Genesis Gold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 24K Gold / Rose Gold / Platinum

Price range: $ 7,430 through $ 7,860

Genesis opens the Premium Anodised foldables: a dark hexagon-textured panel carrying a broad plated chevron and slim side rails, in Noir, Verdant, Royale Blue, Crimson Red or Rose Fuchsia.

Handcrafted & made to order. Estimated dispatch: 7-14 working days.
Description
Genesis Gold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra with a plated chevron and rails on a dark textured panel
Metal Drawn on a Dark Ground

Genesis Gold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: An Outline in Gold

The Genesis Gold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra works by restraint: a dark, closely worked surface of interlocking hexagons carrying only as much precious metal as the composition needs. The handset underneath is new and unlocked, a genuine Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra whose rear glass steps aside in our Dubai atelier for a panel worked in that hexagon relief, its accents plated 5–7 microns deep in Platinum, 24K Gold or Rose Gold. Genesis heads the Premium Anodised designs in the gold Z Fold8 Ultra collection.

One wide chevron, polished flat, curves under the lens surround, itself finished in the chosen metal; narrow plated rails follow each long edge, drawing a border around the texture. A plated GoldPrivé nameplate sits at the base. Noir is the colour photographed; Crimson Red, Royale Blue, Verdant and Rose Fuchsia are equally available from this page at no difference in price. Whichever you settle on, the hinge and the frame are never plated.

Genesis Gold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra close-up of the 24K Gold chevron and rails on the textured panel
Colour Above, Samsung Below

What the Atelier Makes, and What It Leaves

The close crop shows the balance of it. Hexagons keep to themselves in the dark while the chevron, the rails and the lens surround take all of the light, and everything named there belongs to the replacement panel. Beneath, Samsung’s own work stands: the folding mechanism and the frame carry no plating, so the phone closes as it should, and the pair of displays, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip, the 200MP cameras and the battery go undisturbed.

You keep 5G, eSIM, Galaxy AI and every Samsung update. You give up the two conveniences that need a signal to cross the rear of the phone: charging from a pad, and tap-to-pay through Samsung Wallet. Metal over the panel refuses both, leaving the USB‑C cable for power and a card for contactless purchases.

Samsung Specifications

Samsung’s Specification, Colour Aside

Genesis is finished on the outside only, so the table reports Samsung’s published figures exactly as Samsung Gulf gives them for the region. Everything beyond it is on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra specifications.

SpecificationGalaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Main display8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X · QXGA+ 2504 × 2256 · up to 120Hz
Cover display6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X · FHD+ 2520 × 1080
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy · octa-core, up to 4.74GHz
Memory12GB RAM with 256GB or 512GB · 16GB RAM with 1TB
Rear cameras200MP main ƒ/1.7 · 50MP ultra wide ƒ/1.9 · 10MP 3x telephoto ƒ/2.4
Zoom3x optical · 2x optical quality · digital zoom up to 30x
Selfie cameras10MP ƒ/2.2 on the cover screen · 10MP ƒ/2.2 on the main screen
Video8K at 30fps
Battery5,000mAh (typical) · up to 27 hours of video playback
Glass & hingeCorning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 cover screen · Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back · Armour FlexHinge
Water resistanceIP48 as rated by Samsung (fresh water up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)
ConnectivityUSB‑C (USB 3.2 Gen 1) · 5G · Wi‑Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6.0 · UWB · nano-SIM + eSIM
Security updatesUntil 31 July 2033, per Samsung Gulf
Wireless charging & tap-to-pay, as customisedNot supported through the plated back — charge by USB‑C cable; Samsung Wallet tap-to-pay is unavailable
Storage at GoldPrivé256GB · 512GB · 1TB
Finishes at GoldPrivé24K Gold · Rose Gold · Platinum

Only the wireless line reads differently: charging is by cable and tap-to-pay is unavailable. The IP48 rating covers the phone as Samsung sold it rather than as we finish it, so treat water as something to avoid. Our guide to caring for a gold finish suggests how to keep a dark panel and bright accents looking their best.

GoldPrivé leather presentation box and gift bag supplied with the Genesis Gold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Presentation & Engraving

Handing Over the Genesis Gold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

An engraving usually goes on the polished chevron, where it reads clearly against the texture around it. Describe the mark you have in mind on our personalisation service page and a consultant confirms its size and position before the panel is produced. Weighing a warm finish against a cool one? Wikipedia’s entry on rose gold is a fair place to start.

Genesis arrives in a GoldPrivé leather presentation box, a gift bag beside it, and the packing includes a 20W adapter with its USB‑C cable, the original Samsung paperwork and a certificate of authenticity to check on our verification page. For a sense of how the work is done, step inside the GoldPrivé workshop.

  • AccentsBroad chevron with rails down both sides
  • Panel coloursFive, Noir shown in the renders
  • FinishesPlatinum · 24K Gold · Rose Gold
  • Price$ 7,430 – $ 7,860
Genesis in Detail

Genesis Gold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: Client Questions

What does the atelier change on Genesis?

A new panel textured in interlocking hexagons, in whichever colour you select, takes over from the rear glass. Its chevron, rails and nameplate carry 5 to 7 microns of precious metal, and so does the lens surround. Plating goes nowhere near the hinge or the frame, and screens and internals remain standard.

Is it a genuine Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

It is: new and unlocked when it reaches us, then customised by hand in Dubai. Galaxy AI, 5G, eSIM, the 200MP cameras and Samsung updates work as they always did.

Does it support charging pads or Samsung Wallet?

No. The plated accents on the rear of the Genesis Gold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra stop the charging field and the NFC signal Samsung Wallet uses, so power comes over USB‑C and payments are made another way.

Can I have it engraved?

Yes, most often on the chevron. Send the detail through our customisation page and a consultant approves the placement with you first.

Which colours and capacities can I combine?

Any of the five panel colours with 256GB or 512GB (12GB of RAM) or 1TB (16GB of RAM), in any of the three metals.

How is it priced?

Capacity alone sets it: $ 7,430 at 256GB, $ 7,860 at 1TB. Colour and metal make no difference.

Where does this leave the warranty, and water?

Both are worth knowing about. Samsung may regard a customised phone as modified, which may put the manufacturer warranty in question, and water resistance should not be counted on from then on. GoldPrivé Care covers the parts we customise.

How do the Premium Anodised designs differ?

Genesis is the only one with rails along the sides. Genesis II reduces the metal to two bars, Genesis III stacks four, and Ledger Link trades bars for a chain. If you would rather have a chain on polished metal, see Sovereign Link. All of them are collected in the Premium Anodised category.

Begin with Genesis

Choose a Colour and a Metal

Pick the panel colour, the precious metal and the capacity, then reserve with a 50% deposit or pay in full. A GoldPrivé consultant confirms engraving, production dates and insured worldwide delivery.

Additional information
Capacity256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Finish24K Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
ColorVerdant, Noir, Royale Blue, Crimson Red, Rose Fuchsia