Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra: Everything We Know as of July 2026

Design: The "Passport-Style" Wide Fold

The single biggest change is the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8's new form factor. Multiple reliable leaks and official teasers from Samsung strongly corroborate a wider, shorter "passport-style" chassis .

• Outer display: Approximately 5.4 inches, landscape-oriented for more conventional one-handed use .
• Inner display: 7.6 inches with a 4:3 aspect ratio, making the unfolded device feel more like a small tablet .
• Dimensions (leaked renders): 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.5mm unfolded; 158.4 x 72.8 x 9mm folded .
• Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: The Ultra model is expected to keep the same shape as the Galaxy Z Fold 7 — taller and narrower — rather than adopting the new wide form factor .

Official Teaser Campaign

Starting July 1, 2026, Samsung released a series of cryptic video teasers. These clips show everyday objects — a broken chocolate bar, an incomplete puzzle — that all hint at a device that is much wider and shorter than the current Fold . A July 8 teaser on X shows a rectangular "ticket" that is cropped into a wide rectangle, which many outlets interpreted as a direct reference to the wide Fold design .

However, none of Samsung's official teasers have shown the phone itself .

A Note on the "Spider-Man Teaser"

The original user query asked about a "Spider-Man teaser." A teaser featuring Spider-Man does exist. Android Central reported on a July 9 teaser showing a Spider-Man postcard with the text "A brand new shape is coming," which tears to reveal the new Spider-Man movie logo . This report confirms the wider form factor is indeed a central theme of Samsung's marketing.

South Korean Retail Store Leaks

Leaked images from South Korean stores have circulated online, showing what appear to be retail packaging for the new wide Fold 8 and the Fold 8 Ultra . These images, cited by multiple outlets, are considered strong but still unofficial evidence of the final production design.

Expected Specifications (All Unconfirmed, Based on Leaks)

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is the same chip expected in the Galaxy S26 Ultra .

Pricing (Leaked)

U.S. Pricing (Leaked via Korea's SE Daily)

• Galaxy Z Fold 8: starts at $1,899
• Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: starts at $2,099; 1TB Ultra model up to $2,899

European Pricing (Leaked via WinFuture Retailer Sources)

• Galaxy Z Fold 8 (256 GB): €1,999
• Galaxy Z Fold 8 (512 GB): €2,199
• Galaxy Z Fold 8 (1 TB): €2,599
• Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra (256 GB): €2,199 (+€100 vs. Fold 7)
• Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra (512 GB): €2,399 (+€180)
• Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra (1 TB): €2,799 (+€280)

Key Caution: All pricing is leaked and unconfirmed. The U.S. pricing comes from Korea's SE Daily , while European pricing comes from insider Roland Quandt via WinFuture's retailer sources . Both sets of figures are credible but subject to change.

Full Expected Device Lineup at Unpacked

Based on the most consistent leaks, the July 22 event could include :

• Galaxy Z Fold 8 ("Wide Fold")
• Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra (Same design as Fold 7)
• Galaxy Z Flip 8 (Expected starting price: €1,299 / $1,099 estimated)
• Galaxy Watch 9
• Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
• Galaxy Glasses (Rumored debut of Samsung's first smart glasses)

Pre-Order and Release Dates (Leaked)

Leaks consistently point to a schedule that aligns with Samsung's previous launch cadences :

• Pre-orders begin: July 28, 2026 (Monday after Unpacked)
• General release / in-store date: August 7, 2026

These dates are widely reported but have not been officially confirmed by Samsung.