TechRadar95
A refined top-end foldable with excellent design, displays, performance and an all-day battery.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
8 expert reviews#32 of 80 smartphones
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Best for foldable battery and speed
Critics’ consensus
8 professional reviewers tested the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and performance. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Engadget and 5 more
The catch: The price keeps rising, and there is no S Pen or built-in Qi2 magnets.
Broad agreement
Scores run from 70 to 95All 8 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra?
Tom's Guide90
A meaningful generational jump in battery, performance and screens makes this a great foldable.
Engadget88
A nice refinement with brighter screens, class-leading speed and a much longer-lasting battery, though the design is largely unchanged.
Trusted Reviews80
A clear improvement on last year's model with a much better battery and quick charging, in a balanced package.
The Verge80
A comprehensive upgrade over last year's model, with a much better camera setup and battery that justify the price bump.
Expert Reviews80
A competent refinement with a better ultrawide camera, battery and nearly creaseless screen, but only a small step forward.
Android Central75
Real upgrades in battery, hinge and display, but a design that looks unchanged and a $2,099 price make it hard to recommend.
Tech Advisor70
The best book-style foldable you can buy and a great productivity device, but the reviewer cannot recommend it to most people.
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What critics praise most
Battery life7 of 8
Performance5 of 8
Picture quality4 of 8
What critics dislike most
Price6 of 8
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Common questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra worth it?
Critics are divided: 5 of 8 recommend it. The price keeps rising, and there is no S Pen or built-in Qi2 magnets.
Do critics agree about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (Tech Advisor) to 95 (TechRadar), a spread of 25 points across 8 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra?
Price (6 of 8 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.