Samsung has expanded its foldable lineup with the new Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.
While it shares many similarities with the Galaxy Z Fold7, the newer model introduces several hardware upgrades. Want to know what they are? Here’s a closer look at how the two foldables compare.
At first glance, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold7 look almost identical. Both weigh 215 grams and have the same folded dimensions of 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9mm.
When unfolded, the Fold8 Ultra is slightly thinner at 4.1mm compared to the Fold7’s 4.2mm, though the difference is unlikely to be noticeable in daily use.
Samsung also refreshed the color lineup. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra comes in Violet Shadow, Graphite, Cream, and Green Shadow, while the Galaxy Z Fold7 is available in Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jetblack, and Mint.
The display experience remains familiar between the two devices. Both feature an 8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display with a 120Hz refresh rate, along with a 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover display that also refreshes at up to 120Hz.
The biggest change is the resolution of the main display. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra increases it to 2504 x 2256, while the Galaxy Z Fold7 uses a 2184 x 1968 panel.
Samsung retains the 200MP main camera and 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom on both devices. The most notable upgrade is the ultrawide camera, which increases from 12MP on the Galaxy Z Fold7 to 50MP on the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.
Both smartphones also include a 10MP selfie camera, a 10MP cover camera, and support for 8K video recording at 30fps.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra features a newer octa-core processor with clock speeds of up to 4.74GHz, compared to 4.47GHz on the Galaxy Z Fold7. While Samsung does not specify the chipset in the provided specifications, the newer model is expected to deliver improved overall performance.
Both devices offer 12GB of RAM and storage options of 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
Software support has also been extended. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra will receive security updates until July 2033, while the Galaxy Z Fold7 is supported until July 2032.
One of the biggest hardware upgrades is the battery. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra packs a 5,000mAh battery, replacing the 4,400mAh battery found in the Galaxy Z Fold7.
Samsung also rates the newer model for up to 27 hours of video playback, compared to up to 24 hours on the Fold7. Charging specifications remain unchanged in the provided information.
Both foldables support Samsung DeX, Wi-Fi 7, NFC, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), stereo speakers, USB-C, and Samsung’s ecosystem of Galaxy wearables.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra upgrades Bluetooth from version 5.4 to Bluetooth 6.0. It also changes the SIM configuration to SIM 1 + eSIM or Dual eSIM, while the Galaxy Z Fold7 continues to support two physical SIM cards alongside eSIM options.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra starts at PHP 123,990 for the 256GB model, PHP 137,990 for the 512GB variant, and PHP 165,990 for the 1TB version.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is priced at PHP 112,990 for 256GB, PHP 120,990 for 512GB, and PHP 141,990 for the 1TB model.
This means the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra costs PHP 11,000 more for the base model, PHP 17,000 more for the 512GB version, and PHP 24,000 more for the 1TB variant.
| Category | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Network | Dual SIM | 5G | Dual SIM | 5G |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 6.0 | Wi-Fi 7 | NFC | UWB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 7 | NFC | UWB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Dimensions | 158.4 × 143.2 × 4.1 mm (unfolded) 158.4 × 72.8 × 8.9 mm (folded) | 158.4 × 143.2 × 4.2 mm (unfolded) 158.4 × 72.8 × 8.9 mm (folded) |
| Weight | 215 grams | 215 grams |
| Resolution | 2504 × 2256 (Main) 2520 × 1080 (Cover) | 2184 × 1968 (Main) 2520 × 1080 (Cover) |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 120Hz | Up to 120Hz |
| Screen Size & Display | 8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Main) 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Cover) | 8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Main) 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Cover) |
| Chipset | Octa-core (Up to 4.74GHz) | Octa-core (Up to 4.47GHz) |
| Graphics | Not specified | Not specified |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | 1TB | 256GB | 512GB | 1TB |
| Rear Camera | 200MP (Main) + 50MP (Ultrawide) + 10MP (Telephoto, 3x Optical Zoom) | 200MP (Main) + 12MP (Ultrawide) + 10MP (Telephoto, 3x Optical Zoom) |
| Front Camera | 10MP (Main) + 10MP (Cover) | 10MP (Main) + 10MP (Cover) |
| Battery & Charging | 5,000mAh | 4,400mAh |
| Color/s | Violet Shadow, Graphite, Cream, Green Shadow | Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jetblack, Mint |
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra builds on the Galaxy Z Fold7 with several meaningful hardware upgrades rather than a complete redesign. It offers a sharper main display, a newer processor, a 50MP ultrawide camera, a larger 5,000mAh battery, Bluetooth 6.0, and an additional year of software support.
On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Fold7 remains a capable foldable smartphone. It retains the same display size, 200MP main camera, 12GB RAM, and premium design while coming in at a more affordable price.
Overall, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is the more advanced device on paper, while the Galaxy Z Fold7 continues to offer many flagship features for users who want to spend less.
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