Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Samsung has expanded its foldable lineup with two distinct options: the compact, passport-style Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the larger Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. While both share top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance and identical software, they diverge in aspect ratio, battery endurance, and camera hardware. So which of these foldables is the right choice for you? Let's find out.

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Key moments:
00:00 - Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Z Fold8 Ultra
00:17 - Design & form factor comparison
00:38 - Cover & inner display specs
01:38 - Brightness test
01:47 - Battery life test
02:04 - 45W charging speed comparison
02:19 - Camera specs: 200MP vs 50MP
02:39 - Daylight photo quality: main camera
02:47 - Low-light photo quality
02:55 - 3x zoom camera test
03:08 - Ultrawide camera image quality
03:14 - Selfie camera test
03:25 - Selfie video quality test
03:29 - 4K video quality test
03:49 - Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 speed
03:58 - AnTuTu & Geekbench benchmark scores
04:05 - Stereo speakers & audio quality
04:16 - Pros and cons breakdown
04:38 - Galaxy Z Fold8 pros
04:53 - Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra pros
05:13 - Verdict: Which foldable should you buy?
05:30 - Two alternatives to consider