Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (SM-F971B) — XFV
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Released 2026, July 22 | 201g, 4.5mm thickness | Android 17, up to 7 major upgrades, One UI 9 | 256GB/512GB/1TB storage, no card slot | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF | Li-Ion 4800 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Network Specifications
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| 5G | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| 4G | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 body Specifications
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm Folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 MISC Specifications
| SAR EU | 0.82 W/kg (head) 1.21 W/kg (body) |
| SAR US | 1.23 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body) |
| Colors | Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 display Specifications
| Protection | Mohs level 1 |
| Resolution | 1828 x 2448 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Size | 7.6 inches, 177.8 cm 2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Sound Specifications
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Platform Specifications
| GPU | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| OS | Android 17, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 9 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Battery Specifications
| Charging | 45W wired, QC2.0, 63% in 30 min 20W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Battery | Li-Ion 4800 mAh |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 memory Specifications
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
| Card slot | No |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Main Camera Specifications
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF |
XFV Region Firmware Info
XFV - South AfricaA CSC (Consumer Software Customization) code ties a Samsung firmware build to the country and carrier it was released for, controlling branding, available languages and which OTA updates a device receives. The XFV code is used in South Africa by Vodafone, Telkom SA, Vodacom Lesotho, MTN, Cell C, Virgin, Red Bull Mobile, 8ta, with one Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 firmware version known so far.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 XFV Firmware ArchiveOfficial Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 firmware for the South Africa XFV region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Combination & Special FilesCombination, FRP and service files for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (SM-F971B) — bypass FRP, run diagnostics, and repair.
| Device Mobile | Version | Bit - SW REV | FA | Change list | Updated | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XFV Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the XFV CSC on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?+
The XFV CSC is used by Vodafone, Telkom SA, Vodacom Lesotho, MTN, Cell C, Virgin, Red Bull Mobile, and 8ta in South Africa. Flash the XFV firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 firmware versions are available for the XFV region?+
Currently one known Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 firmware version is available for the XFV (South Africa) region.
How is the XFV CSC different from other region codes?+
Samsung ties every firmware build to one of roughly 599 CSC (Consumer Software Customization) codes, each tied to a specific country and carrier. XFV is the code for South Africa (Vodafone, Telkom SA, Vodacom Lesotho, MTN, Cell C, Virgin, Red Bull Mobile, and 8ta) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.