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Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold7, head to head

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The arrival of the new flagship Samsung foldable raises again the key question when renewing a device: “Is it a big enough jump to justify its starting price or is the previous model still the smartest purchase?” We analyze point by point all the innovations introduced by the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra regarding the Galaxy Z Fold7 to find out what really changes and which one best suits your needs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, 256 GB, Mobile Phone, Graphite The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 8” 256GB/12GB The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Main characteristics of both models SAMSUNG GALAXY Z fold8 ultra samsung galaxy z fold7 Dimensions and weight Folded: 72.8 x 158.4 x 8.9 mm Unfolded: 143.2 x 158.4 x 4.1 mm 215 grams Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mm 215 grams folding screen 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X QXGA+ resolution (2,504 x 2,256 pixels) 422 pixels per inch 3,000 nits Refresh rate: 1-120Hz Vision Booster 8 inches QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2184 x 1968), 368ppi 120Hz adaptive refresh rate main screen 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X FullHD+ resolution (1,080 x 2,520 pixels) 422 dpi Refresh rate: 1-120Hz Vision Booster 6.5-inch FHD+ screen Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (2520 x 1080, 21:9), 422 ppi 120Hz adaptive refresh rate processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Ram memory and storage 12/256GB 12/512GB 16GB/1TB 12GB/256GB 12GB/512GB 16GB / 1TB main camera 200 MP wide angle, quad pixel AF, OIS, f/1.7, FOV 85º 50 MP wide angle, OIS, f/1.7, FOV 120º 10 MP telephoto (3x), PDAF, OIS, f/2.4, 36º FOV 200 MP, Quad Pixel AF, OIS, F1. 7, 0.6μm, FOV: 85˚ 12 MP Dual Pixel AF, F2.2, 1.4μm, FOV: 120˚ 10 MP, PDAF, OIS, F2.4, 1.0μm, FOV: 36˚, 3X optical zoom front camera Main screen: 10 MP, f/2.2, FOV 85º Folding screen: 10 MP, f/2.2, FOV 100º 10 MP, f/2.2, 1.12μm, FOV: 85˚ (outdoor screen) 10MP, f/2.2, 1.12μm, FOV: 100˚ (indoor screen) battery Dual 5,000 mAh (typical) 45W fast charging 20W wireless charging PowerShare Reverse Wireless Charging Dual 4,400 mAh (typical) 25W fast charging 15W wireless charging PowerShare Reverse Wireless Charging connectivity 5G NSA/SA LTE Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 6 NFC GPS 5G LTE Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 operating system Android 17 One UI 9 Android 16 One UI 8 others IP48 resistance Galaxy AI Knox Now Brief Now Nudge IP48 resistance price From 2,199 euros From 1,444 euros The design continues in a continuous line On an aesthetic level, Samsung already did a good job with the Z Fold7 by reducing the thickness to 8.9 mm folded and 4.2 mm when open and also lightened the weight to 215 grams compared to 239 grams of the Z Fold6. The new Z Fold8 Ultra follows a continuous line, maintaining the same folded thickness and weightalthough it has dropped to 4.1 mm when deployed. The difference in this aspect, therefore, is quite subtle. Hardware: higher power and better cooling As for its brain, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has taken a step forward and brings the processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, optimized for maximum performance. Of course, the new model from the Korean firm goes on sale with the same configurations as its predecessor: 12 or 16 GB of RAM (LPDDR5X) and 256, 512 or 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage. Although in terms of power, the Fold8 Ultra improves compared to the previous generation, the evolution does not only have to do with the chip. It also comes with a expanded graphite cooling structure. This means that it is capable of dissipating heat much better, thus avoiding the heating that could appear in the Fold7 after using it for heavy tasks or prolonged gaming sessions. Software with AI as the protagonist He Z Fold7 It was released on the market under the Android 16 operating system (with One UI 8 customization layer, which can now be updated to version 8.5). The new Z Fold8 Ultra comes to the market, for its part, with Android 17 and One UI 9 out of the box and with a variety of advanced AI features and seven years of guaranteed system and security updates. Screen: same size but higher resolution It is in this section that we find some interesting news. The Z Fold7, when unfolded, showed a screen 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x with resolution of 2,376 x 968 pixels. The size of the new generation screen is the same, although it offers higher resolution (2,504 x 2,256 pixels) and reaches 3,000 nits of maximum brightness. He also releases a movie Flex Titaniumwhich improves resistance and makes the crease less visible. Regarding the external screen, the dimensions are the same (6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with a resolution of 2,376 x 968 pixels), but in the case of the Fold8 Ultra, the resolution rises to 2,520 x 1,080 pixels. Both models also present a thandle adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hzso fluidity is assured in both. A new leap in the photographic section Although the Z Fold7 already featured a top-notch photography system, the Fold8 Ultra improves it by far. The rear continues to consist of a triple camera with 200 MP main sensor (f/1.7) with improved HDR and the new model adds an ultra wide angle that grows to 50 MP (f/1.9) and a 10 MP telephoto lens (f/2.4) with three-fold optical zoom. The front cameras remain two 10 MP lenses. Another notable thing about the new Z Fold8 Ultra is that it is compatible with Dual Recording (to record both sides at the same time) and with MyFanCam (which automatically tracks the subject we want). The technology Nightography It has also been renewed in this new 2026 model and records in 8K. Autonomy and charging: greater capacity and faster charging This section is where one of the perhaps most anticipated changes comes. The … Read more

