Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra debuts with better cameras and battery, no S Pen

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Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, its first foldable device to carry the Ultra branding. Unlike the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the device does not support the S Pen stylus or include a Privacy Display, making it a less feature-complete Ultra offering. The Fold 8 Ultra keeps the same boxy form factor as previous Fold models, with a thin outer screen and square inner panel. It does, however, bring meaningful upgrades over the Z Fold 7, including an improved triple rear camera system, a larger battery, and better charging speeds. The device is positioned as an evolution of the Fold line rather than a radical reinvention.

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