• Massive Foldable Lineup: Samsung officially dropped its most ambitious foldable roster yet at Galaxy Unpacked 2026, headlined by the all-new Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra alongside the Fold8 and Flip8.
• Flagship Upgrades: The Fold8 Ultra packs a massive 8-inch main display, a 200 MP camera setup, and a slimmer chassis, with all three foldables running on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.
• AI Health Watches: Samsung also revealed the rugged Galaxy Watch Ultra2—featuring a titanium build, an 800 mAh battery, and a mind-blowing 5,000-nit screen—next to the sleek, everyday Galaxy Watch9.
• Release Info: Pre-orders are officially open today, with global retail sales kicking off on August 7, 2026.

New tech, you said? No problem. Samsung has officially opened the next chapter of foldable tech, using its 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event to unveil a three-pronged smartphone strategy: the Galaxy Z Fold8, the first-ever Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and the style-focused Galaxy Z Flip8.

Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, each device targets a specific vibe:

• Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: Built for ultimate power users, featuring a huge 8-inch internal screen, a pro-grade 200 MP camera system, and a shaved-down profile that makes pocketing it much easier.
• Galaxy Z Fold8: Re-engineered with updated screen ratios that make reading, gaming, and watching videos feel much more natural on both the cover and main displays.
• Galaxy Z Flip8: Upgrades the outer FlexWindow into an AI-first interface, letting you reply to messages, customize widgets, and control your device without ever unfolding it.

Under the hood, all three phones are driven by the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, bringing major speed boosts, better battery management, and deeper AI integration across the board.

Here’s what you need to know.

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What’s more, alongside the new phones, Samsung has also upgraded its wearable lineup with two distinct wrist devices powered by AI-driven health tracking:

Galaxy Watch Ultra2

Built for extreme outdoor conditions, the Ultra2 features a rugged titanium case, a dive-ready rating certified alongside Mares, and an ultra-bright 5,000-nit display that remains clear even in direct sunlight. It also packs a beefy 800 mAh battery and specialized sports tracking for elevation, hydration, and trail runs.

Galaxy Watch9

Designed for daily wear, the Watch9 sports a clean, lightweight aluminum body with a subtle cushion silhouette. Powered by the Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, it features a 3,000-nit screen a 390 mAh battery, and continuous activity tracking.

Both watches tap into Samsung’s expanded health intelligence suite, providing actionable insights through features like Sleep Apnea detection, Daily Cardio Load and a personalized Heart Health Score.

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Availability & Launch Dates

Pre-orders for the entire Galaxy Z series and the new Galaxy Watches are officially live starting today through Samsung’s website and physical stores. General retail sales begin on August 7, 2026.

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