Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |  Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 188,000.00 – KSh 238,000.00 | KSh 213,000.00 |
| Display | 7.6-inch foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 8.0 inches: Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| RAM | — | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP f/1.8 wide, dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 50 MP f/1.9 ultrawide (120°), multi-directional PDAF | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF |
| Battery | Si/C Li-Ion 4800 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, QC2.0 (63% in 30 min), 20W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 45W wired, PD3.0, QC2.0, 67% in 30 min 20W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g (7.58 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9 | Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model | Galaxy Z Fold8 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
| Announced | 2026, July 22 | 2026, July 22 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm; folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm | Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g (7.58 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front when folded, plastic front when unfolded, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| Display | ||
| Display | 7.6-inch foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 8.0 inches: Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) |
| Inner display | 7.6-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits peak, 2448 x 1848 pixels | 8.0 inches: Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) |
| Outer display | 5.5-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 1248 x 1972 pixels (428 ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 | 6.5 inches: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 |
| Screen resolution | 2448 x 1848 pixels (~404 ppi) | 2256 x 2504 pixels (~422 ppi density) 1080 x 2520 pixels, 422 ppi |
| Display protection | Main display: Mohs level 1; cover display: Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 | Mohs level 1 Flex Titanium technology |
| Display features | 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits peak; anti-reflective coating, Flex Titanium technology | Mohs level 1 Anti-reflective coating Flex Titanium technology |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 (1.3 GHz) | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | — | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB |
| Storage technology | UFS 4.x | UFS 4.x |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 50 MP f/1.8 wide, dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 50 MP f/1.9 ultrawide (120°), multi-directional PDAF | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF |
| Front camera | 10 MP f/2.2 ultrawide | 10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.52", 1.12µm |
| Cover camera | 10 MP f/2.2 wide | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.52", 1.12µm |
| Under-display camera | — | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.52", 1.12µm |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Rear camera video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Front camera features | HDR | HDR |
| Front camera video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | Si/C Li-Ion 4800 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, QC2.0 (63% in 30 min), 20W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 45W wired, PD3.0, QC2.0, 67% in 30 min 20W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9 | Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9 |
| Network | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Supported | Yes |
| Satellite features | — | No |
| Durability | ||
| Water resistance | IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) |
| Colors | Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio | Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeakers | Stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No High-bitrate audio support |
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