Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the new Fold 8 Ultra are both striking foldable phones. Two Foldables, Two Very Different PitchesThe Galaxy Z Fold 8 serves as Samsung’s standard offering in its book-style foldable lineup. The Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 are now available, with particular attention on the Ultra 2. The Watch Ultra 2 comes with a higher price than the standard Watch 9. By The Numbers: Galaxy Z Fold 8 Series Detail Info New battery tech Silicon-carbon (Si-C) — first Galaxy phones to use it Software Samsung One UI 9 AI integration Gemini AI — first Galaxy foldables to launch with upgrades Models available Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Companion wearables Galaxy Watch 9, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Watch Ultra 2 chip Faster Qualcomm processor (vs. previous generation)What This Means for Everyday UsersIf you’ve been eyeing foldable phones but hesitated due to their experimental feel or high price, the Fold 8 series showcases Samsung’s most refined foldable technology yet.