The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra plans in Australia for August 2026

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Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:21:20 +0000

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Samsungs new Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra premium foldables are some of the most expensive phones locally should you buy one from a telco?

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Pre-orders for Samsungs 2026 foldables wrapped up this week, but telcos across Australia are clearly in a generous mood, as they kept their previous pre-order deals live for a wee bit longer, giving you a bit more time to save on the new devices.

And save you might, because this year, Samsung has introduced a third premium Z-series foldable in 2026 with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 This new model introduces
a new design: a short and wide 5.5-inch cover screen when folded, and a 7.6-inch main screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio that can fit widescreen videos better than the Galaxy Z Fold 7s square display, or resemble an ereader when in portrait mode.

The direct successor of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is now confusingly called the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra , which is thinner than ever (4.1mm down from an
already ridiculously thin 4.2mm) and also features a 50MP ultrawide camera
(up from 12MP), a higher-resolution main screen, and increased peak
brightness from 2,600 nits to 3,000 nits.

With all that said, these foldables have arrived as some of the most
expensive phones you can buy in Australia, with the base 256GB models
starting from AU$2,699 for the Z Fold 8 and AU$2,999 for the Ultra. The
latter also represents a AU$100 price hike from the Z Fold 7.

If youve been sold on all the features and are happy to buy either handset outright, you can check out the current best outright deals below and then pair that with one of our best SIM-only plans .

However, the high upfront costs of both foldables will likely mean many
buyers may prefer to pay either one off over a multi-year contract from a major Australian telco like Vodafone, Optus or Telstra.

Weve crunched the numbers on the big threes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z
Fold 8 Ultra plans below including any current promotions and discounts to help guide you to the best value options for various needs. The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 plan overall

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Optus Small Choice Plus plan | 60GB data | 24 months | AU$127.42 p/m

Optus is offering AU$600 off the Galaxy Z Fold 8, plus a AU$20p/m discount on plan fees for the first 12 months, making the telco the cheapest provider for the new foldable. The plan includes 60GB of mobile data, unlimited calls and texts across Australia and select destinations, and 5GB of daily roaming for AU$5. This offer will run until October 6.

Minimum total cost: AU$2,139 | Total cost over 24 months: AU$3,298.08 View Deal The best premium Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 plan

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Optus Medium Choice Plus plan | 240GB data | 24 months | AU$137.42 p/m

For an extra AU$10p/m, you can get a whopping 240GB of mobile data, unlimited calls and texts across Australia and select international destinations. The AU$50p/m plan fees will go back up to AU$70p/m after one year.

Minimum total cost: AU$2,149 | Total cost over 24 months: AU$3,538.08 View Deal The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra plan overall

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra| Optus Small Choice Plus plan | 60GB data | 24 months | AU$139.93 p/m

Optus is also offering AU$600 off the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and a AU$20p/m discount on plan fees for the first 12 months, also making it cheaper than Vodafone. The plan includes 60GB of mobile data, unlimited calls and texts across Australia and select international destinations. The handset discount will also run until October 6.

Minimum total cost: AU$3,039 | Total cost over 24 months: AU$3,598.32 View Deal The best premium Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra plan

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra | Optus Medium Choice Plus plan | 240GB data | 24 months | AU$149.93 p/m

For an extra AU$10p/m youll get 240GB of mobile data, unlimited calls and texts across Australia and select international destinations. Plan fees will go back up to AU$70p/m from AU$50p/m after one year.

Minimum total cost: AU$2,149 | Total cost over 24 months: AU$3,538.08 View Deal Outright Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra deals Not interested in purchasing through a telco with a postpaid plan? Many Aussie retailers offer the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra outright, including an option to pay in instalments through Samsung Australia directly. Here are the top current offers available from our retail partners. Today's best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra deals Contract Deals Sim Free voucher gift Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 48 months Unlimited mins 25GB data 30 upfront 49.83 /mth View Deal at EE See all prices voucher gift Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 48 months Unlimited mins 25GB data 30 upfront 53.96
/mth View Deal at EE See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Whats new with Samsungs latest foldables? (Image credit: Future) Samsungs latest foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8, mark substantial design and usability upgrades over their predecessors pushing the boundaries of what a foldable phone can be.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the newest addition to the Z-series range, featuring a new short and wide form factor when folded, and a main screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio that can fit widescreen videos better than most foldables square display, or resemble an ereader when in portrait mode.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 7s direct successor is now called the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which is now even thinner at 4.1mm when unfolded and its main display gets a resolution bump at 2256 x 2504 pixels (up from 1968 x 2184 pixels). Its most prominent upgrade though is the camera system with a new 50MP ultrawide sensor to pair with the 200MP shooter, similar to those found in the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Both devices get a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, 12GB RAM (or 16GB in some instances) and new silicon-carbon batteries to fit in larger capacities compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries in the same physical size 4,800mAh for the Z Fold 8 and 5,000mAh for the Ultra.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is thinner and lighter than its predecessor at 6.1mm unfolded and 13.1mm folded, compared to the Flip 7s 6.5mm and 13.7mm, respectively. Theres also a refined hinge thats aimed at making the handset easier to open one-handed and reducing the crease. While it doesnt get the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip used by its foldable cousins here in Australia, it still gets an upgraded Exynos 2600 found in the base Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus. The handset also gets the silicon-carbon treatment here, although it retains the same 4,300mAh capacity as the Flip 7. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Flip 8 specs Swipe to scroll horizontally



Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8

Weight

201g

215g

180g

Display

Main: 7.6-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (2448 x 1848)

Cover: 5.5-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (1248 x 1972)

Main: 8-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (2256 x 2504)

Cover: 6.5-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (1080 x 2520)

Main: 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (1080 x 2520)

Cover: 4.1-inch Super AMOLED Display (948 x 1048)



Chipset

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy

Exynos 2600

RAM

12GB / 16GB (1TB)

12GB/16GB

12GB

Storage

256GB / 512GB / 1TB

256GB / 512GB/ 1TB

256GB / 512GB

Rear cameras

Wide: 50MP

Ultrawide: 50MP

Wide: 200MP

Ultrawide: 50MP

Telephoto: 10MP

Wide: 50MP

Ultrawide: 12MP

Front cameras

Cover: 10MP

Front: 10MP

Cover: 10MP

Front: 10MP

10MP

Battery

4,800mAh

5,000mAh

4,300mAh

Colours

Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio

Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow

Graphite, Cream, Pink, Mint



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