Samsung just pulled the curtain back on its entire foldable lineup. It happened at Galaxy Unpacked 2026. Three devices walked onto that stage. The Galaxy Z Flip 8. The Galaxy Z Fold 8. And the new flagship beast, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
If you were waiting to pre-order Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Flip 8, the wait is over. Pre-orders are live as of July 22. You can hold your cash until August 7 when they actually ship.
We spent weeks chasing rumors. Did a “Fold Wide” exist? Would the prices stay flat? Turns out the prices ticked up. A global memory chip crunch didn’t help. Every single model costs $100 more than its predecessor. Ouch. But the hardware inside? That’s where the money went.
Which Samsung Foldable Should You Choose in 2026?
Choosing between these three isn’t about specs alone. It’s about how you carry your life. Do you want compact? Do you want productivity? Or do you just want the biggest screen possible?
Let’s break down the Galaxy Z Flip 8 first. This thing folds into a pocket-sized square. Unfold it, and you’re looking at a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED panel. The crease? Almost invisible. It’s gone for all intents and purposes.
It packs 12GB of RAM. That’s more memory than your average laptop gets these days. You get either 256GB or 256GB of storage. The camera setup is dual-lens, capable of 4K video at 60fps and 10x digital zoom. It comes in pink, graphite, cream, and a mint shade that’s online only. The entry price is $1,199.
The crease is indistinguishable when the screen is fully open. That’s a big deal for OLED longevity.
Now, look at the Galaxy Z Fold 8. This is the middle child. It sits between the Flip’s compactness and the Ultra’s massive footprint. Rumors called it the “Fold Wide,” but Samsung stuck to its naming convention. It features a 4:3 fullscreen ratio. Why 4:3? Because it’s easier to split for multitasking.
The inner screen stretches to 7.6 inches. The outer cover screen is 5.5 inches. It matches the Flip on RAM and storage options, except there’s a pro tier with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The camera can shoot 8K video at 30fps. Colors include lavender, graphite, cream, and online-exclusive pistachio. It starts at $1,899.99.
Why Is the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra So Expensive?
Then there is the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. This isn’t just a phone. It’s a tablet you keep in your pocket. It is the largest foldable Samsung has ever made. The cover screen alone is 6.5 inches. The inner display hits a staggering 8 inches.
This is the only model with a triple-lens camera array. It shoots 8K video. It offers 3x optical zoom and 30x space zoom (digital, but enhanced). You pay for this real estate. The price starts at $2,099.99. It comes in violet shadow, graphite, cream. And green shadow for the online crowd.
Apple hasn’t released a foldable iPhone yet. Samsung is playing in a league of one. At least for now.
How Much Do the New Samsung Foldables Cost?
Here is the raw pricing breakdown. No hidden fees, just the MSRP.
- Galaxy Z Flip 8: Starts at $1,199 (Colors: Pink, Graphite, Cream, Mint)
- Galaxy Z Fold 8: Starts at $1,899.00 (Colors: Lavender, Graphite, Cream, Pistachio)
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: Starts at $2,0,999.99 (Colors: Violet Shadow, Graphite, Cream, Green Shadow)
Every model is $100 heavier on your wallet compared to last year’s Flip 7 and Fold 7. The global memory crisis isn’t a myth. It’s a line item on your receipt.
You can pre-order any of these right now. They arrive on August 7. Should you wait? Maybe prices will drop. Or maybe you’ll miss out on the early batch. That’s the gamble.
The Z Fold 8 Ultra is expensive. It’s almost $2,100. Is it worth it for an 8-inch screen? Ask yourself if you really need to edit documents on a foldable. If yes, buy it. If no, stick to the regular Fold 8 or the Flip 8.
The crease on the Flip is gone. The Zoom on the Ultra is sharp. The 4:3 aspect ratio on the standard Fold feels natural for reading.
Samsung gave us what we asked for. Bigger screens. Faster cameras. Higher prices.
The pre-order link is live. The clock is ticking toward August 7. You decide.
