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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

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SamsungGalaxy Z Flip8SamsungGalaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2026August 2026
Display
Main screen6.9″8″
Resolution2520 × 10802504 × 2256
Sharpness397 pixels per inch421 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits3,000 nits
Cover screen4.1″, 1048 × 948, 120 Hz6.5″, 2520 × 1080, 120 Hz
Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 16M colours; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz)Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QXGA+, 16M colours; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz)
Pixel density400 ppi (main screen); 342 ppi (cover screen)422 ppi (main and cover screens)
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front (cover screen side)Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 on the cover screen; two Flex Titanium layers under the main screen
Display featuresVision booster; mDNIe image processingVision booster; anti-reflection on the main screen; Samsung says 15% brighter than Galaxy Z Fold7
Cover screen4.1-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow, 342 ppi, 60/120 Hz refresh rate, Vision booster6.5-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 422 ppi, 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz), Vision booster
Performance
ChipExynos 2600Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Memory12 GB12 GB – 16 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
CPUDeca-core (3.8 GHz, 3.26 GHz, 2.76 GHz)Octa-core (4.74 GHz, 3.6 GHz)
Cooling–Expanded graphite cooling structure
Cameras
Main camera50 MP200 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP50 MP
Telephoto cameraNone10 MP
Optical zoomNone3×
Front camera10 MP10 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, 1.0 μm pixels, 85° field of view, Dual Pixel AF, OIS200 MP wide, F1.7, 0.6 μm pixels, 85° field of view, Quad Pixel AF, OIS; HDR in 200 MP mode
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2, 1.12 μm pixels, 123° field of view50 MP, F1.9, 0.7 μm pixels, 120° field of view, Quad Pixel AF
Telephoto camera–10 MP, F2.4, 1.0 μm pixels, 36° field of view, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
Front camera10 MP, F2.2, 1.12 μm pixels, 85° field of view10 MP cover-screen selfie camera (F2.2, 1.12 μm, 85° field of view); 10 MP main-screen camera (F2.2, 1.12 μm, 100° field of view)
Zoom2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 10x3x optical zoom; 2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 30x
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 60 fps; slow motion at 240 fps and 120 fps (FHD)Up to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps, including 8K in the APV codec; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD)
Camera featuresProVisual Engine; FlexCam; Super Steady with Horizontal Lock; Dual Recording; My FanCam; Mirror View on FlexWindowProVisual Engine; Nightography; Dual Recording; My FanCam; Cine LUT
Battery and charging
Battery4,300 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 31 hoursUp to 27 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WUp to 20 W
Battery life detailDual battery; rated capacity 4,174 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class ADual battery; rated capacity 4,854 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A
Wired chargingUp to 55% in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable (adapter sold separately)Super Fast Charging 2.0, up to 67% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable (adapter sold separately); dual-path charging
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging at 15 W (WPC)Fast Wireless Charging at 20 W (WPC)
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShareWireless PowerShare
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYesYes
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIMNano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAMWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 6.0
Ultra Wideband–Yes
NFCYesYes
Satellite featuresWorks with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)
USBUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Design
TypeFlipFoldable
Weight180 g215 g
Thickness13.1 mm8.9 mm
Height × width85.7 × 75.4 mm158.4 × 72.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP48IP48
Stylus–No
Size unfolded166.9 × 75.4 × 6.1 mm (thickness excludes the main-screen frame)158.4 × 143.2 × 4.1 mm (thickness excludes the main-screen frame)
MaterialsArmor Aluminum frame; Armor FlexHingeArmor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back; Armor FlexHinge
ColoursGraphite, Cream, Pink; Mint (Samsung.com only)Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow; Green Shadow (Samsung.com only)
Water resistance detailIP48, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool useIP48, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
BiometricsFingerprint sensorFingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensorAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 9 (Android 17)One UI 9 (Android 17)
Software updatesUp to 7 OS upgrades and security updates; security updates until 31 July 2033 (UK)Up to 7 OS upgrades and security updates; security updates until 31 July 2033 (UK)
AI featuresGalaxy AI, including Now Brief on FlexWindow; Gemini, including Gemini NotebookGalaxy AI, including Now Brief, Now Nudge and Photo Assist; Gemini

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