Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and Z Flip 8 release date + all the latest rumours

Samsung has locked in its next Galaxy Unpacked event, and all signs point to 3 new folding phones.

The invite doesn't name the models, but teases "the newest additions to the Galaxy portfolio, which has defined the foldable category".

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and Z Flip 8 release date in Australia

Galaxy Unpacked will be held in London on 22 July.

For those of us in Australia, that means an 11pm AEST start. This is slightly better than last year's midnight kick-off, but you'll still want a coffee handy.

You can livestream the event on Samsung's website, Samsung Newsroom or Samsung's YouTube channel.

You can also register at Samsung.com/au/unpacked for teasers, exclusive benefits and updates ahead of the event.

We're expecting pre-orders to kick off straight after the event, or first thing the next morning.

If last year's timeline is anything to go by, the pre-order period could run for about 2 weeks, putting the official on-sale date around early August.

You can expect to get the foldables from Samsung directly, telcos such as Optus, Telstra and Vodafone, or retailers such as Amazon and JB Hi-Fi.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra rumours

The big change this year is that the Fold is rumoured to split into 2 models.

The standard Z Fold 8 is expected to go wider, so it works more like a normal phone when closed and a mini tablet when open.

It's also tipped to be lighter than the Z Fold 7 at 201g, with a bigger 4,800mAh battery.

It could also come with a 50-megapixel main camera and 50-megapixel ultrawide, but no telephoto lens for zooming in on distant objects.

Then there's the big one: the first-ever Z Fold 8 Ultra, which would land ahead of Apple's first foldable iPhone, rumoured for September.

It's expected to sport a bigger, sharper 8-inch main screen and a 6.5-inch cover screen, along with a less visible crease.

Charging is tipped to nearly double, from 25W to 45W, alongside a bigger 5,000mAh battery.

At a reported 4.1mm when unfolded, it would also be Samsung's thinnest foldable yet.

The S Pen could even make a comeback after being dropped last year, though PhoneArena reports it may be exclusive to the Ultra.

Not everyone agrees on this one, with leaker Ice Universe claiming the stylus isn't returning at all.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 rumours

The Z Flip 8 is expected to get a more modest update, and there's no sign of the FE model returning this year.

It's tipped to feature a slightly thinner design and a lighter 180g body, down 8g from the Z Flip 7, with the same 4,300mAh battery.

The bigger story is that this could be Samsung's last flip phone, with the company shifting its focus to the Fold family.

If you've been eyeing off a flip phone, this could be your last chance to grab a new one.

How much will the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and Z Flip 8 cost in Australia?

We won't know for sure until 22 July, but the leaks point to a price rise across the board.

European pricing has the Z Fold 8 Ultra at €2,199 for the 256GB model, with the wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 sitting €200 cheaper and the Galaxy Z Flip 8 up €100 on its predecessor.

Converted roughly to Australian dollars, the Z Fold 8 Ultra could start at around $3,200.

That would make it Samsung's most expensive phone yet.

Here's a look at last year's prices so you have ballpark figures to work with:

That's all the highlights we've got for now.

Keep checking back for more rumours, or head to Finder on 22 July for live updates as Samsung unveils its latest foldables.