Official-looking renders of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 have leaked without watermarks, showing a lavender Fold 8 and pink Flip 8; the leaks hint at three foldables this year and an Unpacked event in London on July 22.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to debut at the London Unpacked on July 22, featuring a slimmer, crease-reduced design, a 4,300 mAh battery, 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, with the US version using the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and international models likely with the Exynos 2600. It’s planned around a 4.1-inch cover display and 6.9-inch main display, and rumors peg the starting price around $1,200; a Flip 8 FE variant remains uncertain and launch timing could shift with August 7 as a possible date in some leaks.
Renders leaked ahead of Samsung’s July 22 Unpacked show reveal three Galaxy Z Flip 8 colorways—Cream, Graphite, and Pink—with Mint rumored as a possible exclusive; the Flip 8 reportedly sticks to the Flip 7’s design and camera setup, signaling only modest changes as Samsung readies a broader foldable lineup and new Watch models alongside AI features.
A WinFuture leak estimates EU prices for Samsung's 2026 Galaxy Z Fold 8/Ultra, Z Flip 8, Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2, indicating notable price increases versus the prior generation and pointing to a July 22 Unpacked event; the report also notes expected battery and charging upgrades across the lineup.
A fresh WinFuture leak pins European prices for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 family and Flip 8 (Fold 8 €1,999; Fold 8 Ultra €2,199; Flip 8 €1,299) plus Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 (roughly €409–€489 for 40/44mm, €749 for Ultra 2 LTE) ahead of Samsung’s July 22 Unpacked; the Fold 8 is rumored to have a wider outer display, and US pricing may differ.
A Samsung promo campaign and Malaysia vouchers point to a late-July Galaxy Unpacked, likely in London, with preorders starting July 22 and in-store sales on August 11 for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold 8, and Z Flip 8. The event is also expected to unveil wearables like the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2, and to feature upgraded chips (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, possibly Exynos 2600) and notable camera improvements. Official confirmation was not issued by Samsung.
Samsung has launched a cryptic Instagram campaign to restart buzz around its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8, wiping posts and posting enigmatic, visually simple teasers that invite followers to decode clues. Samsung says the campaign aims to tell a new story inspired by cultural touchpoints and will reveal foldable details only when ready, signaling a strategic shift to generate hype ahead of the launch.
Leaked case photos reveal Samsung's forthcoming foldables: Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8; Fold 8 and Flip 8 show dual rear cameras while the Ultra is expected to have a triple rear camera. Case options range from aramid-fiber designs with kick-stands to colorful prints, with aramid cases not shown for the Flip. Samsung is slated to launch multiple foldables this July.
A fresh leak (via Digital Citizen reported by Android Central) details expanded color options across Samsung’s 2026 foldables: Galaxy Z Fold 8 comes in Butter, Graphite, Lavanda, and Pistacchio; Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra in Cream, Graphite, Green Shadow, and Violet Shadow; Galaxy Z Flip 8 offered in Cream, Graphite, Mint, and Pink. Storage rumors place the Z Flip 8 at 256GB/512GB, while the Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra may have 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB options, with colors not restricted to specific storage tiers. Launch timing is rumored for July in London according to FCC filings, though nothing official has been announced.
Samsung’s next-gen foldables and wearables have cleared U.S. FCC listings, pointing to Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Watch 9 (40mm/44mm variants) and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, with the July 22 Galaxy Unpacked launch window seemingly on track; the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide hasn’t appeared in FCC filings yet, but rumors suggest upgrades like a larger battery, newer chipset and possible S Pen return, with the Wide variant possibly arriving later to compete with rivals like Apple.
A Lanzuk report on Naver Blog claims the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will use Exynos 2600 in Korea and parts of Europe, while Japan and most other regions will get Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The Exynos 2600 is built on a 2nm process with a deca-core CPU and Xclipse 960 GPU, whereas the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 uses a 3nm process, octa-core CPU and Adreno 840 GPU.
A fresh Ice Universe leak claims screen protectors for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra, suggesting the Fold 8 will be wider and shorter with clearer lineup differentiation, while the Flip 8 may see only modest changes. The Fold 8 is tipped to feature an improved crease, roughly 201 g weight, and a 4800 mAh battery; the Flip 8 could get a thinner hinge but otherwise resemble its predecessor. Chip discussions point to Exynos 2600 in some regions and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US. Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra at the July 22 Unpacked event alongside the Galaxy Watch 9/Watch Ultra 2.
After Samsung LSI allegedly hiked Exynos 2600 prices to about $270 per unit, Samsung Mobile reportedly reduced Exynos 2600 usage in the Galaxy Z Flip 8 in favor of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (around $230), a shift driven by cost pressures and internal Samsung dynamics. The piece notes that price increases, 2nm process costs, and AI-driven claims contributed to the decision, and it even references a Dubai distributor revolt that allegedly fed gray‑market Galaxy S26 Ultra shipments.
A supply-chain leak suggests Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 could be the final entry in the clamshell Flip line, driven by rising component costs, design stagnation in clamshells, and a market shift toward larger book-style foldables; the rumor also questions a Galaxy Z Flip 9, while noting expectations for an Unpacked launch featuring Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8 family (dates subject to change).
New case listings suggest the Galaxy Z Flip 8 could drop built‑in magnets for wireless charging and instead rely on a Qi2‑ready external case for magnetic alignment, with the device remaining nearly the same size as the Flip 7 and only slightly thinner when folded.