Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Launched with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, Galaxy AI, Android 17

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-Carlsen Martin

Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 19:14 [IST]

Samsung has expanded its foldable smartphone portfolio with the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold8 and the all-new Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. The latest additions to the Galaxy Z lineup introduce a more diversified foldable strategy, with the Fold8 aimed at immersive entertainment and everyday productivity, while the Fold8 Ultra caters to creators and power users looking for flagship-grade cameras and multitasking capabilities.

Both smartphones ship with Android 17-based One UI 9, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, upgraded Galaxy AI features, and slimmer designs.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra: Price and Availability

Samsung has opened pre-orders for both foldables in select markets starting today. The Galaxy Z Fold8 starts at $1,900 for the 256GB model, while the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra starts at $2,100 for the same storage variant.

The Galaxy Z Fold8 will be offered in Graphite, Cream, and Lavender, with Pistachio available as an online-exclusive colour. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra comes in Graphite, Cream, and Violet Shadow, alongside an online-exclusive Green Shadow finish. Samsung is also bundling a six-month Google AI Pro subscription with 5TB of cloud storage for eligible buyers.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Specifications and Features

The Galaxy Z Fold8 is Samsung’s lightest book-style foldable yet, weighing 201g. It sports a 5.5-inch AMOLED cover display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and unfolds into a 7.6-inch AMOLED main display, also supporting up to 120Hz refresh rate. Samsung says the new display ratios are designed to improve reading, gaming, streaming, and everyday browsing.

The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, paired with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. Keeping the lights on is a 4,800mAh battery. Samsung has also introduced its new Flex Titanium display structure, promising better durability, smoother unfolding, and reduced crease visibility. The display further supports up to 3,000 nits peak brightness with Vision Booster and an anti-reflective finish.

For photography, the Galaxy Z Fold8 features dual 50MP rear cameras for wide and ultra-wide photography, alongside a 10MP cover selfie camera and a 10MP internal camera. Samsung has also added features like Dual Recording and My FanCam for easier content creation.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Specifications and Features

Positioned as Samsung’s most premium foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra offers an 8-inch AMOLED internal display and a 6.5-inch AMOLED cover display, both with adaptive 120Hz refresh rates. Despite the larger display, Samsung has kept the device slim at 4.1mm unfolded, while the weight comes in at 215g.

The Fold8 Ultra is powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. It houses a larger 5,000mAh battery with a new dual-path 45W fast charging architecture and an upgraded graphite cooling system for sustained performance.

The biggest highlight is its camera setup. Samsung has equipped the Fold8 Ultra with a 200MP primary camera, a 50MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 10MP telephoto camera. The company has also introduced HDR support in 200MP mode, improved Nightography, 8K video recording with the new APV codec, and Cine LUT support for advanced creators.

Galaxy AI and One UI 9

Both foldables ship with Android 17-based One UI 9 and bring Samsung’s latest Galaxy AI experience. New AI features include Now Brief, Now Nudge, Gemini Intelligence, and Gemini Notebook, enabling cross-app automation, AI-powered summaries, and persistent workspaces.

Samsung has also introduced an AI Assistant Activity dashboard, improved privacy controls, and stronger Knox-powered security for AI data processing.

While the Fold8 focuses on delivering a lighter, more accessible foldable experience, the Fold8 Ultra brings flagship cameras, a larger battery, and creator-centric features to compete at the very top of the foldable market.