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Samsung unveils wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 alongside Ultra variant

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Samsung has launched its new foldable phone lineup, featuring two variants of the Galaxy Z Fold 8: the standard model and the Z Fold 8 Ultra. The base Z Fold 8 introduces a wider design, drawing inspiration from devices like the Pixel Fold, with improved aspect ratios for both its internal and external displays, aiming for a more natural content consumption experience. The Z Fold 8 Ultra, while offering a more familiar design and upgraded camera with a 200MP main sensor, is positioned as the premium option, though the base model's design innovation has garnered significant attention. Both devices incorporate Samsung's Flex Titanium display technology for enhanced durability and a less noticeable crease, and are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip. AI

IMPACT These new foldables integrate AI features, including Samsung's Galaxy AI and Google's Gemini, suggesting a continued push towards AI-powered user experiences on mobile devices.

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Samsung unveils wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 alongside Ultra variant

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COVERAGE [13]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Christine Persaud) ·

    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Fold 8 Ultra: Which new foldable is better for you?

    Let's compare the differences between Samsung's latest large foldables.

  2. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Mat Smith) ·

    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 hands-on: Slightly thinner, but more expensive

    It's a year of minor upgrades for the Z Flip series.

  3. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Sam Rutherford) ·

    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 hands-on: Wider is better

    The new base version of the Z Fold 8 has reworked aspect ratios for both its interior and exterior displays.

  4. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Sam Rutherford) ·

    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra hands-on: Upstaged by the base model

    The Z Fold 8 Ultra's improved performance, faster charging and a new ultra-wide camera are nice, but what we really want is the regular model's wider screens.

  5. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Mariella Moon) ·

    Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a new wider design

    Samsung has unveiled a base Galaxy Z Fold 8 model that comes in a different shape than previous Fold devices.

  6. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Steve Dent) ·

    Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has a sharper ultrawide camera and a bigger battery

    Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra foldable smartphone, the flagship in the expand Z Fold lineup.

  7. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Prakhar Khanna, Contributor ·

    I Tried The New Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra And It Is Samsung’s Most Polished Foldable Yet

    I went hands-on with Samsung's new Ultra foldable. It has a brighter anti-glare screen, bigger battery, and experiential design upgrades that actually matter.

  8. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8 at Galaxy Unpacked, bringing a redesigned foldable with a wider display, improved durability, flagship performance, and

    Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8 at Galaxy Unpacked, bringing a redesigned foldable with a wider display, improved durability, flagship performance, and upgraded cameras. Alongside it, the company also introduced the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, featuring enhanced health trackin…

  9. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I hated using the Galaxy Z Fold 7 for one reason, and the Fold 8 Ultra quietly fixed it Opening the Galaxy Z Fold 7 was a frustrating two-hand job. https://www.

    I hated using the Galaxy Z Fold 7 for one reason, and the Fold 8 Ultra quietly fixed it Opening the Galaxy Z Fold 7 was a frustrating two-hand job. https://www. androidauthority.com/galaxy-z- fold-8-ultra-easier-open-fixes-fold-7-issue-3690475/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI…

    LINKS androidauthority.com/galaxy-z-fold-8-ultr…
  10. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Z Fold 7: How the first 'Ultra' foldable compares to last year's model Samsung's new Z Fold 8 Ultra brings design and software

    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Z Fold 7: How the first 'Ultra' foldable compares to last year's model Samsung's new Z Fold 8 Ultra brings design and software changes geared toward power users and enthusiasts. https://www. zdnet.com/article/samsung-gala xy-z-fold-8-ultra-vs-z-f…

    LINKS zdnet.com/…/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra…
  11. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    There’s a dark side to the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s thinner and wider design Thin enough to fool you. https://www. androidauthority.com/samsung-g alaxy-z-fold-8-trade-

    There’s a dark side to the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s thinner and wider design Thin enough to fool you. https://www. androidauthority.com/samsung-g alaxy-z-fold-8-trade-offs-3689671/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cybersecurity # Apple # Google # Microsoft # St…

    LINKS androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fol…
  12. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    How the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 phones compare Showing off the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. | Photo: David Imel / The Verge Samsung's latest round of foldi

    How the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 phones compare Showing off the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. | Photo: David Imel / The Verge Samsung's latest round of folding Galaxy Z phones and updated smartwatches were announced at its July 2026 Unpacked event and are set to launc… https:/…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-flip…
  13. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is wider, lighter, and ready to fight the iPhone Ultra Samsung is rejigging display aspect ratios to position itself better against Apple's

    The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is wider, lighter, and ready to fight the iPhone Ultra Samsung is rejigging display aspect ratios to position itself better against Apple's upcoming foldable. https://www. androidauthority.com/samsung-g alaxy-z-fold-8-3688636/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # …

    LINKS androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fol…

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