Samsung just unveiled its first-ever Ultra-branded book-style foldable. It aims to be the ultimate productivity machine that fits in your pocket.
The “Ultra” name has sparked some debate: people are used to seeing it on slab phones with cutting-edge optics. But Samsung says it simply represents their most advanced and capable devices across all categories.
On the outside, you get a 6.5-inch FHD+ cover display with tough Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 protection. Unfold it, and you’re looking at a massive 8-inch QXGA+ inner screen using Dynamic AMOLED 2X tech, complete with an anti-reflective coating and a crazy-high peak brightness of 3000 nits. Both screens support smooth 120Hz adaptive refresh rates, making multitasking and media consumption feel buttery smooth.
Cameras are a big focus this time. There’s a triple rear setup: a 200MP main sensor (with 2x optical zoom), a 50MP ultra-wide, and a 10MP 3x telephoto. You also get dual 10MP front cameras (one on each display). Samsung added new software tricks like better HDR in 200MP shots, improved low-light performance, 8K video recording, and APV encoding.
Powering everything is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, paired with plenty of memory and storage, starting at 12GB + 256GB and going all the way up to 16GB + 1TB. The battery now uses silicon-carbon tech, increasing capacity from 4,400mAh on the Fold 7 to 5,000mAh despite the phone keeping almost the same dimensions. Charging also gets a nice bump to 45W wired and 20W wireless, making this one of the Fold 8 Ultra’s biggest hardware upgrades.
Other notable improvements include a new Flex Titanium support structure behind the display that reduces the crease, along with better thermal management, a smoother hinge with magnetic assist, and an efficient dual-path charging system. The phone measures just 4.1mm when unfolded and weighs about 215g. Color options include Twilight Purple, Rock Gray, Cloud White, and an online-exclusive Pine Green.
It ships with One UI 9, loaded with expanded Galaxy AI features powered by Google Gemini. Pre-orders are live, and shipping begins August 7. Samsung has listed the phone on its official website at the following prices:
- 12GB+256GB: $2,099
- 12GB+512GB: $2,299
- 16GB+1TB: $2,699
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