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Samsung has kicked off internal development of One UI 9.5, with early builds spotted for Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8 on Samsung's servers. The company has tested 9.5 on the Galaxy S26 line, and a beta program could roll out later this year or early next year to S26 and Z8 devices. The update won’t add an Android version but will bring new One UI features as part of Samsung's x.0/x.5 release pattern.
Motorola unveils a Swarovski-crystal Razr (2026) edition featuring 35 crystals on a Pantone Meteorite back with a quilted texture, priced at $899.99—about $300 cheaper than the Galaxy Z Flip 8—without hardware upgrades; it launches September 10 on Motorola.com and Amazon (Verizon on Sept 24) and includes bundled buds and a watch, signaling a design-focused approach in the premium foldable market.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8 largely keeps the same hardware but finally redesigns the 4-inch cover screen as a true Android companion: a homescreen, app drawer, and a path to run any app via MultiStar, letting you browse, message, and log activities without opening the phone, though some apps still feel cramped or unwieldy on the tiny display. The upgraded software and cover-screen features help curb mindless doomscrolling, while hardware changes are modest (a small crease, dust risk, solid battery life, 25W wired / 15W wireless charging). Priced at $1,199.99, it's a modest upgrade over the Z Flip 7, with the strongest case for buyers who value the improved cover-screen experience rather than raw hardware gains.
After more than three weeks with the Galaxy Z Flip 8, the reviewer argues the upgrade is a cautious, overpriced step that doesn’t justify its $100 price bump or mark a meaningful leap in battery life, suggesting Samsung is at a tipping point for its flip lineup. With the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Motorola’s broader Razr lineup drawing attention, the piece calls for a true flagship Ultra Flip or a major redesign to revive excitement around clamshell foldables rather than sticking to incremental refreshes.
Samsung reports the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and Z Fold 8 Ultra are breaking pre-order records in the US (pre-orders up about 30% from the previous generation, with the Fold 8 making up roughly half of orders). Global demand is strong as well (Korea saw 1.44 million pre-orders in seven days; Europe is also high), aided by high price points ($1,899.99–$2,099.99). The trend suggests foldables could be moving into the mainstream, even as Apple readies a competing device.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 is the thinnest, lightest and most capable flip phone yet, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and a silicon‑carbon 4,300 mAh battery, with an improved cover screen UI and Galaxy AI features. Yet at $1,200 it upgrades little in battery life or camera performance over the Z Flip 7, making it a stylish but costly upgrade; battery life remains similar to last year, charging is modest, and the camera system is largely unchanged, so value depends on how much you prize the design and software features over raw performance. If you want more battery life or lower price, alternatives like the Razr Ultra 2026 offer better stamina at a similar or lower cost.
In a hands‑on comparison, the Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 thanks to a larger 5,000 mAh battery with 68W charging, more RAM/storage, and stronger camera capabilities, plus a more engaging cover‑screen experience and distinctive design. Samsung counters with longer software support (seven years) and a lighter, thinner build. Although the Razr Ultra is pricier, promos can level the cost, making it the more compelling flip‑phone experience for many buyers, while the Z Flip 8 remains a solid, more affordable alternative with excellent software updates and a slimmer profile.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 gain a USB webcam mode in One UI 9, letting the phones double as PC webcams by selecting 'Webcam' in the USB options—this trick was popularized on the Galaxy S26 lineup and has since appeared on devices like Pixels with Android 14.
The EU’s EPREL energy database reveals the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8, and Z Fold 8 Ultra are rated for 1,200 charging cycles before about 20% capacity loss, down from 2,000 cycles on the Z Flip 7/Z Fold 7. Silicon‑carbon batteries boost capacity but degrade faster, with the Z Flip 8 likely dropping to ~3,440mAh after 1,200 cycles and the Fold 8 Ultra and Fold 8 reducing to ~4,000mAh and ~3,840mAh respectively. Samsung notes this trade‑off and has increased pack sizes (notably in the Ultra) to offset it; the S26 line appears to share the same 1,200‑cycle figure. Overall, these foldables offer higher capacity but shorter longevity than their immediate predecessors.
Samsung is taking preorders for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8 with up to $1,200 in trade‑in credit; Ultra starts at $2,100 for 256GB (with higher storage options), Fold 8 starts around $1,900, and Flip 8 from $1,200 (up to $600 trade‑in) — with a two‑week preorder window and limited stock.
Samsung unveils a triple-foldable lineup—Galaxy Z Fold 8 (wider, tablet-like main screen), Z Fold 8 Ultra (taller with a bigger battery), and Z Flip 8 (vertical clamshell)—with prices up about $100 across the line and shipments set for Aug. 7: Fold 8 from $1,900, Fold 8 Ultra from $2,100, Flip 8 from $1,200. The company frames three distinct form factors for watching, working, and nostalgia, while Apple is expected to launch a foldable iPhone later this year, intensifying competition in the foldable market.
Samsung revealed three foldables—Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8 and Flip 8—alongside Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2, all powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. The Fold lineup uses Flex Titanium for a thinner, stronger chassis with upgraded cameras and up to 1TB storage; Qi2 charging remains unsupported on the phones without magnetic cases. The watches gain longer battery life, brighter displays, and new AI health features, with Gemini AI integration highlighted. Pre-orders are live and devices ship August 7; Samsung also teased AR glasses and a Galaxy Card credit card.
Leaked renders confirm key specs for Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8: Flip 8 keeps the clamshell design with a 50MP rear camera, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP front camera, 4,300mAh battery, and One UI 9.0; Fold 8 adopts a shorter, wider body with two front cameras, a 50MP main rear camera and 50MP ultrawide, 4,800mAh battery, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (with Exynos 2600 in many regions). Both are expected to include GPS, 5G, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C, a side fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, and IP48; Fold 8 may support 45W wired charging and 20W wireless charging. Renders for Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra were also leaked.
Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked Summer 2026 in London on July 22 will officially unveil the Fold 8 lineup (Ultra with a new Flex Titanium hinge, a 5,000mAh battery and 45W charging, and a Wide model with a 7.6-inch inner display), the more iterative Galaxy Z Flip 8, and new wearables (Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2) powered by Qualcomm's Wear Elite 3nm; a Galaxy XR smart glasses tease is possible, while the Ring 2 is not expected this time. The event will be livestreamed on Samsung's site and YouTube, with a Reserve program offering perks like a $30 credit; expected Fold 8 Wide pricing reportedly lands around $1,799–$1,999.
Leaked images and specs suggest the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is mostly a refinement of the Z Flip 7, switching to an Exynos 2600, adding 45W wired charging, and keeping the same 6.9-inch inner and 4.1-inch outer displays with 256GB storage and 12GB RAM. New color options (including pale pink) may join the lineup, with Samsung set to unveil the device at Galaxy Unpacked on July 22.