Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Tipped to Get a Smaller Selfie Camera Punch Hole

By Mehtab Ansari • Updated On 24 Apr 2026

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The Galaxy Z Fold8 is tipped to use a smaller 2.5 mm selfie camera punch hole on the cover display.
That is down from the 3.7 mm cutout used on the Galaxy Z Fold7.
This pretty much confirms that Samsung currently has no plans to bring back the under-display selfie camera.

A new leak from Ice Universe suggests the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 will bring a smaller front camera cutout on the cover screen. According to the shared details, the selfie camera punch hole will measure 2.5 mm in diameter.

For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (review) uses a 3.7 mm punch hole. Side-by-side images shared by the tipster show the difference clearly, with the new opening looking less noticeable on the display.

What Changes This Time

The leak claims Samsung is using a revised camera module that allows the sensor to sit behind a smaller opening while keeping camera performance intact. Samsung has tested under-display cameras in the past, though image quality limitations meant visible cutouts remained the preferred option for the Fold lineup.

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A smaller punch hole should slightly increase usable screen space on the 6.5-inch outer display and make the front panel look cleaner when the phone is closed. Current reports also suggest the inner foldable display will continue using a visible camera cutout instead of moving to hidden camera tech.

Launch Timeline

Separate CAD leaks have suggested the Galaxy Z Fold8 may keep a similar footprint to its predecessor, with a slightly thicker body that could make room for a 5,000 mAh battery and possible S Pen support. Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold8 in July 2026 alongside the Galaxy Z Flip8, Z Flip8 FE, and the new Wide Fold8.

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Mehtab Ansari

Mehtab Ansari is the Assistant Editor – Features & Reviews at Smartprix, where he writes about smartphones, laptops, audio gear, and everything in between. A computer science student by degree but a tech nerd by heart, he’s been into consumer tech for years and started reviewing products professionally in February 2024. He’s especially into photography and audio, often spending more time testing a smartphone’s camera than he probably should. For him, tech isn’t just work, it’s what he’s always thinking about.

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Smartphones, laptops, tablets, monitors, smartwatches, photography, and audio gear. I’ve reviewed over 60 products across these categories on Smartprix in the past year and a half.

Education - Bachelor of Computer Applications – Nizam College, Hyderabad (2022–2025) | Joined Smartprix -February 2024 | Published Reviews & Stories - 723

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