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Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

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
Samsung · 2026

Galaxy Z Fold8

$1649
91.8/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
91.8
Benchmark
Performance96/100
Camera92/100
Battery86/100
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

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy Z Fold8:
  • ✓14g lighter chassis (201g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓$150 lower launch MSRP ($1649 vs $1799)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra:
  • ✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+200 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓8" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationGalaxy Z Fold8Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & TechFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak)Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak)
Screen Size7.6"8"
Resolution & Density2448 x 1848 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~404 ppi) (404 ppi)2256 x 2504 pixels (~422 ppi) (422 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness1525 nits (measured)1432 nits (measured)
Screen ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3 / Flex TitaniumCorning Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3 / Flex Titanium
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 17, One UI 9 (7 major OS updates) 17Android 17, One UI 9 (7 major OS updates) 17
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory16 GB16 GB
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage SpeedUFS 4.xUFS 4.x
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", OIS, dual pixel PDAF, OIS200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", OIS, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, 67mm, OIS
Ultrawide Camera50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide)50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide)
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
8K@30fps4K@30/60/120fps1080p@240fpsgyro-EISOIS
8K@30fps4K@30/60/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRHDR10+gyro-EISOIS
Front Video
4K@30/60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide)10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide)
7. Body & Dimensions
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 g215 g
Build MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) folded, plastic front unfolded, glass back, aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) folded, plastic front unfolded, glass back, aluminum frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (dual active)Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (dual active)
Water ResistanceIP48 dust and water resistantIP48 dust and water resistant
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity4,800 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging45W wired fast charging45W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging20W wireless charging20W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct)
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
USB Port & SpeedUSB Type-C 3.2, OTGUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
NFCYes (Samsung Pay Visa, MasterCard certified)Yes (Samsung Pay Visa, MasterCard certified)
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$1649$1799
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:
Lighter body: 201g (14g lighter in hand) · Lower launch price: $1649 (save $150)
When to buy Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra:
Higher overall BeastScore: 94.2 vs top rival 91.8 · Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+200 mAh more)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Which phone is better: Galaxy Z Fold8 or Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads with an overall BeastScore of 94.2/100 compared to Galaxy Z Fold8 (91.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 94.2 vs top rival 91.8 and Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+200 mAh more).

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

Galaxy Z Fold8 is equipped with a 7.6-inch display and 4800 mAh battery, while Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra features a 8-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

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

In lab hardware evaluations, Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 92/100 in camera performance, while Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 96/100.

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