Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Fold 8: India price, launch date, specs and everything else you need to know
South Korean tech giant Samsung is just days away from unveiling the much-anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Flip 8 and, for the first time, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra at its Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22. Ahead of the launch, leaks, rumours and official teasers have already given us a good idea of what the new foldables could bring.
Samsung is just days away from unveiling its next generation of foldable smartphones. At the Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for July 22 in London, the company is expected to introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Flip 8 and, for the first time, a premium Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. While Samsung has kept most details under wraps, weeks of leaks, rumours and official teasers have painted a fairly clear picture of what to expect.
Before we get into the details, note that Samsung has already opened pre-reservations for its upcoming foldables in India. Now, let's take a look at everything that could arrive with the South Korean tech giant's next-generation foldable devices.
Galaxy Z Fold 8, Flip 8 launch date and live stream
Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on July 22 in London. The company has confirmed that the keynote will begin at 6:30pm IST and will be streamed live on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom and the company's official YouTube channel.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra: What to expect
Samsung is highly anticipated to expand its foldable portfolio by introducing a new Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, positioning it above the standard Fold model, much like the Galaxy S Ultra sits at the top of the Galaxy S series.
Leaks suggest the Fold 8 Ultra could feature improved display technology to minimise the visible crease, a thinner and lighter body, upgraded cameras and faster charging. It is also tipped to be powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon flagship chipset, alongside new Galaxy AI-powered multitasking features designed specifically for larger foldable screens.
The standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to receive more iterative upgrades, including a redesigned hinge, slimmer profile, reduced display crease and software improvements built around Android and Galaxy AI.
Galaxy Z Flip 8 specifications (expected)
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to retain Samsung's familiar clamshell design but with several refinements. Leaks suggest the device could weigh around 180 grams and measure approximately 13.2mm when folded and 6.6mm when unfolded, making it slimmer than its predecessor.
The phone is also rumoured to feature a 4.1-inch OLED cover display and a 6.9-inch OLED main display, both offering up to 2,600 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ support and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection on the outer panel.
Camera hardware may remain largely unchanged, with a 50-megapixel primary camera, 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 10-megapixel selfie camera capable of recording 4K videos at up to 60fps.
Under the hood, reports suggest Samsung could use different chipsets depending on the market. The US variant is tipped to feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, while international markets may receive Samsung's new Exynos 2600 chipset.
The phone is expected to launch with 12GB RAM, 256GB base storage, a 4,300mAh battery and 25W wired charging, although some leaks have hinted at 45W charging support.
There has also been speculation around a more affordable Galaxy Z Flip 8 FE. However, Samsung has not confirmed its existence, and it remains unclear whether the device will debut alongside the flagship foldables or later this year.
Expected India price
Samsung has not officially revealed pricing, but multiple reports suggest the foldables could see a price increase this year.
According to recent leaks, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra could start at Rs 1,99,990 in India, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 may be priced from Rs 1,74,999. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is tipped to start at Rs 1,19,999.
European pricing leaked separately suggests the Fold 8 could begin at EUR 1,999, the Fold 8 Ultra at EUR 2,199, while the Flip 8 may start at EUR 1,299, with higher storage variants expected across all three devices.
India pre-reservations already open
Samsung has already started accepting pre-reservations in India. If you are interested you can reserve the upcoming foldables by paying a refundable token amount of Rs 999 through Samsung.com, Samsung Exclusive Stores, Amazon, Flipkart and authorised retail outlets.
Customers who pre-reserve will receive benefits worth Rs 2,799 at the time of purchase, according to Samsung.
Alongside the new foldables, Samsung is also expected to unveil the Galaxy Watch 9 series and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. The company could also offer another look at its Android XR-powered smart glasses.
Do note that all the details mentioned above are based on leaks, rumours and official teasers, and Samsung has not confirmed most of the information yet. However, with the London keynote happening soon, the Galaxy Unpacked event will finally reveal what Samsung has in store for its next generation of foldable devices.
Samsung is just days away from unveiling its next generation of foldable smartphones. At the Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for July 22 in London, the company is expected to introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Flip 8 and, for the first time, a premium Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. While Samsung has kept most details under wraps, weeks of leaks, rumours and official teasers have painted a fairly clear picture of what to expect.
Before we get into the details, note that Samsung has already opened pre-reservations for its upcoming foldables in India. Now, let's take a look at everything that could arrive with the South Korean tech giant's next-generation foldable devices.
Galaxy Z Fold 8, Flip 8 launch date and live stream
Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on July 22 in London. The company has confirmed that the keynote will begin at 6:30pm IST and will be streamed live on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom and the company's official YouTube channel.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra: What to expect
Samsung is highly anticipated to expand its foldable portfolio by introducing a new Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, positioning it above the standard Fold model, much like the Galaxy S Ultra sits at the top of the Galaxy S series.
Leaks suggest the Fold 8 Ultra could feature improved display technology to minimise the visible crease, a thinner and lighter body, upgraded cameras and faster charging. It is also tipped to be powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon flagship chipset, alongside new Galaxy AI-powered multitasking features designed specifically for larger foldable screens.
The standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to receive more iterative upgrades, including a redesigned hinge, slimmer profile, reduced display crease and software improvements built around Android and Galaxy AI.
Galaxy Z Flip 8 specifications (expected)
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to retain Samsung's familiar clamshell design but with several refinements. Leaks suggest the device could weigh around 180 grams and measure approximately 13.2mm when folded and 6.6mm when unfolded, making it slimmer than its predecessor.
The phone is also rumoured to feature a 4.1-inch OLED cover display and a 6.9-inch OLED main display, both offering up to 2,600 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ support and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection on the outer panel.
Camera hardware may remain largely unchanged, with a 50-megapixel primary camera, 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 10-megapixel selfie camera capable of recording 4K videos at up to 60fps.
Under the hood, reports suggest Samsung could use different chipsets depending on the market. The US variant is tipped to feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, while international markets may receive Samsung's new Exynos 2600 chipset.
The phone is expected to launch with 12GB RAM, 256GB base storage, a 4,300mAh battery and 25W wired charging, although some leaks have hinted at 45W charging support.
There has also been speculation around a more affordable Galaxy Z Flip 8 FE. However, Samsung has not confirmed its existence, and it remains unclear whether the device will debut alongside the flagship foldables or later this year.
Expected India price
Samsung has not officially revealed pricing, but multiple reports suggest the foldables could see a price increase this year.
According to recent leaks, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra could start at Rs 1,99,990 in India, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 may be priced from Rs 1,74,999. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is tipped to start at Rs 1,19,999.
European pricing leaked separately suggests the Fold 8 could begin at EUR 1,999, the Fold 8 Ultra at EUR 2,199, while the Flip 8 may start at EUR 1,299, with higher storage variants expected across all three devices.
India pre-reservations already open
Samsung has already started accepting pre-reservations in India. If you are interested you can reserve the upcoming foldables by paying a refundable token amount of Rs 999 through Samsung.com, Samsung Exclusive Stores, Amazon, Flipkart and authorised retail outlets.
Customers who pre-reserve will receive benefits worth Rs 2,799 at the time of purchase, according to Samsung.
Alongside the new foldables, Samsung is also expected to unveil the Galaxy Watch 9 series and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. The company could also offer another look at its Android XR-powered smart glasses.
Do note that all the details mentioned above are based on leaks, rumours and official teasers, and Samsung has not confirmed most of the information yet. However, with the London keynote happening soon, the Galaxy Unpacked event will finally reveal what Samsung has in store for its next generation of foldable devices.
