With Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event just days away on July 22 in London, fresh leaks are revealing pricing details for the next-generation foldables.
The standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 (256GB) is expected to start at around $1,899 in the US, while the higher-end Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra (same storage) could begin at $2,099.
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That's roughly a $100 increase for the Ultra compared to last year's Z Fold 7.
Prices are still being finalized, so they could shift slightly before the official reveal.
European pricing leaks provide a clearer picture of the storage tiers.
The regular Fold 8 is reportedly set at €1,999 (256GB), €2,199 (512GB), and €2,599 (1TB).
The Ultra version jumps to €2,199, €2,399, and €2,799 respectively.
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The clamshell Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to start at €1,299 (256GB) and €1,499 (512GB).
On the wearables side, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 LTE could begin around €749, with the regular Watch9 models at €409 (40mm) and €459 (44mm).
Design and specs
The standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 packs a 7.6-inch inner screen with a more square 4:3 aspect ratio and a 5.5-inch outer screen (16:10 ratio).
It is impressively thin at just 4.5mm when unfolded and 9.7mm to 9.8mm when folded, weighing around 201 grams.
The Ultra model sticks with the more traditional narrow, elongated shape and serves as the true premium option.
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Both phones are expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset.
Camera setups will differ: the standard Fold 8 gets a dual 50MP rear system, while the Ultra is expected to retain the Z Fold 7's triple-camera array, including the 200MP main sensor.
The base model is said to include a 4,800mAh battery, while the Ultra is expected to get a slightly larger 5,000mAh battery pack, a notable upgrade over the 4,400mAh battery in the predecessor.
The price increases are mainly being blamed on rising costs of components like memory (DRAM and NAND).
Demo units have already appeared in Samsung stores in South Korea, with color options like light blue for the Fold 8 and black for the Ultra and Flip 8.
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The Fold 8 also features a distinctive black decorative strip on the hinge.
