Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Z Fold 7: After a year of usage, I'm ready to upgrade

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The hot foldable summer is here, and Samsung has finally joined the fray with its latest Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold 8, and Z Flip 8. While there are notable reasons to consider the latter two if you're queuing up for an upgrade, it's the Z Fold 8 Ultra model that should have any power user or enthusiast's utmost attention.

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Putting the fancy branding aside, the Z Fold 8 Ultra is the direct successor to last year's Z Fold 7, with a similar design, screen aspect ratio, and general features. But Samsung's also addressed some key concerns this year, from the battery life and charging of its most premium phone to software features that truly leverage the shape-shifting form factor.

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