Samsung is gearing up for the official launch of its latest foldable phones and smartwatches, with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra at the forefront. While details about these devices have been circulating, recent leaks suggest potential pricing for the US market. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 may start at $1,899 for the 256GB model, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra could be priced at $2,099 for the same storage capacity. This marks a $100 increase from last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, attributed to rising costs of DRAM and NAND flash memory.
These models are set to debut with One UI 9.0 and Google’s Gemini Intelligence, a cutting-edge AI platform that seamlessly integrates across devices and applications. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to feature a Snapdragon chipset in North America, but an Exynos chip in other regions. Reports also hint that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 might be Samsung’s final entry in the flip-style foldable category.
All three devices are anticipated to showcase a new hinge design and advanced OLED panels for a smoother, crease-free display. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 will likely be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, while the Ultra variant might boast the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip.
