Samsung just announced three new foldable phones: the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8. All three run Android 17 with One UI 9 and integrate Galaxy AI features across their respective form factors.
The Fold8 Ultra uses an 8-inch main display and a 6.5-inch cover screen, both Dynamic AMOLED 2X with a 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate. It is 4.1 mm thick when open and weighs 215 g. The processor is a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, paired with up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage.
The rear camera system includes a 200 MP wide camera with optical stabilisation, a 50 MP ultra-wide, and a 10 MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. Video capture can use the APV codec for 8K recording. A 5,000 mAh battery supports 45 W wired charging.
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is priced at $2,099 for 256 GB, $2,299 for 512 GB, and $2,699 for 1 TB.
The Fold8 has a 7.6-inch main screen and a 5.5-inch cover screen, both Dynamic AMOLED 2X at 120 Hz. It weighs 201 g and measures 4.5 mm unfolded. It uses the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, with up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage. Rear cameras consist of a 50 MP wide and a 50 MP ultra-wide. The battery capacity is 4,800 mAh, also with 45 W wired charging.
Galaxy Z Fold8 is priced at $1,899 for 256 GB, $2,099 for 512 GB, and $2,499 for 1 TB.
The Flip8 features a 6.9-inch main display and a 4.1-inch cover screen. It is 6.1 mm when unfolded and weighs 180 g. The processor is an Exynos 2600, with 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage. Rear cameras include a 50 MP wide and a 12 MP ultra-wide. A 4,300 mAh battery supports 25 W wired charging.
Galaxy Z Flip8 is priced at $1,199 for 256 GB and $1,399 for 512 GB.
Galaxy AI offers different functions depending on the device. On the Flip8's cover screen, 'Now Brief' shows personalised information such as calendar events, weather, and security alerts. Gemini Intelligence can be activated from the cover screen via the side key or voice, and it can perform tasks like making reservations or adding appointments.
On the Fold devices, multitasking options include split‑screen views and a Gemini Notebook workspace that can combine notes, images, and files, then generate summaries, infographics, or reports. A new AI Assistant Activity dashboard shows a log of AI automations running on the phone. Privacy Alerts notify users of unusual background permission use. Samsung Knox provides encryption and data protection.
Samsung says all three phones come with a six‑month trial of Google AI Pro, which includes 5 TB of cloud storage. Samsung's Smart Switch now allows iOS users to transfer data wirelessly by scanning a QR code, and Quick Share is compatible with Apple's AirDrop.
The devices are available for pre‑order starting today in Graphite and Cream, with additional colour options varying by model.
