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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB

  • 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 195,000In Stock
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Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 512GB

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 512GB

  • 226 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.8 inch screen.
  • Google Tensor G6 (3 nm) processor.
  • 16 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 166,000In Stock
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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold 256GBKSh 192,000
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8KSh 185,000
Google Pixel 10 Pro FoldKSh 160,000
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7KSh 158,000
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Our quick verdict

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL has a sharper, brighter screen, more storage (512 GB) and more RAM (16 GB), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has a larger 8-inch screen, a longer cycle life (1,200 cycles) and a higher-resolution main camera (200 MP).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
215 g
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
226 g

Display

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
About 8 inch screen
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
About 6.8 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) processor
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Google Tensor G6 (3 nm) processor

Memory

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
12 GB RAM in this version
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
16 GB RAM in this version

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
256 GB storage in this version
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
512 GB storage in this version

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

  • Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP (vs 50 MP).
  • Larger 8-inch screen (vs 6.8-inch).
  • Rated for more charge cycles: 1,200 (vs 1,000).
  • Lighter: 215 g (vs 226 g).
  • Slimmer: 4.1 mm thick (vs 8.5 mm).

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

  • More memory: 16 GB RAM (vs 12 GB).
  • IP68 water and dust resistance (vs IP48).
  • Sharper screen: 482 ppi (vs 422 ppi).
  • More storage: 512 GB (vs 256 GB).
  • Faster wireless charging: 25 W (vs 20 W).
  • Brighter display: up to 3,600 nits (vs 3,000).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 UltraGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL
Display8-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 422 ppi6.8-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 482 ppi
Camera200 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 3x telephoto camera50 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 5x telephoto camera
PerformanceQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processorGoogle Tensor G6 processor
Storage256 GB storage512 GB storage
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery5,115 mAh battery
Charging45 W wired, 20 W wireless charging45 W wired, 25 W wireless charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL 512GB
BrandSamsungGoogle
ModelGalaxy Z Fold8 UltraPixel 11 Pro XL
Announced2026, July 222026, August 12
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, July 22Available. Released 2026, August 20
Model numbersSM-F976B, SM-F976B/DS, SM-F976U, SM-F976U1G4HCD, GBC0H
SAR1.10 W/kg (head)     1.25 W/kg (body)—
SAR EU0.82 W/kg (head)     1.17 W/kg (body)—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL 512GB
DimensionsUnfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm162.7 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm (6.41 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
Weight215 g (7.58 oz)226 g (7.97 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 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Dimensions unfoldedUnfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm—
Dimensions foldedFolded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL 512GB
DisplayFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak); 8.0 inches, 204.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)6.8 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2400 nits (HBM), 3600 nits (peak)
Inner displayFoldable 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 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 422 ppi—
Screen resolution2256 x 2504 pixels (~422 ppi density)1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~482 ppi density)
Display featuresFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) Anti-reflective coating Flex Titanium technologyLTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2400 nits (HBM), 3600 nits (peak)
Display protection—Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL 512GB
ProcessorQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)Google Tensor G6 (3 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)7-core (1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra & 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro & 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro)
GPUAdreno 840 (1.3GHz)IMG CXTP-48-1536

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL 512GB
RAM12GB16GB
Storage256GB512GB
Storage technologyUFS 4.xUFS 4.x
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL 512GB
Rear camera200 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 PDAF50 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 105mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/1.7, 12mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF
Front camera10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.52", 1.12µm42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 103˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
Cover camera10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.52", 1.12µm—
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDR, panoramaMulti-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance
Rear camera video8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS8K@24/30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Front camera featuresHDRHDR, panorama
Front camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL 512GB
BatterySi/C Li-Ion 5000 mAhLi-Ion 5115 mAh
Charging45W wired, PD3.0, QC2.0, 67% in 30 min 20W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless45W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (magnetic), Qi2.2 Reverse wired Bypass charging
Wireless charging20W wireless (Qi2.2); 4.5W reverse wireless—
Reverse charging4.5W reverse wireless—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL 512GB
Operating systemAndroid 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL 512GB
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + eSIM · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 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, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71, 75 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 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 - 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 - USA1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL 512GB
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTGUSB Type-C 3.2
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) supportUltra Wideband (UWB) support
Satellite features—Satellite SOS service

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL 512GB
Water resistanceIP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Advanced Armor AluminumIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL 512GB
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsGraphite, Cream, Violet ShadowCanyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian
Desktop modeSamsung DeX (desktop experience support)—
Additional features—Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Satellite SOS service

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL 512GB
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio featuresHigh-bitrate audio support—

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL 512GB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 2160310 (v10), 2970196 (v11) GeekBench: 11124 (v6) 3DMark: 6772 (Wild Life Extreme)—
Display1432 nits max brightness (measured)—
Loudspeaker-29.3 LUFS (Average)—
BatteryActive use score 13:06h—
Performance benchmarks—AnTuTu: 1610941 (v10), 1994033 (v11) GeekBench: 7535 (v6), 6936 (v7) 3DMark: 3420 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness—2333 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness—-25.0 LUFS (Very good)
Active use battery score—Active use score 16:45h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL 512GB
EnergyClass AClass B
Battery51:10h endurance, 1200 cycles50:10h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fallClass A (210 falls)Class A (270 falls)
RepairabilityClass CClass B

Similarities

  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both use Bluetooth 6.0.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium frame.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

Get the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL if you want a sharper, brighter screen and more storage, or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra if you would rather have a larger 8-inch screen and a longer cycle life.

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