Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and AI-Powered Innovations

The new lineup features a high-end Ultra variant for the Fold series and introduces silicon-carbon battery technology to improve energy density, according to reports from Frandroid and Les Numériques.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Foldable Updates

The centerpiece of the event is the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. According to Frandroid, this new top-tier model expands the foldable portfolio beyond the standard Fold 8. The device is designed to redefine the foldable smartphone form factor, a sentiment echoed by 20 Minutes, which noted the device reformats how users perceive foldable screens.

Alongside the Ultra, Samsung released the Galaxy Z Flip 8. Both devices leverage new AI-driven capabilities to manage tasks and interface with users. Le Figaro reports that these products are specifically designed to be “dopés à l’IA” (boosted by AI), integrating machine learning deeper into the hardware’s core functionality.

Silicon-Carbon Battery Transition

Samsung is transitioning to silicon-carbon batteries, a move that Les Numériques identifies as a significant development for the upcoming Galaxy S27 series and current foldables.

Galaxy Watch 9 and Smart Glass Integration

Le Figaro also highlighted the debut of Samsung’s first smart glasses.

Market Positioning and Competitive Pressure

The launch of the Z Fold 8 Ultra comes at a time of increased competition in the foldable sector. Le Parisien reports that the design and pricing of Samsung’s new foldable may serve as a precursor or influence for future foldable efforts from Apple, as the industry anticipates a potential foldable iPhone.