Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 & Fold 8 Ultra

Samsung has given its foldable lineup its biggest shake-up in years. At Galaxy Unpacked in London, the company unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and the new Galaxy Z Flip 8. For the first time, the Galaxy Z Fold lineup is available in two distinct models instead of one. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 series introduce a wider form factor, a record-lightweight design, and a stronger, nearly crease-free display, making it Samsung's lightest foldable smartphone yet. Both models are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset and come equipped with the latest Galaxy AI features. You can now pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, starting at AED 7,999, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, starting at AED 7,199, from Jumbo Electronics in Dubai, UAE, with an official UAE warranty, flexible EMI options, and trade-in support.

Key Highlights of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Series

Two Models: Samsung splits its Fold lineup into two dedicated phones for the first time. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra continues the classic tall design, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 introduces an all-new wide form factor.

Lightest Fold: At just 201 grams, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the lightest Fold Samsung has ever built. It fits comfortably in one hand while still opening up to a full-size foldable display.

Flagship Camera: The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra features an immersive 8-inch foldable display paired with a flagship 200MP camera system. It delivers sharper detail and stronger low-light performance than any previous Fold.

Wider Display: The Galaxy Z Fold 8 brings a slimmer, wider 7.6-inch main display designed for content and everyday browsing. It's built for scrolling, streaming, and reading rather than heavy productivity work.

Snapdragon Power: Both phones run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. It delivers faster CPU, GPU and NPU performance for smoother multitasking and gaming.

Galaxy AI: Next-generation Galaxy AI arrives with Gemini Live and practical productivity tools built in. Everyday tasks like writing, translating, and searching become faster and more intuitive.

Bright Displays: Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays reach up to 2,600 nits of peak outdoor brightness. Content stays clear and vivid even under direct sunlight.

Durable Build: A redesigned Armor FlexHinge and Flex Titanium construction make for a smoother, sturdier fold. The crease is less visible, and the hinge feels lighter to open.

Samsung DeX: Samsung DeX and split-screen multitasking are supported on both models. You can connect to a monitor or run two apps side by side with ease.

Latest Software: One UI 9 runs on Android 17, with Samsung's newest Galaxy AI features built in. The software brings fresh tools alongside long-term update support.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Fold 8 Price in Dubai, UAE

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is priced from AED 7,199 for the 256GB variant, AED 7,599 for 512GB, and AED 8,799 for 1TB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts at AED 7,999 for 256GB, AED 8,399 for 512GB, and AED 9,599 for the 1TB model in the UAE.

Model	Price (AED)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 16GB RAM 5G, 1TB	AED 9,599.00
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 12GB RAM 5G, 512GB	AED 8,399.00
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 12GB RAM 5G, 256GB	AED 7,999.00
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 16GB RAM 5G, 1TB	AED 8,799.00
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 12GB RAM 5G, 512GB	AED 7,599.00
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 12GB RAM 5G, 256GB	AED 7,199.00

 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Series Features & Specifications

Design & Build

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 keeps things light at 201 grams and 9.7mm folded, making it the lightest Fold Samsung has released. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra goes for thinness instead, measuring just 4.1mm unfolded and 215 grams, making it the slimmest Fold to date. Both use Samsung's new Flex Titanium technology, which pairs a titanium-alloy film with a reinforced titanium plate under the display to reduce crease visibility and absorb everyday knocks. An Advanced Armor Aluminum frame and a redesigned Armor FlexHinge round out the build, and both phones carry an IP48 rating for dust and water resistance.

Foldable Display Experience

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 opens to a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display in a 4:3 ratio, paired with a 5.5-inch cover screen in a taller 10:16 shape built for scrolling. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra unfolds into a wider 8-inch main display with a 6.5-inch cover screen, closer to a standard phone when closed. Both panels run at an adaptive 1-120Hz refresh rate, use Vision Booster for outdoor visibility, and reach up to 2,600 nits of peak brightness, so HDR content, reading, and gaming all look sharp indoors or out.

Galaxy AI Features

Every phone in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 series ships with Samsung's latest Galaxy AI suite. That includes Gemini Live for real-time conversational help, Circle to Search, Live Translate and Interpreter for on-the-spot translation, Writing Assist and Note Assist for work, Photo Assist and Generative Edit for cleaning up images, and Audio Eraser for removing background noise from video. Now Brief and cross-app automation through Gemini Intelligence add a layer of daily assistance that runs quietly in the background rather than requiring a separate app.

