Samsung has officially introduced the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, marking the debut of the Ultra branding in the company’s foldable smartphone lineup. Positioned above the standard Galaxy Z Fold8, the new flagship combines top-tier hardware, a slimmer design, enhanced durability, and Galaxy AI-powered productivity features.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is available in China with a starting price of CNY 14,999, making it Samsung’s most premium foldable smartphone to date.
Pricing and Storage Options
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is offered in three memory configurations:
- 12GB + 256GB – CNY 14,999
- 12GB + 512GB – CNY 16,599
- 16GB + 1TB – CNY 19,799
Available color options include:
- Pine Green
- Mountain Purple
- Shadow Gray
- Cloud White
Color availability may vary by market.
Samsung’s First Ultra Foldable
As the first foldable device to carry Samsung’s Ultra branding, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra introduces a larger display, flagship imaging hardware, and premium construction while maintaining a relatively lightweight form factor.
The device features:
- 6.5-inch cover display
- 8.0-inch foldable main display
Despite the larger screen, the phone weighs just 215 grams and measures 8.9mm thick when folded, making it one of the slimmest premium foldable smartphones in its class.
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Delivers Flagship Performance
Powering the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy platform, Samsung’s customized version of the flagship chipset designed to maximize performance and AI processing.
Combined with One UI 9, the processor is optimized for demanding workloads, including:
- Advanced multitasking
- AI-assisted productivity
- Professional photo editing
- High-end mobile gaming
- Large-screen entertainment
The expansive foldable display allows multiple applications to run simultaneously while maintaining smooth system performance.
Flagship Camera System
Samsung equips the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra with one of its most advanced camera systems ever featured on a foldable smartphone.
The setup includes:
- 200MP primary camera
- 50MP ultra-wide camera
- 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom
Both the cover display and inner display include 10MP front-facing cameras, enabling high-quality selfies and video calls in either folded or unfolded mode.
Enhanced Night Photography
Samsung says the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra incorporates an upgraded Ultra Vision Night Photography System, powered by advanced image processing algorithms.
The system intelligently analyzes image noise from different camera sensors to improve clarity, preserve fine detail, and produce more balanced exposure in challenging low-light environments.
Larger Battery
The device houses a 5,000mAh battery, providing all-day endurance for productivity, entertainment, and multitasking on the large foldable display.
Stronger and More Durable Construction
Durability remains a major focus for Samsung’s latest foldable flagship.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra features:
- Armor Aluminum frame
- Corning Gorilla Glass protection
- Refined internal structural engineering
- Dual-layer titanium shock-absorbing support beneath the foldable display
Samsung says the reinforced internal structure improves resistance to impacts and daily wear while enhancing the long-term durability of the folding screen.
Brighter Display with Anti-Reflective Coating
Compared with its predecessor, Samsung claims the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra’s display is approximately 15% brighter, reaching a peak brightness of 3,000 nits.
The foldable inner display also includes an anti-reflective coating, reducing glare and improving visibility under direct sunlight and other bright environments.
One UI 9 Optimized for Large-Screen Productivity
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra ships with One UI 9, featuring software enhancements specifically designed for foldable devices.
Samsung has further optimized:
- Multi-window multitasking
- Large-screen application layouts
- Foldable-specific user interface transitions
Users can comfortably run several applications simultaneously, making the device well suited for productivity, content creation, and multitasking.
Flexible Split-Screen Experience
Taking advantage of the large 8.0-inch display, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra supports both dual-window and triple-window multitasking.
With simple gestures, users can:
- Open multiple apps simultaneously
- Resize application windows
- Switch quickly between workflows
This flexibility makes the device ideal for editing documents, attending video meetings, browsing the web, and managing multiple tasks without constantly switching between apps.
A New Benchmark for Samsung Foldables
With the introduction of the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Samsung expands its foldable portfolio into the Ultra category, bringing together a premium design, flagship performance, a 200MP camera system, enhanced durability, and AI-powered software experiences.
By combining a large immersive display with advanced multitasking features and Galaxy AI integration, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is positioned as Samsung’s most capable foldable smartphone yet, targeting professionals, creators, and power users who want the versatility of a tablet in a pocket-sized device.