Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8: Price, Specs, and Release Date

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is now official alongside the Galaxy Z Flip8, unveiled at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22, 2026 and released on August 7, 2026. For the first time, the Fold line launched in two variations sold side by side, giving foldable shoppers more to compare before they buy.

Two Fold models this year
Samsung split the Fold line into the standard Galaxy Z Fold8 and a higher-end Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, marketed together rather than as a single flagship. Both come in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options, giving buyers more room to pick a configuration that fits their budget.

Pricing across the lineup
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra starts at $2,099.99, the standard Galaxy Z Fold8 starts at $1,899.99, and the Galaxy Z Flip8 starts at $1,199.99. The Z Flip8 is available in 256GB and 512GB storage, while the Fold models go up to 1TB.

Z Fold8 specs
The Galaxy Z Fold8 runs a 7.6-inch main display on a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, with 16GB of RAM and a 4,800mAh battery to power the larger unfolded screen through a full day of use.

Z Flip8 specs
The Galaxy Z Flip8 pairs a 6.9-inch display with the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, 12GB of RAM, and a 4,300mAh battery, aimed at buyers who want a compact, pocketable foldable rather than the larger book-style design.

What reviewers are saying
Early hands-on coverage has been mixed on the Z Fold8. Some reviewers highlight the Ultra tier as a meaningful step up in build quality, while others note the standard Z Fold8 still feels close to a first-generation design in places like the crease and hinge feel, even as software and camera tweaks help it stand out from the Z Flip8. A few outlets also point to the split into two Fold tiers as the more interesting story than any single spec bump, since it gives Samsung a way to compete at two different price points at once.

Switching to a new Fold8
Samsung has also published guidance for owners moving data over from an older Galaxy phone to the new Z Fold8, covering backup and transfer steps for anyone upgrading from a previous Fold, Flip, or standard Galaxy model. The company is positioning the update as an easy switch for existing Galaxy owners rather than a reason for brand-new buyers to jump in.

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