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Samsung unveils Galaxy Z8 series led by the new Galaxy Z Fold8
Foldables for every lifestyle
And then, there were three.
Samsung is giving foldable buyers more choice than ever. The new Galaxy Z8 series introduces the passport-style Galaxy Z Fold8 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip8, expanding the company’s lineup beyond a single Fold experience.
Together, the three devices bring updated hardware, refined designs, and new Galaxy AI experiences built around different ways people use foldables.
Galaxy Z Fold8 introduces a new Fold experience
The new Galaxy Z Fold8 headlines the lineup with an entirely new take on Samsung’s book-style foldable.
Instead of chasing a larger footprint, Samsung adopts a passport-inspired form factor that puts portability and one-handed usability first while retaining the expansive inner display that makes the Fold series unique.
Samsung designed the Galaxy Z Fold8 around a different idea rather than simply scaling down the Fold8 Ultra: making its book-style foldable easier to carry and use every day. The Galaxy Z Fold8 represents a new direction for Samsung’s Fold lineup, offering an alternative experience instead of a smaller version of its flagship foldable.
The redesigned form factor aims to make everyday tasks—from reading and messaging to browsing and multitasking—feel more natural. Once unfolded, the device still offers plenty of room for split-screen apps, document editing, content creation, and Galaxy AI-powered productivity tools.
Samsung also introduced Flex Titanium, a new titanium-based display structure that helps make the new foldables thinner while improving durability and reducing crease visibility. The company says the new structure also makes the opening motion feel smoother and more natural.
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra builds on Samsung’s flagship foldable
Existing Fold users should note that the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is the direct successor to last year’s Galaxy Z Fold7. This year, Samsung renames its traditional book-style foldable as the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra while introducing an entirely new model simply called the Galaxy Z Fold8. The new naming reflects how Samsung now positions the Ultra as its most premium foldable, while the Galaxy Z Fold8 offers a different take on the Fold experience with its passport-style design.
Samsung also redesigned the charging system with a new dual-path architecture that supports 45W fast charging, helping distribute power more efficiently across the battery system.
Rather than redesigning the device, Samsung focuses on refinement. The Fold8 Ultra upgrades its camera system with a 200MP main sensor, introduces Flex Titanium Technology for improved durability, and pairs it with a brighter display, faster performance, and enhanced Galaxy AI experiences.
Samsung continues to position the Fold8 Ultra as its most capable foldable for creators, professionals, and users who want the company’s most advanced foldable hardware.
Galaxy Z Flip8 refines Samsung’s compact foldable
Samsung also refreshes its compact foldable with the Galaxy Z Flip8.
The latest Flip builds on its familiar design with upgrades to FlexWindow, FlexCam, Galaxy AI, and overall performance. Samsung says the larger, more capable cover display lets users access more information and complete everyday tasks without unfolding the phone.
Combined with its pocket-friendly design, the Galaxy Z Flip8 continues to serve as Samsung’s most accessible foldable.
Galaxy AI grows alongside the hardware
Galaxy AI continues to play a central role across the Galaxy Z8 series.
Samsung is also introducing Gemini Notebook, a new workspace that lets users gather notes, images, recordings, files, and documents in one place. It can then organize that information into summaries, reports, audio overviews, and other formats to help develop ideas faster. The company also expands AI-powered editing through Photo Assist while adding new creative tools like My Filter.
On the Fold devices, Samsung uses the larger display to showcase AI-assisted multitasking, content creation, and productivity features designed around the extra screen space.
Price and availability
Samsung will roll out the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8 in select markets beginning this month. Pricing, storage configurations, available colors, and launch offers will vary by region.
After Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, it’s safe to say that the foldable wars are finally on. Apple and Android fans are now drawing the battle lines between their respective devices. Now, for the smartphone makers themselves, it’s time for Samsung to prepare its next salvo. Right on cue, a new leak has hinted that the South Korean brand is preparing for its most extensive foldable lineup next year, including a mysterious device called the Galaxy Z Slide.
Based on a new leak on X, Samsung is reportedly launching a total of six foldable devices next year. Naturally, three of those are the next iterations of Samsung’s main foldable lineup: Galaxy Z Fold9, Fold9 Ultra, and Flip9.
A fourth device, however, teases a sequel to the Galaxy Z TriFold. Earlier this year, Samsung launched its first tri-fold device. Although, despite the hype, the TriFold never really made it as a consumer-ready device, opting instead for a limited release for early adopters. A second release might mean that Samsung is ready to unleash a friendlier device next year, which the leak claims will be the first one out the gate.
Now, the other two releases are more of a mystery. For one, Samsung is allegedly launching a Galaxy Z Fold9 Pro, presumably a middle ground between the passport-style and the book-style foldable.
Finally, the sixth device (and arguably the most mysterious) is something called the Galaxy Z Slide. If true, the Slide will likely introduce an all-new form factor for the lineup. If anything, though, we know that Samsung has been experimenting with sliding screens. Is this what the Slide will look like?
SEE ALSO: Samsung: Galaxy Z Fold8 demand rose because of iPhone Duo
Apple CEO John Ternus was not kidding when he said his company is getting more regular releases during his tenure. Now, so soon after their last event, Ternus is once again gearing up for yet another event. On October 28, Apple is holding an event called “Pro and Tell.”
As with Apple’s other events, the event’s name is supposed to give a hint as to what’s coming on October 28. However, “Pro and Tell” is quite a puzzle, especially since the brand already launched the iPhone 18 Pro duo just las month. What other Pro devices is Apple hatching?
So far, the brand still has a few segments untouched this year. Given the naming, this event might see the debuts of a new MacBook and a new iPad. Both of which, after all, have Pro devices.
For context, Apple has just finished its “Welcome Home” event a few weeks ago, unveiling their new home collection. Before that, the brand launched the iPhone 18 Pro series and the iPhone Duo. Since starting his term, Ternus has turned the formerly quiet Apple into one of the most active brands in the tech space, hosting three events in quick succession.
Besides those events, Apple is still set to release the iPhone Duo later this month. The brand isn’t done yet.
When you get your hands on a foldable phone, you should be able to expect a large battery. After all, powering two screens takes some juice. The numbers, however, might not be what you’d expect. Today, an official energy label has confirmed that the newest entry in the foldable space, the iPhone Duo, touts only a 4883mAh battery.
As required by Europe, new smartphones have to publish their information for transparency. Apple is no different. In its label for the iPhone Duo, the company listed 4883mAh as the official capacity of its very first foldable phone. Previous rumors have likewise speculated that the device will have two battery cells totalling the above rating.
If we’re talking relative capacity, a sub-5000mAh battery feels too low for such a big device. But does that mean that users will run into battery issues? Right now, it’s too early to tell.
Despite the size, the device itself might be efficient when it comes to managing battery life. For reference, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a 5000mAh battery but still offers impressive battery life for all-day use. And besides, the iPhone Duo’s folded screen is much smaller than other phones. Since users will likely stick with the smaller screen most of the time, the smaller battery should still last the whole day.
SEE ALSO: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Series review
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