Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Review

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is now on sale, but after spending almost a week with it, I feel that Samsung had the wrong vision all along. The phone is a culmination of almost a decade of hard work and has pretty much perfected the book-style foldable form factor, eliminating compromise.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra’s build quality is stunning, with a titanium hinge that gives it a robust feel. The phone is also incredibly thin and light, with a 215g chassis and 8.9mm thickness when closed. The 8-inch internal panel is gorgeous, with a resolution of 2256 x 2504 and 3000-nit peak brightness, making it one of the highest-quality displays on any mobile device.

Software and Cameras

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra runs on One UI 9, Samsung’s Android 17-based skin, which is the best software I’ve ever used on a foldable. The phone is a stellar multitasking device, with the ability to use three apps on the display at the same time, plus another in a pop-up. The cameras are also impressive, with a 200Mp main lens, 50Mp ultrawide lens, and 10Mp 3x telephoto lens, making it one of the best camera phones in the world.

However, the phone’s shape is a fundamental flaw, with a near-square internal display that is not ideal for content consumption. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, on the other hand, has a more familiar 4:3 aspect ratio, making it feel like an iPad Mini. The price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is also a major issue, with a starting price of £1,899, making it unattainable for most people.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is an impressive device, but its flaws and high price make it hard to recommend. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, on the other hand, offers a better all-round package and is more affordable. If you’re in the market for a foldable phone, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is definitely worth considering, but if you’re looking for a device with a more traditional form factor, you may want to look at other options, such as the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.