Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need
Best for
- PhotographyEither - too close to call
- GamingEither - too close to call
- Keeping it for yearsEither - too close to call
Head to head
- Performance
- Gaming
- Camera
- Longevity
- Connectivity
- Extras
All specifications
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
General
Condition
Available. Released 2026, July 22
Available. Released 2026, July 22
Model
SM-F971B, SM-F971B/DS, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1
SM-F976B, SM-F976B/DS, SM-F976U, SM-F976U1
Performance
CPU
Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
GPU
Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)
Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)
Processor
Elite Gen 5
Elite Gen 5
Display
Display Type
1525 nits max brightness (measured)
1432 nits max brightness (measured)
Resolution
2448 x 1848 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~404 ppi density)
2256 x 2504 pixels (~422 ppi density)
Camera
Video Resolution
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS
Battery and power
Charging Port
45W wired, QC2.0, 63% in 30 min 20W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless
45W wired, PD3.0, QC2.0, 67% in 30 min 20W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G Bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
Yes
Yes
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Sound
Loudspeaker
-29.0 LUFS (Average)
-29.3 LUFS (Average)
Ports
Headphone Jack
No
No
USB Type
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Build and size
Dimensions
7.6 inches, 179.2 cm 2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio)
8.0 inches, 204.4 cm 2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Neither is clearly ahead on any one thing.
Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.