Pros
Cons
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a premium foldable smartphone built around an 8-inch AMOLED main display and a 6.5-inch cover screen. Its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor is paired with Adreno 840 graphics and up to 16GB of memory. Storage options range from 256GB to 1TB, while connectivity includes 5G, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0. The rear camera system combines a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP ultrawide camera and a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. Reviewers highlight the sharper, nearly crease-free display, thin design and 5,000mAh battery as meaningful improvements over the Fold7. However, its price increase, absent S Pen support and lack of IP68 protection weaken its claim to the Ultra name.
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 10 MPix f/2.2, 18mm
Price comparison
Average of 13 scores (from 92 reviews)
Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Source: Matthew Moniz

Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/08/2026
Source: Tech with Benefits

Samsung have got 2 Fold's now, and they both are amazing. But which one is the right one for you to get?
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/08/2026
Source: Dion Schuddeboom

After three weeks with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, I don’t think any single new feature defines this phone. Instead, Samsung has refined almost every part of the Fold experience and together, those changes make a much bigger difference than I expected.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/07/2026
Source: Mark Ellis Reviews

Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/07/2026
Source: Tech Spurt

If you're after a more traditional book-style bendy smartphone, this is the one to go for. Personally I still prefer the more compact design of the new 'Wide' model, but the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra version is certainly better for movie fans.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/04/2026
Source: Mark Ellis Reviews

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/04/2026
Source: Techisode TV

Samsung removed the S Pen functionality from the Fold 8 and 8 Ultra, and I was pretty upset about it. So I set out to bring as much of the functionality back as possible, and I'm about 90% of the way there. This video shows you how to get almost ALL of the S Pen functionality back on your Fold 7, Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, or Galaxy Z TriFold.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/04/2026
Source: Tech Spurt

However, if you want a full-sized regular foldable phone, two of the best you can buy (alongside the Honor Magic V6 and OPPO Find N6) are this pair. The Motorola RAZR Fold still impresses me for a first effort, with its excellent battery life, slick multi-tasking etc.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/02/2026
Source: GSM Arena

Which of the two Samsung Galaxy Fold8 phones has a more useful screen - the wider and shorter Z Fold8 or the traditional Z Fold8 Ultra? We compare the two at various tasks to find out where they excel and where they come short.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 08/01/2026
Source: Techisode TV

I've been using Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra for over a week now and I can finally answer the question "Is the Fold 8 Ultra worth the upgrade?" Here's my one-week review of the Fold 8 Ultra, where I cover the battery life, charge speed, form factor, cameras, and a few surprising finds.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/01/2026
Source: CNet

I can say with absolute confidence that if you already own the Galaxy Z Fold 7, you certainly do not need to upgrade to the new model. The design, specs and overall performance are so similar that you’ll see almost no benefit. However, if you’re looking to upgrade from an older Fold model or even get your first foldable phone, the Z Fold 8 Ultra has plenty to offer.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/31/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Expert Reviews

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra gets a few minor upgrades that are worth celebrating: the new 50MP ultrawide camera is excellent; the higher-capacity battery delivers a small bump in battery life; and the new Flex Titanium display is as close to creaseless as a Samsung folding screen has ever been. It’s not a huge improvement on last year, but it’s a tight refinement of an already well-established formula.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/31/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Gadgetguy

Having tried the vast majority of folding phones released in Australia over the last seven years, I can confidently say that this is the best and most feature-packed folding phone available. I also don’t think everyone needs this kitchen sink of folding phones.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/31/2026
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 75% performance: 95% workmanship: 85%
Source: Trusted Reviews

In the end, clearly, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is a better phone than the Z Fold 7. But with the new Ultra naming, it’s fair to be disappointed that features like the camera unit and cover screen haven’t received a more significant upgrade. I won’t complain about the increased battery, but it’s still short of the competition. Still, on balance, it’s a very, very good folding phone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/31/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tom's Guide

It would have been really easy for Samsung to roll out the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra with the usual weak-sauce upgrades, slap on the new name and call it a day. But that's not what's happened here, and while the phone may be imperfect, a lot of effort seems to have gone into making sure this is an upgrade worthy of the Ultra name.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/30/2026
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tom's Guide

