Fresh off Apple's new iPhone Duo announcement, the freshly released Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra are down to their best stand-alone deal prices yet. For a limited time, you can get up to $300 off a new device, no trade-in or carrier contract required.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra proves to be a worthy follow-up to the successful Fold 7. It adds a faster Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, brighter displays, and a new 50MP ultrawide lens. It’s the first Samsung foldable with a silicon-carbon battery, and it now matches the Galaxy S26 Ultra's 5,000mAh capacity. Charging speeds are faster, too. Without IP68 durability and magnetic Qi2 support, there are reasons to pick another foldable instead. But if you want a thin, light, and powerful foldable for productivity, there’s no better option than the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
Now redesigned as a sort of in-between foldable for Samsung's lineup, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 features a smaller, more passport-like form that makes it an excellent ereader and a great fit for watching movies. Its lower price point, longer battery life, and brighter display improve upon the previous generation.
Samsung's been in the foldable game for considerably longer than Apple, and the brand debuted its passport-shaped Fold 8 earlier this year, aiming for the same convenient form factor. Whether you prefer the shorter display or the traditional, narrow shape of the Ultra, both are on sale, but we don't know how long the deal will last.
Get $300 off the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and $250 off the Z Fold 8
The big deal for folding smartphones this year is a new, passport-like shape designed to fit better in your hand and optimize daily browsing. The Z Fold 8 broke the mold when it debuted with this silhouette, and Apple has now followed suit with the iPhone Duo. Starting at only $1,650 (a $250 discount), the new Fold is perfect for social media users, streaming viewers, and casual photographers.
For fans of the classic, narrow shape, the new generation is kept alive with the Z Fold 8 Ultra. Architected with Samsung's tried-and-true folding screen and hinge, the phone boasts a better camera, longer battery life, and faster charging than ever. Down to $1,800, this is a steal for the latest foldable for Android users.
After you pick up your phone, don't forget to check out my guide to the best Z Fold 8 cases and Z Fold 8 Ultra cases to keep your device safe from harm. You won't need a shield for the internal, folding screen — in fact, you shouldn't even try to add one — but you can also check out my guide to the best Z Fold 8 Ultra screen protectors to keep your outer screen safe.
The Z Flip 8 is $150 off, too.
More interested in something like a traditional flip phone? Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8 is also on sale, down by $150 with no strings attached.
Samsung's latest generation of Z Flip brings the same form factor with upgraded Galaxy AI features, a thinner design, expanded camera capabilities, and more.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs. iPhone Duo
Stuck between Android and Apple foldables? While the iPhone Duo isn't set to release until October, here is a breakdown of the specs on both devices to help you decide.
| Galaxy Z Fold 8 | iPhone Duo | |
| Starting price | $1,899 | $1,999 |
| Outer display size | 5.5 inches | 5.4 inches |
| Inner display size | 7.6 inches | 7.6 inches |
| Max. battery life | 26 hours | 44 hours |
| Main camera | 50MP | 48MP Dual Fusion |
| Inner camera | 10MP | 12MP Center Stage |
| Max. memory | 1TB | 2TB |
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