Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Expected price, features, battery and launch timeline

Published 19 June 2026 · tech

PC: 9to5 Google Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 expected features Category Expected Details Launch Date Expected around July 22 (Unconfirmed, based on leaks and industry

PC: 9to5 Google Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 expected features Category Expected Details Launch Date Expected around July 22 (Unconfirmed, based on leaks and industry speculation) Variants Two models expected: “Wide” version and “Ultra” version Weight (Wide model) Around 201 grams (lighter focus) Weight (Ultra model) Around 215 grams (similar to previous generation) Battery Ultra model expected to include 5,000 mAh battery Charging Speed Up to 45W fast charging (Ultra variant) Thickness Minor changes expected, no major chassis redesign reported Camera (Wide model) 50MP primary sensor, supporting 24MP output mode Galaxy Z Fold 8 expected pricing Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 models expected RAM and storage options Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 leak points to lower weight in “wide” model Galaxy Z Fold 8 variants design and battery Camera hardware adjustments Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 related FAQs When is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 expected to launch? How many variants are expected in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series? What is the expected weight of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 models? What RAM and storage options are expected? What battery and charging features are expected in the Ultra model? What camera changes are expected in the Fold 8 “Wide” model? Leaks around Samsung’s next foldable have started to settle into a consistent direction, even if the details are still coming in unevenly.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series is being discussed less in terms of a major redesign and more in terms of incremental fixes to long-running complaints about the category. One of the more repeated points is weight, which has become a sticking point for foldables since their introduction.The expected wider version of the Fold 8, as per the industry reports, is said to sit at around 201 grams. Images of dummy units have also circulated alongside the specifications. These show two physical mock-ups representing the different variants, with visible differences in proportions when folded. The wider model appears shorter and broader in closed form, while the Ultra retains a taller folded profile closer to previous Fold devices.There is no official pricing yet for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, so expectations are based on Samsung’s previous foldable launches. In global markets like the US, recent models have typically launched around the $1,800 to $2,000 mark depending on storage options. In India, expected pricing has generally sat between roughly Rs1.65 lakh and Rs1.85 lakh.The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup is expected to follow a dual-model approach, with early leaks pointing to a Standard “Wide” edition and a higher-end Ultra variant.According to the industry reports, in terms of specifications, the Standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 “Wide” edition is tipped to feature 12GB of RAM with storage options of 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is expected to sit above it, offering 12GB or 16GB of RAM depending on the configuration, along with the same set of storage choices: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.The emphasis on weight reduction is not new, but the reported figure for the “wide” model stands out because it crosses below expectations set by earlier foldables.