Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold 8, Ultra, and Flip 8 to Open Era of AI Foldables

Samsung Electronics has launched a full-scale push into the premium market by unveiling three new foldable smartphones, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a redesigned aspect ratio and the newly introduced top-tier "Fold 8 Ultra" model.

The company is also accelerating the expansion of its AI-driven device ecosystem by rolling out agentic artificial intelligence (AI) across its entire foldable lineup, alongside new smartwatches and smart glasses.

Samsung Electronics held its "Galaxy Unpacked 2026" product launch event on July 22 (local time) at Old Billingsgate in London, United Kingdom, introducing the new foldable lineup featuring the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8.

Unlike its predecessor, the newly unveiled Galaxy Z Fold 8 adopts a new aspect ratio with an increased horizontal width.

When folded, it measures 138.4 mm (5.5-inch, 10:16 ratio), and when unfolded, 193.2 mm (7.6-inch, 4:3 ratio). The cover screen has been optimized for everyday smartphone usage, while the main screen maximizes immersion for content consumption such as videos, gaming, and reading.

It has a thickness of 9.7 mm when folded and 4.5 mm when unfolded, with a weight of 201 grams, making it the lightest among all Fold series models to date.

For the application processor (AP), it is equipped with Qualcomm's "Snapdragon 8 Elite 5th Generation for Galaxy," which was previously featured in the Galaxy S26 series.

The camera setup supports a 50-megapixel dual rear camera.

The newly added top-tier lineup, the "Fold 8 Ultra," inherits the aspect ratio of the previous Fold series while boosting camera and multitasking performance.

The main display measures 203.1 mm (8.0-inch, 20:18 ratio) and the cover display measures 164.8 mm (6.5-inch, 21:9 ratio), offering a grip similar to a regular smartphone when folded.

It measures 8.9 mm thick when folded, 4.1 mm thick when unfolded—the thinnest among all Fold models to date—and weighs 215 grams.

The rear of the Fold 8 Ultra is equipped with a 200-megapixel main camera, a 10-megapixel telephoto camera, and, for the first time in the Fold series, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera.

It supports "Nightography," a night-shooting technology, and 8K video recording, allowing users to handle everything from shooting to editing and content production on a single device.

AI-based multitasking utilizing the large screen has also become significantly smoother, powered by the high-performance AP.

It features a large 5,000 mAh battery and supports 45W super-fast charging and dual-pass charging.

Samsung stated that "Flex Titanium" technology has been applied for the first time to both products, improving durability and reducing screen creases.

The Flip 8, unveiled alongside them, was released with a weight of 180 grams and a thickness of 6.1 mm (unfolded), making it the thinnest and lightest in the series' history.

Its cover display, "FlexWindow," has been upgraded with an AI-centric interface, allowing users to check vital information and run various apps without having to unfold the phone.

In addition, the agentic AI features introduced in the S26 series this March have been extensively integrated into the Z series as well.

Developed in collaboration with Google, the newly integrated "Gemini Intelligence" understands the user's screen and context to provide advanced services.

It automatically runs around 40 apps, including delivery, reservations, and shopping, while independently handling complex tasks such as searching for and booking nearby restaurants and managing schedules. Personalized AI features like "Now Nudge" and "Now Brief" are also supported.

All three products will be released in Graphite and Cream as standard color options.

Exclusive online colors on Samsung's official website include Violet Shadow and Green Shadow for the Ultra, Lavender and Pistachio for the Fold 8, and Pink and Mint for the Flip 8.

The factory price for the Fold 8 (256GB model) is set at 2,278,100 won, a decrease of 101,200 won compared to its predecessor.

However, the Fold 8 Ultra is priced at 2,577,300 won, up 198,000 won from the Fold 7, and the Flip 8 is priced at 1,683,000 won, also an increase of 198,000 won from the previous model.

The new products will be rolled out sequentially worldwide, starting in South Korea on August 7, with domestic pre-orders running from July 28 to August 3.

Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics also unveiled its new smartwatches, the "Galaxy Watch 9" and "Watch Ultra 2," on the same day.

Enhanced with features focused on sleep, activity, and cardiovascular health, they provide customized guidance such as heart health scores, daily cardiovascular load, and physical fitness indices.

Equipped with a Snapdragon processor for improved processing performance, battery life has also increased by 20% for the Watch 9 and 35% for the Ultra 2 compared to their predecessors.

In addition, two new designs for the "Intelligent Eyewear" smart glasses were unveiled.

Developed in collaboration with global eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, these glasses operate on the Android XR platform, allowing users to utilize AI features using voice, gestures, and visual information while wearing them.

The Intelligent Eyewear is scheduled for release within the year.

(Photo: Provided by Samsung Electronics, Yonhap News)
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