Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold 8 at Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, 2026, the company's biggest hardware event of the year. The event also unveiled the Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Flip 8, Galaxy Watch 9, Watch Ultra 2, and a teaser for Samsung AI Glasses. Sources: Samsung Newsroom, Android Central.

The Fold 8 adopts a new shorter, wider 'passport' form factor, the most significant redesign in the Fold line's history. Previous Fold devices were tall and narrow; the Fold 8 proportions are closer to a credit-card or passport shape when folded, making it more pocket-friendly. Sources: Samsung Newsroom, Tom's Guide.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is the premium version revealed at Galaxy Unpacked July 2026. Key specs: just 4.1mm thick when unfolded (the thinnest Fold device ever), 215g weight, and three rear cameras. It is designed for users who want maximum screen real estate with minimum bulk. Sources: Samsung Newsroom, Android Central.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra measures 4.1mm when unfolded, making it the thinnest Samsung Fold ever produced. The standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 also adopts a slimmer profile than its predecessors, though the Ultra is the thinner of the two. Sources: Samsung Newsroom.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is the clamshell-style foldable updated alongside the Fold 8 at Galaxy Unpacked July 2026. It is thinner and lighter than the Flip 7, with smaller bezels. Full pricing and availability details were confirmed at the event. Sources: Samsung Newsroom, Tom's Guide.

The Galaxy Watch 9 was announced at Galaxy Unpacked July 22, 2026. It features a new Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset enabling faster on-device AI processing. The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, announced alongside it, is described as the thinnest rugged smartwatch Samsung has made, with hydration guidance. Sources: Samsung Newsroom, Android Central.

Samsung gave a first teaser of upcoming Samsung AI Glasses at Galaxy Unpacked July 22, 2026. No release date, price, or full specification was confirmed at the event. The teaser received a strong audience reaction. Sources: Samsung Newsroom, Tom's Guide.

The most notable difference is the form factor: the Fold 8 is shorter and wider ('passport' shape) versus the taller, narrower Fold 7. It is also the most comprehensive design refresh the Fold line has undergone since launch. Spec comparisons beyond form factor were not fully detailed in the initial announcement. Sources: Samsung Newsroom, Android Central.

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, 2026 announced: Galaxy Z Fold 8 (new 'passport' form factor), Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra (4.1mm, thinnest Fold ever, 3 cameras), Galaxy Z Flip 8 (thinner/lighter), Galaxy Watch 9 (Snapdragon Wear Elite), Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 (thinnest rugged watch), and a teaser for Samsung AI Glasses. Sources: Samsung Newsroom, Tom's Guide, Android Central.