Foldables have long suffered from a reputation of sub-par battery life, but Samsung's 2026 lineup is making a huge bid to change that. In this video, John V. breaks down the results of the official Tom’s Guide Battery Test for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 07/30/2026
Source: The Times of India

There's no doubt that Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is Samsung's best foldable ever. The combination of the 200MP camera system, the thinnest Fold profile yet, the highest-resolution inner display Samsung has produced on a foldable, 5,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, and seven years of software support creates a package that is difficult to argue against on specifications alone.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/29/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Spurt

These foldable phones boast similar specs in many regards, from the Dynamic AMOLED 2x display tech to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 that's in charge. However, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a completely different smartphone vs the Ultra as far as the design goes.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 07/29/2026
Source: Phone Arena

Samsung is changing its foldables in a big way. Aside from a name upgrade, the new flagship Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has also scored a new ultrawide camera, a faster chipset, and potentially better battery life. Meanwhile, the new kid on the block will aim to take right to the iPhone Ultra and function as its most direct Android rival.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 07/28/2026
Source: Techisode TV

Getting the best deals on the Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 have been quite a challenge because Samsung's website keeps removing deals and discounts while you're trying to check out. I did some digging and found the best way to avoid most of the issues.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 07/28/2026
Source: Dion Schuddeboom

Before you start using your new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, let me show you the first 48 things every Fold owner should know. These tips and tricks will unlock new features, improve performance, preserve battery life and battery health - to make your experience using your Fold even better and help it last longer!
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/27/2026
Source: OI Spice Tech News

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is the company’s latest and most advanced foldable phone, announced and released on July 22, 2026. This is not just a phone, it is a pocket-sized tablet that redefines what a mobile device can be. When unfolded, you are greeted by a massive 8.0 inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display, which is like having a small cinema screen in your hands.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/24/2026
Source: Chrome Unboxed

Samsung has drawn a very clear line in the sand this year—there is no longer a “one-size-fits-all” approach to foldables. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8, with prices starting from Rs 1,24,999, is the ultimate compact companion, boasting improvements in design, build quality, and cover screen functionality. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, on the other hand, is the no-compromise king.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/24/2026
Source: GSM Arena

Samsung has shaken up its foldable lineup by introducing two distinct form factors: the wide, passport-like Z Fold8 and the slimmer Z Fold8 Ultra. Both feature the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, but they diverge sharply in screen ratios, battery sizes, and camera setups. So how do these dual foldables compare in hand? Let's find out.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 07/24/2026
Source: Techisode TV

Are the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra's new features enough to upgrade from a Galaxy Z Fold 7, Fold 6, or Fold 5? In this video, I unbox the Fold 8 Ultra and tell you everything you need to know about these devices to help you make the right purchase decision.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/24/2026
Source: Manila Shaker

The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra builds on the Galaxy Z Fold7 with several meaningful hardware upgrades rather than a complete redesign. It offers a sharper main display, a newer processor, a 50MP ultrawide camera, a larger 5,000mAh battery, Bluetooth 6.0, and an additional year of software support.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/23/2026
Source: Phone Arena

Two very different form factors, but the same beast inside. On paper, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra just gives you more than the S26 Ultra. There are still things to consider and test. Sustained performance, for one.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 07/23/2026
Source: CNet

Samsung's latest foldable phones both pack the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, and both cost $100 more than last year's models. We went hands-on to see what else has changed.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: Dion Schuddeboom

I got an early first look at the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, as well as the Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2. For the first time we have three devices in the Z 8 lineup.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: SuperSaf

Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: Tech Edit

After using the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra, it's clear, these aren’t simply two sizes of the same folding phone. They represent two very different ideas of what a foldable should be – one is probably a better phone, and the other is probably a better tablet. In this hands-on comparison, I explain why screen shape matters as much as screen size, and how that affects video, photography, typing and everyday use.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: Techisode TV

Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: Techisode TV

Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: Techisode TV

Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: TechMe0ut

Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: Tech with Benefits

Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: The Tech Chap

Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: Tom's Guide

In this video, Mark goes hands on with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 and takes you behind the scenes in an exclusive tour of Samsung’s factory and testing labs. How does Samsung achieve a truly crease-free display, innovate on foldable phone battery life and introduce a new form factor to its foldable family?
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: Tom's Guide

