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The Top-End Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Has Me Aghast. It Costs Nearly as Much as the Z TriFold
Samsung has unveiled its new Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which comes with a hefty price tag of up to $2,700, reflecting significant price hikes across the foldable lineup. This increase is attributed to ongoing RAM shortages and rising component costs in the tech industry. While the starting price remains at $2,100 for minimal storage, consumers face tough choices as premium features now command steep premiums that may alienate potential buyers.
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Published 26 Jul 2026, 12:15 UTC3 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra priced up to $2,700 for 1TB storage
- Base model starts at $2,100 with 256GB storage
- Price hikes reflect increased memory and component costs
- Consumers facing diminishing affordability for premium devices
- Samsung's pricing strategy boosts higher storage tier costs
Interesting facts
- The first foldables launched at around $2,000 years ago
- Samsung's previous model, the Z Fold 7, topped out at $2,500
- Price increases are seen across various tech products due to the RAM shortage