[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was blown away when I unfolded to the main screen for the first time. Streaming movies and shows are absolutely incredible and my gaming experience has definitely been elevated. So glad I chose to upgrade to this phone!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This phone is great and allows me to be productive with the large folding screen. Media content looks amazing.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This device has superb screen resolution. No screen lags when browsing. You tube videos are so clear. Form factor is excellent, especially when multiple windows are open side by side. Bigger screen is better when reading documents. Love it🤩
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose the new Fold 8 Ultra because of its speed, enhanced battery, amazing cameras and thecAI integration.
Work, play, personal finance, entertainment, etc - it does it all.
The screens are amazing and the integration with Droid is amazing.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose the Fold 8 Ultra originally for the hybrid silicon carbide battery. I came from a Fold 5 and it was fine, but that battery was only lasting 4-6 hours. This new Folds endurance is pretty remarkable. Now, grain of salt since it's also a new battery, but under heavy media consumption over a 10 hour period I barely dipped below 80 percent. Amazing.
The form factor is a bit mixed for me. Being so thin is also amazing, however I do miss the bit narrower cover display of the Fold 5. It felt more manageable in one hand, I know this is an outlier in the community since everyone wants to go bigger. Also that camera module... how is it so big and not using the current flag ship cameras? Why keep this design? If the stack was horizontal or centered to the single back panel they'd get rid of that ridiculous rocking of using the device from a desk.
The crease is also very good, comparable or better than the oppo find N6.
Opening one handed is nearly impossible. I know that was mentioned in the sales material, when compared to my Fold 5, its no contenst the Fold 8 just is too thin.
This is an early impression, so time will tell if it can survive like the Fold 5 did, but so far it's a massive upgrade, even if I did give up my S pen.
Last gripe I have is the cases. With a phone this thin and delicate, how are they not making cases to cover the entire device? Yes, a front cover would add thickness, but it also stops you from destroying the front screen.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra mainly because battery life is one of the most important features in a phone for me. I use my phone constantly throughout the day for work, emails, calls, messaging, documents, multitasking, and entertainment, so I need something that can keep up without making me think about a charger every few hours. That was a huge factor in my decision.
With a foldable phone, I was especially concerned that the larger screen and all the extra multitasking features would drain the battery quickly, but the Fold 8 Ultra gives me the confidence to actually use those features the way they are meant to be used. I can have multiple apps open, work from the larger display, watch videos, take calls, and still get through a busy day without constantly checking my battery percentage.
For me, battery life is not just a nice feature, it directly affects how useful and reliable the phone is. I wanted a premium foldable that could replace both a phone and, in many situations, a small tablet without sacrificing endurance. That is ultimately why I chose the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. The design and screen are great, but the battery life is what made it the right choice for me.