Written by Jeroen
Edited on
21 July 2026
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12:35
Compare the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8
In July 2026, Samsung launched new foldable smartphones: the Samsung Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8. The Samsung Fold 8 stands out in particular, because of its unique size. The Fold 8 Ultra is the successor to the Fold 7. In this article, we'll compare the new foldable Samsung smartphones.
Differences Samsung Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Open the Fold Ultra and use the large screen on the inside as a tablet
You can use the screen on the outside as a regular smartphone.
Your empty battery is charged for about 80% in 30 minutes
Suitable for the most demanding tasks, like 3D games
Take razor-sharp photos and videos with the 3 cameras on the back.
With the telephoto lens, you can zoom in up to 3 times without losing quality
From
2.199,-
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Open the Fold and use the large screen on the inside as a tablet
You can use the screen on the outside as a regular smartphone.
Your empty battery is charged for about 80% in 30 minutes
Suitable for the most demanding tasks, like 3D games
Take sharp photos and videos with the 2 cameras on the back.
Without telephoto lens, you can't zoom in without your photo becoming less sharp
From
1.999,-
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Open the Flip and use the screen on the inside as a regular smartphone.
On the small screen on the outside, you can view your notifications and send messages
Your empty battery is charged for about 80% in 30 minutes
Suitable for demanding tasks, such as light games
Take sharp photos and videos with the 2 cameras on the back.
Without telephoto lens, you can't zoom in without your photo becoming less sharp
From
1.299,-
Compare the Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8
| Samsung Fold 8 Ultra | Samsung Fold 8 | Samsung Flip 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folding direction | Vertical | Vertical | Horizontal |
| Speed class | Excellent | Excellent | Very good |
| Screen quality | Very good | Very good | Very good |
| Camera quality | Excellent | Very good | Very good |
| Charging speed | Fast | Fast | Fast |
| Battery capacity | 5000mAh | 4800mAh | 4300mAh |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
The Samsung Fold 8 Ultra is the successor to the Fold 7. When it comes to performance, the Fold 8 Ultra is the best device from this series. You can take razor-sharp photos and zoom in up to 3 times with the telephoto lens without quality loss. The Fold 8 Ultra has the largest screens of the smartphones with 8 inches and 6.5 inches. This makes the smartphone the largest of the 3 models. With 5000mAh, the Fold Ultra 8 has the largest battery of these 3 smartphones.
2.199,-
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
The new Samsung Fold 8 looks like the Fold 8 Ultra, but it's shorter and wider. The large 7.6-inch screen on the inside has the same ratio as most video content. The Fold 8 is way more compact than its larger version, so it can easily fit in your jacket or pant pocket. There's no telephoto lens on the back of the Fold 8, but you can take sharp photos with the other cameras. The Fold 8 is suitable for the most demanding tasks. The Fold 8 has a 4800mAh battery, which is in between the Fold 8 Ultra and Flip 8.
1.999,-
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
You can open the Samsung Flip 8 like a 'traditional' flip phone. You can use the 6.9-inch screen on the inside as a regular smartphone. On the 4.1-inch screen on the outside, you can see your notifications and send messages. The Flip 8 has about the same camera quality as the Fold 8, so it also doesn't have a telephoto lens. The Flip 8 is a bit slower than the Fold and Fold Ultra models. The Flip 8 has a 4300mAh battery, which is the smallest of these 3 smartphones.
1.299,-
Conclusion
On paper, the Samsung Fold 8 Ultra is the best smartphone of this new series. Which model suits you best does depend on your personal preference. The Fold 8 has a screen that's more suitable for watching videos and social media, for example. You can fold open the Flip 8 in the other direction, so you can easily place it down when you're on a video call.
