{"id":16554,"date":"2026-07-22T08:08:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T15:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/22\/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-vs-galaxy-z-fold-7-whats-new\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T13:38:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T20:38:45","slug":"samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-vs-galaxy-z-fold-7-whats-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/22\/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-vs-galaxy-z-fold-7-whats-new\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Galaxy Z Fold 7: What’s New?"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra<\/strong> build on the foundation laid last year Galaxy Z Fold 7<\/strong>adds the Ultra brand to its flagship foldable lineup while introducing several hardware upgrades and adding the new, affordable model, the Galaxy Z Fold 8<\/strong>. Instead of updating the device, Samsung focused on improving the display, camera system, battery, charging speed, and creative tools, making the Fold8 Ultra a device capable of productivity and content creation.<\/p>\n

I Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra<\/strong> starts with $2,099.99<\/strong>while the Galaxy Z Fold8 starts at $1,899.99<\/strong>. Both models are available with 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB<\/strong> the last.<\/p>\n

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Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Design: Slim When Opened and Very Durable<\/strong><\/p>\n

I IZ Fold8 Ultra<\/strong> introduce a new one Flex Titanium<\/strong> feature a structure designed to improve firmness while reducing the appearance of creases. The device also uses Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3<\/strong> on the cover display, it replaces Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 on the Fold7, while the back continues to use Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and the frame remains Advanced Armor Aluminum.<\/p>\n

Samsung also managed to shave another half of a millimeter off the bare thickness, reducing it 4.2mm in Fold7 to 4.1mm<\/strong>. The folded thickness remains unchanged 8.9mm<\/strong>while the weight is constant it’s 215g<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

While this is an incremental improvement, it contributes to making the Fold8 Ultra feel more premium and superior without changing the overall form factor.<\/p>\n

Displays: high resolution and contrast with minimal crease<\/h3>\n
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Galaxy Z Fold 7<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Samsung keeps it big 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X<\/strong> internal display as well 6.5-inch cover display<\/strong>but both panels are now accessible up to 3,000 nits of high brightness<\/strong>to improve external visibility.<\/p>\n

The Fold8 Ultra also benefits from a new Flex Titanium display structure, which Samsung says offers a flat folding surface and a less visible crease.<\/p>\n

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New Flex Titanium display structure<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Both displays continue to support variable refresh rates up to 120 Hz<\/strong>it delivers smooth scrolling and gaming while conserving battery life when high refresh rates aren’t needed.<\/p>\n

Cameras: New 50 MP Ultra-wide sensor and 8K Ultra-wide Video rRcording<\/h3>\n
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra camera system<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

One of the most important hardware improvements comes from the rear camera system.<\/p>\n

Samsung keeps the best 200MP main camera<\/strong> introduced in Fold7, but i The 12MP wide-angle camera has been replaced by a larger 50MP sensor<\/strong>representing the greatest improvement in graphics in this generation.<\/p>\n

I 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom<\/strong> remains unchanged.<\/p>\n

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 camera<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

In addition to hardware improvements, Samsung has also increased the camera’s video capabilities. The Fold8 Ultra can now record 8K video using the new 50MP ultra-wide camera<\/strong>while also adding Capture HDR in full 200MP mode<\/strong>developed Nightography<\/strong> a new, low-light photography mode APV codec<\/strong> high quality video recording, and Cine LUT<\/strong> supporting more advanced color grading. Additional tools like My FanCam<\/strong> also expand the phone’s ability to focus on the creator.<\/p>\n

The phone still works Dual Recording, <\/strong>which simultaneously captures video from two cameras at the same time. Depending on the shooting mode, users can record with both front and rear cameras or capture the same scene on two different rear cameras, making it useful.<\/p>\n

New Software Features<\/h3>\n

The Fold8 Ultra comes with Android 17<\/strong> again One UI 9<\/strong>brings Samsung’s latest Galaxy AI features to the foldable.<\/p>\n

