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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 series is here. And just as everyone expected, Samsung has split its book-style foldable lineup into two models: the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
That means, for the first time, you can choose two very different book-style foldables from Samsung. You can either go with the new, wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 or stick with the familiar tall Fold design, now available in its most refined form as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
On paper, you’d assume that the Ultra model is the way to go. However, after spending some hands-on time with both devices, I’d argue otherwise. Here are five reasons why I’d rather buy the cheaper and less impressive Galaxy Z Fold 8 instead of the all-out Z Fold 8 Ultra.
Which Samsung Fold would you buy? 34 votes Galaxy Z Fold 8 59 % Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 26 % Waiting for reviews 6 % Neither 9 %
You’re paying $200 more for very little
First things first, there’s the price. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts at $1,900 in the U.S., while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts at $2,100. That’s a $200 gap between the two, and honestly, I don’t think there are enough differences to justify the extra cost.
You’re essentially getting the same core experience on both phones. Both are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, so you’re not sacrificing any performance by choosing the cheaper model.
Of course, the dimensions are different. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is shorter and noticeably wider, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra sticks with the taller Fold design we’ve become familiar with over the years. That said, both phones retain Samsung’s impressively slim design, and there’s only about a 0.4mm difference between them when unfolded. In person, that difference is barely noticeable.
You're getting almost everything the Ultra offers for $200 less.
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