Foldable phones · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G 12GB- Fold type (book Fold / clamshell Flip):
- Book-style (Fold)
- Main inner screen:
- 7.6 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 9,539
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G 12GB vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 512GB: which one suits you?
The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 512GB is cheaper by SAR 1,940 (prices checked 2 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,940
- Lower weight: 215 g vs 271 g
- More space for photos and apps (512 GB vs 12 GB)
- Higher-resolution main camera (200 MP vs 12 MP)
The deciding difference here: weight and storage and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Foldable phones · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 512GB- Fold type (book Fold / clamshell Flip):
- Book-style (Fold)
- Main inner screen:
- 8 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 7,599
Key differences
Main inner screen
7.6 in✓ 8 inWeight
271 g✓ 215 gStorage
12 GB✓ 512 GB
Specifications side by side
18 of 18 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 9,539 | SAR 7,599 |
| Main inner screen | 7.6 in | ✓ 8 in |
| Weight | 271 g | ✓ 215 g |
| Thickness folded | — | 8.9 mm |
| Battery capacity | — | 5,000 mAh |
| Fold type (book Fold / clamshell Flip) | Book-style (Fold) | Book-style (Fold) |
| Processor | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Storage | 12 GB | ✓ 512 GB |
| Release year | 2021 | 2026 |
| Memory (RAM) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Main camera | 12 MP | ✓ 200 MP |
| Optical zoom (telephoto) | — | 3 x |
| Screen refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Wired charging | — | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | Yes |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Colour | Silver | — |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | — | 3 years |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in fold type (book fold / clamshell flip) between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G 12GB and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 512GB?
No difference here: fold type (book fold / clamshell flip) is Book-style (Fold) on both.
What is the difference in main inner screen between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G 12GB and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 512GB?
Main inner screen is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 512GB: 8 in vs 7.6 in on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G 12GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in weight between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G 12GB and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 512GB?
Weight is lower on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 512GB: 215 g vs 271 g on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G 12GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G 12GB and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 512GB?
No difference here: memory (RAM) is 12 GB on both.