Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold8 series with new Flex Titanium design

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Flex Titanium hinge pre‑order bonuses battery cycle limit three‑model lineup

Samsung unveiled three new foldable smartphones – the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8 – at its Unpacked event on 22 July 2026. The devices adopt a wider, shorter “passport” 4:3 inner display and a titanium‑reinforced Flex Titanium hinge aimed at reducing visible creases. EU data shows the new models are rated for only 1,200 charge cycles before capacity falls to 80 %, a 40 % reduction compared with the previous generation. Battery capacities are 4,300 mAh for the Flip 8 and 5,000 mAh for the Fold 8 Ultra. Pre‑orders opened with Amazon gift‑card incentives of up to $350 for the Fold 8 and $200 for the Flip 8, with shipments slated to begin on 7 August 2026. Pricing starts at roughly $1,900 in the United States and 12,999 yuan in China. Early hands‑on tests report that the crease on the Fold 8 becomes more visible after a week of regular use, though the tactile feel remains smooth. Samsung markets the three models for distinct user groups: the Fold Ultra targets prosumers, the Flip focuses on lifestyle and selfie‑centric use, and the Fold 8 is positioned for immersive content consumption.

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[● 3 SOURCES] The Flip targets lifestyle users, particularly a female audience, emphasizing portability and selfie‑camera quality. (Samsung)
[● 3 SOURCES] The Fold 8 is aimed at younger millennials and Generation Z, designed for immersive audiovisual consumption. (Samsung)
[● 3 SOURCES] The new model is called Galaxy Z Fold 8 and uses a 4:3 format nicknamed “passport”. (Samsung)
[● 3 SOURCES] David Alonso is vice president and Head of Mobile Experience for Samsung Spain. (Samsung Spain)
[● 3 SOURCES] Samsung increased its foldable smartphone range from two to three models. (Samsung)
[● 3 SOURCES] The three foldable devices were unveiled in London. (Samsung)
[● 3 SOURCES] The Fold Ultra targets prosumer users, especially millennials and Generation X, focusing on multitasking and content editing. (Samsung)
[● 3 SOURCES] Samsung’s Korean marketing team chose to keep the Fold name rather than create a new brand for the new model. (Samsung Korea)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Galaxy Z Flip 8 uses a 4,300 mAh battery and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra uses a 5,000 mAh battery. (Samsung)
[○ 1 SOURCE] EU EPREL data rates the new foldables for 1,200 charge cycles before capacity drops to 80 %, 40 % fewer cycles than the previous generation. (EU EPREL database)
[● 3 SOURCES] The devices use a new 4:3 “passport” inner display format and a Flex Titanium hinge to reduce visible creases. (Samsung)
[● 2 SOURCES] The launch price starts at about $1,900 in the United States and 12,999 yuan in China. (Samsung pricing announcements)