The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB Graphite is the entry storage tier of Samsung’s top foldable, finished in a dark grey that looks at home in a meeting room. Closed, it is a 6.5-inch phone; open, it becomes an 8-inch screen for documents, spreadsheets and two apps side by side. Samsung pairs it with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, 12GB of memory, a 200MP main camera and a 5,000mAh typical battery. This unit is the TDRA-approved UAE version.
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Graphite: the quiet choice for work
Graphite is the most understated of the four Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra colours Samsung lists (Violet Shadow, Graphite, Cream and Green Shadow, the last only on Samsung.com). On the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB Graphite, the dark grey finish does not draw attention on a desk, next to a laptop or in a formal meeting, and it suits black, navy or brown leather cases. Like any dark finish it can show fingerprints on the back, so a soft cloth or a matte case keeps the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB Graphite looking clean. If you want a phone that reads as a work tool rather than a fashion piece, Graphite is the safe pick.
An 8-inch screen for documents and multitasking
Open the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB Graphite and you get an 8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen at 2504 × 2256 with an adaptive 1–120Hz refresh rate; Samsung quotes up to 3,000 nits peak brightness for the main display. That space is where the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB Graphite earns its price for office work: a PDF beside an email, a spreadsheet beside a chat, or a video call with notes open. Samsung lists side-by-side multi-window among the Galaxy AI and productivity features. Closed, the 6.5-inch cover screen at 2520 × 1080 handles quick replies without unfolding.
Is 256GB enough?
All three versions share the same screens, cameras and battery; the difference is storage and, on the 1TB model, memory. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB Graphite comes with 12GB of memory, the same as the 512GB model. There is no memory card slot, so storage cannot be expanded later. For someone who mostly works with email, documents, messaging and cloud apps, and keeps photos backed up to Samsung Cloud, Google Photos or OneDrive, 256GB is usually comfortable. If you plan to shoot a lot of 8K video or keep full-resolution 200MP photos on the phone, look at the 512GB or 1TB versions instead.
Cameras for meetings, whiteboards and travel
The rear setup is a 200MP wide camera at f/1.7 with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide at f/1.9 with a 120-degree view, and a 10MP telephoto at f/2.4 with OIS and 3x optical zoom. Samsung also lists 2x optical-quality zoom from the 200MP sensor and digital zoom up to 30x, with video up to 8K at 30fps. For work on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB Graphite, the 3x lens is useful for photographing a whiteboard or slide from the back of a room. There are two 10MP f/2.2 selfie cameras, one on the cover screen and one on the inner screen, for video calls with the phone open or closed.
Battery and charging for a full working day
Samsung rates the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB Graphite at 5,000mAh typical (4,854mAh rated, across two cells) and up to 27 hours of video playback in its lab test. Wired charging reaches up to 67% in about 30 minutes, but only with a 45W adapter and a 3A USB-C cable; Samsung notes the adapter is sold separately. Wireless charging runs at up to 20W, and Wireless PowerShare lets the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB Graphite top up earbuds or a watch from its back. If your current charger is a basic 15W or 25W block, charging will be slower than these figures.
The rest, in brief
Folded it measures 72.8 × 158.4 × 8.9 mm, unfolded 143.2 × 158.4 × 4.1 mm, and Samsung lists 215 g. The hinge is the Armor FlexHinge, the screens use Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3, and Samsung says the fold was tested to 200,000 folds. It is rated IP48, tested in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB Graphite ships with Android 17 and One UI 9, and Samsung UAE promises up to seven OS upgrades and security updates. Connectivity includes 5G, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0. It does not support the S Pen.
Who This Is Not For
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB Graphite is not for anyone who takes the phone to the beach or a sandy site: the 4 in IP48 only protects against particles larger than 1 mm, and Samsung does not recommend beach or pool use. It is not for people who want a light phone for one hand, at 215 g and 8.9 mm folded. It does not support the S Pen, has no memory card slot, and the 45W adapter needed for the fastest charging is sold separately. Heavy video shooters will fill 256GB quickly.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB Graphite brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by the local agent’s warranty (TDRA-approved UAE version), honoured at Samsung’s authorised service centres in the UAE, plus a 1-year warranty from Totot. Delivered across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Smartphones range, or see the official Samsung UAE Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra page.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB Graphite Specifications
- Model: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, TDRA UAE version
- Colour: Graphite
- Memory and storage: 12GB / 256GB, no memory card slot
- Main display: 8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2504 × 2256, 422 ppi, 1–120Hz, up to 3,000 nits peak
- Cover display: 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2520 × 1080, 422 ppi, 1–120Hz
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
- Rear cameras: 200MP wide f/1.7 OIS + 50MP ultra-wide f/1.9 + 10MP telephoto f/2.4 OIS, 3x optical
- Zoom: 3x optical, 2x optical quality, up to 30x digital
- Selfie cameras: 10MP f/2.2 on the cover screen and 10MP f/2.2 on the inner screen
- Video: Up to 8K at 30fps
- Battery: 5,000mAh typical (4,854mAh rated), dual cell; up to 27 hours video playback
- Charging: Up to 67% in about 30 minutes with a 45W adapter (sold separately) and 3A cable; 20W wireless; Wireless PowerShare
- Water resistance: IP48, up to 1.5 m fresh water for up to 30 minutes
- Durability: Armor FlexHinge, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3, tested to 200,000 folds
- Software: Android 17, One UI 9; up to 7 OS upgrades and security updates per Samsung UAE
- Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0
- SIM: Nano-SIM plus eSIM (eSIM support depends on the carrier)
- S Pen: Not supported
- Folded: 72.8 × 158.4 × 8.9 mm
- Unfolded: 143.2 × 158.4 × 4.1 mm
- Weight: 215 g
- Warranty: the local agent’s warranty (TDRA-approved UAE version), honoured at Samsung’s authorised service centres in the UAE, plus a 1-year warranty from Totot
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB Graphite FAQ
Is the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB Graphite the UAE version?
Yes. It is the TDRA-approved UAE version, covered by the local agent’s warranty plus a 1-year warranty from Totot.
Does Graphite show fingerprints?
Yes, a little, like most dark finishes. A soft cloth or a matte case keeps it clean.
Is 256GB enough for work use?
Yes, for most email, document and messaging use with photos backed up to the cloud. There is no memory card slot, so heavy video shooters should choose 512GB or 1TB.
Does the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB Graphite support the S Pen?
No. Samsung states that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra does not support the S Pen.
How fast does it charge?
67% in about 30 minutes with a 45W adapter and 3A cable, per Samsung. The adapter is sold separately.
Is it waterproof?
No, not fully. It is rated IP48 for fresh water up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes, and Samsung does not recommend beach or pool use.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, brand-new in its sealed box, in the TDRA-approved UAE version.
How long does delivery take?
Up to 3 business days anywhere in the UAE, free on orders from AED 300; any current delivery fee for your order is shown at checkout.
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