Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Exact average 82.2 · all scores printed by the outlets
Image: Samsung8 professional reviewers tested the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and performance. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Engadget and 5 more
The catch: The price keeps rising, and there is no S Pen or built-in Qi2 magnets.
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What 8 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 95TechRadar
A refined top-end foldable with excellent design, displays, performance and an all-day battery.
Read TechRadar review - 90Tom's Guide
A meaningful generational jump in battery, performance and screens makes this a great foldable.
Read Tom's Guide review - 88Engadget
A nice refinement with brighter screens, class-leading speed and a much longer-lasting battery, though the design is largely unchanged.
Read Engadget review - 80The Verge
A comprehensive upgrade over last year's model, with a much better camera setup and battery that justify the price bump.
Read The Verge review - 80Trusted Reviews
A clear improvement on last year's model with a much better battery and quick charging, in a balanced package.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 80Expert Reviews
A competent refinement with a better ultrawide camera, battery and nearly creaseless screen, but only a small step forward.
Read Expert Reviews review - 75Android Central
Real upgrades in battery, hinge and display, but a design that looks unchanged and a $2,099 price make it hard to recommend.
Read Android Central review - 70Tech Advisor
The best book-style foldable you can buy and a great productivity device, but the reviewer cannot recommend it to most people.
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Common questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra worth it?
Critics are divided: 5 of 8 recommend it. The price keeps rising, and there is no S Pen or built-in Qi2 magnets.
Do critics agree about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (Tech Advisor) to 95 (TechRadar), a spread of 25 points across 8 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra?
Price (6 of 8 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.