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Samsung Introduces All-New Foldable Lineup: Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8
LONDON, July 22, 2026--Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled the new Galaxy Z series, an expanded lineup that brings foldables to a new audience. This series marks the debut of a fresh and exciting form factor in Galaxy Z Fold8, a new kind of foldable experience built around the way people explore, discover, and get immersed in their favourite content.

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The all-new Galaxy Z series turn seven generations of foldable leadership into three distinct foldable experiences built for Ultra productivity, immersive discovery and self-expression LONDON, July 22, 2026 --( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled the new Galaxy Z series, an expanded lineup that brings foldables to a new audience. This series marks the debut of a fresh and exciting form factor in Galaxy Z Fold8, a new kind of foldable experience built around the way people explore, discover, and get immersed in their favourite content. The lineup also includes Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, which brings Galaxy's renowned Ultra standard to foldables with maximum productivity and content creation in a larger workspace. Galaxy Z Flip8 — the sleekest one yet — was built for expression and quick interaction on the go. Built on seven generations of foldable innovation and consumer insight, the new Galaxy Z series gives users more choice than ever, with three distinct experiences engineered to fit different needs. Galaxy AI has been optimized for each of these form factors. Across the lineup, every insight feels more actionable and every action feels more connected. Multitasking is easier on the larger screens of Galaxy Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra, while Flip8's AI-native FlexWindow keeps relevant information and shortcuts within reach. And with partner AI experiences such as Gemini Intelligence, Galaxy gives users even more ways to get things done in fewer steps — with transparency, privacy and user control built in. "As AI becomes more agentic, mobile devices will become the most personal entry point to experiences that understand and adapt to each user," said TM Roh, Chief Executive Officer, President and Head of the Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. "By setting a new standard for foldables, we are once again advancing the premium mobile experience and opening the next era of intelligence to more people." The All-New Galaxy Z Fold8 — A New Galaxy Fold Experience for Everyday Immersion Galaxy Z Fold8 is reimagined for users who want a foldable that feels natural in the moments when curiosity turns into deeper discovery. Fold8 introduces a form factor designed to move easily from quick interactions on the cover screen to deeper viewing, reading and gaming on the main display. With Samsung's lightest Galaxy Z Fold yet, intuitive display ratios and long-lasting performance, Fold8 makes it easier to get the most out of the content, stories and ideas that matter. Built for Discovery Galaxy Z Fold8's display ratios are designed around the way people naturally consume content throughout the day. By adapting the screen to the content, Fold8 creates a more immersive experience whether users are browsing, watching, reading or gaming. At just 201 g,1 Fold8 is Samsung's lightest Galaxy Z Fold yet.2 Despite its lightweight design, it combines the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy3 with a larger 4,800 mAh battery,4 delivering smooth, responsive performance and lasting power so users can stay immersed longer. A Display Engineered from the Inside Out Across the new Galaxy Z series, expert display engineering serves as the foundation for a more refined foldable experience, supporting slimmer designs, greater durability and more seamless viewing. A Clear and Versatile Camera Experience Galaxy Z Fold8 is designed to help users capture and share the moments that catch their attention. Whether it's a sweeping landscape, a group shot or a spontaneous moment on the move, Fold8 makes everyday photography and video feel easier to capture, edit and share. Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — The Ultra Foldable Built for Maximum Productivity Ultra represents Galaxy's highest standard for performance, capability and innovation. With Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, that standard meets Samsung's most advanced foldable design. Its expansive 8-inch main display10 opens up a productive workspace for multitasking, while its advanced camera system and long-lasting battery support creation throughout the day. All of this comes in Galaxy's slimmest Z Fold design yet — it measures just 4.1mm when unfolded and weighs 215g1, pushing the standard for productivity on the go. Professional-Grade Creativity with an Ultra-Level Camera System Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is built to give creators more freedom from capture to edit, with an Ultra-level camera system and creative tools that make high-quality content easier to produce from one device. Power, Battery and Cooling Built for All-Day Productivity Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is engineered to stay fast, responsive and reliable through the most demanding workloads, from heavier multitasking and content creation to AI-powered workflows. Galaxy Z Flip8 — The Sleekest, Most Expressive AI-Native Flip Experience Galaxy Z Flip8 is built for users who want their phone to feel as dynamic as they are. Designed around quick interactions, personal expression and AI-native experiences, Flip8 brings the power of Galaxy AI closer to everyday moments through a reimagined FlexWindow and uniquely flexible Flip form factor. At just 180g1 and 6.1mm thin, Samsung's slimmest and lightest Flip10 brings information, actions and creativity closer to everyday moments. A Smarter, More Intuitive FlexWindow Experience Galaxy