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Samsung Makes Unforgiving Compromise With Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra’s Cooling Because Of Its Ambitions To Make It Unbelievably Thin While Charging Upwards Of $2,000
Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which measures only 4.1mm when unfolded, represents a significant engineering success in design and ingenuity. However, the company opted for a lightweight cooling solution that may not suffice under demanding conditions. The absence of a vapor chamber could result in thermal throttling during heavy use, such as gaming or video recording. This raises concerns about whether consumers will find the high price tag of $2,099.99 justified given potential performance drawbacks.
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Published 1 Aug 2026, 12:20 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is 27% thinner than iPhone Air
- Relies on graphite sheet cooling rather than vapor chamber
- High price point at $2,099.99 for base storage
- Potential thermal throttling during demanding applications
- Thin design may not withstand high-performance tasks in humid environments
Interesting facts
- The device's design prioritizes thinness over effective thermal management
- Similar cooling issues observed in other smartphones with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Consumer price sensitivity may be impacted by thermal performance issues