Samsung’s next big foldable launch is getting closer, and the leaks are getting harder to ignore. A detailed new report has surfaced covering what appears to be the complete specs for both the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, giving us the clearest picture yet of what Samsung has planned.
According to 9to5Google, citing a breakdown from WinFuture, the two phones are more distinct from each other than previous Fold generations. Samsung has been under pressure to justify premium pricing in a foldable market that is slowly getting more competitive, and the spec split between these two models suggests the company is trying to give buyers a real reason to choose one over the other.
The foldable phone category has matured quickly over the past few years. Early adopters accepted trade-offs. Now buyers expect flagship-level performance across the board, and Samsung needs to show that its most expensive hardware can still set the pace. These leaked specs suggest it knows that.
The Ultra model is where most of the interesting upgrades land. Three stand out in particular. First, the inner display jumps from 2184 x 1968 to 2504 x 2256, which means a noticeably sharper screen on the device’s largest panel. Second, the ultrawide camera gets a significant bump from 12MP to 50MP. Third, charging speed rises to 45W, paired with a bigger 5,000 mAh battery that is up from 4,400 mAh on last year’s version.
The Ultra is also slightly thinner, and both models run the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 ‘For Galaxy’ chip, which is the same higher-clocked variant found in the Galaxy S26. That chip consistency matters because it means both Fold 8 models get the same performance ceiling, even if the cameras and display specs differ.
The standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 takes a different approach. Its inner display measures 7.6 inches at 2448 x 1848, with a 16:10-style aspect ratio that gives it a slightly taller frame than earlier estimates suggested. The camera setup is more modest, with just two sensors on the rear: a 50MP wide and a 50MP ultrawide. There is no telephoto.
Here is the full spec comparison:
- Outer display: 5.5-inch 1972 x 1248 120Hz (standard) vs 6.5-inch 2520 x 1080 120Hz (Ultra)
- Inner display: 7.6-inch 2448 x 1848 120Hz (standard) vs 8-inch 2504 x 2256 120Hz (Ultra)
- Cameras: 50MP wide, 50MP ultrawide, 10MP selfie (standard) vs 200MP wide, 50MP ultrawide, 10MP 3x telephoto, 10MP selfie (Ultra)
- Battery: 4,800 mAh (standard) vs 5,000 mAh (Ultra)
- Charging: 45W on both
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 ‘For Galaxy’ on both
- Storage and RAM: 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB with 12GB RAM (standard) vs 256GB or 512GB with 12GB RAM, or 1TB with 16GB RAM (Ultra)
- Starting price: €1,999 (standard) vs €2,199 (Ultra)
The camera gap between the two models is the most striking difference. The Ultra’s 200MP main sensor and dedicated telephoto put it in a completely different category for photography, while the standard model keeps things simpler with a two-sensor setup. For buyers who use their phone heavily for photos and video, that gap alone could drive the buying decision.
The €200 price difference between the two models is also worth noting. It is a relatively small gap in absolute terms for devices at this price point, which may push many buyers toward the Ultra by default. Samsung’s event is approaching fast, and at this point, there are few surprises left to keep under wraps.