My Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ongoing Review Living With Samsung’s Passport Foldable
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, introducing a wider design and a high-end Ultra model with updated hardware.
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The brief
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra, alongside the Flip 8. The new foldable lineup includes a wider phone design and a dedicated Ultra version that features an improved screen and battery compared to the Z Fold 7.
Coverage from CNET, PCMag, and the Honolulu Star-Advertiser emphasizes a price increase for the new models. While Samsung Global Newsroom describes the devices as perfected for all lifestyles, PCMag characterizes the Z Fold 8 experience as fresh and fun, though occasionally frustrating.
Future attention will focus on the practical differences between the standard Z Fold 8 and the Z Fold 8 Ultra as reviewers continue their ongoing testing.
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Quick answers
What are the main upgrades in the Z Fold 8 Ultra?
According to CNET, the Ultra model features an improved battery and screen compared to the Z Fold 7.
How has the pricing changed for the new models?
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser and CNET both report that Samsung has raised prices on the new models.
What other devices were released in this series?
Samsung Global Newsroom lists the Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8.
Coverage (5)
- The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Is Fresh, Fun, and a Little Frustrating PCMag · 3h ago
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Z Fold 7: Improved Battery, Screen and a Higher Price CNET · 8h ago
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8: Foldables, Perfected for Every Way of Living Samsung Global Newsroom · 8h ago
- Samsung unveils wider foldable phone, raises prices on new models Honolulu Star-Advertiser · 12h ago
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs. Z Fold 8 Ultra: The Big Differences After Trying Out Both Foldable Phones CNET · 12h ago
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