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Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Fold 8 globally: A new era for foldables

Samsung is radically transforming its premium tier live from London today at Galaxy Unpacked 2026.

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At today’s Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event in London, Samsung launched three foldable devices, redefining the foldable landscape. Breaking away from the traditional two-device plan, the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 are here. With the addition of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and the refinement of crease-free titanium designs, Samsung is now in a powerful position to compete with global foldable rivals.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Specifications

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is loaded with outstanding features. It has an 8.0-inch QXGA+ main screen and uses QXGA+ dynamic AMOLED 2X technology. The screen has a resolution of 2,504 x 2,256 with a pixel density of 422ppi. It offers a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and comes with a Vision Booster for a better view. The cover screen is likewise 6.5-inch in size, with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X resolution of 1,080 x 2,520 pixels, offering the same pixel density and refresh rate advantages. The main screen reaches up to 3,000 nits of brightness and has Vision Booster and a low-reflection display finish to ensure the best visibility in outdoor environments. It measures 72.8 x 158.4 x 8.9 mm when folded and weighs 215g (when unfolded: 143.2 x 158.4 x 4.1 mm).

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Specifications

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is IP48 rated, which means that it can be temporarily submerged in freshwater under certain conditions, but water resistance may decrease over time with normal wear and tear. Samsung’s Flex Titanium technology uses a titanium-based display to make thinner and more durable foldables. It employs a titanium-alloy film together with an upgraded titanium plate to maintain the display, absorb pressure and minimise the appearance of creases. The technology improves the opening process by optimising hinge mechanics, display tension, and magnetic force, leading to a smoother unfolding experience.

The smartphone is available in a range of colours, including Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow, and a unique Green Shadow, which is available only on Samsung’s website (subject to regional offers).

The camera setup for photography includes a 10MP cover camera (selfie), a 10MP main camera, and a rear triple-camera setup with a 200MP wide camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera, and a 10MP telephoto camera with features like Quad Pixel AF, optical zoom, and OIS technology. Better Nightography provides sharper photographs and videos in low light. For more advanced users, 8K video recording using the APV codec is available, coupled with a Cine LUT for cinematic colour management.

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Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 mobile platform, the phone has 12GB to 16GB of RAM and 256GB to 1TB of storage. It runs Android 17 with a One UI 9 skin. The Galaxy Z series features advanced mobile AI for personalised user experiences on foldable devices. Galaxy AI lets you create your own briefings to get insights into users’ routines, interests, security and privacy. The Nudge feature allows users to take action from a conversation and is especially useful on larger displays. Gemini Intelligence makes work easier in more than 40 applications, helping users better express requirements and add content to Gemini Notebook. And with enhanced connectivity to devices like the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Intelligent Eyewear, transitions are seamless and timely assistance with daily tasks is possible.

It comes with a powerful 5,000mAh dual battery that can get to 67% charge in about 30 minutes with a 45W adapter. It supports rapid wireless charging with Wireless PowerShare.

Connectivity features include 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth v6.0. The Z Fold8 Ultra is available in Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow and a Samsung.com exclusive Green Shadow colour option.

At the heart of Samsung’s new Galaxy Z series are trust-enhancing technologies, such as Samsung Knox, designed to help secure data and empower users to make choices. The Personal Data Engine (PDE) provides context-aware AI, protected by Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection and Knox Vault. And One UI 9.0 introduces an AI Assistant Activity dashboard for automation management, while Enhanced Privacy Alerts in the Z8 series will notify users of potential privacy risks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Specifications

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X primary display, with a resolution of 1,848 x 2,448 pixels and a pixel density of 403ppi, with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and Vision Booster technology. The cover screen is 5.5 inches as well, and it’s a Dynamic AMOLED 2X with 1248 x 1972-pixel resolution and 428ppi, and it comes with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate with Vision Booster.

Thanks to intuitive display ratios, the gadget takes the user experience to a whole new level in a range of functions, including surfing, video viewing, reading and gaming. The 10:16 cover display allows multitasking like texting and social media interactions, while the unfolded 4:3 main display is ideal for gaming and watching movies. And it’s meant to be excellent for rotating the screen, which is better for reading articles and e-books.

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On the dimensions front, the gadget has a folded size of 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm, while its unfolded size is 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm. It weighs 201g. The Z Fold 8 is built to last with an IP48 rating, which means it’s been tested for water resistance in 1.5 metres of freshwater for 30 minutes.

The camera system consists of a 10MP cover camera and a 10MP primary camera, both with an F2.2 aperture. On the back, there’s a dual camera setup with a 50MP wide-angle camera and a 50MP ultra-wide camera, designed to provide superior capture features like 2X optical zoom and improved focusing technologies. Another cool feature is Dual Recording, which lets you record both sides of a moment at the same time, with the option to see yourself on the cover screen. My FanCam also has automatic subject tracking and adjusts the clip to the correct aspect ratio, making it easier to share content on social media while minimising editing.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Specifications

The gadget is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 CPU and comes with diverse memory options: 16GB with 1TB storage, 12GB with 512GB or 256GB storage. It is fuelled by Android 17 with One UI 9.

The chunky 4,800mAh dual battery offers fast charging up to 63% in around 30 minutes with a 45W adapter, with quick wireless charging.

Besides being a foldable phone, it supports 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth v6.0 connectivity. The phone is available in Graphite, Cream, Lavender and an exclusive Pistachio colour that is available only online.

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The Galaxy Z series possesses 5 TB of cloud storage and a 6-month free trial of Google AI Pro for a better user experience. Access to advanced AI models is aimed at enhancing productivity and creativity on its foldable screen. Samsung Care+ also provides consumers with complete protection, including fast repairs for accidental damage and extended warranty coverage. New customers who purchase Galaxy foldables through Samsung.com can also get Samsung Care+ for three months at no extra cost. One UI 9 also adds a dedicated hub for warranty and care settings, allowing users to easily manage Samsung Care+, warranty information, self-diagnostics, repair requests and remote support.

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Sulabh Puri is the Editor In Chief of GadgetBridge.com. A content specialist, he started his career young and it has been a rewarding 20+ years for him. Before heading Gadget Bridge, he was the Editor of Times of India (TOI) Technology and GadgetsNow.com. He has also led TOI’s international edit arm as the Editorial Head of Business Insider India and Tech Radar India. He has also worked with various media houses such as the India Today Group and Cybermedia. He loves everything ‘gadgety’ and enjoys tinkering with new tech toys and automobiles. A graduate in commerce from Delhi University, he is also an adept graphic designer. When he is not working, he can be found in the kitchen, cooking mouth-watering chocolate cakes and croissants.
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