Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Z Fold 8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Z Fold 8 Ultra: 5 Key Differences
Samsung’s new foldables are here, and there’s a lot to talk about. That includes two book-style devices for the very first time. Despite its name, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a brand-new device, with the rebranded Z Fold 8 Ultra the natural successor to last year’s Z Fold 7.
If you’ve seen a picture of the two side-by-side, you’ll instantly notice the difference. So, is this just a choice between a short, squat device and a taller, narrower one? Absolutely not. While the design might have you leaning in one direction or the other, the device you choose will be different in several key areas.
The Design
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and 8 Ultra look very different to one another, and that makes them suited for distinct purposes. The Fold has always been pitched as a productivity machine, but Samsung is leaning into this even further now it’s an ‘Ultra’. Its dimensions and 215g weight are identical to the Z Fold 7, meaning the 8-inch internal display has an area equivalent to two of the 6.5-inch cover screens next to each other.
The Ultra is designed for split-screen multitasking, with new features such as ‘Now Nudge’ taking advantage of it. By contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is much shorter and wider. Its 5.5-inch cover screen can feel awkward for vertical video or one-handed usage, but the real advantage comes once you open it up. Instead of an almost square screen, the 7.6-inch internal panel adopts a much more traditional 4:3 aspect ratio, making it much better suited to traditional widescreen content.
The Cameras
Given how expensive these devices are, you’ll want to use them as your main smartphone. As such, the camera systems need to be up to scratch. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra have some camera specs in common, including a 50Mp ultrawide with a 120-degree field of view and 10Mp front-facing lenses on both displays.
However, Samsung has given the more expensive Ultra a much more comprehensive camera system, equipping it with the same 200Mp main lens as last year’s Z Fold 7. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, on the other hand, gets the same 50Mp sensor as the Z Flip 8, a device which is far cheaper.
The Battery
Alongside the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8, the Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra are the first Samsung phones to include a silicon-carbon (Si-C) battery. The Z Fold 8 has a 4800mAh cell, while the Z Fold 8 Ultra bumps that up to 5000mAh.
The Price
Make no mistake, both foldables are extremely premium devices, and that’s reflected in the price. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts at £1,699, while the Fold 8 Ultra will set you back at least £1,899. Both are available to pre-order now, ahead of their 7 August release date.
