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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Best for: Multitasking and mighty performance

Sporting a lighter premium design, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is the flagship of Samsung's new foldable range and the only model equipped with a 200MP lens in the triple camera

system, alongside an upgraded 50MP ultra-wide and 10MP tele-zoom camera. Packing a 5,000mAh battery, plus upgraded 45W super-fast charging, you can comfortably power through the day, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor keeps usage smooth and speedy. The 8-inch unfolded main display is a multitasking marvel that can ideally function as a mobile workspace when replying to emails, editing documents, joining video meetings, or juggling multiple apps. The Ultra also features the foldable range’s Split View function for opening multiple windows simultaneously. That means if you’re sending an email in one window and want to add a photo, simply open your gallery in another to drag and drop. Galaxy AI* features can unlock next level productivity and allow you to stay in the multitasking zone. These include intuitive one-tap actions to easily set reminders and pin locations in follow-up screens that open up in multi-windows. What's new? Sleek and lighter premium design Faster flagship performance + improved multitasking

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra,

and Flip8 have been revealed!

Samsung has unpacked its new foldable phone family. Leading the lineup are the redesigned Galaxy Z Fold8 and flagship Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, while the Galaxy Z Flip8 continues to refine the compact clamshell formula. Check out what’s new... Words Scott Hocking

Enhanced Galaxy AI productivity tools Bigger battery at 5,000mAh + 45W super fast charging

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Best for: The ultimate device for viewing content

The biggest talking point of the Galaxy Z Fold8 isn't just its suite of features – it's the new form factor. Samsung has reworked the Fold with a noticeably wider “passport style” design with a 5.5-inch cover display in the 16:10 aspect ratio – ideal for viewing short form social videos. Unfolded, you get a bright 7.6-inch main screen built for browsing, streaming, scrolling, or working across multiple apps.

It displays content in the 4:3 aspect ratio, which means it can reduce

7, and is powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra – Galaxy’s best

What's new? Wider form factor

4:3 aspect ratio on main display Bigger battery at 4,800mAh + 45W super fast charging Display brightness boosted to 3,000 nits (up from 2,600)

the black bars that frame certain movies, articles, and eBooks – and your photos will fit perfectly into the display. It also packs a bigger battery at 4,800mAh plus faster 45W charging compared to the Fold

chipset to date. Samsung’s ProVisual Engine – the suite of AI-assisted camera and editing tools that can enhance photo clarity - powers the pro-grade 50MP dual rear camera system, keeping shots sharp and vivid.

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