Samsung Galaxy Fold 8 Wide and Ultra launch today: Time, live stream and what to expect

Published 22 July 2026 · tech

Samsung is set to host its second Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026 later today, July 22. The event will be held in London, and the

Samsung is set to host its second Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026 later today, July 22. The event will be held in London, and the phonemaker is expected to have a lot in store for us this time around, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Flip 8. But this year, Samsung may have a surprise in store for us too, more on that later. Read Full Story Rumours over what we can expect from this iteration of Galaxy Unpacked have been making the rounds for weeks now, and we even have seen some renders of purported devices Samsung plans to announce, such as the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and the Galaxy Watch 9. How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked? Before we delve into every device Samsung is rumoured to release, here is how you can watch the event live. The keynote will begin at 2 pm BST (6:30 pm IST). The livestream will be available on Samsung’s official website and YouTube channel. India Today Tech will bring you the latest updates from Galaxy Unpacked as it happens. Now that we have covered how you can stay up to date with the action, let’s have a look at what you can expect from Samsung’s event today. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Galaxy Z Fold 8 renders (Photo: AndroidHeadlines) Samsung has been posting teasers regarding a new Galaxy Z Fold device for some time now, potentially with a new passport-style form factor. Unlike earlier Fold models, which followed a taller book-style design, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to be shorter and wider. Looking at the renders that have surfaced online, this device may be similar to the rumoured iPhone Fold that Apple may launch later this year.

Design aside, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is rumoured to use a 7.6-inch inner AMOLED display for a 4:3 aspect ratio, along with a 5.5-inch cover screen. This should make it easier to watch content on the inner screen, when compared to the older Galaxy Z Fold models that had a 1:1 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 will likely pack Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset. On the camera front, leaks have hinted that the device may use a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera and two 10-megapixel selfie shooters. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 may come with a 4,800mAh battery. While there is no official word on pricing just yet, leaks indicate that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 may start around EUR 2,069 (around Rs 2.28 lakh) in Portugal. Though India prices will likely be different. To give you some context, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 starts in India at Rs 1,74,999. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Purported renders of Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Photo: AndroidHeadlines) In case you like Samsung’s existing tall form factor for its bookstyle foldables, the company may have something for you too. As per reports, the phonemaker may launch the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, the first Ultra-branded Samsung foldable. This device will likely be more of a direct successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, thanks to a similar formfactor. Going by leaked renders, you can expect the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra to come with a slim, vertically oriented design with a triple rear camera setup. The device will likely come with an 8-inch inner display and a 6.3-inch outer screen, both high-refresh rate AMOLED panels.