Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: Outstanding but overshadowed
Samsung's latest flagship foldable brings improvements, but with a hefty price tag and a more exciting sibling stealing the spotlight, is playing it safe enough?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has made some significant upgrades in 2026, including brighter screens, a less visible crease, a faster processor, and a new ultrawide camera. However, it is also more expensive compared to its predecessors. This article explores whether the Z Fold 8 Ultra is worth its higher price tag.
The phone features a 6.5-inch 120Hz OLED outer screen and an 8-inch 120Hz OLED folding screen. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 CPU, with storage options ranging from 12GB to 16GB and storage capacities of 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB. The base model starts at $2099 / £1899, with prices increasing for higher storage options.
The Z Fold 8 Ultra maintains a similar design to its predecessor, the Z Fold 7, with minimal changes. It is slightly slimmer and lighter than the previous model, with a thickness of 8.9mm and a weight of 215g. The new bevelled edge and reworked magnets make it easier to open the phone, which feels more comfortable than the older version.
When it comes to camera performance, the Z Fold 8 Ultra retains the main 200MP 1/1.3-inch sensor and 3x telephoto camera from the Z Fold 7. The most significant upgrade is the ultrawide camera, which now has a 50MP resolution, wider f/1.9 aperture, and slightly larger sensor. However, the telephoto camera's resolution is still quite low, and there is no additional telephoto lens for longer zooms.
The camera system, overall, remains comparable to the Z Fold 7, with improvements mainly in the ultrawide camera and screen brightness. The new anti-reflective coating on the folding screen helps reduce glare and the screen can now achieve 3000 nits of brightness, making it more usable in bright conditions.
One downside is that the Z Fold 8 Ultra only supports a single SIM card, which might be inconvenient for users who rely on dual SIM functionality. Despite this, the phone still maintains an IP48 rating for dust and water resistance, albeit with caution advised around sand.
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