I tested the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Galaxy S26 Ultra for 2 weeks — here’s the one I’d buy
In the case of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, the “Ultra” part is supposed to signal to buyers that Samsung’s flagship foldable is a higher tier of phone. And in many ways it is, from the super bright display with less of a crease to the silicon-carbon battery (a first for Samsung phones).But at $2,099, is the Fold 8 Ultra truly an “Ultra” phone? I’ve been testing it for a couple weeks, and while there’s plenty of great upgrades, there are some ways the Fold 8 Ultra falls short of the $1,299 Galaxy S26 Ultra.
- ▪In the case of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, the “Ultra” part is supposed to signal to buyers that Samsung’s flagship foldable is a higher tier of phone.
- ▪And in many ways it is, from the super bright display with less of a crease to the silicon-carbon battery (a first for Samsung phones).But at $2,099, is the Fold 8 Ultra truly an “Ultra” phone?
- ▪I’ve been testing it for a couple weeks, and while there’s plenty of great upgrades, there are some ways the Fold 8 Ultra falls short of the $1,299 Galaxy S26 Ultra.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 17 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Samsung's Z Fold 8 Ultra crease is getting visibly worse, and it's only two weeks old — Android Police
- ▪ Did the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra’s crease get worse after a couple of weeks? — Android Authority
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Phones Android Phones Samsung Phones I tested the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Galaxy S26 Ultra for 2 weeks — here’s the one I’d buy Face Off By Mark Spoonauer Published 7 August 2026 I compared the Fold 8 Ultra and S26 Ultra side by side to help you pick the right flagship for you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) Jump To: Specs Compared Design Displays S Pen Cameras Performance Battery Life Software and Special Features Verdict Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter What’s in a name? In the case of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, the “Ultra” part is supposed to signal…
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