Samsung has made significant changes to its foldable device series with the introduction of the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. The authors have begun testing this phone and are sharing their initial impressions, although a full review will take more time.
Design and Ergonomics of the Device
The smartphone's design immediately catches the eye. Compared to previous Fold models, it feels significantly thinner. According to Samsung data, the device thickness when unfolded is only 4.1 mm, and the weight is 215 grams. This makes it 1 mm thinner than the Galaxy Fold, which was 4.2 mm.
Despite its large size, the phone does not feel heavy in the hand. During use, the weight is distributed well, allowing for comfortable holding over long periods.
Technical Improvements and Display
Samsung has paid close attention to the hinge and the display. The opening and closing experience has become smoother. The company has implemented new Flex Titanium technology, which increases the device's durability and reduces the visibility of the crease on the display. Although the crease could not be completely eliminated, it looks less noticeable at first glance and is only visible when changing the viewing angle.
The device is equipped with a large 8-inch inner display. While watching videos and using applications, the screen appeared bright and clear. The large display noticeably simplifies multitasking. Samsung has optimized Galaxy AI features for the large screen, making the use of artificial intelligence functions more convenient.
Camera and Performance
One of the main strengths is the camera. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra features a 200 MP main module and an additional 50 MP ultra-wide camera. Samsung claims that support for HDR, improved night shooting, and 8K video recording will be useful for content creators. Although the authors used the camera only briefly, they noted that the camera application runs faster and smoother than before.
To ensure performance, the smartphone uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, built on a 3nm architecture. The phone also includes a 5000 mAh battery, 45W fast charging support, and a new cooling system. No delays were observed during the presentation when opening applications, using the camera, or multitasking; however, true performance will only become clear after extended testing and gaming.
Intelligent Features and Security
Artificial intelligence has become one of Samsung's key strengths. Galaxy AI now functions smarter, allowing simultaneous work across multiple applications using Gemini Intelligence. Features like Now Brief and Now Nudge provide the user with information and recommendations tailored to their needs. The large screen makes interacting with AI and viewing results more convenient.
Samsung has also emphasized privacy in One UI 9. The new AI Activity dashboard shows what tasks the AI performs for the user. Furthermore, Privacy Alerts and Knox Security systems ensure the protection of user data.
In the first moments of use, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is perceived as a device that brings not only a new design but also a new vision. It is designed for those who want to perform office work, edit photos and videos, and create content directly on their phone. A full review will determine its real power, but the initial experience suggests that Samsung aimed to provide the biggest upgrade in the Fold series.
