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

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/samsungs-galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-has-a-sharper-ultrawide-camera-and-a-bigger-battery/
- Published: 2026-07-22T13:27:11+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2220493/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-release-date-price/
- Topics: Art, Culture, Gadgets, Technology

## Key points

- Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra as its new foldable flagship
- Gets 50MP ultrawide camera, bigger 5,000mAh battery, faster chip
- Priced from $2,100, ships from 8 August 2026

## Summary

Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, its new flagship foldable smartphone that succeeds the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and sits alongside a second, cheaper model called the Z Fold 8. The Ultra retains a broadly similar design to its predecessor but brings across-the-board upgrades, including a sharper camera set-up, a larger battery and a faster chip, positioning it as Samsung's top-tier foldable in an expanded two-model line-up.

Key upgrades include a new 50-megapixel ultrawide camera, up from 12 megapixels, alongside an unchanged 200-megapixel main sensor now with HDR support and a 10-megapixel telephoto lens. The device gains a larger 5,000mAh battery (up from 4,400mAh) with 45-watt dual-path fast charging, plus the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor and improved 8K video support via a new APV codec. It measures 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1mm unfolded and weighs 215 grams, slightly lighter than rivals such as the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The Z Fold 8 Ultra is available for pre-order from retailers including Amazon, AT&T and Best Buy, priced from $2,100 (£100 more than the Z Fold 7), with shipping starting on 8 August.

## Coverage

- [Engadget: Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has a sharper ultrawide camera and a bigger battery](https://www.engadget.com/2220493/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-release-date-price/)
- [Engadget: Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a new wider design](https://www.engadget.com/2220490/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-launch-date-price-new-design/)
- [Engadget: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Which is the better Ultra?](https://www.engadget.com/2220360/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-vs-s26-ultra-which-is-better/)

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