Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Galaxy Z Fold 6: One is better in every way that matters

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So, you have a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 , and you're eyeing the latest foldable flagship from Samsung. That's fair.

Two years is a long time to own a phone -- though it's not as long as the average phone ownership period, which is actually flirting with 3.5 years, according to popular phone reseller SellCell . Maybe you want to take advantage of a trade-in offer to get the upgrade. Whatever the case, you are leaning toward getting the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra . It's a remarkable phone, to be sure.

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is no slouch, though, and it holds two distinct advantages over the latest phone. But will those advantages keep your loyalty when compared with everything the Z Fold 8 Ultra brings to the table?

It's a familiar form factor for you; it has the same square inner screen and multitasking capabilities. But it brings a lot more to the table, so here are some reasons why you might want to upgrade and some reasons why you might want to hold onto it for one more year.