Samsung is gearing up for its most significant Galaxy Fold update in years. If leaks hold true, the company will unveil two large foldable phones on July 22: the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. The standard Fold 8 appears to be the truly new flagship, while the Ultra seems like a refined iteration of last year’s Fold 7.
According to WinFuture’s report from Germany, the base Galaxy Z Fold 8 could start at €1999, matching last year’s pricing. The Ultra variant is expected to start at €2199, commanding a premium. Samsung is creating an unusual product lineup where the standard Fold delivers more noticeable upgrades, and the pricier Ultra focuses on subtler enhancements.
- Galaxy Z Fold 8, 256GB – €1999
- Galaxy Z Fold 8, 512GB – €2199
- Galaxy Z Fold 8, 1TB – €2599
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, 256GB – €2199
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, 512GB – €2399
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, 1TB – €2799
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event is set for July 22, with sales rumored to start on August 7. Launching two Fold 8 models requires Samsung to justify both their specifications and naming strategy, as the non-Ultra variant currently appears to have the most substantial changes.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 specs and pricing overview
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series represents some of the most advanced and expensive Android devices, competing against premium foldables rumored from Apple, as well as existing models like Huawei’s Mate X series and Oppo’s Find N. Samsung’s strategy to split the Fold line into two models mirrors its success with Ultra versions in mainstream flagships, leveraging tiered features and pricing to appeal to different user segments.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Galaxy Z Fold 8 comparison
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will focus on incremental improvements rather than major changes, with the standard Fold 8 carrying the newest flagship features. This approach will test whether Samsung can balance innovation and customer clarity amid an expanding foldable lineup. Watch for how the Ultra model differentiates itself and whether Samsung’s naming conventions clarify or confuse the upgrade path for buyers.