Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Series and Galaxy Z Flip 8 Unveiled at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked

July 23, 2026

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Brief Overview

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and Galaxy Z Flip 8 at its Unpacked 2026 event in London on July 22.
Samsung also launched the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2.
Sales will start August 7 onwards.

At Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in London, Samsung took the wraps off three new foldable phones and two Galaxy smartwatches, delivering one of its most significant product launches in recent years.

Here is a detailed breakdown of all the devices unveiled at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2026

For the first time, Samsung surprised users by launching three foldable smartphones at a single event, instead of its usual two.

The foldable lineup includes the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and the Galaxy Z Flip 8, each aimed at a different type of user.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Specifications

According to Samsung, this is their first wide-style foldable, with a shorter and squarer shape when closed. It skips a telephoto lens to keep costs lower than the Ultra model.

Specs	Detail
Display	7.6 in main, 5.5 in cover
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM / Storage	Up to 16GB / 1TB
Battery	4,800mAh
Camera	50MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 10MP selfie
Starting Price	INR 1,79,999

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Specifications

The Galaxy Z Fold Ultra is the true successor to last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7. It is also the first foldable phone in Samsung’s lineup to carry the Ultra branding.

Specs	Detail
Display	8.0 in main, 6.5 in cover
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM / Storage	Up to 16GB / 1TB
Battery	5,000mAh
Camera	200MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto (3x)
Starting Price	INR 1,99,999

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Specifications

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 keeps a familiar clamshell design but is thinner and lighter than its predecessor. It uses a new silicon-carbon battery and adds smarter software on its outer FlexWindow screen.

Spec	Detail
Display	6.9 in main, 4.1 in cover
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (Exynos 2600 in some markets)
RAM / Storage	12GB / 256GB or 512GB
Battery	4,300mAh
Camera	50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP selfie
Starting Price	INR 1,24,999

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2

Along with the phones, Samsung revealed the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, both bringing bigger batteries and brighter screens.

Galaxy Watch 9 Specifications

The Watch 9 comes in 40mm and 44mm sizes and gets a new chipset along with a battery that is about 20% larger than before. It also adds new health tools, including a Fitness Index and a Vitals feature that watches for early health warning signs.

Spec	Detail
Sizes	40mm, 44mm
Chipset	Snapdragon Wear Elite
Battery	390mAh (40mm), 445mAh (44mm)
Case	Aluminum
Water Resistance	IP68, 5ATM
Starting Price	INR 38,999

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Specifications

Built for outdoor and fitness use, the Ultra 2 has a titanium body and an 800mAh battery, a jump of about 35% from the original model. It also features the brightest screen Samsung has ever put on a watch, along with new trail running and diving tools.

Spec	Detail
Size	47mm
Chipset	Snapdragon Wear Elite
Battery	800mAh
Display Brightness	5,000 nits peak
Case	Titanium
Water Resistance	IP69K, 10ATM+
Starting Price	INR 69,999

What Comes Next

All five devices are open for preorder now, with general availability starting August 7, 2026.

Samsung’s decision to launch two separate Fold-class phones this year is widely seen as a move to cover more of the foldable market ahead of Apple’s rumoured foldable iPhone later this year.