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Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: Minor upgrades, quick battery drain

7/26/2026

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Andrew Lanxon tested the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, $2,100, 4.1 mm thick—0.1 mm thinner than the Fold 7—and noted a smoother hinge that leaves a gap.
The 5,000-mAh battery dropped to about 70 percent after a day, yet 45-watt fast-charging restored it to near full with a 100-watt UGreen charger.
He observed the 200-MP main camera unchanged, ultrawide sensor at 15 MP, and concluded the upgrades are minor, so Fold 7 owners need not upgrade.

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Andrew Lanxon tested the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, $2,100, 4.1 mm thick—0.1 mm thinner than the Fold 7—and noted a smoother hinge that leaves a gap.
The 5,000-mAh battery dropped to about 70 percent after a day, yet 45-watt fast-charging restored it to near full with a 100-watt UGreen charger.
He observed the 200-MP main camera unchanged, ultrawide sensor at 15 MP, and concluded the upgrades are minor, so Fold 7 owners need not upgrade.