savings of up to 1,146 euros in the pre-purchase of the new Galaxy Z Fold, Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Watch

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Yesterday’s Unpacked revealed the five new Samsung devices. We have three folding watches (one of them has a new format) and two watches that, although they arrive in stores during the first days of August, we can already pre-purchase in the official samsung store. We tell you how to get them with a total saving of up to 1,146 euros. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links The Galaxy Z Fold8 launches a new format In this new generation of foldable devices, Samsung has three phones. There are two old acquaintances (although one has a new last name Ultra) who join the Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung’s first foldable with a format similar to that of a passport. Galaxy Z Fold8 We’re just starting with this foldable, a device that has a 7.6-inch screen unfolded, a dual 50-megapixel rear camera and the best Android processor there is to date, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. With pre-purchase in the Samsung store, we can save up to 1,146 euros on our purchase. Let’s see the different promotional layers that we can apply one by one: The phone starts at 1,999 euros (for its 256 GB version). With Delivery and Premierewe will receive a direct discount of 100 euros. To this, we must add what we obtain for the valuation of our old mobile, which can reach up to 896 euros (we will obtain this as a refund). Paying with PayPal or Samsung Pay, we will obtain another direct discount of 150 euros. If we use the discount code ‘SAMSUNG5‘, we will get a 5% discount. And with the code ‘CHARGER’ we will receive a gift charger. Adding all the above, the price of this device with 256 GB would remain at 1,661.55 euros (1,851.55 euros and 2,231.55 euros for its 512 GB and 1 TB versions, respectively). At this price, we would also have to subtract the reimbursement we receive later for handing over our old cell phone. Additional note: if you choose one of the exclusive colors from the Samsung store and also use the code ‘GIFTCASE’ you will get a gift case. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Now we move on to Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultrathe first Samsung phone to use a silicon-carbon battery. A device whose interior screen extends up to 8 inches with 3,000 nits of maximum brightness (and a hinge that is barely noticeable), the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a camera system that, in this case, incorporates three rear cameras. Let’s go with the discounts: The phone starts at 2,199 euros (for its 256 GB version). As with the previous one, we will receive a direct discount of 100 euros with Delivery and Release. In addition, a subsequent refund of up to 896 euros (depending on the valuation of the device we deliver). Paying with PayPal or Samsung Pay, direct discount of 150 euros. If we use the discount code ‘SAMSUNG5‘, we will get a 5% discount. All together, leave the pre-purchase of this device in 1,851.55, euros for its 256 GB version. As with the Z Fold8, we can use the code ‘CHARGER’ for the gift charger and ‘GIFTCASE’ to obtain a gift case in the exclusive colors on the Samsung website. The price of the other versions is as follows: The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Galaxy Z Flip8 Samsung’s most economical foldable is once again one more generation Galaxy Z Flip8. It is ideal if you are looking for a handy and light phone, since it barely weighs 180 grams. Its interior screen reaches 6.9 inches and the exterior, 4.1 inches, can be used for a lot of functions. In this case, we can save up to 616 euros: The device is part of the 1,299 euros for its 256 GB version (the 512 GB version is priced at 1,499 euros). The discounts are a little different here. With Delivery and Release, we will receive a direct discount of 50 euros. The refund for the old device can be up to 466 euros. Paying with PayPal or Samsung Pay, the discount is 100 euros. Additionally, we will receive a direct 5% discount if we use the code ‘SAMSUNG5’. All together, leaves the price of the device at 1,091.55 euros and 1,281.55 euros for its 256 and 512 GB versions, respectively. As with the previous ones, we can use the same coupons to get a charger and gift case for its exclusive colors. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links The new Galaxy Watch also have a discount In addition to the three new foldables, Samsung yesterday presented two different watches: The Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2. let’s see how to pre-purchase them with the biggest possible discount. Galaxy Watch9 The Galaxy Watch9 arrives with a new Qualcomm processor and is more focused on day-to-day life. Comes in two different sizes (40 and 44 millimeters) and, each of them, in Bluetooth and Bluetooth+LTE versions. The device is part of the 409 euros and this is the way to pre-purchase it cheaper: With Delivery and Release, we will have a direct discount of 30 euros and a refund of up to 110 euros. By choosing PayPal as a payment method, we will receive another discount of 50 euros. Additionally, we can also use the code ‘SAMSUNG5‘ to get an extra 5% discount. With all this together, we can get this new Samsung watch from 312.55 euros. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Galaxy Watch Ultra2 And finally, we have the new Galaxy Watch Ultra2. Samsung has refined the formula of its previous Ultra using the same Qualcomm processor that the previous model has, but with a screen with a brutal maximum brightness of 5,000 nits and the largest battery it has used in its watches so far (800 mAh). The device costs 749 euros and these are the … Read more

