The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is genuinely cool, but I’d pay up for the Z Fold 8 Ultra
If I want the best foldable Samsung makes in 2026, I’d skip the Fold 8's wider screen and go straight to the Ultra.
Samsung made a noteworthy announcement at Galaxy Unpacked 2026, introducing two variations within its foldable lineup: the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. The Fold 8 is tailored for one-handed use and content consumption, while the Ultra maintains the tall and thin design. After testing both, I find myself leaning towards the Ultra despite a $200 premium.
Even though the Fold 8 is lightweight, it surprisingly isn't the thinnest foldable. The Ultra, at 4.1mm when unfolded, is 0.4mm thinner than the Fold 8, which measures 4.5mm. This difference might seem negligible, but the Ultra feels significantly flatter, sleeker, and more refined. Its compact size makes it more comfortable to hold and less bulky, almost like a regular flagship phone.
While the Fold 8's split-screen feature is decent, the Ultra's 8-inch display offers more vertical space for productivity. As someone who frequently reads articles and works with multiple apps, the Ultra's layout provides a more usable workspace. However, the Ultra's 3x telephoto camera, with its 10MP sensor, offers superior portrait mode results compared to the Fold 8's 200MP camera. Although not the best, the 3x lens's wide aperture makes it a better choice for casual photography.
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