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Samsung · Updated August 2026

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: price, specs & release date

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, released 2026-07. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: gsmarena.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

SilverDeskmark44/100#16 of 33 in class

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is listed at $2099.99 on gsmarena.com as of 2026-08-31, #26 cheapest of 27 smartphones (median $999); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 44/100 pay-blind standing, #16 of 33 in class.

Verified Aug 31, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest smartphones: Nothing Phone (3a) — $379

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Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra a good buy?

At $2100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is #26 cheapest of the 27 smartphones we track, where the median is $999. On the spec sheet, its main camera of 200 MP is the highest of the 33, its display of 8 in is above the median of the 33, and its charge of 45 W is above the median of the 30. By release date, it is among the newer of the 30 we date.

Specifications

Price (US)$2099.99 12GB+256GB base MSRP (headlines round to $2,099); up to $2,699 for 16GB+1TB
BrandSamsung
Released2026-07
Display (in)8
Display typeFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, Flex Titanium hinge
Refresh (Hz)120
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
RAM (GB)12
Storage (GB)256
Main camera (MP)200
Battery (mAh)5000
Charge (W)45
Weight (g)215
OSAndroid 17, One UI 9
IP ratingIP48
FivegYes

Source: gsmarena.com (read 2026-08-26) · corroborated by 9to5google.com (read 2026-08-26). Distinct top-tier SKU (separate from roster's base Z Fold 8), officially launched at Unpacked Jul 22, 2026 at a starting price of $2,099 (9to5Google, CNBC). Verified: GSMArena page resolves with matching specs (8.0" LTPO AMOLED 2X, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 12GB/256GB, 200MP, 5000mAh, 45W, 215g, IP48, Android 17/One UI 9).

Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra worth it vs cheaper smartphones?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra against its closest cheaper and pricier smartphones on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 27 ranked

ProductPriceDisplay (in)Display typeRefresh (Hz)ChipsetRAM (GB)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra this$2099.998Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, Flex Titanium hinge120Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy12
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold$17998Foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+120Google Tensor G516
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold$289910Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, dual-hinge tri-fold, 6.5" cover display120Snapdragon 8 Elite16

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra cost?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a US price of $2099.99 (12GB+256GB base MSRP (headlines round to $2,099); up to $2,699 for 16GB+1TB), as of 2026-08-26.

How does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra compare on price?

At $2100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is #26 cheapest of the 27 smartphones we track, where the median is $999.

When was the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra released?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra was released 2026-07.

What are the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra's key specs?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (Samsung): display in 8, display type Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, Flex Titanium hinge, refresh hz 120, chipset Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, ram gb 12. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-26.

Price of record: $2099.99 at gsmarena.com, 2026-08-31. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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