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Ultra Thin Foldable Battle: Samsung Takes Design Lead
13 Aug
Summary
- Samsung's Z Fold 8 Ultra is thinner and lighter than Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
- Both new foldables received a $100 price increase due to RAM shortages.
- Pixel 11 Pro Fold leads in screen brightness and durability with IP68 rating.
Samsung and Google have released new high-end foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, respectively. These devices focus on enhanced user experience and immersive displays.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is notably thinner and lighter than the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, offering a more comfortable handling experience. It features an improved battery, an upgraded ultrawide camera, and an anti-glare coating on its folding screen.
Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold counters with slimmer bezels, a lighter design, and brighter screens, achieving a peak brightness of 3,600 nits compared to the Fold 8 Ultra's 3,000 nits. It also boasts an IP68 dust-protected rating, surpassing the Fold 8 Ultra's IP48.
Both foldables experienced a $100 price increase, with RAM shortages cited as a factor. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold starts at $1,899 with 16GB of RAM, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra begins at $2,100 for 12GB of RAM, with 16GB reserved for the $2,700 1TB model.
Camera capabilities favor Samsung, with a 200-megapixel main camera and 8K video recording, whereas the Pixel 11 Pro Fold retains older camera hardware and 4K video recording. Battery-wise, the Fold 8 Ultra features a larger 5,000-mAh battery, while the Pixel 11 Pro Fold has a 4,750-mAh capacity, a reduction from its predecessor.
