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The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra's base price increased by $100 this year due to the RAM and memory shortage.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is Samsung's newest foldable, announced at today's Unpacked event alongside the Z Flip 8. The phone comes as the successor to the Z Fold 7.
If you're wondering why the device has an "Ultra" suffix in its name, it's because Samsung also unveiled a new foldable today with a passport-style form factor, marketed as the Galaxy Z Fold 8.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is Samsung's most expensive and highest-end foldable phone so far. It starts at $2,099, which is $100 more expensive than last year's Galaxy Z Fold 7. Let's see how Samsung's newest foldable compares to its predecessor.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Galaxy Z Fold 7 specs overview
Foldable phones cater to a specific niche of users, and their high prices have put them out of reach for many interested buyers. If you've set aside more than $2,000 to buy a flagship smartphone for the first time, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra could be one of the most compelling options to consider.
| Specs | Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra | Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED (2504 x 2256), 422ppi, 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate / 6.5-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED cover display (1080 x 2520), 422ppi 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate | 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED (2184 x 1968) main display, 120Hz refresh rate, 368ppi / 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED cover display (2520 x 1080) 422ppi |
| processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Memory & Storage | 12/16GB of RAM / 256GB, 512GB, 1TB storage options | 12/16GB of RAM / 256GB, 512GB, 1TB storage options |
| Battery & charging | 5,000mAh / 45W wired / 20W wireless (Qi2.2) | 4400mAh / 25W wired / 15W wireless |
| Dimensions / weight |
Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm
Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm
215 g |
Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mm
Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm
215 g |
| Camera | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide) / 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto) / 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide) / 10MP selfie camera | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide) / 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto) / 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) / 10MP selfie camera |
| Price | Starts at $2,099 | Starts at $1,999 |
Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is not a revolutionary upgrade over its predecessor, as Samsung has focused on improving the user experience and refining the design with this generation. Since the device is more expensive than the previous model while offering only moderate improvements, some customers may decide to skip it and wait for future generations of Samsung’s flagship foldable phones.
What do you think about the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra? Would you be willing to spend more than $2,000 on Samsung’s new flagship foldable smartphone? Let us know in the comments.
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Posted Thursday 23 July 2026 at 7:12 am AEST (my time).
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