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[TECHNOLOGY] · United Kingdom, United States, India, Brazil, Vietnam · 97 sources

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and new foldable lineup

Samsung Electronics held its Galaxy Unpacked event on 22 July 2026 at Old Billingsgate in London, unveiling three new foldable smartphones: the Galaxy Z Fold8, the premium Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the clamshell Galaxy Z Flip8. The devices feature larger internal displays (8 in for the Fold8 Ultra, 7.6 in for the Fold8) and thin profiles, with the Ultra model achieving a 4.1 mm thickness when opened thanks to a new Flex Titanium construction that reduces the visible crease.

Key hardware upgrades include the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor, a 5,000 mAh battery (up to 67 % charge in 30 minutes), a 200 MP main camera, a 50 MP ultra‑wide sensor and 8K video capture on the Fold8 Ultra. The Fold8 is priced at US$ 1,899, the Ultra at US$ 2,099 and the Flip8 at US$ 1,199. Pre‑orders began on 22 July with shipments slated for 7 August, and the phones are now available through retailers in India (Reliance Digital), Brazil (pre‑sale offers), and other markets.

Samsung confirmed that the new foldables do not include an S Pen or the Privacy Display feature, citing design choices to maintain thinness. The devices also introduce silicon‑carbon batteries, which Samsung says improve capacity but have a lower cycle‑life of about 1,200 full charges, roughly half that of the previous generation.

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] Samsung held a Galaxy Unpacked event on 22 July 2026 in London, unveiling the Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra and Flip8. (Samsung press release and multiple articles)
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The Fold8 Ultra uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor and a 5,000 mAh battery. (technical details)
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Samsung introduced Flex Titanium construction, reducing visible crease and allowing the Fold8 Ultra to be 4.1 mm thick when open. (design announcement)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is priced at US$2,099. (launch pricing information)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Galaxy Z Fold8 costs US$1,899. (launch pricing information)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Galaxy Z Flip8 starts at US$1,199. (launch pricing information)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The new foldables do not support the S Pen and lack the Privacy Display feature. (feature omission note)
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The Fold8 Ultra features a 200 MP main camera, a 50 MP ultra‑wide sensor, 3× optical zoom and can record 8K video. (product specifications)

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