Best Samsung camera phones of 2026: why the New Galaxy Z8 Series leads for photography and video

The camera takes centre stage on our latest Galaxy Z8 Series foldables. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 bring sharper sensors, a smarter ProVisual Engine and thoughtful design changes that make every shot feel more natural to capture, whether the phone is open, folded, or propped up in Flex Mode. Here is a closer look at what each new model brings to photography and videography.

Which Samsung phones lead for photography and video in 2026?

For photography, our Galaxy lineup offers a choice of powerful phones with advanced cameras. The new Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 sit alongside the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy S26 Ultra as excellent photography devices.

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra camera specifications and features

At the core of the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra sits a 200MP wide camera, along with an upgraded 50MP ultra wide lens and a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. Together with the ProVisual Engine, this trio captures rich detail in bright daylight and holds onto clarity once the light fades, while 8K video brings a cinematic edge to everyday moments. Dual front cameras on the cover screen and inner display mean a selfie looks just as sharp whether the phone is folded shut or opened wide.

Galaxy Z Fold8 camera specifications and features

The Galaxy Z Fold8 takes a different approach, pairing a 50MP wide camera with a 50MP ultra wide lens for a setup built around its wider, content-friendly canvas. Front cameras sit on both displays, so switching from browsing to a video call or a quick selfie feels effortless from either side of the fold.

Galaxy Z Flip8 camera specifications explained

The Galaxy Z Flip8 keeps its signature 50MP FlexCam and pairs it with a 12MP ultra-wide lens, then layers on Super Steady 360-degree horizon detection and AI-powered bokeh for portraits with a softer, more natural background blur. Photo Assist rounds things out with quick, intuitive edits straight from the Gallery. The design itself gets lighter too, down to 180g and just 6.1mm thick when unfolded, making it easier to hold steady for that extra second a great shot needs.

What is FlexCam on the Galaxy Z Flip8?

FlexCam turns the rear camera into a selfie camera the moment the phone is propped open in Flex Mode. Rather than switching to a lower resolution front lens, it uses the same 50MP sensor behind every rear shot, so a selfie taken hands-free carries the same richness and detail as a photo of the world around it.

Galaxy S26 Ultra camera specifications & features

The Galaxy S26 Ultra carries our most versatile camera system, built around a 200MP Wide sensor with a bright f/1.4 aperture that pulls in significantly more light for cleaner, sharper low-light shots. It is joined by a 50MP Ultra Wide, a 10MP Telephoto with 3x optical zoom and a 50MP periscope Telephoto with 5x optical zoom, giving you genuine reach from wide landscapes to distant detail. A 12MP front camera handles selfies, while 8K video and the ProVisual Engine keep footage crisp. With the embedded S Pen, you can frame, capture and mark up a shot without ever reaching for another tool.

Galaxy Z Fold7 camera specifications & features

The Galaxy Z Fold7 pairs a 200MP Wide sensor with a 50MP Ultra Wide that adds autofocus for sharper close-ups, plus a 10MP Telephoto with 3x optical zoom for reaching further into a scene. Dual 10MP front cameras sit on the cover and inner displays for selfies and video calls from either screen, and 8K video rounds out the setup. The expansive 8-inch main display gives you a large, natural canvas to frame, review and edit on, so every shot benefits from more room to work.

Galaxy Z Flip7 camera specifications & features

The Galaxy Z Flip7 shoots with a 50MP FlexCam and a 12MP Ultra Wide, backed by refined image processing that lifts colour and detail over the previous generation. The edge-to-edge FlexWindow doubles as a live preview, so you can frame high-quality selfies and group shots on the rear camera without unfolding the phone, while Flex Mode props it up for hands-free photos and video at almost any angle. A 10MP inner camera and 2x optical-quality zoom complete a setup made for spontaneous, everyday capture in a pocket-friendly clamshell.

Bring your photography to life with the new Galaxy Z8 Series

Whether you are shooting after dark, framing a hands-free group photo or reaching for distant detail, our new Galaxy Z8 Series brings pro-level photography to every foldable. Order now through the Samsung website and the Samsung Shop App, with trade-in savings, flexible payments and Samsung Care+ available at checkout.

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