Samsung’s latest foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Ultra, introduce key design improvements like a less visible crease and increased screen size, but still face challenges with rear camera prominence and zoom capabilities.
Samsung’s latest foldables refine the core formula rather than redraw it. Wired says the most immediate change is the screen crease, which is now much less visible and less intrusive to the touch than on earlier models. The design still has one stubborn flaw, however: the rear camera housing remains pronounced enough to make the handset rock on flat surfaces, a problem that a case does not fully solve.
That matters because the Fold8 is now a far more polished large-screen device in daily use. According to Wired, its wider inner display makes split-screen work feel less cramped than on the Ultra, and it can comfortably handle three apps side by side. Samsung’s own product information says the phone uses a 5.5-inch cover screen and a 7.6-inch main display, while weighing 201g and measuring 4.5mm when unfolded, which helps explain why it is being positioned as the more balanced of the two models.
Performance is not where Samsung has drawn the line. Samsung says both devices use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, and Wired reports that the chip delivers smooth performance across apps and games. The cheaper Fold8 does give up some hardware, though. Samsung’s specifications list a 4,800mAh battery and a dual rear camera system with 50-megapixel wide and ultra-wide sensors, plus two 10-megapixel selfie cameras.
The Ultra justifies its higher price mainly through photography and endurance. Wired says its 5,000mAh battery lasts longer in use, and its 200-megapixel main camera, together with a 3x optical zoom, gives it a clear edge over the standard Fold8. That said, the review also notes that Samsung still has work to do on zoom capability, especially at this price. Android Central makes a similar point, arguing that buyers who want the best cameras or stylus support may find the Fold8’s trade-offs hard to ignore.
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