Samsung has launched the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra at
the Galaxy Unpacked event held in London. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra features an
8-inch AMOLED inner display and a 6.5-inch cover display. It is powered by the
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The phone is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery
that supports 45W wired fast charging. Here, we provide a detailed overview of
the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, covering everything from its features and
specifications to its pricing.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Price
The starting price for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is
₹1,99,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant, while the 12GB + 512GB variant is
priced at ₹2,19,999, and the 16GB + 1TB variant costs ₹2,59,999. A discount of
₹5,000 is available on this phone. The Z Fold 8 Ultra comes in Graphite, Cream,
and Violet color options. Customers purchasing the phone from Samsung's online
store can also opt for a special Green Shadow finish. Pre-orders for this new
foldable phone have already begun in select markets. As part of the launch
offer, Samsung is providing a six-month trial of Google AI Pro along with 5TB
of cloud storage.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Features & Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra sports an 8-inch AMOLED
internal display and a 6.5-inch AMOLED cover display. Both displays support a
variable refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The primary display offers a peak
brightness of up to 3,000 nits. The cover display is protected by Corning
Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3, while the rear features Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra runs on One UI 9, based on Android 17. It is powered by
the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and offers up to 16GB of RAM and
up to 1TB of onboard storage. It also features a large graphite cooling
structure.
Regarding the camera setup, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra sports
a 200-megapixel wide-angle camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a
10-megapixel telephoto camera on the rear. For selfies and video calls, it
includes a 10-megapixel camera. The device houses a 5,000mAh battery that
supports 45W wired charging and 20W wireless charging. Connectivity options
include 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, and a USB Type-C port. It features a
side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication. In terms of
dimensions, when unfolded, the device measures 158.4mm in length, 143.2mm in
width, and 4.1mm in thickness; when folded, it measures 158.4mm in length,
72.8mm in width, and 8.9mm in thickness, with a weight of 215 grams. It also
holds an IP48 rating for dust and water resistance.
Samsung claims to have enhanced Galaxy AI functionality with
features like Now Brief, Now Nudge, and Gemini Intelligence. The company states
that Gemini can perform automated tasks across more than 40 supported apps and
services. Gemini Notebook is said to be capable of consolidating notes, images,
recordings, files, and documents into a single workspace. Additionally, One UI
9 includes a new AI Assistant Activity Dashboard to view AI automation features
in one place. This foldable device incorporates Samsung's new Flex Titanium
technology, which utilizes a titanium-alloy film and an enhanced titanium
frame. The company claims that this provides superior support to the display
while enabling it to withstand pressure and impact. It is also said that this
technology minimizes the formation of creases on the display over time.