Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a newer model: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra →

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra overall by 6 points (77 vs 71 out of 100).
  • Key differences: optical zoom, where Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has 5× vs 3×; resolution, where Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has 2256 × 2504 vs 1440 × 3120 px; dust & water resistance, where Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has IP68 vs IP48; only Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has pen support; pixel density, where Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has 498 vs 422 PPI.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads overall
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra · 82 overall, #24 of 139
77
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra · 80 overall, #34 of 139
71
Key differences
  • Optical zoomSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5× vs 3×
  • ResolutionSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 2256 × 2504 vs 1440 × 3120 px
  • Dust & Water resistanceSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra IP68 vs IP48
  • Pen supportSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra only
  • Pixel densitySamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 498 vs 422 PPI

Scores by Category

Galaxy S25 Ultra wins 6 of 14 categories · Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra wins 2

CategoryGalaxy S25 UltraGalaxy Z Fold 8 UltraLead
Display
+20
Rear Camera
+6
Power & Battery
Tie
Benchmark
+95
Chip
Tie
Memory
+86
Security
Tie
Design & Weight
+18
Miscellaneous
+13
Storage
+4
Cellular
Tie
Front Camera
+4
Connectivity
Tie
Sensors
Tie

Physical Comparison

218 g215 g
Galaxy S25 UltraGalaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra is 3 g (1%) heavier than Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

Detailed Specifications

Memory

Feature
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
RAM capacity
12 GB
N/A

Storage

Feature
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Storage capacity
256 GB
256 GB

Display

Feature
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Resolution
1440 × 3120 px
2256 × 2504 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Display technology
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3

Rear Camera

Feature
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Rear camera aperture
1.7
1.7
Optical zoom
5×67% more
3×
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Yes
Yes
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Weight
218 g
215 g

Power & Battery

Feature
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wireless charging support
Yes
Yes
Fast charging support
Yes
Yes

Benchmark

Feature
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Geekbench single-core score
3,057
N/A

Miscellaneous

Feature
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Security updates until
2032
2033
Dust & Water resistance

Security

Feature
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Fingerprint scanner
Yes
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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