Two years later, where is the Samsung Galaxy Ring?

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It’s been two years since Samsung introduced the Galaxy Ringits first and highly anticipated smart ring, the one that We were crowding together to photograph at a Mobile World Congress and that promised to create a whole new category of health wearables. Two years later, I came to London to Samsung Unpacked and, in addition to the new foldables, they have also announced new watches, the Galaxy Watch9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra2, but There is no trace of the Galaxy Ring. In the demo area there were many devices, most of them newly announced, but there were also others already known such as the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro or the original Galaxy Watch Ultra, but the Galaxy Ring was not exposed. There was a table decorated with motifs related to sports and health, so I thought maybe they had it there, but it wasn’t there either. I asked several Samsung officials and they told me that they had not brought it, but that the ring was still selling as always. Before continuing, we remind you that the members of Xataka Xtra can access discounts, benefits and exclusive opportunities in the Samsung online storein addition to exclusive raffles, a private Discord server and a growing catalog of discounts and advantages on digital services. You can join the community for only 30 euros per year. No renewal in sight Samsung renews its smart watches every year, but this has not been the case with the ring. It doesn’t have to be a bad thing, perhaps it is simply a category of device with fewer “showy” functionalities and does not lend itself as much to following an annual renewal cycle. However, they are two years without no comment on a possible renewal and the most striking thing: if we go to the Samsung press room, we see that the last article published about the Galaxy Ring It dates back to January 2025 and is about a Samsung Health update. What was once Samsung’s most anticipated product is today relegated to the background. The smart rings market The answer to the absence of the Galaxy Ring may lie in the smart ring market itself. According to Fortune Business Insightsthe global market was valued at $416.9 million in 2025 and is expected to reach $518.9 million this year. It sounds good on paper, but if we put it in perspective we talk about a category that remains tiny within wearables. The IDC data they make it even clearer. The firm predicts that in 2026 407.6 million wearables will be shipped, of which 159.7 million will be smart watches, 40.2 million bracelets, 13.6 million smart glasses and only 4.9 million will be rings like the Galaxy Ring. The difference in scale is enormous and even smart glasses triple the number of rings. The category is growing, but from such a small base that this growth is barely noticeable in the absolute figures of the sector. One of the reasons that works against this category is the price. The Galaxy Ring costs 449 euros, more expensive than some of its watches, but having much fewer features. It is clear that miniaturization is paid for, but for the consumer it continues to offer more of a watch or bracelet than a ring. A very small party to which Samsung arrived late On that tiny piece of land, Samsung has to compete with a brand that was already very established in the sector. We are talking about Oura, which according to Omdia data At the beginning of 2025 it had 74% of the market, followed by Ultrahuman and Samsung with 9% each. The smart ring market is a small niche and already conquered by a brand that had years of advantage specializing only in this. Oura launched its first ring in 2018 and has since released four more versions. Of course, it has not followed a cycle of annual renewals, but rather the update schedule is more irregular. In 2018 two models, three years later they launched the Oura Ring Gen3in 2024 came the Oura Ring 4 and this year, in May, they presented the Oura Ring 5. Does it make sense to renew? As we said, a ring has fewer flashy features and does not lend itself to introducing too many changes, after all it is a ring. Samsung could make it thinner and more discreet without sacrificing battery if it opted for silicon-carbon, a technology that allows creating denser batteries in less space, but beyond that there is not much room for major improvements. Samsung is not the only brand that has left smart rings a bit aside. Amazfit also introduced the Helium Ring in 2024 and has not updated it again. For its part, Honor also announced that it would launch a ring But today we continue to wait for it. Samsung is not alone in this, but it is true that it is a giant company, with a lot of muscle, that We are used to setting the pace for entire categorieslike folding ones or smartwatches, which is why the absence of the Galaxy Ring is striking. Perhaps the problem is that we assume that the logic of “renew every year and make noise” applies to any product in your catalog, but it really doesn’t make sense in smart rings. Time will tell if they continue betting on this category or if they end up diluting their wearable offering. Images | Xataka In Xataka | Best smart rings 2026. Which one to buy based on use and six recommended models

