Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: The Best Update Isn’t What I Expected
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Pros & Cons
- Slender design
- Refined hinge is easier to open
- Inner display is almost crease free
- Hugely expensive
- Cameras aren't on par with Samsung's (cheaper) flagship S26 Ultra
- Battery life has barely improved, despite new tech
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is a conundrum. On the one hand, it’s so painfully similar to last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 that it basically looks like a new color variant. And it also comes with the highest base price we’ve ever seen for Samsung’s foldables outside of the short-lived Z TriFold. On the other hand, there is a scattering of updates across the board that do make a difference to the overall experience.
But fundamentally, those updates come on top of what was already a superb phone. We loved the Galaxy Z Fold 7. It’s one of the skinniest foldables around, it’s packed with power, and the...
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