Overview
- Samsung introduced three foldables—the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Flip8—with preorders open and general availability scheduled for early August.
- The Fold8 Ultra uses Samsung’s new Flex Titanium display and an anti‑reflective layer to make the inner screen flatter and much less visibly creased, with panels rated for very high peak brightness.
- Hands‑on reviews praise the crease reduction and brightness but say Oppo’s Find N6 still feels smoother to the touch, showing Samsung improved the problem but did not fully eliminate it.
- The Fold8 family carries premium prices (the Ultra around $2,099 and the standard Fold8 near $1,899) and reviewers flagged missing S‑series features on the Ultra such as Privacy Display, a 5x optical zoom camera and faster charging.
- Industry reports say Samsung is preparing to scale foldables in 2027 with a possible ‘4+4’ product cadence and an expanded TriFold effort aimed at moving the dual‑hinge concept from a limited showcase into broader production.