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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

What Galaxy Z Fold8 does better (3) and where Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra wins (14) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Samsung · 2026Galaxy Z Fold8
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $1,650
vs
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Samsung · 2026Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
9.2Score
14 advantages≈ $1,900
Higher score
7.6Display8.7
9.3Performance9.1
5.5Camera9.5
7.8Battery7.8
9.3Features9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Galaxy Z Fold8Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
123.9 × 161.44.5143.2 × 158.44.1
Galaxy Z Fold8Galaxy Z Fold8 UltraDifference
Height161.4 mm158.4 mm+3 mm
Width123.9 mm143.2 mm−19.3 mm
Thickness4.5 mm4.1 mm+0.4 mm
Weight201 g215 g−14 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Galaxy Z Fold8 better than Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

  1. Active use (test)14 h vs 13.1 h+7%
  2. Weight201 g vs 215 g+7%
  3. Measured brightness1,525 nits vs 1,432 nits+6%

Why is Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better than Galaxy Z Fold8?

  1. Main camera50 MP vs 200 MP4×
  2. Telephoto cameraNo · Galaxy Z Fold8: Yes
  3. Battery capacity4,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+4%
  4. Optical zoom2× vs 3×+50%
  5. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)10,619 vs 11,124+5%
  6. Screen size7.6″ vs 8″+5%
  7. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme6,459 vs 6,772+5%
  8. Pixel density404 ppi vs 422 ppi+4%
  9. Rear cameras2 vs 3+50%
  10. Resolution (width)1,848 px vs 2,256 px+22%
  11. Thickness4.5 mm vs 4.1 mm+10%
  12. Charged in 30 min63% vs 67%+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight201 g215 g
Thickness4.5 mm4.1 mm
Height161.4 mm158.4 mm
Width123.9 mm143.2 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIP48IP48
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus 2
ColoursGraphite, Cream, Lavender, PistachioGraphite, Cream, Violet Shadow
StylusYesYes
Display
Screen size7.6″8″
PanelFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)YesYes
Resolution (width)1,848 px2,256 px
Resolution (height)2,448 px2,504 px
Pixel density404 ppi422 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits3,000 nits
Measured brightness1,525 nits1,432 nits
Screen-to-body ratio89.6%90.1%
HDRYesYes
FoldableYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process3 nm3 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency4.74 GHz4.74 GHz
GPUAdreno 840Adreno 840
AnTuTu score2,197,8742,160,310
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)10,61911,124
3DMark Wild Life Extreme6,4596,772
Memory
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage (max)1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.UFS 4.
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP200 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Main sensor size1/1.56"1/1.3"
Rear cameras23
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoYes
Optical zoom2×3×
Max video8K8K
4K video frame rate120 fps120 fps
Selfie camera10 MP10 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity4,800 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeSi/CSi/C
Active use (test)14 h13.1 h
Wired charging45 W45 W
Charged in 30 min63%67%
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power20 W20 W
Reverse wireless chargingYesYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth66
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.23.2
Video outputYesYes
Ultra WidebandYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-29 LUFS-29.3 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
SAR (head)0.82 W/kg0.82 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 17Android 17
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceOne UI 9One UI 9
Major OS updates promised77
EU label
Energy classAA
Battery charge cycles1,2001,200
Endurance per cycle49 h51 h
Repairability classCC
Drop resistance classAA
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