Samsung has launched its eighth-generation lineup of foldable phones, introducing a new form factor that it calls the Z Fold8, while the form factor of last year's Z Fold7 lives on as the new "Z Fold8 Ultra". The new Z Fold8 is 34mm shorter and 9mm wider than Samsung's traditional "Fold" form factor, with new screen sizes of 7.6" for the inner display and 5.5" for the cover. All three new models upgrade to Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip, and Samsung's new Flex Titanium technology, intended to reduce the display "crease" common on foldable phones. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra maintains the exact same dimensions and display sizes as last year's Fold7, but has several upgrades, including a better wide-angle camera (50 megapixel vs. 12), larger battery (5,000 mAh vs. 4,400), faster charging (45W wired / 20W wireless), and a low-reflection display finish. Once again, it sees a $100 price hike, now starting at $2100. The new Galaxy Z Fold8 has most of the features of its larger sibling, differing only in main camera resolution (50 megapixel vs. 200), dropping the 3x telephoto camera, and battery size (4,800 mAh vs. 5,000, still larger than last year's Fold7). It starts at $1,900. The Galaxy Z Flip8 is largely similar to last year's Flip7, but 0.6mm thinner and 8g lighter. It also has new AI features available on the cover display. It also sees a $100 price hike, now starting at $1200. All three models will come in Graphite and Cream, plus various shades of purple/pink for each model, and various shades of green exclusively from samsung.com. The lineup ships August 7th. Pre-orders start today, and include up to $200 in credit toward accessories.

Popular tech leaker Ice Universe says the Galaxy Z Fold8 is so good that after less than four hours of use, he has no desire to return to his Galaxy S26 Ultra.

He called the new wider foldable "simply irresistible" in a post sharing early hands-on photos.

The device, part of Samsung's freshly launched Z Fold8 series, features a redesigned form factor that many early testers praise for its feel and display.

Ice Universe's strong first impression adds to the growing excitement around the new wider model.

The Z Fold8 continues to generate buzz as one of the most talked-about foldables of 2026.

I've had the Galaxy Z Fold8 for less than four hours, and I already have no desire to go back to my S26 Ultra. It's simply irresistible. pic.twitter.com/jumjQE26Jx

— Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) July 22, 2026