Z Flip8 reimagines the FlexWindow as an AI-native everyday interface, bringing information, actions and assistance closer to the moments users need them most. FlexCam Unlocks a More Expressive Flip Selfie Experience Galaxy Z Flip8 enhances Samsung's signature Flip camera experience, turning everyday moments into more expressive content through flexible shooting angles, real-time previews and Flip-only creative experiences. From hands-free shooting and real-time preview to cover-screen selfie videos and Flip-only mirror selfies, Flip8 helps users create, check and share polished moments without setting up extra equipment. A New Class of Agentic Experiences Optimized for Foldables As the most personal device people carry, the phone has become the primary entry point where AI meets users — and the new Galaxy Z series sets the tone for the next generation of mobile AI experiences. Galaxy AI now works across more apps and services, with experiences optimized for foldable form factors. By understanding what matters to each user and helping turn insights into action, Galaxy AI becomes more personal, proactive and useful throughout the day. Together, these experiences show how Galaxy AI is becoming a more capable and proactive companion, helping users accomplish more with less effort. Across the lineup, foldable form factors make these experiences easier to access throughout the day. Security and Privacy Built Into the Experience As AI becomes more personal and agentic, trust continues to be a critical foundation of the experience. Users need to know how their data is used, understand what AI is doing on their behalf and stay in control of the choices that shape their experience. With the new Galaxy Z series, Samsung builds that trust into the device from the start, keeping personal data secure while giving users transparency, choice and control over how their information is used. Samsung Knox protects every Galaxy device from the chip up, with a multi-layered approach that includes on-device personalization and user-controlled cloud processing, as well as future-ready protections such as ecosystem-wide protection through Samsung Knox Matrix. For on-device AI, Personal Data Engine (PDE) enables context-aware, personalized AI experiences. To protect PDE, Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP) creates encrypted, app-specific storage environments, while Knox Vault adds a tamper-resistant physical layer for sensitive information.19 These system-level protections work together with Advanced Intelligence settings and Personal Data Intelligence to help users control how AI features manage and use personal data . One UI 9.0 also introduces a new AI Assistant Activity dashboard, giving users a centralized view of AI automations running on their behalf. Instead of moving across multiple apps and services to understand what happened, users can review AI actions in one place and navigate directly to the relevant agent for additional context and settings. Enhanced Privacy Alerts also proactively notify users about potential privacy risks, including unnecessary attempts to access background authorizations, helping them respond before those risks become invisible. These updates build on Galaxy's existing security and privacy portfolio which includes Auto Blocker, Theft Protection, Private Sharing, Secure Wi-Fi and more. Together, these advancements help users take a more active role in managing personal data and AI activities, with transparency, clearer choices and stronger protections at the core of their experience — helping ensure that more personal AI experiences remain grounded in trust. Getting Started with the New Galaxy Z series The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 are available for pre-order in select markets starting today. All devices will be available in Graphite and Cream colour options, and Fold8 Ultra will have unique availability in Violet Shadow and Green Shadow (online exclusive20), Fold8 in Lavender and Pistachio (online exclusive) and Flip8 in Pink and Mint (online exclusive)21. For those moving from iOS to Galaxy, the updated Smart Switch makes migration easier than ever22. By scanning a QR code on their current iPhone, users can wirelessly transfer data without downloading additional apps. Smart Switch can also transfer Samsung and Google accounts, accessibility settings, eSIM data, passwords, passkeys and more, reducing the time required to set up a new device. With Quick Share's new AirDrop compatibility23, sharing files between iOS and Galaxy devices is now seamless in both directions. To give users peace of mind after upgrading, Samsung Care+25 offers comprehensive coverage, including fast repairs for accidental damage, extended warranty coverage and certified expert support at home and abroad. One UI 9 also introduces Warranty and care, a new settings hub that gives users quick access to warranty information, self-diagnostics, repair requests and remote support — all from their device. Customers who purchase a new Galaxy foldable on Samsung.com and enroll in a monthly Samsung Care+ plan will receive the first three months of coverage at no cost26. For more information about the new Galaxy Z series, please visit: Samsung Global Newsroom or Samsung.com. About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, digital signage, smartphones, wearables, tablets, home appliances and network systems, as well as memory, system LSI and foundry. Samsung is also advancing medical imaging technologies, HVAC solutions and robotics, while creating innovative automotive and audio products through Harman. With its SmartThings ecosystem, open collaboration with partners, and integration of AI across its portfolio, Samsung delivers a seamless and intelligent connected experience. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com . Specifications View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260722049325/en/ Contacts Media Contact Jordan Horrobin [email protected]
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