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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Outcome-based comparison: Which phone should you buy?
Devices (2)
Overall Outcome Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Leads in 4 of 6 categories (67% of evaluated outcomes)
Performance
Fold8 Ultra
Camera
Fold8 Ultra
Battery
Fold8 Ultra
Ecosystem
Tied
Value
Fold8 Ultra
Price and value
Is Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra worth KSh 119,000 more than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5?
What the extra KSh 119,000 buys, from each phone's published specifications.
With the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- Battery: 5,000 mAh vs 4,400 mAh
- Wired charging: 45W wired charging vs 25W wired charging
- Screen: 8.0" screen vs 7.6" main, 6.2" cover screen
- Storage: from 512GB storage vs from 256GB storage
With the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
- •Price: KSh 119,000 less
- •Optical zoom: Same 3x optical zoom
- •Video: Same 8K video
- •Wireless charging: Same wireless charging
- •Refresh rate: Same 120Hz refresh rate
Choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra if main camera and battery matter most to you. Otherwise the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 costs KSh 119,000 less.
Outcome Scores
We translate specs into real-world results. Click any category to review our verified testing rationale.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Flagship-tier
100WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Upper Mainstream
75
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Top tier
98WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Capable
58
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Excellent Endurance
86WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Average
60
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Top tier
87
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Top tier
87
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Fair Value
65WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Premium Priced
49
Available Colors
Storage Options
512GB
256GB512GB
Should You Buy It?
Direct buying guidance for each phone in this matchup.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Buy if you're a...
- •Power users, gamers, and content creators who demand top-tier speed
- •Photography enthusiasts who want pro-level shots in any lighting
- •Travellers and heavy users who hate mid-day charging
- •Users invested in a specific ecosystem (Apple / Samsung / Google)
Skip if...
- •You need a solid device under KES 80,000 — better value options exist
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Buy if you're a...
- •Users invested in a specific ecosystem (Apple / Samsung / Google)
Skip if...
- •You need a solid device under KES 80,000 — better value options exist
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