Samsung's summer Unpacked event unveiling new foldables and devices
Samsung revealed its first wide-body foldable as part of the three-model 2026 Galaxy Z8 lineup, which includes the Z Fold 8 Ultra and a thinner Z Flip 8. The event also introduced two smartwatches with larger batteries and faster charging.
Samsung adjusted the hinge on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup, making the foldables noticeably easier to open than the Fold 7.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 ship as the first devices with Gemini Intelligence and Gemini Nano 4.
Samsung left the usual free storage upgrades off Galaxy Z Fold 8 pre-orders. The RAM shortage that raised base pricing also removed the tier bumps that normally came with early orders.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 is said to preview the exact display panel Apple intends for its iPhone Ultra. The foldable's screen design reportedly matches the rumored specs for the larger iPhone model.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, Flip 8, and Fold 8 Ultra launch August 7 after the July Unpacked event, with only minor design refreshes and added AI features over the prior generation.
Galaxy Z Fold 8's My FanCam mode draws its camera trick straight from K-pop fan traditions. The feature lets users capture idol-style footage with automatic tracking and effects tuned for that exact use case.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra bring the display crease down to nearly nonexistent levels. Earlier foldables kept it only tolerable by comparison.
Spigen released its Galaxy Z Fold 8 case lineup, with models built around the foldable's hinge and dual-screen layout for everyday drop protection. The collection is now available.
$1,200 is the maximum trade-in credit Samsung is offering on either Galaxy Z Fold 8 model. The cap holds even as the company refreshes its foldable lineup.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 series add anti-reflective coatings to the inner display. The change addresses a long-standing gap on foldables, with visibly reduced glare in early tests.
Gemini task automation now covers 40+ apps on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8. Samsung also showed two new Android XR glasses at the event.
