Samsung
Device summary
Samsung
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $2,000 | $2,100 |
| Display size | 6.5-inch | 6.5-inch |
| Dimensions | 72.8 mm × 158.4 mm × 8.9 mm | 72.8 mm × 158.4 mm × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 215 g | 215 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Display | ||
| Cover display size | 6.5" | 6.5" |
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Cover display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2184 × 1968 | 2504 × 2256 |
| Cover resolution | 2520 × 1080 | 2520 × 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Cover refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 3000 nits |
| Protection | UTG with titanium plate (main) | Flex Titanium (main) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12 GB, 16 GB | 12 GB, 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.7 · OIS | Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.7 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom · OIS | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom · OIS |
| Front cameras | Cover selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2; Inner selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Cover selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2; Inner selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 20 W |
| Charging standard | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | 45W wired charging, Fast Wireless Charging 20W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Typical capacity | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4272 mAh | 4854 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB | USB‑C | USB‑C |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Advanced Armor Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP48 | IP48 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $2,000 | $2,100 |
| Display size | 6.5-inch | 6.5-inch |
| Dimensions | 72.8 mm × 158.4 mm × 8.9 mm | 72.8 mm × 158.4 mm × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 215 g | 215 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Display | ||
| Cover display size | 6.5" | 6.5" |
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Cover display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2184 × 1968 | 2504 × 2256 |
| Cover resolution | 2520 × 1080 | 2520 × 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Cover refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 3000 nits |
| Protection | UTG with titanium plate (main) | Flex Titanium (main) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12 GB, 16 GB | 12 GB, 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.7 · OIS | Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.7 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom · OIS | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom · OIS |
| Front cameras | Cover selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2; Inner selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Cover selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2; Inner selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 20 W |
| Charging standard | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | 45W wired charging, Fast Wireless Charging 20W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Typical capacity | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4272 mAh | 4854 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB | USB‑C | USB‑C |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Advanced Armor Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP48 | IP48 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
Thickness
Very similar thickness
Weight
Very similar weight
Height, width, thickness, and weight are very similar between these devices.
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User Experience Summary
Galaxy Z Fold7
Strengths
- Thinnest, lightest Fold — transformative daily carry
- Usable 6.5-inch 21:9 cover screen plus 8-inch inner tablet
- Mature multitasking with stashed window support
Compromises
- No S Pen — dealbreaker for stylus workflows
- Camera bump wobble on flat surfaces
- Cover display less sharp than S25 Ultra