Among the new additions are Now Briefly<\/strong>delivering personal information throughout the day, Now Move<\/strong>contextual AI suggestions based on user activity, and expanded Gemini Intelligence<\/strong> integration into all Samsung applications.<\/p>\n

Samsung also introduced the AI Assistant Career Dashboard<\/strong>allowing users to review AI-generated actions while giving them greater control over privacy settings with Samsung Knox.<\/p>\n

Many of these features are designed to take advantage of the Fold’s large internal display, making multitasking and productivity better suited to a foldable form factor than a standard smartphone.<\/p>\n

Hardware and battery: New flagship processor and better battery<\/h3>\n

The Fold8 Ultra is powered by Qualcomm’s latest flagship processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy<\/strong>instead of the Snapdragon 8 Elite found in the Fold7.<\/p>\n

With the new battery capacity, this is a very significant hardware upgrade. Qualcomm claims +20% CPU performance<\/strong>, + 35% efficiency of CPU power,<\/strong> again +23% graphics performance<\/strong> while using 20% less power.<\/strong> than the previous generation Snapdragon 8 Elite. For more details, check out my comparison article.<\/p>\n

While RAM and storage configurations remain the same in 12GB or 16GB<\/strong> with until 1 TB<\/strong> last, Samsung has Battery life is greatly improved<\/strong> by increasing the dose from 4,400mAh to 5,000mAh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Charging also gets a reception upgrade. Wireless charging is increasing since 25W to 45W<\/strong>while wireless charging is on the rise 15W to 20W<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Samsung also increased the graphite cooling system, allowing the processor to maintain high performance for longer periods of time during gaming, video editing, and AI workloads.<\/p>\n

