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With news & speculations around the corner the new line of devices from Samsung is expected for an official release somewhere around July 2026 or August 2026.
1 – Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Standard/Ultra): A classic, tall aspect ratio foldable that focuses on top-tier specifications and camera upgrades.
2 – Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide: A new passport-style appearance and avatar , shorter and significantly wider form factor which is similar to the original Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold launched way back in August 2025.
In terms of specifications the device is expected to be equipped and powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite from Qualcomm with elegant sleek design and 45-watt fast charging.
We will need to wait for a final confirmation if these devices will be packed with Privacy Display which is one of the unique selling propositions in Samsung S26 Ultra launched in February 2026.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 2026 will be the successor to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 launched last year in July 2025.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra to offer an outer 6.5 inch tall display and inner 8.0 inch display.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide 2026 will be the new variant type with passport style appearance; it could offer much more natural smartphone experience while still unfolding into a full-size tablet.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to offer an outer display size of 5.4 inch and inner display size of 7.6 inch.
Well, the tentative expected pricing for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 series in the USA is projected to remain highly competitive to match rival foldable devices:
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Standard): May start from $1,899 for the base 256GB model.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide: May start from $1,799 due to its simple dual camera setup.
Higher Storage Tiers options for 512GB / 1TB: Pricing will range from $2,019 to $2,259.
