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Reviewers rate the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 slightly higher: 81 against 80 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
Reviewers agree · 17 reviews
Suits buyers who want a light, pocketable book-style foldable and value a wide 4:3 screen for video and reading. Trade-offs are the high price, no telephoto camera, and weak dust protection.
Some disagreement · 11 reviews
Suits buyers who want the largest, thinnest book-style foldable with strong performance and battery life. Trade-offs are a high price, a weak 3x telephoto, IP48 rating only, and little change from the Z Fold 7. Several reviewers say the smaller Z Fold 8 or cheaper…
| Measure | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 81 | 80 |
9 publications have scored both phones. 6 scored the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 higher, 2 the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2026 | August 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $1,900 | $2,100 |
| Launch price (UK) | £1,699 | £1,899 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €1,999 | €2,199 |
| Form factor | Foldable (book) | Foldable (book) |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 7.6″ | 8″ |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Telephoto lens | No | Yes |
| Battery | 4,800 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Base storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g |
| Water resistance | IP48 | IP48 |
| Software updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.