Samsung has officially expanded its foldable lineup at the latest Galaxy Unpacked event in London, introducing a new ultra-premium standard for power users. The spotlight belongs to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, a device built specifically for maximum productivity and content creation in a larger workspace. Moving past the standard foldable limitations, this iteration brings the brand’s renowned ‘Ultra’ classification to the flexible form factor. It features deeply integrated, optimized Galaxy AI capabilities alongside substantial upgrades under the hood to satisfy demanding mobile workflows. For enthusiasts seeking an uncompromised work-from-anywhere machine, the Fold8 Ultra marks a refined shift towards a more polished, enthusiast-tier experience.
Expansive Display Real Estate and Refined Design
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra features a massive 8-inch main AMOLED display that provides an immersive workspace for multitasking and media consumption. The screen is complemented by a 6.5-inch outer cover display, giving users a spacious external interface that handles standard daily tasks efficiently like a traditional flagship. To address long-standing foldable complaints, Samsung utilized its new Flex Titanium technology to strengthen the architecture and create a display crease that is nearly invisible. The device manages to thin down its profile to a mere 4.5mm when unfolded, ensuring a sleek in-hand feel without losing its robust build quality.
Next-Gen Performance and Enhanced Longevity
Powering the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage to effortlessly handle intense multitasking. This hardware combination ensures smooth performance during heavy photo and video editing or running multiple resource-heavy applications simultaneously. To back this computing power, the Z Fold 8 Ultra receives a substantial 14% battery increase up to a 5,000 mAh capacity for all-day reliability. Charging speeds have also been bumped up to 45W wired fast charging, allowing users to quickly top up their battery and maintain mobile productivity.
Flagship-Grade Cameras and Smart Software Integration
On the photography front, the Fold8 Ultra adopts a high-tier setup headlined by a powerful 200MP main camera with optical image stabilization and adaptive pixel capabilities. It is paired with an upgraded 50MP ultra-wide camera and a 10MP telephoto camera capable of 3x optical zoom, giving mobile creators a versatile shooting kit. Out of the box, the foldable runs on Android with One UI 9, which includes a brand-new Warranty and care settings hub for managing device maintenance. Furthermore, Galaxy AI features have been deeply optimized for the 8-inch workspace, making data insights actionable and day-to-day navigation highly intuitive.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Price and Pre-Order in the Philippines
re-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8 are now open in the Philippines until August 13 across Samsung Authorized Stores, Samsung.com, and partner retailers. All models feature standard Graphite and Cream colors with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra’s exclusive colorway in Lavender and Green Shadow for the online-exclusive colorway.
Customers can secure massive value during this period, including a free storage double (saving up to Php 7,000), trade-in discounts up to Php 14,000, and 3 months of free Samsung Care+ (worth Php 3,297) via the official website. Flexible financing is also available, offering up to 15% off with 36-month 0% installments via UnionBank or Metrobank, up to 11% off with 24-month installments via other major banks, or up to Php 14,000 off through Samsung Finance+ and Home Credit.
Each pre-order includes a 6-month free trial of Google AI Pro, which grants users expanded access to Google’s most powerful AI models along with 5 TB of cloud storage. Combined with additional retail perks like up to 33% off a 2-year Samsung Care+ plan and guaranteed trade-in upgrades.
Grant is a Financial Management graduate from UST. His passion for gadgets and tech crossed him over in the industry where he could apply his knowledge as an enthusiast and in-depth analytic skills as a Finance Major. His passion allows him to earn at the same time help Gadget Pilipinas' readers in making smart, value-based decisions and purchases with his reviews and guides.
Grant Soriano
Grant is a Financial Management graduate from UST. His passion for gadgets and tech crossed him over in the industry where he could apply his knowledge as an enthusiast and in-depth analytic skills as a Finance Major. His passion allows him to earn at the same time help Gadget Pilipinas' readers in making smart, value-based decisions and purchases with his reviews and guides.
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