- Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, Flip8, and Watch 9 during its Galaxy Unpacked event.
- The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has been unveiled as the flagship foldable device, showcasing significant upgrades.
- The Z Fold 8 Ultra starts at $2,099.99, which is a $100 price increase over its predecessor.
- This device features an 8-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset.
- The camera system includes a 200MP wide, 50MP ultrawide, and 10MP selfie camera, with the ultrawide camera upgraded from 12MP.
- The Z Fold 8 Ultra is designed to be thinner, measuring just 4.1 mm when unfolded, while maintaining the same weight as the previous model.
- It is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery, which is considered high for flagship smartphones, aiming for improved battery life.
- The device can shoot 8K video, making it suitable for professional content creators.
- Samsung has introduced a new technology that minimizes visible creases on foldable displays, enhancing durability.
- The Z Fold 8 Ultra is now available for pre-order, with official availability starting on Aug. 7.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra was unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event in London, showcasing significant upgrades over its predecessor. The device features an 8-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset.145
The camera system has also seen enhancements, boasting a 200MP wide lens, a 50MP ultrawide lens (up from 12MP), and a 10MP selfie camera. Additionally, the Z Fold8 Ultra can shoot 8K video, catering to content creators and professionals.6710
Samsung has managed to reduce the thickness of the device to 4.1 mm when unfolded, while maintaining the same weight as the Z Fold7. A new battery capacity of 5,000mAh is expected to enhance battery life compared to its predecessor.8
The Z Fold8 Ultra introduces innovative features like My Fan Cam, an AI tool for video editing, and Cine LUTs for a cinematic video appearance. The device is available for pre-order at a starting price of $2,099.99, which may be a challenge for many consumers.3
“As of July 22, this is the most advanced foldable phone in the world,” a representative stated, highlighting the device's cutting-edge technology.
With these advancements, Samsung aims to solidify its position in the competitive foldable smartphone market.
“The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra starts at $2,099.99 with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, featuring an 8-inch 120Hz display, 200MP camera, and a nearly invisible crease. Pre-orders are live now, with shipments starting Aug. 7; Samsung also unveiled the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2.”
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