Performance

Both the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, a chip built with Qualcomm specifically for Samsung's flagship line. It brings a faster CPU, GPU, and NPU over last year's chipset, so multitasking with Samsung DeX, gaming on the large foldable display, and running multiple Galaxy AI features at once all stay smooth, with better thermal management to hold performance during longer sessions.

Camera System

Camera hardware is where the two models separate the most. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 uses a dual 50MP setup, a 50MP wide sensor paired with a 50MP ultra-wide, plus a 10MP camera on each display. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra steps up to a 200MP main sensor with 2x Optical Quality Zoom, a 50MP ultra-wide and a 10MP telephoto lens with true 3x optical zoom, also with 10MP selfie cameras front and back. The Ultra adds 8K video with the new APV codec and Cine LUT for on-device color grading, while both phones benefit from Samsung's ProVisual Engine for sharper low-light shots.

Battery & Charging

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 carries a 4,800mAh battery, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra steps up to 5,000mAh, Samsung's largest yet in a Fold. Both support 45W wired fast charging and 20W wireless charging, along with Wireless PowerShare for topping up earbuds or a watch directly from the phone.

Storage & Memory

Both models come in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB configurations, with 12GB of RAM on the 256GB and 512GB variants and 16GB of RAM on the 1TB model. UFS 4.x storage keeps large files, camera-heavy workflows, and multitasking responsive even on the base tier.

Software, Security & Connectivity

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 series ships with Android 17 and One UI 9, backed by Samsung Knox for on-device security and Samsung Wallet for payments. Connectivity covers Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, and USB Type-C, while Samsung DeX, Quick Share, and an upgraded Smart Switch make it easier to work across a laptop, tablet, or a previous phone, including devices switching over from iOS.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Galaxy Z Fold 7

Feature	Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra	Galaxy Z Fold 8	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Display	8-inch foldable display	7.6-inch foldable display	8-inch foldable display
Camera	200MP main + 50MP ultra-wide + 10MP telephoto	50MP wide + 50MP ultra-wide	200MP main + 12MP ultra-wide + 10MP telephoto
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy	Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Galaxy AI	Latest Galaxy AI with Gemini Live	Latest Galaxy AI with Gemini Live	Previous-generation Galaxy AI
Design	Tall, book-style Ultra design	Wide, compact design	Standard tall Fold design
Battery	5,000mAh	4,800mAh	4,400mAh
Best For	Professionals, multitaskers, and content creators	Everyday flagship users and media consumption	Existing Fold users considering an upgrade

 

Why Buy Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Series from Jumbo Electronics?

Jumbo Electronics is an authorized Samsung retailer in the UAE, so every unit in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 series comes with official manufacturer warranty and genuine after-sales support through Jumbo's UAE service centers. You can spread the cost with EMI options, including Tabby, Tamara and 0% installment plans with select banks, and trade in your current device for credit toward your new Fold. Jumbo also offers its own Jumbo Salama extended warranty for added peace of mind once the standard cover ends, along with fast home delivery across the Emirates and in-store support at Jumbo showrooms if you would rather see the Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra in person before you buy.

FAQs

Q. What is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 price in UAE?

A. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts at AED 8,799 for the 16GB model, AED 7,599 for 512GB, and AED 7,199 for the 256GB variant. 

Q. What is the difference between Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra?

A. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a new wide, lightweight design aimed at content viewing and everyday use, with a dual 50MP camera. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra keeps the taller book-style shape, adds a 200MP camera system and a larger 5,000mAh battery, and is positioned as the true successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Q. What are the biggest upgrades in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Series?

A. Both models move to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, adopt Flex Titanium construction for a more durable, less visible crease, and run the latest Galaxy AI suite with Gemini Live. The Fold 8 Ultra also gains a significantly upgraded 200MP camera and a bigger battery over the Fold 7.

Q. Should I upgrade from Galaxy Z Fold 7 to Galaxy Z Fold 8?

A. If you want the closest match to your current phone with meaningful camera, battery and AI upgrades, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is the direct successor to look at. If a wider, lighter design built around reading, streaming and browsing appeals to you, the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 is worth considering as a fresh alternative rather than a straight upgrade.

Q. Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Series support Samsung DeX?

A. Yes, both the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra support Samsung DeX, letting you connect to a monitor for a desktop-style experience or use split-screen multitasking directly on the foldable display.
 
 Q. Where can I buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Series online in the UAE?

A. You can pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra online at Jumbo Electronics, with official warranty, EMI options and delivery across the UAE.

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