Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8: A new foldable joins the lineup, but prices are up
Key takeaways
- Samsung has finally unveiled its eighth-generation foldable lineup: the all-new Galaxy Z Fold 8, the flagship Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and the Galaxy Z Flip 8.
- Prices start at $2,699 for the Z Fold 8, $2,999 for the Z Fold 8 Ultra and $1,949 for the Z Flip 8, with the range up by $100 to $350 compared to last year's Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7.
- Pre-orders run from 23 July to 13 August 2026, with the phones on sale from 14 August.
- Samsung also revealed two new smartwatches: the Galaxy Watch 9 (from $649) and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 ($1,299).
Samsung's latest foldable lineup includes an all-new, wider Galaxy Z Fold 8, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which carries over from last year's model with a new name, and a slimmer Galaxy Z Flip 8.
How much do the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Flip 8 cost in Australia?
Here's the full rundown of prices for Samsung's latest foldables.
| Model | Storage | RRP |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Fold 8 | 12GB + 256GB | $2,699 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 8 | 12GB + 512GB | $2,999 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 8 | 16GB + 1TB | $3,599 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra | 12GB + 256GB | $2,999 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra | 12GB + 512GB | $3,299 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra | 16GB + 1TB | $3,899 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 8 | 12GB + 256GB | $1,949 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 8 | 12GB + 512GB | $2,249 |
Unfortunately, prices have gone up this year.
The Z Fold 8 Ultra costs between $100 and $350 more than last year's Z Fold 7, while the Z Flip 8 is between $150 and $250 more expensive.
Samsung says this is down to rising component costs and memory prices.
When can you pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 in Australia?
Pre-orders open on 23 July and run until 13 August 2026, with the phones on shelves from 14 August.
You can check out our roundup of all the pre-order deals if you're keen to buy a new Samsung foldable.
HINT: There's a decent spread of offers depending on where you buy, with up to $800 off, gift cards, bonus trade-in credit and more.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Flip 8 specs and colours
Here's a rundown of the specs before we dig into what's new across the lineup.
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra | Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | Main: 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1,848 x 2,448) Cover: 5.5-inch WUXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1,248 x 1,972) 120Hz adaptive refresh rate Up to 3,000 nits Vision Booster | Main: 8.0-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2,504 x 2,256) Cover: 6.5-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1,080 x 2,520) 120Hz adaptive refresh rate Vision Booster | Main: 6.9-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1,080 x 2,520) Cover: 4.1-inch Super AMOLED (948 x 1,048) 120Hz adaptive refresh rate Vision Booster |
| Dimensions & Weight | Folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7mm Unfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5mm 201g | Folded: 72.8 x 158.4 x 8.9mm Unfolded: 143.2 x 158.4 x 4.1mm 215g | Folded: 75.4 x 85.7 x 13.1mm Unfolded: 75.4 x 166.9 x 6.1mm 180g |
| Camera | 50MP Wide (F1.8, OIS) 50MP Ultra-Wide (F1.9) 10MP Inner Selfie (F2.2) 10MP Cover Selfie (F2.2) | 200MP Wide (F1.7, OIS) 50MP Ultra-Wide (F1.9) 10MP Telephoto (F2.4, OIS, 3x optical zoom) 10MP Inner Selfie (F2.2) 10MP Cover Selfie (F2.2) | 50MP Wide (F1.8, OIS) 12MP Ultra-Wide (F2.2) 10MP Front Selfie (F2.2) |
| Memory & Storage | 12GB + 256GB 12GB + 512GB 16GB + 1TB | 12GB + 256GB 12GB + 512GB 16GB + 1TB | 12GB + 256GB 12GB + 512GB |
| Battery | 4,800mAh (typical), dual battery | 5,000mAh (typical), dual battery | 4,300mAh (typical), dual battery |
| Charging | Up to 63% in around 30 min (45W wired, sold separately) 20W fast wireless Wireless PowerShare | Up to 67% in around 30 min (45W wired, sold separately) 20W fast wireless Wireless PowerShare | Up to 55% in around 30 min (25W wired, sold separately) 15W fast wireless Wireless PowerShare |
| Operating System & Processor | Android 17 One UI 9 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Android 17 One UI 9 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Android 17 One UI 9 Exynos 2600 |
| Network & Connectivity | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Water Resistance | IP48 | IP48 | IP48 |
| Colours | Graphite, Cream, Lavender Pistachio (online exclusive) | Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow Green Shadow (online exclusive) | Graphite, Cream, Pink Mint (online exclusive) |
Galaxy Z Fold 8: The all-new, wide foldable
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the brand new device this year, with what Samsung calls a "first of its kind" passport-like shape built around the way people watch, read and game.
