Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 enters India at Rs 1.8 lakh, positioned as a lighter productivity foldable

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is priced at Rs 1,79,999 in India, with a 201g design, 7.6-inch main display, 12GB RAM and 4,800mAh battery. The review positions it as a media- and productivity-first alternative to the pricier Fold 8 Ultra and rival Motorola foldables.

— Filed Thu, 6 Aug, 2026, 17:23 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is reviewed as a lighter, media-first foldable in India, priced at Rs 1,79,999. It competes with the Fold 8 Ultra and Motorola Razr Fold, prioritising a wider display and software over premium cameras and Flex Mode.

Why this matters

The launch follows Samsung pricing the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra from ₹1.99 lakh in India and preparing the Galaxy F70 Pro 5G for Flipkart, direct online and retail-store sales, broadening its tiered device portfolio.

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