At its Unpacked event in London, Samsung unveiled its new foldable smartphone portfolio for 2026. While the Galaxy Z Flip8 features a redesigned FlexWindow and the Exynos 2600 processor, Samsung is fundamentally restructuring the Fold series: The regular Galaxy Z Fold8 has been completely redesigned and, with its new form factor, is positioned below the renamed flagship model, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: New form factor and slim design
Samsung has reimagined the regular Galaxy Z Fold8, venturing into a wider form factor: The 5,5-inch cover display in a 10,1:16 aspect ratio (1.972 x 1.248 pixels, 120 Hz) is better suited for messaging, social media, or short videos in everyday life. Inside, a 7,6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display stretches across the screen in a 3:4 aspect ratio (1.848 x 2.448 pixels). Rotating the large screen 90 degrees makes reading ebooks and online articles noticeably easier.
Weighing in at approximately 201 grams, the device is noticeably light. When open, the casing measures 4,5 mm thick, and when folded, it's 9,7 mm deep. Stability is ensured by the new titanium protection technology ("Flex Titanium"): a combination of a titanium alloy film and a titanium plate is designed to reduce the display crease and better absorb pressure and impacts. The casing is IP48 certified, and the frame is made of Advanced Armor Aluminum.
The basic Fold model makes compromises in terms of camera capabilities: On the back, Samsung has installed a dual camera with two 50-megapixel sensors for wide-angle (f/1.8, OIS) and ultra-wide-angle (f/1.9, 120 degrees). Under the hood, it's powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, paired with a 4.800 mAh battery that can be charged via cable at up to 45 watts.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The true flagship of the Fold series
Those looking for the direct successor to the previous foldable flagship will find it in the newly named Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. At just 4,1 mm thick when open, the casing is even thinner and weighs approximately 215 grams. The inner Dynamic AMOLED 2X display offers an 8,0-inch diagonal with a QXGA+ resolution of 2.504 x 2.256 pixels (20:18). The outer display measures 6,5 inches in FHD+ (2.520 x 1.080 pixels, 21:9) and reaches a maximum peak brightness of up to 3.000 nits.
The Ultra features a significantly more powerful camera setup: The triple main camera uses a 200-megapixel main sensor (f/1.7, OIS), a new 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera (120 degrees), and a 10-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and 30x Space Zoom. In addition, the APV codec for 8K video recording and Cine LUTs are supported directly on the smartphone.
The processor is also the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, cooled by an enlarged graphite layer. The battery is larger at 5.000 mAh and charges via a dual-path architecture at 45 watts. According to Samsung, this should allow for a charge of approximately 65 percent capacity in about 30 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8: Focus on software and FlexWindow
The smallest foldable model in the series, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, focuses primarily on software innovations. The 4,1-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow (1.048 x 948 pixels, 120 Hz) serves as the primary interface for AI functions. Google Gemini can be accessed directly via the side button, even when the phone is folded. The inner FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display measures 6,9 inches (2.520 x 1.080 pixels, 21:9).
The hardware, housed in a 180-gram, 6,1 mm thick casing, is the Exynos 2600 processor, familiar from the Galaxy S26 series. The camera system consists of a 50-megapixel main sensor with ProVisual Engine and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. Features such as the camcorder grip with zoom rocker and a Super Steady mode with horizontal lock are designed to simplify hands-free shooting. The battery offers a capacity of 4.300 mAh.
OneUI 9 and new AI features
All models will ship with Android 17 and the One UI 9.0 user interface. The focus is on the enhanced use of AI assistants. The Now Nudge feature analyzes messenger conversations and directly suggests relevant actions such as calendar entries or location searches. Users can keep track of active automations via the new "AI Assistant Activity" dashboard. The system is secured by Samsung Knox Vault and the Personal Data Engine.
Exciting news for switchers: From One UI 9.0 onwards, Quick Share supports direct, wireless compatibility with Apple's AirDrop for file sharing between Samsung Galaxy and iOS devices.
Higher prices and availability
The new foldable lineup is available for pre-order now. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra starts at €2.199 (RRP) in Graphite, Cream, and Violet Shadow (as well as Green Shadow, exclusive to Samsung.com). It's offered in 256GB, 512GB (both with 12GB RAM), and 1TB storage options (16GB RAM). The regular Galaxy Z Fold8 starts at €1.999 in Graphite, Cream, Lavender, and Pistachio with the same storage configurations. The Galaxy Z Flip8 starts at €1.299 in Graphite, Cream, Pink, and Mint with either 256GB or 512GB of storage (both with 12GB RAM).
