The Top-End Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Has Me Aghast. It Costs Nearly as Much as the Z TriFold
Tech > Mobile > Phones > Foldable Phones The Top-End Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Has Me Aghast. It Costs Nearly as Much as the Z TriFold Commentary: Samsung's newly unveiled foldables are better — and pricier — than ever. Folding phones have always been the most premium devices — with price tags to match — but this year’s crop is something else.
- ▪Tech > Mobile > Phones > Foldable Phones The Top-End Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Has Me Aghast.
- ▪It Costs Nearly as Much as the Z TriFold Commentary: Samsung's newly unveiled foldables are better — and pricier — than ever.
- ▪Folding phones have always been the most premium devices — with price tags to match — but this year’s crop is something else.
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Tech > Mobile > Phones > Foldable Phones The Top-End Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Has Me Aghast. It Costs Nearly as Much as the Z TriFold Commentary: Samsung's newly unveiled foldables are better — and pricier — than ever. Who can afford it? David Lumb Managing Editor, Mobile David Lumb is a managing editor for the mobile team, covering mobile and gaming spaces.… Read full bio David Lumb Managing Editor, Mobile Read full bio July 25, 2026, 1:37 pm ET 2 min read Andrew Lanxon/CNET Samsung just unveiled its best foldables yet, but they’ve all gotten price hikes over last year’s models. Folding phones have always been the most premium devices — with price tags to match — but this year’s crop is something else.
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