MediaMarkt starts new promo with phones like the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Pixel 10 and more

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We have a new window to renew a mobile phone if we are looking for a high-end one. MediaMarkt starts today a new promo focused on phones where there are some of the best mobile phones of this 2026although also options with very good quality-price ratioas is the case of Galaxy A27 or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G. Google Pixel 10, Obsidian, 128 GB, 12 GB RAM, 6.3″ Actua OLED, Google Tensor G5, 4970 mAh, Android 16 The price could vary. We earn commission from these links This promo, Available only until next July 24has several interesting offers, as we say. We have selected the five that we like the most: Google Pixel 10 Pro by 829 eurosone of the best Google phones to date. iPhone 17 Pro by 1,259 eurosa powerful mobile phone with a great camera system. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 1,329.05 eurosphone with the best Snapdragon chip and privacy screen. Google Pixel 10 by 549 eurosan ideal high-end mobile if you like compact phones. Samsung Galaxy S25 by 539.10 eurosa top quality-price option this 2026. Google Pixel 10 Pro A compact phone with a very good camera system and the best Android experience. The Google Pixel 10, launched last year, is a versatile and very complete phone that, despite not having the most powerful processor on the market, will offer us outstanding performance. In addition, its seven years of updates are a guarantee. Right now it is available for 829 euros. Google Pixel 10 Pro, Obsidian, 256 GB, 16 GB RAM, 6.3″ Super Actua OLED, Google Tensor G5, 4870 mAh, Android 16 The price could vary. We earn commission from these links iPhone 17 Pro This new MediaMarkt promo also has some iPhones. In this case, the one we have selected is the iPhone 17 ProApple’s compact mobile until now. Its A19 Pro processor offers performance that cannot be faulted and has an all-terrain triple camera system, capable of performing great in almost any scenario (both in photography and video). It is available for 1,259 euros. Apple iPhone 17 Pro, Silver, 256 GB, 5G, 6.3″ OLED Super Retina XDR, A19 Pro Chip, iOS The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra We now continue with the best Samsung mobile, the Galaxy S26 Ultra. It is a phone that has inside the best Android processor there is so far, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a 6.9-inch screen that, in addition to looking great, has a privacy screen. The price of its version with 512 GB of storage and 12 GB of RAM is 1,329.05 euros with financing option at 0% interest. Mobile – Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Black, 512 GB, 12 GB RAM, 6.9″ QHD+, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 5000 mAh, Android 16 The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Google Pixel 10 Quality-price, the Google Pixel 10 It is one of the best compact phones there is. It is a phone very similar to the Pro model that we have placed above, mounting the same processor, in fact. It loses in some aspects, such as RAM or the camera system, but in exchange we have a more affordable mobile: right now it is available for 549 eurosits historical minimum. Google Pixel 10, Obsidian, 128 GB, 12 GB RAM, 6.3″ Actua OLED, Google Tensor G5, 4970 mAh, Android 16 The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy S25 For a little less, we have available the Galaxy S25. It is a phone that came out last year, but is still highly recommended in 2026 (and more, costing 539.10 euros). It includes the Snapdragon 8 Elite and 12 GB of RAM, which ensures good performance for many years. It has a fairly versatile triple camera system and is very light, since it barely weighs 162 grams. Mobile – Samsung Galaxy S25, Navy, 128 GB, 12 GB RAM, 6.2″ FHD+ with AI, Snapdragon 8, 4000 mAh, Android 15 The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | MediaMarkt, Xataka, Google, Apple, Samsung In Xataka | Best mobile phones 2026. Which one to buy based on use and six recommended models In Xataka | Best mobile phones in quality price. Which one to buy based on use and ten recommended models

A much cheaper Samsung Galaxy, the Xiaomi 17 at an all-time low price, offers on TVs and more. Hunting Bargains

