Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 7.5 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 7.9. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads in camera, battery and value for money. At launch in the US, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 cost $200 less ($1,899.99 vs $2,099.99).
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Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Lower launch price $1,899.99 vs $2,099.99
- Lighter 201 g vs 215 g
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Bigger battery 5,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh
- Bigger screen 8 inches vs 7.6 inches
- Thinner 8.9 mm vs 9.7 mm
- Higher screen resolution 2256 × 2504 px vs 1848 × 2448 px
- Sharper display 422 ppi vs 403 ppi
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Overall
7.5
7.9
Display
8.3
8.3
Performance
9.0
9.0
Camera
7.0
8.4
Battery
6.1
6.3
Design
8.4
8.4
Software support
9.2
9.2
Value for money
4.2
4.9
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Size
7.6 inches
8 inches
Type
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1848 × 2448 px
2256 × 2504 px
Pixel density
403 ppi
422 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
3,000 nits
3,000 nits
HDR
HDR10+
HDR10+
Protection
Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 (cover screen), Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (back)
Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 (cover screen), Ultra Thin Glass (main screen)
Cover display
5.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1248 x 1972, 428 ppi, 1-120 Hz, up to 3,000 nits
6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080 x 2520, 422 ppi, 1-120 Hz, Vision Booster
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Process
3 nm
3 nm
Max CPU clock
4.74 GHz
4.74 GHz
GPU
Adreno 840
Adreno 840
RAM
12 GB / 16 GB
12 GB / 16 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
200 MP, f/1.7
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
50 MP
50 MP
Telephoto
—
10 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom
—
3×
Rear cameras
2
3
Rear video
8K@30
8K@30
Front camera
10 MP
10 MP
Front video
4K@60
—
Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Capacity
4,800 mAh
5,000 mAh
Battery type
—
Silicon-carbon
Wired charging
45 W
45 W
Wireless charging
20 W
20 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Dimensions
123.9 × 81.9 × 9.7 mm
158.4 × 72.8 × 8.9 mm
Thickness
9.7 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
201 g
215 g
Form factor
Foldable
Foldable
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio
Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow, Green Shadow
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
6.0
6.0
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
OS at launch
Android 17
Android 17
Interface
One UI 9
One UI 9
OS updates
7 years
7 years
Security updates
7 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Announced
Jul 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
Released
Aug 7, 2026
Aug 7, 2026
Status
Released
Released
US launch price
$1,899.99
$2,099.99
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