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs. Galaxy Z Fold7 specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
A feature<\/th>\nSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra<\/th>\nSamsung Galaxy Z Fold7<\/th>\nThe difference<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Starting Price<\/strong><\/td>\n$2,099.99<\/td>\n$1,999.99<\/td>\nThe Fold8 Ultra costs $100 more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating System at Startup<\/strong><\/td>\nAndroid 17 with One UI 9<\/td>\nAndroid 16 with One UI 8<\/td>\nNew versions of Android and One UI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The processor<\/strong><\/td>\nSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy<\/td>\nSnapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy<\/td>\nQualcomm’s new flagship processor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory<\/strong><\/td>\n12GB or 16GB RAM<\/td>\n12GB or 16GB RAM<\/td>\nIt hasn’t changed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n256GB, 512GB or 1TB<\/td>\n256GB, 512GB or 1TB<\/td>\nIt hasn’t changed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main Display<\/strong><\/td>\n8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
2504 \u00d7 2256
Adaptive 1\u2013120Hz<\/td>\n		8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
2184 \u00d7 1968
Adaptive 1\u2013120Hz<\/td>\n		High resolution on the Fold8 Ultra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cover display<\/strong><\/td>\n6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
2520 \u00d7 1080
Adaptive 1\u2013120Hz<\/td>\n		6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
2520 \u00d7 1080
Adaptive 1\u2013120Hz<\/td>\n		Same size, resolution and refresh rate range<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Supreme Light<\/strong><\/td>\nUp to 3,000 nits<\/td>\nUp to 2,600 nits<\/td>\nThe Fold8 Ultra is about 15% brighter.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main Camera<\/strong><\/td>\n200MP Wide, OIS<\/td>\n200MP Wide, OIS<\/td>\nSimilar adjustments; The Fold8 Ultra adds HDR capture with a 200MP mode<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A very wide camera<\/strong><\/td>\n50MP Ultra-Wide<\/td>\n12MP Ultra-Wide<\/td>\nGreater resolution improvements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Telephoto camera<\/strong><\/td>\n10MP, OIS, 3x optical zoom<\/td>\n10MP, OIS, 3x optical zoom<\/td>\nIt hasn’t changed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Camera cover<\/strong><\/td>\n10MP<\/td>\n10MP<\/td>\nIt hasn’t changed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Internal camera<\/strong><\/td>\n10MP<\/td>\n10MP<\/td>\nIt hasn’t changed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum video recording<\/strong><\/td>\nUp to 8K at 30fps<\/td>\nUp to 8K at 30fps<\/td>\nThe same high resolution and frame rate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Camera and Video Features<\/strong><\/td>\nHDR in 200MP mode
8K Ultra-Wide video recording
Advanced Nightography
APV codec
Cine LUT
Double Recording
My FanCam<\/td>\n		Nightography
Standard 8K recording<\/td>\n		Fold8 Ultra adds 8K recording to the Ultra-Wide camera, HDR in 200MP mode, APV codec, Cine LUT and new creator tools.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery power<\/strong><\/td>\n5,000mAh<\/td>\n4,400mAh<\/td>\n600mAh larger battery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wired Charging<\/strong><\/td>\nUp to 45W<\/td>\nUp to 25W<\/td>\nFast wired charging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wireless charging<\/strong><\/td>\nUp to 20W<\/td>\nUp to 15W<\/td>\nFast wireless charging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Restore Wireless Charging<\/strong><\/td>\nWireless PowerShare<\/td>\nWireless PowerShare<\/td>\nIt hasn’t changed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cooling System<\/strong><\/td>\nExpanded graphite cooling system<\/td>\nGraphite cooling system<\/td>\nA large cooling area in the Fold8 Ultra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions When Folded<\/strong><\/td>\n158.4 \u00d7 72.8 \u00d7 8.9 mm<\/td>\n158.4 \u00d7 72.8 \u00d7 8.9 mm<\/td>\nIt hasn’t changed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Greatness When Revealed<\/strong><\/td>\n158.4 \u00d7 143.2 \u00d7 4.1 mm<\/td>\n158.4 \u00d7 143.2 \u00d7 4.2 mm<\/td>\nThe Fold8 Ultra is 0.1mm thin when unfolded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/strong><\/td>\nit’s 215g<\/td>\nit’s 215g<\/td>\nIt hasn’t changed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Show Layout<\/strong><\/td>\nFlex Titanium<\/td>\nDisplay layout of the previous generation<\/td>\nThe new titanium-reinforced design improves durability, reducing crushing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cover the glass<\/strong><\/td>\nCorning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3<\/td>\nCorning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2<\/td>\nNew construction of cover glass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rear glass<\/strong><\/td>\nCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2<\/td>\nCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2<\/td>\nIt hasn’t changed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The outline<\/strong><\/td>\nAdvanced Armor Aluminum<\/td>\nAdvanced Armor Aluminum<\/td>\nIt hasn’t changed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water Resistance<\/strong><\/td>\nIP48<\/td>\nIP48<\/td>\nIt hasn’t changed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wi-Fi<\/strong><\/td>\nWi-Fi 7<\/td>\nWi-Fi 7<\/td>\nIt hasn’t changed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bluetooth<\/strong><\/td>\nBluetooth 6.0<\/td>\nBluetooth 5.4<\/td>\nThe new Bluetooth standard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SIM support<\/strong><\/td>\nNano SIM and eSIM<\/td>\nNano SIM and eSIM<\/td>\nIt hasn’t changed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Software and AI features<\/strong><\/td>\nNow Briefly
Now Move
Gemini Notebook
Extended Gemini Intelligence
AI Assistant Career Dashboard<\/td>\n		Galaxy AI
Gemini integration
Many collapsible features<\/td>\n		Fold8 Ultra introduces additional contextual and task management tools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Filed General<\/span>. Read more about Android, Android 17, Foldable, Foldable Smartphones, Galaxy Z Fold 7, Qualcomm, Samsung, Smartphone, Snapdragon, Snapdragon 8 Elite and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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