Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: a Fresh Take on Foldable Phones
WHO:
Mashable - The tech editor of Mashable reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.
GSMArena.com - Samsung is the manufacturer of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
WHAT:
GSMArena.com - The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra features a 5,000 mAh battery, the largest in a Samsung foldable to date, achieved through the use of modern Si/C battery chemistry.
GSMArena.com - The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra can charge up to 71% in thirty minutes, while the Galaxy Z Fold8 can charge about 65% in the same time.
GSMArena.com - The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a main display resolution of 2256 x 2504 pixels, with a pixel density of around 422 ppi, upgraded from 368 ppi on the Z Fold7.
Mashable - The Galaxy Z Fold 8 introduces a new design to the foldable market.
GSMArena.com - The dimensions of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 are 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm and it weighs 201 g.
GSMArena.com - The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra measures 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm and weighs 215 g.
GSMArena.com - The Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a battery capacity of 4,800 mAh, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has a 5,000 mAh battery.
GSMArena.com - The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra can charge up to 67% in thirty minutes, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 can charge about 63% in the same time.
GSMArena.com - The main display of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a total area of around 177.8 cm², while the Z Fold 8 Ultra's main display covers around 204.4 cm².
WHERE:
GSMArena.com - The specifications and comparisons of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra are discussed on the GSMArena website.
WHEN:
GSMArena.com - The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is noted to have upgraded its main display resolution to 2256 x 2504 pixels, up from 368 ppi on the Z Fold 7.
WHY:
GSMArena.com - The differences in design and specifications between the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra are intended to cater to different user preferences and needs.
HOW:
GSMArena.com - Both the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra utilize Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, with configurations available up to 16GB of RAM.
GSMArena.com - Both the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra utilize Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, with configurations starting at 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM.
(UPDATED August 7, 2026 22:30 UTC)
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has been unveiled, featuring a robust 5,000 mAh battery, the largest ever in a Samsung foldable, thanks to advanced Si/C battery technology. This new device can charge up to 71% in just thirty minutes, while its sibling, the Galaxy Z Fold8, reaches about 65% in the same timeframe. Both models are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and offer configurations with up to 16GB of RAM, ensuring top-notch performance.
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(UPDATED August 7, 2026 16:47 UTC)
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, both featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and starting configurations of 256GB of storage with 12GB of RAM. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 measures 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm and weighs 201 grams, while the Ultra version is slightly larger at 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm and weighs 215 grams, with the Ultra also boasting a higher main display resolution of 2256 x 2504 pixels. These new models are designed to cater to varying user preferences, with the Z Fold 8 featuring a 4,800 mAh battery and the Ultra packing a 5,000 mAh battery, both offering impressive charging capabilities.