Introducing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Flip8, and Z Fold8 Ultra

Samsung has finally revealed its latest range of foldables, and it had some epic surprises in store for us. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 both made their debut, but this year, Samsung has made some changes, with the standard Galaxy Z Fold8 adapting a shorter but wider profile, and the introduction of the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, which retains the profile of Galaxy Z Folds from earlier generations.

We’re talking about all the features that you can expect from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Flip8 and Z Fold8 Ultra in this article. Which foldable is right for you, and what makes the Z Fold8 Ultra so special? Let's dive in. Also check out our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Flip8 vs Fold7 and Flip7 comparison.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Flip8 and Z Fold8 Ultra: Top features

• New wide Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 design
• Up to 5,000mAh battery (Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra)(1)
• Processor upgrades
• Available in a new range of colours

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Flip8, and Z Fold8 Ultra: new phones explained

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a book-style foldable. When it’s folded, it has a profile similar to a standard smartphone, but when unfolded it has dimensions akin to a small tablet. This makes the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra a particularly attractive smartphone that you could use as a productivity tool with windows open for multitasking side-by-side, a screen to read books with, an epic mobile gaming powerhouse, or just enough screen for when you need it.

Then there's the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the newest addition to Samsung’s foldable range with a new form factor. Unlike the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Galaxy Z Fold8 is designed to be shorter and wider, offering a different user experience when folded and unfolded. It retains a perfect profile for browsing social media when folded, and a terrific experience for watching videos when unfolded.

Let’s move on to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8. This device is more of a stylish, conveniently sized clam shell foldable, with the screen folding vertically akin to classic flip phones. The Galaxy Z Flip8 is both fashion statement and smartphone, unfolding to give the user a more traditional smartphone display, while also offering a smaller screen when folded, for quick actions and apps like taking a selfie or checking the time.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Flip8 and Z Fold8 Ultra: Cameras

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

• 200MP (Wide)
• 10MP (Telephoto)
• 50MP (Ultrawide)
• 10MP (Main)
• 10MP (Cover)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

• 50MP (Wide)
• 50MP (Ultrawide)
• 10MP (Main)
• 10MP (Cover)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

• 50MP (Wide)
• 50MP (Ultrawide)
• 10MP (Selfie)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Flip8 and Z Fold8 Ultra: Performance

• Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
• Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
• Exynos 2600 chip in the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Flip8 and Z Fold8 Ultra each represent different takes on a foldable-style phone, and come with slightly different specifications.
Starting off with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the phone has received a processor upgrade over last year’s Galaxy Z Fold7, and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip . This powers the phone’s multi-tasking capabilities for having multiple apps open at once, and for quickly switching between them side-by-side.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5, making its unique wide layout with the foldable screen ready when you are for scrolling, gaming, reading and more.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is underpinned by the Exynos 2600, an upgrade over the Z Flip7’s Exynos 2500 processor, capable of maintaining great performance whether folded or unfolded.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Flip8 and Z Fold8 Ultra: Design

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

• 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1mm (Unfolded)
• 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9mm (Folded)

Galaxy Z Fold8

• 166.9 x 75.4 x 6.1mm (Unfolded)
• 85.7 x 75.4 x 13.1mm (Folded)

Galaxy Z Flip8

• 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5mm (Unfolded)
• 123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7mm (Folded)

Samsung’s range of foldable smartphones are visually striking because of their foldable form factors, with the screens able to fold in and out to offer either a more convenient shape or more screen space dependent on what you desire in the moment.

With the 2026 Samsung Galaxy Z range, the eighth generation of Samsung’s foldable smartphones, the device family has a new member – the Galaxy Fold8, which employs a wider but stubbier design than the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra counterpart.

Starting off with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the smartphone has been made thinner while receiving a slight battery upgrade(1). The phone retains the same sleek aesthetic as the Galaxy Z Fold7 with elegant, rounded corners and bold colourways.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is the most striking of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Series, with its interesting dimensions both folded and unfolded. It looks akin to a book or ereader in both forms, and this different design to the Z Fold8 Ultra could be your preference when reading books or scrolling on social media, bridging the phone and tablet divide in a way that Samsung hasn’t previously.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has kept the same gorgeous design of the Galaxy Z Flip7, with a brighter display and an upgraded hinge to allow for more elegant folds and unfolds. The phone is more lightweight and there is a new range of colourways to choose from.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Flip8 and Z Fold8 Ultra: Display

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

• Main: 7.6" Display, QXGA+ (1848 x 2448), Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Adaptive 1 ~ 120Hz Refresh
• Cover: 5.5” Display, 1972 x 1248, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Adaptive 1 ~ 120Hz Refresh

Galaxy Z Fold8

• Main: 8" Display, QXGA+ (2504 x 2256), Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Adaptive 1 ~ 120Hz Refresh
• Cover: 6.5” Display, FHD+ (2520 x 1080), Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Adaptive 1 ~ 120Hz Refresh

Galaxy Z Flip8

• Main: 6.9" Display, FHD+ (2520 x 1080), Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Adaptive 1 ~ 120Hz Refresh
• Cover: 4.1" Display, (1048 x 948), Super AMOLED, 60Hz / 120Hz Refresh Rate

We obviously can’t talk about a range of exciting foldable handsets without talking about their displays. The Samsung Galaxy Z range of handsets are designed to, surprise, fold and unfold, and they look as brilliant as ever, whether you’re looking at the external display or the internal, unfolded screen.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is the tallest of the three devices, as a book-style foldable that unfolds into a large tablet-like design. Its display is perfect for scrolling, reading, typing, and gaming.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is shorter than the Z Fold8 Ultra, but much wider, making it a perfect phone if you’re expecting a slightly different experience from a foldable - like if you'd prefer the cover display during most use, but the unfolded display when you need a bit more screen.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is the smallest device of the 2026 Z Series phones but it is a very capable handset. Its size makes it perfect for people wanting a more space-efficient handset, with the unfolded display perfect for everyday phone use, scrolling, texting and gaming, and the exterior display great for basic things like checking texts and the time.

Should you a buy a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Flip8 or Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Flip8 and Z Fold8 Ultra are some of the most exciting phones to launch in 2026, sporting impressive foldable screens all-around, tablet-like experiences with the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra, and a super convenient size with the Galaxy Z Flip8.

All phones offer impressive specs and quality cameras, amounting to great phones that’ll keep up with your needs. While each phone in the 2026 Z series family is a bit different, there’s a phone for everybody in this generation.

Disclaimers

1. Typical value tested under third-party laboratory conditions. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated capacity is 4,854mAh for the Z Fold8 Ultra, 4,660mAh for the Z Fold8 and 4,660mAh for the Z Flip8.