Genesis III Gold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 24K Gold / Rose Gold / Platinum

Price range: $ 4,590 through $ 5,290

Genesis III is the full stack: four curved, screw-detailed bars marching down a hexagon-relief back, plated in 24K Gold, Rose Gold or Platinum on the new, wider Galaxy Z Fold8.

Handcrafted & made to order
Estimated dispatch: 7–14 working days
Description
Genesis III Gold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 with four curved 24K Gold, Rose Gold and Platinum bars on a black hexagon panel
Four Bands of Light

Genesis III Gold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Full Stack

Four curved bars, ranked one beneath the other like the stripes on a dress uniform, give the Genesis III Gold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 its unmistakable cadence. The foundation is Samsung’s new, wider Galaxy Z Fold8, bought factory-new and unlocked, then customised by hand in our Dubai atelier. Its rear glass makes way for a new back panel cut with a fine hexagon relief, and every bar is plated 5–7 microns deep in 24K Gold, Rose Gold or Platinum. It is the boldest of our Premium Anodised Z Fold8 designs.

On this passport-shaped foldable the bars span almost the full width of the back, each dipping gently at its centre and fixed with small screw-head details at both ends and in the middle. They start just below the tall, pill-shaped camera surround, finished in the same metal around its two lenses, and the hexagon ground then runs on to a plated GoldPrivé nameplate at the foot. Noir is the colour in our renders; Verdant, Royale Blue, Rose Fuchsia and Crimson Red are offered at the same price. The frame and hinge are never plated.

Genesis III Gold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 close-up of four 24K Gold bars over the black hexagon relief
Close to the Metal

Polish, Texture and a Phone Left Whole

Cropped tight on the 24K Gold phone, the design becomes pure rhythm: bright bar, matt hexagons, four times over. All of it lives on the new back panel and the camera surround. Samsung’s Armor FlexHinge and Armor Aluminum frame keep their factory finish, and we never open the handset, so the 7.6-inch main screen, the 5.5-inch cover screen, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip, the pair of 50MP rear cameras and the 4,800mAh battery remain sealed.

Galaxy AI, 5G, eSIM and security updates through to 31 July 2033 carry on regardless. Two habits do change. It blocks wireless charging, and it blocks the NFC signal Samsung Wallet relies on for tap-to-pay. Genesis III is charged by USB‑C cable, at up to 25W wired, and contactless payment moves to a card or another device.

The Samsung Sheet

What Samsung Built Beneath Genesis III

The numbers below are Samsung’s figures for the Galaxy Z Fold8, set out the way Samsung Gulf publishes them. For anything not shown here, consult Samsung’s Z Fold8 spec sheet.

SpecificationGalaxy Z Fold8
Main display7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X · QXGA+ 2448 × 1848 · up to 120Hz
Cover display5.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X · WUXGA+ 1972 × 1248
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy · octa-core, up to 4.74GHz
Memory12GB RAM with 256GB or 512GB · 16GB RAM with 1TB
Rear cameras50MP wide ƒ/1.8 · 50MP ultra wide ƒ/1.9
Zoom2x optical quality (Adaptive Pixel sensor) · digital zoom up to 10x
Selfie cameras10MP ƒ/2.2 on the cover screen · 10MP ƒ/2.2 on the main screen
Video8K at 30fps
Battery & wired charging4,800mAh (typical) · up to 26 hours of video playback · 25W Super Fast Charging
Build, as Samsung ships itArmor Aluminum frame · Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 front · Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back · Armor FlexHinge
Size & weight, as Samsung ships it4.5 mm unfolded · 9.7 mm folded · 201 g
Water resistanceIP48 as rated by Samsung for the unmodified phone (fresh water up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)
ConnectivityUSB‑C (USB 3.2 Gen 1) · 5G · Wi‑Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6.0 · UWB · nano-SIM + eSIM
Security updatesUntil 31 July 2033, per Samsung Gulf
Wireless charging & tap-to-pay, as customisedNot supported through the plated back — charge by USB‑C cable; Samsung Wallet tap-to-pay is unavailable
Storage at GoldPrivé256GB · 512GB · 1TB
Finishes at GoldPrivé24K Gold · Rose Gold · Platinum

Two lines need a GoldPrivé footnote. Wireless charging does not apply to this design, so plan on the USB‑C cable. IP48 is Samsung’s rating for the unmodified phone; once customised, keep Genesis III dry. To keep four bars bright, read our gold-finish care guide.

GoldPrivé leather presentation box and gift bag for the Genesis III Gold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Your Mark, Your Box

Engraving and Handover for the Genesis III Gold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

With four polished surfaces to choose from, Genesis III offers more room for lettering than anything else in its line. Most clients pick the lowest bar for initials or a date and leave the top three clean. Share the wording through our customisation service and a consultant confirms size, style and position before the panel is made.

Inside the GoldPrivé leather presentation box, which comes with a gift bag, you will find the phone, Samsung’s paperwork, a USB‑C cable, a 20W power adapter and a certificate of authenticity, verifiable online at our verification page. Still weighing the two Fold8 sizes? Our guide comparing Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra helps. The adapter comes with every phone we supply; a phone you send us for customisation is returned without one.

  • AccentsFour curved chevron bars with screw-head details
  • PanelHexagon relief in five colours, Noir pictured
  • Finishes24K Gold · Rose Gold · Platinum
  • Price$ 4,590 – $ 5,290
Genesis III, Answered

Questions on the Genesis III Gold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

What exactly does the atelier change?

A new back panel, hexagon-textured in your chosen colour, replaces Samsung’s rear glass; its four bars and nameplate take 5 to 7 microns of metal, and the camera surround is finished to match. Nobody plates the frame or the hinge, and nothing inside the phone is touched.

Is it a genuine, new Galaxy Z Fold8?

Yes. Every Genesis III Gold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 begins as a factory-new, unlocked Galaxy Z Fold8 and is customised by hand in Dubai, so Samsung’s software, cameras and updates behave as normal.

Will a charging pad or Samsung Wallet work?

Neither will. Plated metal on the rear stops both the wireless charging field and the NFC link behind Samsung Wallet tap-to-pay, so power comes by USB‑C cable and payments by card or a second device.

Can it get wet?

No. IP48 is Samsung’s rating for the phone as it leaves the factory, and a customised back changes that, so keep your Genesis III Gold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 away from water and other liquids.

Which storage sizes are offered, and at what price?

Three: 256GB and 512GB, each paired with 12GB of RAM, and 1TB with 16GB. The price climbs from $ 4,590 to $ 5,290 with storage alone; colour and metal never change it.

What warranty comes with it?

Buy the phone through us and two guarantees apply: one year on the device itself, and two years on our customisation, held under GoldPrivé Care.

Can I send in my own Galaxy Z Fold8?

Certainly. Post us your own Galaxy Z Fold8 and you are charged for the customisation only, with shipping and customs each way at your expense.

How does Genesis III compare with its siblings?

It carries the most metal. Genesis II keeps two bars, Genesis a single one, and Ledger Link swaps bars for a vertical curb chain. Browse every design in the gold Z Fold8 collection.

Commission Genesis III

Reserve Your Four-Bar Fold8

Pick a panel colour, a metal and a storage size, then hold your Genesis III with half paid as a deposit, or settle the full amount. A consultant confirms any engraving, schedules the build and arranges insured worldwide delivery.

Additional information
Capacity

256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB

Finish24K Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
ColorVerdant, Noir, Royale Blue, Crimson Red, Rose Fuchsia