Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra gaming performance and thermal analysis

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra demonstrates strong gaming performance, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor. In testing, the device maintains high frame rates across various demanding titles, including PUBG Mobile, Tomb Raider, and Destiny: Rising, all of which run at 120 FPS. More graphically intensive games like Where Winds Meet and Arknights: Endfield show lower frame rates, with the former averaging 33 FPS at max settings and the latter reaching 45 FPS with frame generation enabled. The device features a 5,000 mAh battery, which dropped from 100% to 69% after three hours of continuous gaming. Thermal management is a notable consideration; during intense gameplay, surface temperatures reached up to 109°F, likely due to the absence of a vapor chamber, despite the inclusion of a larger graphene layer. The device supports 45W wired charging and 20W wireless charging, allowing for gameplay while charging. Notably, the Z Fold 8 Ultra is compatible with both Bluetooth and USB-C controllers, unlike the standard Z Fold 8, which is limited to Bluetooth controllers due to its rectangular mode when using USB-C peripherals.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor, delivering impressive CPU and GPU benchmark scores. The device achieves 120 FPS in several games, including PUBG Mobile, Tomb Raider, and Destiny: Rising.

Intensive titles like Where Winds Meet and Arknights: Endfield show lower performance, averaging 33 FPS and 45 FPS respectively. The 5,000 mAh battery provides approximately three hours of high-performance gaming before dropping to 69% charge.

Surface temperatures reach up to 109°F during intense gaming sessions, likely due to the lack of a vapor chamber. The Z Fold 8 Ultra supports both Bluetooth and USB-C controllers, offering greater flexibility than the standard Z Fold 8.