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The hot foldable summer is here, and Samsung has finally joined the fray with its latest Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold 8, and Z Flip 8. While there are notable reasons to consider the latter two if you're queuing up for an upgrade, it's the Z Fold 8 Ultra model that should have any power user or enthusiast's utmost attention.
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Putting the fancy branding aside, the Z Fold 8 Ultra is the direct successor to last year's Z Fold 7, with a similar design, screen aspect ratio, and general features. But Samsung's also addressed some key concerns this year, from the battery life and charging of its most premium phone to software features that truly leverage the shape-shifting form factor.
Ahead of Unpacked, I spent an intimate morning with the Z Fold 8 Ultra, comparing it to the Z Fold 7, which has been in my pocket since last July. Here's what the key differences are, and why anyone should consider an upgrade if they're already using one of the best foldables out today. I certainly am.
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Cover display 6.5-inch AMOLED 120Hz / 8-inch AMOLED 120Hz with 3,000 nits brightness 6.5-inch AMOLED 120Hz / 8-inch AMOLED 120Hz with 2,600 nits brightness Weight 215g 215g Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite RAM/Storage 12GB / 256GB, 12GB / 512GB, 16GB / 1TB 12GB / 256GB, 12GB / 512GB, 16GB / 1TB Battery 5,000mAh with 45W charging 4,400mAh with 25W charging Rear cameras 200MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto (2x optical) 200MP wide, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto (2x optical) Front cameras 10MP (cover and main) 10MP (cover and main) Connectivity 5G 5G Price Starting at $2,099 Starting at $1,999
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