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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

  • 201 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 7.6 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 4.x.
KSh 185,000In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 512GB

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 512GB

  • 215 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 8 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 227,000In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GBKSh 195,000
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7KSh 158,000
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold 256GBKSh 192,000
Google Pixel 10 Pro FoldKSh 160,000
Oppo Find N6KSh 223,000
iPhone 18 Pro 256GBKSh 193,500
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Our quick verdict

With the same Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and IP48 rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is the stronger choice: it has optical zoom, a higher-resolution main camera (200 MP) and a larger 8-inch screen and is slimmer, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is lighter (201 g).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
201 g
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
215 g

Display

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
About 7.6 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
About 8 inch screen

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
4,800 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
5,000 mAh battery capacity

Memory

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Up to 16 GB RAM
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
12 GB RAM

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Up to 1 TB storage
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
512 GB storage

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

  • Lighter: 201 g (vs 215 g).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

  • Telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP (vs 50 MP).
  • Larger 8-inch screen (vs 7.6-inch).
  • Slimmer: 4.1 mm thick (vs 4.5 mm).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Display7.6-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 404 ppi8-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 422 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS200 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 3x telephoto camera
MemoryUp to 16 GB RAM12 GB RAM
StorageUp to 1 TB storage512 GB storage
Battery capacity4,800 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Weight201 g215 g

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 512GB
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy Z Fold8Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Announced2026, July 222026, July 22
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, July 22Available. Released 2026, July 22
Model numbersSM-F971B, SM-F971B/DS, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1SM-F976B, SM-F976B/DS, SM-F976U, SM-F976U1
SAR1.23 W/kg (head)     1.17 W/kg (body)1.10 W/kg (head)     1.25 W/kg (body)
SAR EU0.82 W/kg (head)     1.21 W/kg (body)0.82 W/kg (head)     1.17 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 512GB
DimensionsUnfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm Folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mmUnfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight201 g (7.09 oz)215 g (7.58 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Dimensions unfoldedUnfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mmUnfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm
Dimensions foldedFolded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mmFolded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 512GB
DisplayFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak); 7.6 inches, 179.2 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio)Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak); 8.0 inches, 204.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Inner displayFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak); 7.6 inches, 179.2 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio); 2448 x 1848 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~404 ppi density)Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak); 8.0 inches, 204.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio); 2256 x 2504 pixels (~422 ppi density)
Outer displayDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 5.5 inches, 1248 x 1972 pixels, 428 PPIDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 422 ppi
Screen resolution2448 x 1848 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~404 ppi density)2256 x 2504 pixels (~422 ppi density)
Display featuresFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) Anti-reflective coating Flex Titanium technologyFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) Anti-reflective coating Flex Titanium technology

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 512GB
ProcessorQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPUOcta-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)
GPUAdreno 840 (1.3GHz)Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 512GB
RAM12GB / 16GB12GB
Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB512GB
Storage technologyUFS 4.xUFS 4.x
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 512GB
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.9, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 69mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF (17cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF
Front camera10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.52", 1.12µm10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.52", 1.12µm
Cover camera10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.52", 1.12µm10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.52", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS
Front camera featuresHDRHDR
Front camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 512GB
BatterySi/C Li-Ion 4800 mAhSi/C Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging45W wired, QC2.0, 63% in 30 min 20W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless45W wired, PD3.0, QC2.0, 67% in 30 min 20W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless
Wireless charging20W wireless; 4.5W reverse wireless20W wireless (Qi2.2); 4.5W reverse wireless
Reverse charging4.5W reverse wireless4.5W reverse wireless

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 512GB
Operating systemAndroid 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 512GB
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 512GB
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTGUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) supportUltra Wideband (UWB) support

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 512GB
Water resistanceIP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor AluminumIP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Advanced Armor Aluminum

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 512GB
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsGraphite, Cream, Lavender, PistachioGraphite, Cream, Violet Shadow
Desktop modeSamsung DeX (desktop experience support)Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 512GB
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio featuresHigh-bitrate audio supportHigh-bitrate audio support

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 512GB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 2197874 (v10), 2947517 (v11) GeekBench: 10619 (v6) 3DMark: 6459 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 2160310 (v10), 2970196 (v11) GeekBench: 11124 (v6) 3DMark: 6772 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display1525 nits max brightness (measured)1432 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker-29.0 LUFS (Average)-29.3 LUFS (Average)
BatteryActive use score 13:59hActive use score 13:06h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 512GB
EnergyClass AClass A
Battery49:10h endurance, 1200 cycles51:10h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fallClass A (210 falls)Class A (210 falls)
RepairabilityClass CClass C

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP48.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both use Bluetooth 6.0.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium frame.

In summary

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 makes sense if you want a lighter phone.

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