Just days before Samsung Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, leaker Evan Blass has published what appear to be official marketing materials for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8. The images confirm design changes, camera specifications, battery capacities, and pricing for all three devices. Samsung is expected to unveil the phones at an event in London on July 22 at 9 am ET.

What You Need to Know

  • Galaxy Z Fold 8 adopts a wider, shorter form factor with a 7.6-inch 4:3 inner display and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.
  • Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra keeps the traditional tall design with an 8-inch display, 200MP main camera, and 5,000mAh battery.
  • Galaxy Z Flip 8 comes in cherry blossom pink with a 4,300mAh battery and the same camera setup as the Flip 7.
  • All three models use a titanium display substrate designed to reduce the visible crease.
  • US prices start at $1,899 for the Fold 8, $2,099 for the Fold 8 Ultra, and availability is expected from August 5.

Galaxy Z Fold 8: A New Shape

The standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 represents the biggest design change in Samsung foldable lineup this year. It moves away from the tall, narrow cover display to a wider, more square form factor. The inner 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display runs at 120Hz with a 2,448 x 1,848 resolution and a 4:3 aspect ratio. The 5.5-inch cover display has a 1,972 x 1,248 resolution.

The camera system includes a 50MP primary sensor with 2x Optical Quality Zoom and a 50MP ultrawide lens. There is no dedicated telephoto camera. Two 10MP selfie cameras sit on the cover and inner displays. The phone runs on a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor with 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. The battery is rated at 4,800mAh with 45W fast charging.

At 4.5mm thick when unfolded and weighing 201g, the Fold 8 is noticeably lighter than its predecessor. It carries an IP48 rating for dust and splash resistance. Available colors include Graphite, Cream, Lavender, and Pistachio. European pricing starts at €1,999.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: The Powerhouse

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra retains the traditional tall foldable design and serves as the true successor to the Fold 7. It features an 8-inch inner display with a sharp 2,504 x 2,256 resolution and a 6.5-inch cover display. The phone uses the same titanium display substrate to minimize the crease and measures just 4.1mm thick when unfolded, weighing 218g.

The camera setup is significantly upgraded. A 200MP wide sensor leads the rear array, joined by a 50MP ultrawide and a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. The 5,000mAh battery supports up to 27 hours of video playback and 45W fast charging. It shares the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and comes in Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow, and Green Shadow. Pricing starts at €2,199 in Europe and $2,099 in the US.

Galaxy Z Flip 8: Refined, Not Reinvented

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is the most evolutionary of the three. It retains the clamshell design and brings a cherry blossom pink color option. The camera hardware mirrors the Flip 7: a 50MP wide sensor, a 12MP ultrawide, and a 10MP selfie camera. The battery stays at 4,300mAh.

Samsung appears to have focused on durability and software refinements rather than hardware changes for the Flip 8. It will share the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and is expected to be the most affordable entry point into Samsung foldable lineup.

What to Expect at Unpacked

Samsung will hold its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22 in London, with a livestream on Samsung YouTube channel. Beyond the three foldables, the company is also expected to unveil new Galaxy Watch models and possibly the Galaxy Tab S10 series. Pre-orders are likely to open immediately after the event, with retail availability starting August 5.

Bottom Line

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 marks Samsung most significant design pivot in the foldable space, while the Fold 8 Ultra delivers meaningful camera and battery upgrades. The Flip 8 remains a refined iteration. If you are in the market for a foldable, waiting until July 22 to see the full picture makes sense.