From 253 Grams to 201 Grams: The Engineering Behind the World’s Lightest Fold

What happened

Since introducing the first Galaxy Fold at 276 grams in 2019, Samsung Electronics has continued to expand what a foldable smartphone can be, advancing hinge and display design, durability, and usability with every generation. A 2024 YouGov survey 2 found that a bulky or heavy design remained a concern among consumers not planning to purchase foldables, while battery life, durability, and display quality ranked as top priorities for those considering them.

At 201 grams, Galaxy Z Fold8 is the world’s lightest fold. ▲ From Galaxy Z Fold5 to Galaxy Z Fold8, Samsung reduced 52 grams to deliver the world’s lightest foldable.

And the hinge has to manage the forces created every time the device folds and unfolds, while being designed around the size and structure of each product. Across generations, Samsung has continued to advance the display layers, ultra-thin metal precision machining, and hinge technologies central to its foldable devices.

Key facts

• A 2024 YouGov survey 2 — found: that a bulky or heavy design remained a concern among consumers not planning to purchase foldables, while battery life, durability, and display quality ranked as top priorities for those considering them