Updated
Updated · Tom's Guide · Jul 15
Samsung Rumored to Unveil 3 Foldables at July 22 Unpacked as Z Fold 8 Splits Into 2 Models
Updated
Updated · Tom's Guide · Jul 15

Samsung Rumored to Unveil 3 Foldables at July 22 Unpacked as Z Fold 8 Splits Into 2 Models

3 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · Jul 15

Summary

  • Three foldables — Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra — are now expected at Samsung’s July 22 Galaxy Unpacked event, adding a second book-style model to the lineup.
  • The split appears to hinge on design and positioning: the standard Z Fold 8 is tipped to adopt a wider, less square form factor, while the Ultra keeps the familiar shape and adds higher-end hardware.
  • Rumored specs point to an 8-inch main display, 200MP camera, 5,000mAh battery and possibly 45W charging for the Ultra, versus a 7.6-inch screen, dual cameras and 4,800mAh battery for the standard Fold 8.
  • Both Fold 8 models are expected to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, offer up to 16GB RAM and launch with One UI 9 on Android 17, suggesting Samsung will differentiate them more by design and cameras than raw performance.
  • The expanded foldable range follows earlier leaked renders of the Unpacked lineup and could push pricing above the Z Fold 7’s $1,999 starting point, especially for the Ultra.

Insights

Amid price hikes and rumors this is the final model, is the Galaxy Z Flip8 a worthy upgrade?
Can Samsung's AI-powered ecosystem justify premium prices as the foldable and smartwatch markets become increasingly crowded?
With its radical 'passport' design, is the Galaxy Z Fold8 fixing its biggest flaw or creating a new one?