Leaks Say Samsung’s Next Foldables Could Start Significantly Higher

Overview

• The most recent leaks, published June 17–18 and sourced to tipster Lanzuk, claim starting prices near $1,800 for a wide Galaxy Z Fold 8, about $1,200 for the Z Flip 8, and north of $2,100 for a Fold 8 Ultra, though Samsung has not confirmed any numbers.
• Multiple regulatory filings and hardware images reported earlier this month point to a near-final three-phone lineup: a Fold 8 Ultra, a new wide-aspect Fold 8, and a Z Flip 8.
• Reports link the alleged price hikes to rising DRAM and NAND costs plus higher manufacturing and logistics bills, which sources say are squeezing margins for foldable hardware.
• Industry stories say Samsung is discussing stronger pre-order perks, bigger trade-in values, free storage upgrades and accessory bundles to soften the consumer impact while keeping chargers and cases out of the box.
• A July Unpacked reveal is expected by many outlets but not yet confirmed, so final specs, regional pricing and storage-tier differences could still change before launch.