In this video, Mark goes hands on with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 and takes you behind the scenes in an exclusive tour of Samsung’s factory and testing labs. How does Samsung achieve a truly crease-free display, innovate on foldable phone battery life and introduce a new form factor to its foldable family?
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: 91mobiles

It’s an AI world out there, and with each successive generation, the story is becoming more about what you can do with these devices than just specs. And this is where Samsung’s new foldables aim to deliver.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: CNet

The new 8 Ultra isn’t a significant overhaul from last year’s Z Fold 7. But it doesn’t really need to be, as the last model was already a superb all-round foldable phone. And with the $100 price increase over last year, seeing these improvements is especially important for a device that costs well over $2,000.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: Expert Reviews

The lack of an IP68 rating really hurts Samsung’s foldable output this year, but none feel the sting more so than the Ultra model. With this kind of money being laid down, you want to see premium features in every corner, and the fact that it’s being outdone by both Honor and Google is not a good look for Samsung.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: Tom's Guide

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra takes all the hardware improvements from the Z Fold 7 and expands upon them in a lot of meaningful ways — including a brighter display that's nearly crease-free, a bigger silicon battery and upgraded ultrawide camera. But the lack of an S Pen remains a bummer, and you have to pay $100 more.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: Trusted Reviews

Although I don’t feel that it quite earns the ‘ultra’ moniker that it carries, I do think that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has the capacity to be the most competent Android foldable of 2026.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: Canbuyornot

Meet the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. It features a new form factor with a 5.5-inch, 10:16 cover screen and a 7.6-inch 4:3 main display. It's designed to make viewing content a lot better, especially when used in portrait mode, such as reading an ebook, and offers a better viewing experience for Netflix content.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: NDTV Gadgets

Samsung is going all in this year with its brand-new Galaxy Z series globally. With three form factors, Samsung this time has a foldable for every age group. While the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is definitely the showstopper at Unpacked 2026, and you can read exactly why it is what it is here.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: GSM Arena

Overall, Samsung's new crop of Galaxy Z devices turned out to be an intriguing mix of exciting and underwhelming. We definitely found the new Galaxy Z Fold8 form factor very intriguing. There is still a lot of testing to be done and various particulars to be looked into, but on the surface, as far as first impressions go, we kind of like where things are going.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: Tech Spurt

My Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs regular Fold 8 smartphone comparison runs through the specs and features of these 2026 bendy blowers. The biggest difference, certainly at first glance, is the design. While the 'Ultra' sticks with Sammy's usual foldable finish, the regular model sports a new wide-and-squat finish.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: What Hi-Fi

Samsung's surprising duo of new foldables have made a positive first impression. We've been a fan of having a bigger screen to watch movies on that conveniently fits into your pocket for quite a while now, so having an even more compact option that's made with content consumption in mind is music to our ears.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: Mobile Syrup

And honestly, as someone who loved the Z Fold 7, I can understand. Firstly, everything you can do on the Z Fold 8, you can do on your Z Fold8 Ultra. Plus, you get the larger 8-inch display, which ultimately creates a better multitasking experience while you’re working.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: Phone Arena

Both the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and the Galaxy Z Flip 8 have a pretty hard task ahead of them, and it's the foldable iPhone that's coming our way. However, given that Samsung is in pretty good shape in the foldable market, and even if they don't score many changes, both the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will have a strong starting market position from the get-go.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 07/22/2026
Source: Phone Arena

Th Razr Fold came as a surprisingly adept alternative to other mainstream book-style foldables. It's one quite competent phone that serves as a welcome alternative to the Z Folds and Pixel Folds in the US.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 07/22/2026
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Comment
Qualcomm Adreno 840: Integrated graphics unit in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC for smartphones with three slices at 1.2 GHz each. According to Qualcomm, 23% faster than the previous generation (Adreno 830).
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
SD 8 Elite Gen 5 f. Galaxy: High-end SoC (System on a Chip) for smartphones which was introduced at the end of 2025. It integrates two fast Oryon Gen 3 Prime Cores with up to 4.7 GHz and 6 smaller Oryon Gen 3 Performance Cores with up to 3.62 GHz. Compared to the normale vairant, the "for Galaxy" variant offers slightly higher clock speeds for the CPU and GPU (+100 MHz).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
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