Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra showcases advancements in foldable technology with premium build and powerful features, but high price and practical limitations challenge its appeal.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a reminder that folding phones have moved well beyond novelty. In Mobilsiden.dk’s test, the device stands out for its premium build, bright displays and high-end camera hardware, but it also exposes the limits of Samsung’s most expensive foldable: the price is steep, the shape is less practical than the standard Fold8 and software clutter dulls the experience.
At launch in Denmark, the phone sits firmly in ultra-premium territory. Mobilsiden.dk says the 256GB model costs 17,499 kroner, rising to 18,999 kroner for 512GB and 21,999 kroner for the 1TB version with 16GB of RAM. That puts it against rivals such as Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Motorola’s Fold model, while Samsung’s own Galaxy Z Fold8 is the more appealing choice for many buyers because of its newer, wider design.
The hardware itself is difficult to fault. The inner 8-inch foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X screen has a 120Hz refresh rate, a sharp resolution and a new anti-reflective coating that Mobilsiden.dk says works extremely well. The outer 6.5-inch panel is also bright and well protected, while the revised hinge and titanium construction have reduced the crease noticeably. Even so, Samsung still uses an IP48 rating rather than full dust protection, which makes the phone less reassuring around sand and fine debris than its price would suggest.
Performance is as strong as expected from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and Samsung pairs it with either 12GB or 16GB of RAM. The phone runs Android 17 with One UI 9, and Samsung promises seven years of operating system and security updates. That is class-leading support, but Mobilsiden.dk criticises the amount of pre-installed software, including Samsung apps and third-party services that many users would rather install themselves.
Battery life is described as dependable rather than exceptional. The 5,000mAh battery should comfortably last a full day and can stretch to two with moderate use, but charging remains modest by current standards at 45W wired and 20W wireless. The camera system is the most persuasive reason to buy the Ultra version: a 200-megapixel main sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera deliver strong stills and video, with more natural colours than before. Mobilsiden.dk ultimately concludes that the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is technically excellent but not the best buy in Samsung’s own line-up, especially while the standard Fold8 is cheaper, more practical and more attractive as a design.
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