Which new Samsung foldable phone should you buy? Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 or Flip8?

Samsung has steadily to improve Its foldsBut the eighth annual update includes A new face, the Z Fold8which features the long-rumored wide form factor. It sits between the flagship Z Fold8 Ultra, which is its successor Fold7 last yearand the smaller Flip8, which succeeds the Flip7. Is the newcomer an eccentric middle child or the glue holding the Samsung foldable family together? Samsung also has two new smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9.

The new phones are available for pre-order, but before you get your hands on your phone, let’s dive into the details to help you decide which Samsung foldable phone to buy. I’ll break down the key differences and similarities, so you can make an informed decision. Remember, Samsung sells many other smartphones, and we’re highlighting the ones worth looking at on our site Best Samsung phone guide.

Which Samsung Galaxy Z phone is right for you?

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Let’s take a quick look at what this year’s eighth-generation Samsung Galaxy Z foldable phones have in common.

Although all of Samsung’s foldable devices feature external and foldable displays of very different sizes, they all feature Samsung’s Dynamic AMOLED 2X technology, so you get… 120 Hz refresh rateHDR support, and higher peak brightness than ever before (up to 3,000 nits), making your screen easy to read, even in direct sunlight. They also have features designed to filter blue light and reduce eye strain.

The Fold8 Ultra and Fold8 have a special Flex Titanium coating that reduces visible creases and provides increased strength, flexibility and resilience. The titanium alloy membrane should help the displays last longer, but it also means they’re flatter and smoother than before, with an anti-reflective finish that reduces glare.

All three phones have Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, with 12GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of storage. You can also get the Fold8 Ultra and Fold8 with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. They’re all IP48 water and dust resistant and feature Samsung’s advanced armored aluminum frame, which is scratch-resistant and durable enough to withstand minor drops. Fold8 Ultra and Fold8 support up to 45W fast charging and 20W fast wireless charging; The Flip8 is a little slower for both. All three devices support PowerShare wireless technology to charge wireless earbuds and other devices. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra-Wide Band (UWB).

Photo: Julian Chocato

Aside from the sizes, the camera systems are very different, but here are all the specs, so you can see exactly where they differ.