The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 were announced almost two weeks ago, and Samsung opened up the pre-orders with amazing deals and enhanced trade-in incentives.
And it is almost time! The Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8 will begin shipping towards the end of this week!
Early shoppers will receive their devices and get to enjoy that new Flex Titanium feel. And curious shoppers will be able to try them out in person, at stores.
But, with the devices shipping, the pre-order deal offers are also going to end! So, if you’ve been sitting on the fence thus far, we are reaching that “now or never” moment rapidly.
Currently, Samsung is running an Enhanced Trade-in program, meaning you will get a bigger discount when you bring in your used device — different brands and models applicable. Without trade-in, you still get $200 in instant Samsung Store credit to put towards something else!
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra — up to $1,200 off
$899
99
$2099
99
$1200 off (57%)
The thinnest Samsung foldable and first one with a Silicon-Carbon battery. If no trade-in — you get $200 of Samsung Store credit!
Galaxy Z Fold 8, save up to $1,200 or get $200 store credit
$699
99
$1899
99
$1200 off (63%)
The first Samsung wide-screen foldable. 4:3 internal screen makes it more suitable for multimedia. Also the lightest Z Fold thus far. Up to $1,200 off with trade-in, or $200 in Samsung Store credit.
Still undecided on which one is right for you? Let’s run through it one more time!
Which Samsung foldable to pick?
Three distinct styles | Image by PhoneArena
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is definitely the most peculiar entry this year. With a wildly new aspect ratio from what we are used to, it has a small passport shape, and is thin and light enough to feel like one!
Samsung made this phone for those that want a foldable that actually feels like a mini tablet. When unfolded, it gives you a 4:3 screen, much better for multimedia and gaming. It’s also the lightest Z Fold to date, at 201 g.
The new Flex Titanium hinge ensures that there’s no crease down the middle to interrupt your content. You can’t even feel it if you swipe your finger across it!
Three different workflows | Image by PhoneArena
Still, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has the poweruser following — those that want a phone that feels like a regular chocobar when folded, and like a multi-tasking beast when open. That’s why the square aspect ratio stays! Plus, its camera has now been upgraded to be even closer to the Galaxy S26 Ultra specs, and it supports 8K APV video and Cine LUT for extreme cinematic video quality.
Samsung has worked extra hard to make it even thinner than last year’s Z Fold 7, so the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra feels very much like a “regular phone”, until you need to unfold it into its full beastly self. Of course, all that is thanks to the new Flex Titanium hinge. Added bonus — anti-glare coating on the main screen inside to allow you to work on your content any time, anywhere.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is the ultimate pocketable phone. Thin, light, and always ready. The agentic Galaxy AI has been improved to work across 40+ more apps, so you can get more done before you even unfold the phone. Now Brief, Now Bar, and Now Nudge are more proactive and feature more stats to give you at a glimpse, including security updates.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold 8
Galaxy Z Flip 8
Size and weight
Unfolded: 6.24 x 5.64 x 0.18 in Folded: 6.24 x 2.82 x 0.36 in 7.58 oz
Unfolded: 6.35 x 4.88 x 0.19 in Folded: 6.35 x 3.24 x 0.38 in 7.09 oz
Unfolded: 6.57 x 2.97 x 0.24 in Folded: 3.37 x 2.97 x 0.52 in 6.35 oz
Display tech
8” main screen Dynamic AMOLED 2X Anti-glare 3,000 nits peak 1.1:1 aspect ratio
5,000 mAh Wired charging: 45 W Wireless charging: 25 W
4,800 mAh Wired charging: 45 W Wireless charging: 20 W
4,300 mAh Wired charging: 25 W Wireless charging: 15 W
All three phones come in 256 GB and 512 GB storage options, all with 12 GB RAM. For those that want to jump in with both feet, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra offer a 1 TB storage tier with 16 GB RAM. That’s some serious future-proofing right there!
Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.
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