Overview
- Samsung is widely expected to unveil a three‑device foldable family at Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, with reports naming a Galaxy Z Flip 8, a new wider Galaxy Z Fold 8, and a taller Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
- Recent European leaks show steep retail list prices (for example €1,999 for a 256GB Fold 8 and €2,199 for a 256GB Fold 8 Ultra) while South Korean carrier figures point to lower, likely subsidized, local launch prices and a reported Korea pre‑order window with general availability from August 7.
- Leaks and case‑maker images confirm Samsung is splitting the Fold line into two distinct shapes and using a redesigned hinge and new 'crease‑less' panels that reduce visible crease at the cost of less ability to hold intermediate folding angles.
- Reported specifications circulating in multiple outlets include Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 on the Folds, an Exynos 2600 option for the Flip, larger inner displays and bigger batteries for the Folds, and accessory listings show new cases that will not fit older Fold models.
- Analysts link the price rises to a sharp jump in DRAM and NAND costs as AI data centers soak up memory supply, a squeeze that is inflating handset bill‑of‑materials, prompting higher retail tags and deep discounts on outgoing Fold 7 stock as retailers clear inventory.