hybrid and digital zoom performance.