Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Specs, US price, release date, and Android Hire verdict
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra starts at $2,099.99 in the US (256GB) and went on sale 7 August 2026. An 8-inch inner 120Hz AMOLED, a 6.5-inch cover, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 200MP main camera, and a 5,000mAh silicon-carbon cell.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra at a glance
- US price $2,099.99 (256GB), $2,299.99 (512GB), $2,699.99 (1TB / 16GB). On sale 7 August 2026.
- 8.0-inch inner 2256 × 2504 + 6.5-inch cover 1080 × 2520; 215g; 4.1mm unfolded.
- 200MP main + 10MP 3x + 50MP ultrawide — the camera the regular Fold8 dropped.
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 5,000mAh, 45W wired, 20W Qi2.2; GSMArena 13:06h.
- Buy Ultra over Fold8 for the 200MP camera and 8-inch inner; buy Pixel 11 Pro Fold for IP68 and $200 less.
- 8-inch inner and a 6.5-inch cover — both larger than regular Fold8's 7.6 / 5.5-inch pair
- 200MP main with a 10MP 3x telephoto; Fold8 is dual 50MP with no tele
- 4.1mm unfolded and 215g, with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and ~2.16M AnTuTu
- 5,000mAh silicon-carbon, 45W wired (67% in 30 min), 20W Qi2.2 wireless
- Android 17 / One UI 9, seven OS updates, DeX, UWB
- $2,099.99 starting price is $200 above Fold8 and $200 above Pixel 11 Pro Fold
- IP48, not IP68 — Pixel 11 Pro Fold is the dust-and-water pick
- 12GB RAM on 256GB and 512GB; 16GB is locked to the $2,699.99 1TB model
- GSMArena 13:06h active use is shorter than Pixel 11 Pro Fold's expected day-plus
- 3x telephoto is the short 10MP unit, not the S26 Ultra's 5x 50MP periscope
Android Hire Verdict — Samsung's camera foldable, at a camera-phone price
Fold8 Ultra is the Samsung foldable you buy for the 200MP camera and the 8-inch inner, not because it is a better Fold8. Regular Fold8 is $200 cheaper, lighter, and fast enough. Pixel 11 Pro Fold is $200 cheaper still, IP68, and has a 5x telephoto. Pay $2,099.99 here only if you want Samsung software, DeX, and that 200MP sensor on a foldable.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra in depth
Fold8 or Fold8 Ultra?
Regular Fold8: 7.6-inch inner, 5.5-inch cover, dual 50MP, 4,800mAh, 201g, $1,899.99. Ultra: 8.0-inch inner, 6.5-inch cover, 200MP + 3x tele, 5,000mAh, 215g, $2,099.99. Same chip, same One UI 9, same seven-year promise.
The Ultra is the camera-and-canvas upgrade. If you live on the cover screen and do not miss a telephoto, Fold8 is the one to buy. If you open the inner panel to edit 200MP files or run DeX, the Ultra's extra $200 is the point of the SKU.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra benchmarks
GSMArena's tested figures for a retail Z Fold8 Ultra with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Foldable thermals still land below the Galaxy S26 Ultra bar phone.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the competition
How the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra compares against the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold and the Apple iPhone Duo — its closest rivals in our directory.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold | Apple iPhone Duo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $2,099.99 | $1,899.99 | $1,899 | $1,999 |
| Display | 8.0" inner + 6.5" cover | 7.6" inner + 5.5" cover | 8" inner + 6.5" cover | 7.6" inner + 5.4" cover |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Google Tensor G6 | Apple A20 Pro (2nm) |
| Camera | 200MP + 10MP 3x + 50MP UW | 50MP + 50MP UW | 48MP + 10.8MP 5x + 10.5MP UW | 48MP Fusion + 48MP UW |
| Battery | 5000mAh · 45W / 20W Qi2.2 | 4800mAh · 45W wired | 4806mAh · 30W / 25W Qi2.2 | Dual-cell, all-day rated |
| AnTuTu 10 | ~2,160,000 | ~2,400,000 (est.) | ~1,400,000 (G6 class) | ~3,000,000 (est.) |
| Our score | 88/100 | 87/100 | 87/100 | 90/100 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra full specifications
Launch
- Announced
- July 22, 2026
- Released
- August 7, 2026
- Status
- Available
Network
- Technology
- GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
- 5G bands
- Sub-6 + mmWave (USA)
- Speed
- HSPA, LTE, 5G
Body
- Unfolded
- 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm
- Folded
- 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm
- Weight
- 215 g
- Build
- Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3 cover, plastic inner, Victus 2 back, Armor Aluminum
- SIM
- Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
- Durability
- IP48 dust and water resistant (1.5m for 30 min)
Display
- Inner
- 8.0-inch foldable LTPO AMOLED 2X, 2256 x 2504, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak
- Cover
- 6.5-inch LTPO AMOLED 2X, 1080 x 2520, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3
Platform
- OS
- Android 17, One UI 9, up to 7 major OS updates
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
- CPU
- Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Phoenix M)
- GPU
- Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)
Memory
- Card slot
- No
- Internal
- 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
- Technology
- UFS 4.x
Main Camera
- Setup
- Triple 200+10+50 MP
- Wide
- 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, 1/1.3", multi-directional PDAF, OIS
- Telephoto
- 10 MP, f/2.4, 69mm, 3x optical, PDAF, OIS
- Ultrawide
- 50 MP, f/1.9, 120°, 1/2.51", multi-directional PDAF
- Video
- 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+
Selfie Camera
- Inner
- 10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm ultrawide
- Cover
- 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm
- Video
- 4K@30/60fps
Sound
- Loudspeaker
- Yes, stereo
- 3.5mm jack
- No
Comms
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7, tri-band
- Bluetooth
- 6.0, aptX HD
- USB
- USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
- Other
- NFC, UWB, Samsung DeX
Features
- Fingerprint
- Side-mounted
- Sensors
- Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
- Type
- Si/C Li-Ion 5000 mAh
- Charging
- 45W wired (67% in 30 min), 20W Qi2.2 wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
- Tested endurance
- 13:06h active use (GSMArena)
Misc
- Colors
- Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow, Green Shadow
- Models
- SM-F976U, SM-F976U1 (USA); SM-F976B (international)
- Price
- $2,099.99 US (256GB)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra FAQ
How much is the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra in the US?
Unlocked launch pricing is $2,099.99 (256GB / 12GB), $2,299.99 (512GB / 12GB), and $2,699.99 (1TB / 16GB). Samsung.com has run $300-off promotions on unlocked units. Colors are Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow, and Green Shadow. It went on sale 7 August 2026.
Fold8 Ultra vs Pixel 11 Pro Fold?
Ultra wins chipset (Snapdragon vs Tensor G6), main camera resolution (200MP vs 48MP), and inner sharpness. Pixel wins IP68, a 5x telephoto versus this 3x 10MP, 16GB RAM on every tier, and a $200 lower starting price. Pick Samsung for DeX and speed; pick Pixel for cameras at distance and durability.
Does the Fold8 Ultra have an S Pen?
Samsung still supports S Pen on the inner display. There is no built-in silo; you carry the pen separately, same as recent Fold Ultras.
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