I Used a Thermal Camera to See How Hot the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Gets Compared to the Galaxy S26 Ultra — Here's What Happened
Apple’s rumored foldable could offer better battery efficiency, lower monthly payments and stronger app support than Samsung’s latest model, analysts said.
- On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Samsung Electronics' new Galaxy Z8 foldable series set a new preorder record in South Korea, selling 1.44 million units during the seven-day period.
- Splitting its flagship foldable lineup into two distinct devices for the first time, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Ultra model to address different market segments and use cases.
- Featuring a 200-megapixel main sensor, 5,000mAh battery, and Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 chip with up to 16GB of RAM, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra delivers class-leading performance for multitasking.
- Ahead of the Great Freedom Sale starting August 7, 2026, to mark India's 79th Independence Day, the Z Fold 8 Ultra retails for Rs. 1,90,999, down from Rs. 1,99,999.
- Apple's rumored iPhone Ultra could launch this fall with a passport-style design and asking price potentially reaching $2,500, positioning the tech giant to challenge Samsung's foldable dominance.
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Samsung Galaxy Z8 preorder sales hit record 1.44 million in South Korea
Samsung Electronics said its Galaxy Z8 foldable smartphone lineup generated 1.44 million preorders in South Korea, setting a new high for Galaxy phone preorder sales. The result marked the company’s strongest preorder performance in seven years and highlighted early demand for its latest foldables.
Amazon Great Freedom Sale: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra To Get Rs 9,000 Discount
Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026 will offer discounts on Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, with savings of up to Rs. 9,000. Amazon has confirmed discounts on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra ahead of the Great Freedom Sale, which begins on August 7.
3 big ways the iPhone Ultra could beat the Galaxy Z Fold 8
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is getting pretty positive review, and it looks like this wide format device is the shape of foldable phones to come. That includes the iPhone Ultra, which is expected to launch this fall.Based on the iPhone Ultra (aka iPhone Fold) rumors thus far, it looks like Apple’s device is going to be slightly heavier and thicker but sport a very similar passport-style design. So how is Apple going to stand out, especially with an aski…
Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Z Fold and Flip 8 recorded 1.44 million pre-orders, breaking the all-time sales record for Galaxy smartphones. With new screen aspect ratios and designs, the influx of customers in their 10s, 30s, and 40s, as well as female customers, has increased, and it is being evaluated that foldable phones have entered the mainstream market, replacing bar-style smartphones.
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Park Hyung-bin = In the pre-orders for Samsung Electronics' [005930] new foldable smartphone 'Galaxy Z8 series', the Fold 8 was the most popular...
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