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Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs OnePlus 12R

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Samsung · 2026

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

$1799
94.2/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
94.2
Benchmark
Performance98/100
Camera96/100
Battery89/100
OnePlus 12R
· 2024

OnePlus 12R

$499
91.7/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
91.7
Benchmark
Performance95/100
Camera91/100
Battery96/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra:
  • ✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓8" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy OnePlus 12R:
  • ✓8g lighter chassis (207g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓$1300 lower launch MSRP ($499 vs $1799)
  • ✓Larger 5,500 mAh battery capacity (+500 mAh more capacity)

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationGalaxy Z Fold8 UltraOnePlus 12R
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & TechFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak)LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size8"6.78"
Resolution & Density2256 x 2504 pixels (~422 ppi) (422 ppi)2780x1264 (450 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness1432 nits (measured)4,500 nits peak
Screen ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3 / Flex TitaniumScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) High performance SoC
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 17, One UI 9 (7 major OS updates) 17Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory16 GB16 GB
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB128GB / 256GB
Storage SpeedUFS 4.xHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", OIS, multi-directional PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890
Telephoto Zoom10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, 67mm, OIS2 MP (2x optical zoom), f/2.4
Ultrawide Camera50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide)8 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
8K@30fps4K@30/60/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRHDR10+gyro-EISOIS
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@30/60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide)16 MP, f/2.4
7. Body & Dimensions
DimensionsUnfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm, Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm163.3 x 75.3 x 8.8 mm
Weight215 g207 g
Build MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) folded, plastic front unfolded, glass back, aluminum frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (dual active)Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP48 dust and water resistantIP64
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging45W wired fast charging100W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging20W wireless chargingNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct)Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.3
USB Port & SpeedUSB Type-C 3.2, OTGUSB-C 2.0
NFCYes (Samsung Pay Visa, MasterCard certified)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$1799$499
Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra edges ahead with a BeastScore of 94.2/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) architecture and verified 96/100 camera rating.

When to buy Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra:
Higher overall BeastScore: 94.2 vs top rival 91.7 · Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 50 MP
When to buy OnePlus 12R:
Larger battery capacity: 5,500 mAh (+500 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 100W vs max 45W
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs OnePlus 12R

Which phone is better: Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or OnePlus 12R?

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads with an overall BeastScore of 94.2/100 compared to OnePlus 12R (91.7/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 94.2 vs top rival 91.7 and Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 50 MP.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and OnePlus 12R?

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is equipped with a 8-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while OnePlus 12R features a 6.78-inch display and 5500 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and OnePlus 12R?

In lab hardware evaluations, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 96/100 in camera performance, while OnePlus 12R scores 91/100.

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