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We return with a new Bargain Hunting loaded with technology offers. After Prime Day, stores have gotten to work launching very striking discounts on devices such as some of the best Samsung and Xiaomi phonesdiscounts on OLED TVs and more. In this article we are going to review the best deals that we have been finding throughout the week. Samsung Galaxy S26 by 711.55 eurosa very tight price after applying several discounts. Samsung S93F by 944.10 eurosa TV with anti-reflective coating. Ugreen FineTrack G Smart Finder by 23.66 eurosa pack with four rechargeable locators for Android. Xiaomi 17 by 799 eurosthe historical minimum price. Beurer BR 60 by 25.42 eurosa device to relieve the itch of insect bites. Ugreen FineTrack G Smart Finder (Android Only) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy S26 Through its official store, Samsung has launched one of the best offers we have seen in the Samsung Galaxy S26. The mobile phone has a direct discount, but it also has an additional discount of 50 euros if paid through PayPal or Samsung Pay and using the coupon SAMSUNG5 through the Samsung Shop app the price drops again. The offer is available in its two storage configurations: Samsung Galaxy S26 (256GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung S93F If you are looking for a television with a good price, pay attention to the Samsung S93F. It is a model that, for 944.10 euros Instead of 1,999 euros, it incorporates a panel with OLED technology, anti-reflective treatment, 55-inch diagonal, compatibility with HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos and a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz. It is a perfect television for consuming film and series content, but also video games. Samsung S93F (55 inches) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Ugreen FineTrack G Smart Finder If you want to buy a locator for the summer holidays, here are four for you. 23.66 euros on Amazon. He Ugreen FineTrack G Smart Finder It is a pack that includes four USB-C rechargeable units with autonomy of approximately one year. They have a hole to hang them on a keychain and are only compatible with Android. There is also a very similar pack for iOS that has a price of 24.42 euros. Ugreen FineTrack G Smart Finder (Android Only) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Xiaomi 17 If you are looking for a good alternative to the Samsung mobile, PcComponentes right now has the Xiaomi 17 for a price of 799 euros instead of 1,099 euros. It is a smartphone in its 512 GB configuration that incorporates an excellent 6.3-inch OLED screen, comes with the processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5its silicon-carbon battery is 6,339 mAh and its cameras are signed by Leica. Xiaomi 17 (12GB, 512GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Beurer BR 60 Finally, now that we are in very hot seasons, it is good to have a remedy against insect stings and bites on hand. He Beurer BR60 It does not use chemicals, but works through thermotherapy. It incorporates a fast-heating ceramic plate that must be placed directly on the bite. When activated, it applies heat for a few seconds and denatures the proteins in the insect’s saliva to prevent itching and inflammation. Its price is 25.42 euros instead of 35.99 euros. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Samsung, Ugreen, Xiaomi, Beurer In Xataka | Best mobile phones 2026. Which one to buy based on use and six recommended models In Xataka | Best televisions in quality price. Which one to buy and seven recommended 4K smart TVs

Samsung is ahead of the presentation of the Galaxy Z Fold8 by showing the design change of the foldable. At last

