Samsung’s Z Fold 8 Ultra is more of the same, but better than ever
The short version
- What makes the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra so Ultra?
- Samsung's first foldable with the Ultra name isn't a souped-up version of the regular Fold 8, as you might expect.
- Where the Z Fold 8 is squat and wide, the Fold 8 Ultra retains the thin outer screen and square inner panel of the previous Folds.
- It does have a substantially better triple rear camera system and a slightly larger battery.
- But with no support for the S Pen stylus and no Privacy Display, it's not Ultra in the same way as the Galaxy S26 Ultra .
The story
What makes the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra so Ultra? Samsung's first foldable with the Ultra name isn't a souped-up version of the regular Fold 8, as you might expect. Where the Z Fold 8 is squat and wide, the Fold 8 Ultra retains the thin outer screen and square inner panel of the previous Folds. It does have a substantially better triple rear camera system and a slightly larger battery. But with no support for the S Pen stylus and no Privacy Display, it's not Ultra in the same way as the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
But compare it to last year's Z Fold 7 and the upgrades look more substantial. Samsung has improved the displays, battery, charging, …
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- The VergeSamsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra hits its lowest price since launch5 days ago
- Google NewsGalaxy Z Fold 8 destroys pre-order record set by the late Note 10, and it isn’t over yet - 9to5Googleabout 1 month ago
- 9to5MacSamsung experience shows Apple’s timing for the iPhone Ultra couldn’t be betterabout 1 month ago
- EngadgetSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Fold 8 Ultra: Which new foldable is better for you?about 2 months ago
- ZDNetSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Google Pixel Fold 10 Pro: You can't lose, but here's my surprise pickabout 2 months ago
- GizmodoSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Hands-On: Shorter and Wider Is Actually Betterabout 2 months ago
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