{
  "id": 3197730,
  "title": "The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra plans in Australia for August 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/the-best-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-and-z-fold-8-ultra-plans-in",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-25T05:21:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-fold-8-ultra-plans-au"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Here is a summary of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra plans available through Optus in Australia for August 2026, based on the provided source material:\n\nThe Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra are Samsung's latest foldable smartphones, introduced in 2026. The Z Fold 8 features a 5.5-inch short and wide cover screen with a 7.6-inch main screen in a 4:3 aspect ratio. The Z Fold 8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm) and has a 50MP ultrawide camera compared to the Z Fold 7. Both models start at AU$2,699 for the Z Fold 8 and AU$2,999 for the Ultra.\n\nOptus offers several plan options for these devices. The best overall deal is the Optus Small Choice Plus plan, which includes 60GB of data, unlimited calls and texts, and 5GB of daily roaming for AU$5. This plan costs AU$127.42 per month for the Z Fold 8 and AU$139.93 per month for the Ultra, with a AU$600 handset discount applied over 24 months. The minimum total cost is AU$2,139 for the Z Fold 8 and AU$3,039 for the Ultra, totaling AU$3,298.08 and AU$3,598.32 respectively over the contract period.\n\nThe Optus Medium Choice Plus plan is slightly more expensive at AU$137.42 per month, offering 240GB of data. This plan would be ideal for users needing more storage. The best overall value can be found in Optus' Small Choice Plus plan, which provides a balance of data, costs, and savings on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra.",
  "summary": "Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra premium foldables are some of the most expensive phones locally — should you buy one from a telco?",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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