Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Our Verdict: The Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are five years apart, which is enough for a real difference. The Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera hardware with a 200MP main sensor to the Z Fold3 5G's 12MP, plus a 50MP selfie camera against 16MP, and the Z Fold8 Ultra packs the bigger battery, 5000mAh against 4400mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use. The Z Fold8 Ultra goes up to 1TB of storage, where the Z Fold3 5G tops out at 512GB, and the Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger screen, 8" against 7.6". Coming from the Z Fold3 5G, the Z Fold8 Ultra is a genuine upgrade rather than a token one.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
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| Screen | 7.6" | 8" |
| Display | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 |
| Resolution | 1768 x 2208 | 1968 x 2184 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 372 | 367 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 200 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 16 Megapixels | 50 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| OS | Android | Android |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM | nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 5G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Dimensions | 158.2 x 128.1 x 6.4 mm | 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.9 mm |
| Weight | 271 grams | 215 grams |
| Water Resistance | Not rated | IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Contracts | - |
£44.99/mo
£449.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | - | £1846.99 |
| Deals | Deals |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger screen at 8" compared to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G's 7.6", both screens are similarly sharp at around 372 pixels per inch, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G uses a Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2.
Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a 200 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.
What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is available in 256GB, 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What processors do the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra use?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra uses the Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is the more portable of the two: it's 56g lighter at 215 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.9 mm, and is slimmer at 4.9mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is rated Not rated, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is rated IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).
What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra run?
Both phones run Android.