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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: which should you buy?

Answer worked out Oct. 11, 2026. Prices and the answer are worked out again every few minutes.

The answer

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

NO RUSH

No need to rush.

$1,849.99 at Samsung is $150 above its lowest price in the last 90 days. At about $1,714 or less, the answer turns to Buy now.

$1,849.99 at Samsung

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold

FINE TO BUY

No reason to wait, and no deal to chase.

The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold came out Aug 20, 2026, and its best price today is $1,899 at Amazon. For a model this new, iDevice's advice is to buy it if you want it, not to wait for a drop.

$1,899 at Amazon

Better purchase today: Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold. It reads FINE TO BUY against NO RUSH for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.

Better product: No clear winner. Pick by what each one is best for.

The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold costs $49.01 more than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra today ($1,899 at Amazon against $1,849.99 at Samsung).

Who should buy which

  • Pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra for photos and video.Photos and video: It shoots on a 200MP main camera and records 8K video. Our read
  • Pick the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold for movies.Movies: You watch video on the large inner screen, with stereo speakers either side. Our read

From what each Guide names the product best for. Both Guides also name multitasking and work. This does not rank the two.

Side by side

What is comparedSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 UltraGoogle Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Best price today$1,849.99 at SamsungPrice checked Oct. 11, 2026$1,899 at AmazonPrice checked Oct. 11, 2026
Lowest in 90 days$1,699.99Seen Oct. 9, 2026$1,879.95Seen Sept. 19, 2026
Launch price$2,099.99Not shown
TimingOur read No newer model is expected in the next 90 days.Source: iDevice GuideOur read No newer model is expected in the next 90 days.Source: iDevice Guide
PriceOur read Nothing's forcing the decision right now, so there's no need to rush. The lowest price checked in the last 90 days is $1,699.99 (Oct 9, 2026).Source: iDevice GuideOur read The lowest price checked in the last 90 days is $1,879.95 (Sep 19, 2026).Source: iDevice Guide
What could change it
  • If the price falls to about $1,714 or less, iDevice's price verdict turns to Buy now, as long as a replacement is not close.
  • If a newer model is announced or reported inside 90 days, the answer becomes Wait.
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