Has Samsung made enough progress to convince Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7 or even iPhone users to switch to the new generation of folding phones, or is this mainly an upgrade for those who are using older devices?
On July 22, 2026, at the Galaxy Unpacked event held in London, Samsung Electronics officially introduced three new folding phones including Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8. This is the first time the Galaxy Z series has an Ultra branded version, expanding the product portfolio with three different orientations including high-end performance, entertainment experience and flexibility for users who love folding design.
The most notable point is the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. According to Samsung, this is the thinnest Galaxy Fold model ever with a thickness of only 4.1 mm when opened, weight of 215 g, 8-inch main screen, 200 MP main camera, 5,000 mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy platform. Samsung also introduced Flex Titanium technology, new hinges, and AI features like Now Nudge and Gemini Notebook to increase multitasking efficiency on large screens.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold8 is redesigned with a new screen ratio aimed at a more natural content viewing and document reading experience. Samsung says the internal display is transferableFlexibly change between display ratios depending on usage needs, and the device is equipped with a 4,800 mAh battery to extend operating time.
In the clamshell folding phone segment, Galaxy Z Flip8 focuses on the ability to use FlexWindow external screens. Users can view calendar, weather, notifications, photos, messages and many applications without opening the device. Samsung also added video recording features such as Camcorder Grip, Super Steady and Dual Recording to better support content creation needs.
Product Highlights according to Samsung
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 8-inch screen, 200 MP camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, 5,000 mAh battery, thinnest design in the Fold line
Galaxy Z Fold8 New design, optimal screen ratio for entertainment and content reading, 4,800 mAh battery
Galaxy Z Flip8 FlexWindow expansion, AI, Super Steady video recording, Dual Recording
Samsung's addition of the Ultra version to the Galaxy Z series shows that the company is making a clearer distinction between users who need folding devices for professional work and customer groups who prioritize design or portability. At the same time, AI continues to become the focus of the Galaxy ecosystem with many features deeply integrated into software instead of just hardware upgrades.
At the time of announcement, Samsung had confirmed the new products and opened pre-order programs in many markets. Information on specific selling prices will depend on each country and distribution area.
