Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra specs and price are official: Samsung announced the book-style foldable on 22 July 2026 and began sales on 7 August in 106 markets. It has an 8.0-inch main display, a 6.5-inch cover screen, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, a 200MP main camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. Samsung calls it its slimmest Z Fold design yet, at 4.1 mm thick when unfolded and 215 g. The US price starts at $2,099.99 for 256GB.
Design and display
Samsung supports the main display with what it calls Flex Titanium, a titanium-alloy film paired with a titanium plate under the screen. The company says the structure helps reduce crease visibility over time. The phone measures 72.8 x 158.4 x 8.9 mm folded and 143.2 x 158.4 x 4.1 mm unfolded, and the unfolded thickness excludes the frame of the main screen. It weighs 215 grams, though Samsung notes that weight varies by country.
The main screen is 8.0 inches with 2,504 x 2,256 pixels at 422 ppi. The cover screen is 6.5 inches with 1,080 x 2,520 pixels, also at 422 ppi. Both are Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels with a 1 to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and Samsung quotes up to 3,000 nits of brightness.
Water protection is IP48, tested for 30 minutes in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water. The 4 in that rating means limited dust protection, which is a step below the IP68 on the Galaxy S26 FE. Colors are Graphite, Cream and Violet Shadow, plus Green Shadow sold only on Samsung.com.
Performance and software
Inside, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy runs the phone. Memory is 12GB with 256GB or 512GB of storage, and 16GB with 1TB. Samsung also lists an expanded graphite cooling structure to keep the phone responsive under heavy loads.
The software is Android 17 with One UI 9. Samsung highlights Now Brief, Now Nudge and Gemini Intelligence, which can automate tasks across more than 40 supported apps. A Samsung footnote lists the automation feature as available in the US and Korea, in English and Korean, at launch. Connectivity covers 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0, and Samsung adds a six-month Google AI Pro trial.
Camera
The rear system has three cameras. The 200MP wide camera has an f/1.7 aperture, OIS and an 85 degree field of view, with 2x optical-quality zoom. The 50MP ultra-wide is new, with an f/1.9 aperture and a 120 degree field of view. The 10MP telephoto has OIS at f/2.4 and gives 3x optical zoom with a 36 degree field of view. Samsung says the 200MP mode now supports HDR.
For video, Samsung lists 8K recording through the APV codec and a Cine LUT option for color control. Two 10MP f/2.2 cameras handle selfies, one on the cover screen and one for the main screen. Dual Recording and My FanCam, which tracks a selected subject and reframes the clip, are also listed.
Battery and charging
Samsung quotes a typical battery capacity of 5,000 mAh, split across two cells, with a rated minimum of 4,854 mAh. The charging system is a new dual-path design with 45W wired charging. In Samsung’s lab test, which starts at 0% with the screen and features off, the phone reaches up to 67% in around 30 minutes with a 45W adapter and a 3A cable. The adapter is sold separately.
Wireless charging is 20W, and Wireless PowerShare lets the phone charge other devices.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra specs and price by region
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra release date was 7 August 2026, with pre-orders opening on 22 July in select markets. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra price in USA starts at $2,099.99 for 256GB, and the 512GB and 1TB versions cost more. The table shows the launch prices, which still match Samsung’s US store listing on 30 October 2026. Samsung sets prices country by country, and other markets are not shown here until the figure is confirmed on that country’s Samsung store. The full specification table closes this page.
| Country | Currency | 256GB | 512GB | 1TB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | USD | $2,099.99 | $2,299.99 | $2,699.99 |
Price checked on 30 October 2026 on Samsung’s US store.
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold8
| Spec | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main display | 8.0-inch, 2,504 x 2,256 | 7.6-inch, 1,848 x 2,448 |
| Cover display | 6.5-inch FHD+ | 5.5-inch WUXGA+ |
| Rear cameras | 200MP wide, 50MP ultra-wide, 10MP 3x telephoto | 50MP wide, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,800 mAh |
| Weight | 215 g | 201 g |
| Thickness unfolded | 4.1 mm | 4.5 mm |
| Wired charging test, 30 minutes | Up to 67% | Up to 63% |
The Ultra adds the 200MP sensor, the 3x telephoto and a larger battery, while the standard Fold8 is 14 g lighter and uses a different screen ratio. Samsung’s UK site says the Ultra carries on from the original Galaxy Z Fold line, which makes it the direct successor to the Z Fold7.
Who should buy it
Buy the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra if you want an 8.0-inch screen that opens to 4.1 mm and still weighs 215 grams. It is the only model in Samsung’s foldable lineup with a telephoto camera, and the 5,000 mAh battery is the largest in the family. Storage goes up to 1TB with 16GB of RAM.
Skip it if durability or price decides the purchase. The IP48 rating gives less dust protection than an IP68 phone, the 45W adapter is sold separately, and the starting price is $2,099.99 in the US. The Galaxy Z Fold8 trades the telephoto and 200MP sensor for a lighter 201 g body and a 4,800 mAh battery.
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra FAQ
Is the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra waterproof?
It is water resistant, not waterproof. Samsung rates it IP48 for up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for 30 minutes, says the protection is not permanent and advises against beach or pool use.
What is the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra price in the US?
Samsung’s US store lists $2,099.99 for 256GB, $2,299.99 for 512GB and $2,699.99 for 1TB, checked on 30 October 2026.
Does the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra come with a charger?
Samsung’s spec sheet states that the 45W power adapter is sold separately and does not list a charger as part of the phone.
How thick is the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
It is 4.1 mm thick unfolded, not counting the frame of the main screen, and 8.9 mm folded. It weighs 215 g.
What chip does the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra use?
It uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, with 12GB of RAM on the 256GB and 512GB models and 16GB on the 1TB model.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Complete technical specifications
- Screen
- Main 8.0-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2,504 x 2,256, 422 ppi; cover 6.5-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1,080 x 2,520, 422 ppi
- Refresh rate
- 1 to 120Hz adaptive, both screens
- Brightness
- Up to 3,000 nits
- Chip
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
- RAM
- 12GB (256GB, 512GB models), 16GB (1TB model)
- Storage
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
- Main
- 200MP wide, f/1.7, OIS, Quad Pixel AF, 85 degree field of view, 2x optical-quality zoom
- Ultra wide
- 50MP, f/1.9, 120 degree field of view
- Telephoto
- 10MP, f/2.4, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 36 degree field of view
- Front
- Cover: 10MP, f/2.2, 85 degree field of view. Main screen: 10MP, f/2.2, 100 degree field of view
- Video
- 8K recording (APV codec)
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh typical, dual battery (4,854 mAh rated minimum)
- Wired
- 45W; up to 67% in about 30 minutes (Samsung lab test, adapter sold separately)
- Wireless
- 20W; Wireless PowerShare
- Network
- 5G, LTE (varies by market)
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0
- Size
- Folded 72.8 x 158.4 x 8.9 mm; unfolded 143.2 x 158.4 x 4.1 mm
- Weight
- 215 g
- Water resistance
- IP48, up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes
- Colors
- Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow; Green Shadow (Samsung.com exclusive)
- OS at launch
- Android 17, One UI 9
Specifications as published by the manufacturer. Last checked 30 October 2026.
Last updated: 30 October 2026. Prices checked on 30 October 2026.