"The Galaxy Z Fold 8 represents a new chapter for foldables, and it is the first of its kind in Australia," said Nathan Rigger, Head of Product, Mobile eXperience at Samsung Electronics Australia.
He added that 84% of Australians rate size and portability as an important reason for choosing a phone.
The rumours around this phone were largely spot on. Here's what to expect:
- At 201g, it's Samsung's lightest Galaxy Z Fold yet.
- It has a 7.6-inch main display and a 5.5-inch cover screen. The main screen reaches up to 3,000 nits and has an anti-reflective coating.
- The display adapts to what you're doing, with a 10:16 cover screen when folded and a 4:3 main display for gaming, films and reading when open.
- It has dual 50MP wide and ultra-wide cameras, plus a Dual Recording mode that captures both sides of a moment at once.
- It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, which Samsung says is its most powerful processor customised for Galaxy.
- It comes with a 4,800mAh battery and charges to about 63% in 30 minutes with a 45W adapter.
I've already had some hands-on time with it, and it's the foldable I'm most excited about so far, largely because the Ultra is a bit too bulky, so it's nice to have another option.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: Familiar foldable with a new name
The Z Fold 8 Ultra is essentially the new version of last year's Z Fold 7, but with a new name.
- It's slimmer, measuring 4.1mm when unfolded and weighing 215g. The slimmer design comes from Samsung's new Flex Titanium technology, which adds a titanium layer to the folding screen. According to Samsung, this helps keep the phone thin while improving durability, absorbing knocks and helping the crease stay less noticeable over time.
- It has an 8-inch main display and a 6.5-inch cover screen, both at 120Hz with Vision Booster.
- It features a 200MP main camera, a new 50MP ultra-wide camera and a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
- It can record 8K video with improved colour controls and better low-light performance.
- It also runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip.
- The 5,000mAh battery supports 45W fast charging, which can get it to around 67% in 30 minutes, plus 20W wireless charging.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8: The thinnest, lightest Flip yet
The Z Flip 8 has had a handful of improvements, but nothing that dramatically separates it from last year's Z Flip 7.
- It weighs 180g and measures 6.1mm when unfolded.
- It has a 6.9-inch main display and a 4.1-inch cover screen, both with Vision Booster.
- The redesigned FlexWindow puts apps, insights and Galaxy AI features on the cover screen, so you can do more without opening the phone.
- It has a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera and FlexCam for hands-free shots.
- Super Steady video stabilisation now includes a Horizontal Lock, which keeps your footage level even when the phone tilts or moves.
Galaxy AI features across the new Z series
Samsung says Galaxy AI has been optimised for each foldable, with the same core features running across the lineup.
Here are the highlights, according to Samsung:
- Now Brief serves up personalised insights based on your routine, and now surfaces security and privacy alerts too.
- Now Nudge will turn those insights into action, suggesting next steps such as checking your schedule or saving a location when plans come up in a conversation.
- Gemini Intelligence helps you get things done in fewer steps, and Gemini Notebook pulls your notes, images, recordings and files into one workspace.
One UI 9 adds an AI Assistant Activity dashboard so you can review what AI has done in one place. - The Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra come with a new My FanCam feature, which automatically tracks your subject and reframes your footage for social media, so there's less editing to do.
The new Galaxy Z series also comes with a 6-month free trial of Google AI Pro, including 5TB of cloud storage, which usually costs $32.99 a month.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
Samsung also launched two new smartwatches, with a big focus on proactive rather than reactive health tracking.
Galaxy Watch 9
- It's 25% lighter and made from lightweight aluminium.
- It has a 390mAh battery, a 3,000 nit display and a new Qualcomm Wear Elite chip.
- New preventative health features include vitals tracking, a heart health score and daily cardio load.
- It starts at $649 (40mm), rising to $699 (44mm), $749 (40mm LTE) and $799 (44mm LTE), in Graphite and Cream (40mm) or Graphite and Silver (44mm).
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
- It has an 800mAh battery, which Samsung says is 35% more capacity than before.
- The 1.52-inch display hits 5,000 nits, which Samsung says is the brightest of any smartwatch.
- It's 25% lighter, with pro-level sport tracking including trail running.
- It's the first Android smartwatch with a built-in dive computer, developed with Mares.
- It costs $1,299 and comes in Titanium Grey and Titanium Silver.
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