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.
Pricing leaks peg the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra at $2,099 in the US and the standard Fold 8 at $1,899 for 256GB, with higher storage options likely costing more. A Samsung store in Korea reportedly displayed the device ahead of Samsung’s July Unpacked event in London, signaling an imminent official reveal and confirming the new foldable lineup is arriving soon.
Samsung teased the Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup with a Spider-Man promo ahead of its July 22 Unpacked reveal, hinting at a wider foldable design and updated camera layouts across the Fold 8 family, with early looks fueling anticipation.
Samsung has scheduled July 22 Unpacked in London to unveil foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, plus a new Galaxy Watch lineup and possibly Galaxy Glasses. Ahead of the show, Samsung is offering a $30 preorder credit and a chance to win one of ten $500 Samsung.com gift cards, with live coverage planned from Samsung and ZDNET.
Germany pricing shows increases across Samsung's foldables: Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts at €1,999 for 256GB, €2,199 for 512GB, and €2,599 for 1TB; Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts at €2,199 (a €100 increase) with €2,399 for 512GB and €2,799 for 1TB (+€180, +€280); Galaxy Z Flip 8 is €1,299 for 256GB (+€100) and €1,499 for 512GB (+€180). These are German prices and may not map to US pricing; a memory-chip shortage is cited as a driver of higher costs.
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.
Two new renders reveal the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in folded and unfolded states and compare it to the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The leaks pin down dimensions (closed 123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7 mm; open 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5 mm) and a 201 g weight, suggesting the Fold 8 will be shorter, wider, lighter, and slightly thicker than the Fold 7, with a July 22 launch teased for Galaxy Unpacked.
Samsung has launched a teaser campaign for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 featuring short, clever videos that emphasize a new wider, shorter foldable form factor, while hinting at related devices such as the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra ahead of the Unpacked event.
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.
Samsung is officially previewing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup, introducing two models—Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra—with refined designs, sharper and more durable displays, and premium specs. Both run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, a 4,800 mAh battery (45W charging), and 5G/Wi‑Fi 7/Bluetooth 6.0 with IP48 water resistance. The standard Fold 8 features a 7.6-inch inner display and dual 50 MP rear cameras, while the Ultra adopts an 8.0-inch inner screen and adds a 200 MP main camera plus a 10 MP telephoto, though most updates are incremental. Samsung claims a July 26, 2026 unveiling with availability starting August 7 in Korea and other markets, plus potential pre-order perks and leaked wallpapers; the Ultra’s higher price is being weighed against its added features.
A credible leak via Lanzuk on Naver claims the Galaxy Z Fold 8's wider model could be unusually light (around 201g) with a near-crease-free display thanks to thicker UTG, potentially outperforming the Z Fold 8 Ultra in crease behavior, as Samsung prepares to unveil three foldables at a London Unpacked event around July 22.
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.