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There are a few days left to see Samsung’s new folding phones, but the South Korean company has decided that the speculation is over. In a series of videos, they have begun to show what the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 will be like, but they have done so in a rather peculiar way. Instead of showing the design like others do (Google with the Pixel before presentations, for example), they have decided indirectly show the most important change of the new folding: the form factor. With phrases like “A new way” and strange videos, Samsung makes one thing clear: we must welcome passport-style foldables. As a curiosity, one of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the foldable iPhone It seems like they will have quite a bit in common. And I say “one of the Galaxy Fold” because everything indicates that we will have two versions: the true successor of the Galaxy Z Fold7 and the one who for a time It was known as Galaxy Fold Wide. The design change of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Of all the videos that Samsung has shared, there are three in which this idea of ​​design change is clearly explored. From a traditional elongated format since the first Fold, it seems that we will move to a more square one both when the mobile is folded and when we unfold it. There are three videos that show this design change and they are quite revealing: There is another one cutting out a photo and another in which instead of a puzzle it is a chocolate bar. As I say, the three explore the idea that we are preparing the body for a design change, and the leaks have not been long in coming. While it is expected that there will be a Galaxy Z Fold8 with an elongated format (surnamed Ultra, perhaps), these Samsung videos seem to confirm that we will have a simply squarer Fold8. The leaks talk about a mobile phone with a 7.6-inch interior screen with a more square aspect ratio of 4:3. The external screen will be compact, with 5.5 inches and a 16:10 aspect ratio. To get an idea, the Fold7 had a 6.5-inch external screen with an 8-inch internal one with aspect ratios of 21:9 and 6:5 respectively. The translation is that the Galaxy Z Fold8 will be much more compact when closed, and when opened, it will practically be square. Very similar, as we say, to a passport. What has been leaking about the supposed iPhone Fold (or whatever it ends up being called) is very similar, with a more compact format that would share lines with Samsung’s. Obviously, neither one nor the other has been presented, so this is all speculation, but what we do know is that, in 2025, Apple chose to Samsung as the supplier of flexible OLED panels for its foldable iPhone. Thus, and as happened when the iPhone made the leap to OLED screens, there will be two competing mobile phones that will have the same screens and the changes will be calibration between one brand and another. It makes perfect sense for Samsung to take advantage of the fact that it has developed a panel with a new aspect ratio for Apple to create a third foldable (the other would be the Flip) that would mount that panel to compete, directly, against its historic great rival. In the end, it will be up to the consumer to decide whether they prefer Android or iOS, but they will have to choose two foldables with a very similar (if not identical) form factor. And it seems like a change that makes complete sense to me. ‘Passport’ foldables = the best foldables Now, this design is not new and, in fact, has been in place for years. In Spain, the book-type foldables that are most seen are those that share a form factor with Samsung’s: elongated when folded, small tablets when we open them. They are not the most comfortable to use with one hand when they are folded and we are walking down the street, really. It’s not official, but this is supposedly what the iPhone Fold will be like But then there are the Pixel Fold with an external aspect ratio of 17.4:9 or my favorite of all foldables: the Oppo Find N. The screen of the latter is 5.49 inches 18:9, and they are form factors more similar to what these two new folding devices from Samsung and Apple are estimated to have. The translation is that using a mobile phone like the Oppo Find N on the street is extremely comfortable because, in practice, It is as if it were a compact mobile. In fact, if the leak that the external screen will be 5.5 inches is true, we would be talking about diagonals that we have not usually seen for years, when the Zenfone 10 With its less than 6 inches it was considered a compact mobile. It’s already a few years old, but if you want to imagine what this new batch of foldables will more or less be like, take a look at the video we published about the Oppo Find N: That one-handed operation was the detail that we highlighted the most at the time and what represents a real change compared to the rest of the foldables on the market because we still have a large screen when opening it, but if we don’t want to do so, we have a very manageable external one in which the thumb covers the entire diagonal with ease. Now, will the market accept that design? In the case of Samsung, if the rumors are true, the consumer will have three options to choose between the Flip and the Square Fold8 and the more traditional Fold8 Ultrabut in the case of the iPhone, Apple will only have one bullet. In any case, as we have already mentioned, they are rumors (especially in the case of the … Read more

The Galaxy A27 debuts in Spain with six years of updates and what is necessary to be one of the best-selling mobile phones

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It was taking a while, but the Galaxy A27 it has become official just before July starts. It is the direct successor of the Galaxy A26one of Samsung’s best-selling phones. Is there much evolution between one or the other? Is it worth taking the leap? Let’s see it a little further down, but small spoiler: part of the 349 euros. Mobile – Samsung Galaxy A27 5G, Black, 128 GB, 6 GB RAM, 6.7″ FHD+ Super AMOLED, Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 5000 mAh, Android 16 The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A continuous mobile with six years of updates As Samsung explained in its statement, the mobile will be available starting July 3. However, we can now buy it at MediaMarkt, both in its version with 6+128 GB (which costs 349 euros) and the one with 8+256 GB, available for 439 euros. There aren’t many changes between this phone and its predecessor, both good and bad. This means that, despite being an affordable mobile phone, it continues to maintain its six years of updates guaranteed. He Galaxy A27 It arrives with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 under the hood, a 4nm chip. This, together with the 6 or 8 GB of RAM memory (depending on the model we choose), will offer us more than enough performance for the most common apps. In addition, it has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution, 120 Hz and a maximum brightness level of 800 nits. As for the battery, it comes with what is expected in this range: a 5,000 mAh battery with 25W fast charging. It is true that fast charging is fair, but Samsung optimizes its phones very well, so we can expect an autonomy of approximately a day and a half. Like all your current phones, we will also have many AI functions thanks to Galaxy AI and Gemini. At a photographic level, it has three cameras on the back, where its 50 MP main sensor with optical stabilization and an f/1.8 aperture stands out. And, finally, we cannot forget that is compatible with 5G networksBluetooth 5.1 and has a fingerprint sensor located on the side button. ⚡ IN SUMMARY: Galaxy a27 ✅ THE BEST Six years of updates: It is one of the biggest assets of Samsung’s Galaxy A. It makes the phone last longer. Many AI tools: One UI brings many artificial intelligence tools and they work at a very high level, as is the case with the image eraser. ❌ THE WORST High launch price: The phone has increased in price compared to the previous generation, so it is a bit expensive at launch. Fair fast charging: A 25W fast charge is already starting to be very poor, especially if we take into account what other phones in the same price range have. 💡 BUY IT IF… You are looking for a Samsung phone because you like its ecosystem, you want it to have many years of updates and you don’t want to pay too much. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… You are a user who needs their mobile phone to have more power, faster charging or a better camera. You can do very well there. Galaxy S25. You may also be interested Samsung Galaxy A26 5G 256GB Mobile Phone, Amazing Intelligence, 6GB RAM, 50MP Camera, Mint, 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty + 1 Extra Year The price could vary. We earn commission from these links XIAOMI POCO The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Samsung In Xataka | Best truly wireless earbuds (TWS) with noise cancellation. Which one to buy and seven recommended models In Xataka | Best mobile phones 2026. Which one to buy based on use and six recommended models

