Samsung has officially unveiled its most ambitious foldable lineup ever—the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Flip 8. This year’s Galaxy Unpacked event wasn’t just about launching new smartphones; it introduced Samsung’s vision of AI-powered foldables designed for productivity, creativity, and everyday convenience. Samsung also introduced deeper Google Gemini integration, bringing smarter multitasking, AI assistance, and app automation across the new devices.
Samsung’s New Foldable Family
Samsung now offers three premium foldable smartphones:
| Model | Best For |
|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra | Professionals, creators, photographers |
| Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Productivity and entertainment |
| Galaxy Z Flip 8 | Fashion lovers, social media creators |
The biggest surprise this year is the arrival of the Ultra branding in Samsung’s foldable lineup, bringing flagship-level camera hardware and premium performance to the Fold series.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Premium Design
Samsung redesigned the Fold Ultra to be:
- Thinner than previous Fold models
- Lighter body
- Premium titanium construction
- Stronger Armor Flex Hinge
- Improved crease visibility
- Better durability
Samsung says this is its most premium foldable ever.
Display
Expected highlights include:
- 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner display
- 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
- Brightness up to around 3000 nits
- Larger cover display
- Slim bezels
- Better multitasking experience
Perfect for:
- Gaming
- Productivity
- Video editing
- Reading
- Multitasking
Performance
Samsung equips the Ultra with:
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Up to 16GB RAM
- Up to 1TB storage
- Android 17
- One UI 9
Everything feels flagship-level.
Camera
Samsung finally brings an Ultra camera system to foldables.
Expected setup:
- 200MP Main Camera
- 50MP Ultra-Wide
- 10MP Telephoto
- AI Zoom
- Nightography
- Enhanced Portrait Mode
Photography enthusiasts finally get flagship imaging on a foldable.
Battery
Rumored/announced features include:
- Around 5000mAh battery
- 45W wired charging
- Wireless charging
- Reverse wireless charging
Battery optimization has also improved thanks to Galaxy AI.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
The regular Fold 8 is designed for users who want a premium foldable without the Ultra price.
Expected Features
- New wider design
- Slimmer hinge
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Dynamic AMOLED displays
- Improved durability
- Better multitasking
- AI-powered productivity
- Larger cover screen
Samsung focused heavily on making the Fold 8 easier to use with one hand while improving the inner display experience.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 continues Samsung’s stylish clamshell design with major AI upgrades.
Expected Specifications
- 6.9-inch AMOLED Display
- Larger Flex Window
- 120Hz Refresh Rate
- 50MP Main Camera
- Improved Battery
- Better Flex Mode
- Advanced AI Camera
- Pocket-friendly design
Samsung is targeting younger users, vloggers, and content creators with the Flip 8.
Galaxy AI Gets Smarter
Samsung’s biggest software upgrade is Galaxy AI integrated with Google Gemini.
New AI features include:
- AI Live Translation
- Circle to Search
- AI Writing Assistant
- AI Notes
- AI Photo Editing
- AI Video Editing
- AI Voice Recorder
- AI Summaries
- AI Split-Screen Suggestions
- Gemini app automation and Notebook integration
These features aim to make the foldables powerful productivity tools.
Fold 8 Ultra vs Fold 8 vs Flip 8
| Feature | Fold 8 Ultra | Fold 8 | Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | Largest | Large Foldable | Compact Foldable |
| Camera | 200MP Ultra Camera | Dual/Triple Camera | 50MP Dual Camera |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Flagship-class chipset |
| Battery | ~5000mAh | Large | Improved compact battery |
| Best For | Professionals | Power Users | Lifestyle Users |
Expected Colors
Leaks and launch materials indicate options such as:
- Titanium Black
- Silver
- Blue
- Green
- Pink (Flip)
- Lavender (Flip)
Availability varies by model and region.
India Price (Launch)
Samsung has announced Indian pricing, with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 starting around ₹1,79,999, while the Fold 8 Ultra and Flip 8 are positioned above and below it respectively depending on configuration. Pre-orders opened immediately after the July 22 launch event.
Pros
- Premium foldable design
- Better durability
- Powerful Snapdragon chipset
- Excellent displays
- Galaxy AI features
- Improved cameras
- Faster multitasking
- Longer software support
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Charging speed still trails some competitors
- Foldables remain delicate compared with traditional phones
