Although Samsung launched its flagship Galaxy S26 series back in February, the company still has more smartphones to introduce this year. A fresh collection of foldable devices is scheduled for a July 22 Galaxy Unpacked gathering in London, together with new wearables including the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Glasses. The brand has already dropped teaser clips hinting at upcoming Z Fold and Z Flip handsets.

One of the anticipated devices is the Galaxy Z Fold 8, which follows last year's well-received Galaxy Z Fold 7. That earlier model earned acclaim for its slim profile, so expectations are elevated for the next iteration, possibly including a wider outer screen option.

Numerous reports and alleged leaks have surfaced regarding the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and related versions. Below is a roundup of the latest information available.

Launch timing and cost

Samsung has officially announced the July 22 Unpacked event in London, where the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to debut. Earlier Korean media reports indicated the Z Fold and Flip lines would arrive during the firm's usual summer showcase.

Specific pricing details remain scarce, yet analysts anticipate a figure above the $2,000 Galaxy Z Fold 7 starting point. Samsung raised costs on higher-capacity Z Fold 7 units nine months after launch, moving the 1TB model from $2,420 to $2,500 and the 512GB version from $2,120 to $2,200. Given similar moves by other brands amid component shortages, a comparable adjustment for Samsung seems plausible.

Separate rumors suggest the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 could retain the $2,000 price tag while an Ultra edition reaches roughly $2,200. Samsung is also promoting pre-order incentives such as a $30 credit for reservations and trade-in offers reaching $1,200, plus a possible $200 credit for those without a device to exchange.

Variant naming: Fold, Ultra, or Wide?

Current indications point to two Galaxy Z Fold 8 models launching in July 2026, though their exact labels are still uncertain. Initial reports mentioned a standard Z Fold 8 alongside a wider Z Fold 8 Wide. More recent leaks propose the broader model will simply be called the Z Fold 8, with the Z Fold 8 Ultra retaining a design closer to the prior generation. Case filings and Bluetooth database entries appear to support the Ultra designation.

Physical distinctions

Regardless of naming, one version is expected to feature a wider, passport-like body. Images of dummy units suggest the Z Fold 8 is shorter and broader than its predecessor, with a roughly 5.4-inch cover screen and a 7.6-inch inner panel using a 4:3 aspect ratio. Another source lists a 7.6-inch Quad HD Plus internal display at 4:3 and a 5.5-inch Quad HD Plus cover at 16:10, both Dynamic AMOLED 2x panels running at 120Hz.

Dimensions for the wider model are reported as 123.9 by 81.9 by 9.7 millimeters when closed and 123.9 by 161.4 by 4.5 millimeters when open, weighing 201 grams. The thicker 60-micrometer ultrathin glass on this variant may reduce crease visibility and improve durability compared with the Ultra edition.

The Z Fold 8 Ultra is described as nearly identical in shape to the Z Fold 7, which offered a 6.5-inch outer display and an 8-inch inner screen. However, its resolution is said to be markedly higher. Color options for the wider model include cream, graphite, lavender, and pistachio, while the Ultra may come in cream, graphite, green shadow, violet shadow, black, white, or purple.

Imaging updates

The wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to carry dual rear cameras consisting of a 50-megapixel main sensor and a 50-megapixel ultrawide, plus dual 10-megapixel selfie cameras. The Ultra variant should feature a 200-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel ultrawide, and a 10-megapixel telephoto on the rear, again with two 10-megapixel front-facing units.

Performance and endurance

Both models are slated to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. The standard Z Fold 8 may include 12GB of RAM and a 4,800-mAh battery, whereas the Ultra could receive a 5,000-mAh cell. Storage choices are expected to encompass 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB across the lineup.