ESA has photographed the heart of our galaxy like never before. And he did it in a single day

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The center of our Milky Way is something like a sunset at Santorini Castle. Everyone wants to photograph it. Well, in this case, all astronomers. The reason, basically, is that it has a large concentration of stars, so there is a lot of material to dig around and find possible exoplanets. Unfortunately, most of the photos that have been taken so far did not have the ideal resolution for this type of search. However, thanks to the Euclid Telescope, designed by ESA to study dark matter and dark energynow we have the largest and most detailed photo of this point of our galaxy that has ever been done. There is light beyond the darkness. Studying billions of distant galaxies allows Euclid to see how the Universe has expanded and, in the process, determine the possible presence of dark matter. But in this case it has not been used for that. The astronomers have taken advantage their ability to focus on large areas of sky sharply and have taken 9 photographs of regions larger than a full Moon. With all of them they have made a mosaic in which more than 60 million stars, as well as nebulae and star clusters, can be observed more clearly than ever. A catalog of microlenses. The goal of this photograph is to detect gravitational microlensing. These are formed when two stars align in front of an observer (the telescope) in such a way that the gravity of the nearest star bends the light of the one behind it, acting as a kind of magnifying glass. If the nearest star also has a planet orbiting around it, its own gravity also contributes to that process. Therefore, light bends in an asymmetrical way, which serves as an indicator for the search for exoplanets. Logically, to study this phenomenon, catalogs with many stars are needed. Nothing like one this precise. It takes time. It takes at least 20 days to detect such irregularities in the bent light. So a single glimpse of Euclid won’t do that. However, this very precise catalog will be used so that, when launched into space the Nancy Grace Roman telescopethis has a starting point from which to start working. By comparing the same area, not only can microlenses be detected, you can also see how they have varied over time. This makes it possible to detect exoplanets and, by seeing how fast they move, calculate their mass. Previous steps. Catalogs like this have already been made before, although much less precise. In fact, 300 exoplanets have been detected using the microlensing method. The problem is that ground-based telescopes have always been used; which, having the Earth’s atmosphere in the middle, take the images with less sharpness. For example, the telescopes at the Keck Observatory have been widely used. However, what Euclid has photographed in 26 hours would have taken these telescopes more than 2,000 hours of observation. However, Euclid will start from some of those previous steps. For example, thanks to data taken by the Keck observatory and the Hubble Space Telescope (this one is in space, but analyzes smaller areas of sky), it has been possible to calculate the mass of two already known icy exoplanets. The changes in the location of the stars have been seen and the calculations have been made. In summary. Euclid has made the most complete catalog of stars in the center of our galaxy in history. But in reality, their success is largely based on teamwork. A work that is already carried out with the Keck observatory and Hubble, but also with the telescopes that are to come. Especially the Nancy Grace Roman. Image | THAT In Xataka | Caltech has published the “strongest evidence yet” that an unknown planet exists in the solar system

