Overview
- Samsung is widely expected to hold a Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22 where leaks say the company will present three foldables and two watches, though the company has not confirmed final specs or prices.
- Company teasers and multiple leaks indicate Samsung will split the Fold family into two distinct shapes: a new wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 and a taller, narrower Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, alongside a Galaxy Z Flip 8 and new Watch 9 models.
- Recent regional price leaks show substantial increases, with WinFuture reporting European tags near €1,299 for the Flip 8 and €1,999–€2,799 across Fold 8 tiers, while South Korean carrier listings put prices around KRW 1,683,000 for the Flip 8 and KRW 2,278,000–2,577,000 for the Fold variants.
- Industry analysis links the price rises to a DRAM and NAND squeeze from rising AI data‑center demand, which research firms say has sharply increased memory’s share of a smartphone’s bill of materials and is forcing vendors to pass costs to customers.
- Leaks from case makers and tipsters also show a redesigned hinge, Samsung Display’s 'Advanced Crease‑Less' panels, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the Fold models, and reported pre‑order and availability windows in South Korea from July 28–August 7 pending official confirmation.