there is Galaxy Tab and more

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This Prime Day we are seeing very good deals on technology. Yesterday we focused on mobile phones less than 500 euros or in air conditioning devicesbut there is much more. Precisely for this reason, on this occasion we are going to focus on tablets, a very versatile device that can be great for the next summer vacation. And there is plenty to choose from.. XIAOMI Pad 8 – 11.2″ 3.2K Tablet (Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM, WiFi 7, 1 year Extra warranty, 9200 mAh battery, Charger not included), Blue (ES Version) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links To take advantage of most of these offers, it is important to note that we have to be Amazon Prime subscribers (or use the free 30-day trial period). If we comply with it, there are several very interesting offers on tablets of all types. We leave you the five that we liked the most below: Xiaomi Pad 8 by 349.99 euroshistorical minimum price for a very balanced tablet. Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite by 237 euroseconomical option that includes the S Pen. Lenovo Yoga Tab by 435 eurosa tablet with a screen with a 144 Hz refresh rate. TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus by 189 eurosa very versatile device that is ideal for reading. Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ by 189 euroswhich returns to its all-time low this Prime Day. Xiaomi Pad 8 The first tablet that we place in this selection is the Xiaomi Pad 8a device with 11.2-inch display with Dolby Vision support and a refresh rate of 144 Hz. In addition, it has a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, 8 GB of RAM in this version and 128 GB of storage. Its battery is 9,200 mAh and it has fast wired charging of up to 45 W. Right now we have it available for 349.99 euros. XIAOMI Pad 8 – 11.2″ 3.2K Tablet (Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM, WiFi 7, 1 year Extra warranty, 9200 mAh battery, Charger not included), Blue (ES Version) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite We now continue with a cheaper option: the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite. Its screen is 10.9 inches and has a 90 Hz refresh rate, also coming with the S Pen as a gift, an ideal accessory for writing or drawing. In addition, it has 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and a battery that promises 16 hours of video playback. Costs 237 euros. Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite 128 GB – Tablet with AI, Includes S Pen, 6 GB Memory, 10.9″ Screen, Long-Lasting Battery, Grey, 3 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty + 1 Extra Year (Spanish Version) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Lenovo Yoga Tab An option that stands out for performance is this Lenovo Yoga Tab. It is a tablet that comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 under the hood and has 12 GB of RAM (as well as 256 GB of storage). It also comes with the Tab Pen Pro included, its battery offers 12 hours of video playback and mention of its screen, which, although it is 11.1 inches, has 3.2 K resolution and 144 Hz. It costs 435 euros. Lenovo Yoga Tab – Tablet 11.1″ 3.2K (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 12 GB RAM, 256 GB UFS 4.0, 144 Hz, 4 Speakers, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C, Android 15) Color Luna Gray – Includes Tab Pen Pro The price could vary. We earn commission from these links TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus The most different option from the rest comes with this TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus. It has an 11.5-inch matte screen, but at the touch of a button, It changes appearance and looks very similar to the screen of an e-book. It has 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage and an 8,000 mAh battery. Right now it’s coming out 189 euros. TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus Android Tablet | Includes Flip Case + T-Pen | 11.5″ 2.2K 120Hz NXTPAPER 4.0 Screen | Eye Protection | 8 GB + 256 GB | 8000 mAh Battery | DTS Audio x4 The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ And we close this selection of tablets with another from Samsung: the Galaxy Tab A11+. It ties in price with the previous TCL tablet (that is, it also costs 189 euros) and has an 11-inch screen with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels and 90 Hz. It is an economical option that can be great for watching movies, since Its speakers are compatible with Dolby Atmos.

“Will I notice much of a change when going from a Galaxy S23 Ultra to a S26 Ultra?”

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How often do you change your mobile phone? This is a question that we all ask ourselves on more than one occasion, because if we are going to spend a good amount of money on a new high-end device we like to notice a changean evolutionary leap between the previous mobile phone and the current one. In this direction was one of the questions that a xatakero asked us in our Discord who decided to take advantage The Officeone of the advantages of Xataka Xtraour subscription to access exclusive newsletters, raffles, promotions and other exclusive advantages. In this case, what we offer is a direct line with us to resolve questions like this. The xatakero told us that it came from a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, and he wanted to know yes I would notice a lot of change when passing to a Galaxy S26 Ultra of 1 TB. We are going to tell you what our colleague Alex Alcolea, an expert in hardware, image and sound, and who precisely made our Galaxy S26 Ultra review. The question How do you see the purchase of a 1 TB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra coming from an S23 Ultra? Will I notice much change? Thank you. Our response Photo: Xataka Updating your mobile phone is a notable investment, which is why many of us are interested in measuring the extent to which we are going to notice a radical change. The more time passes between one mobile phone and another, the greater the jump you will notice, but those who use their mobile phone very actively are often tempted to update it sooner. Very good! This is Alex from Xataka… and whoever is with the S26 Ultra. Complicated request because it is already part of a spectacular mobile. My opinion after trying it at the event and at home these days is that you are not going to notice a giant leap, but you are going to have a better mobile phone in practically everything (except for the Bluetooth functions of the S-Pen, which are not in the S26 Ultra). You’ll have more years of updates and both the telephoto and wide angle are better, but if you’re happy with the S23 Ultra, maybe I wouldn’t make the jump just yet. Of course, have you considered other options within the premium segment? I’m thinking about an OPPO Find X9 Pro or an Honor Magic8 Pro. Brutal cameras, very good screens and more battery, which I see is important for you. If you say no because you are happy with Samsung, and if I had an S23 Ultra… I would stay with it. In the end, we are talking about premium ranges and it is much more difficult to notice the change than between an S23 and a non-Ultra S26, for example, or between two mid-ranges from the same years. Do you have more questions like this? The subscribers of Xataka Xtra You can send us your questions and our team will respond personally. And if you are already a subscriber, remember this advantage and that you can ask us whenever you want.

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