How the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 phones compare

Samsung's latest round of folding Galaxy Z phones and updated smartwatches were announced at its July 2026 Unpacked event and set to launch on August 7th. The Galaxy Z Flip 8, Fold 8, and Fold 8 Ultra don't seem geared toward people who bought last year's model; Aside from a few design updates and AI features, there's not a whole lot that's new - unless we're talking about the Z Fold 8.

The Z Fold 8 is the foldable that will probably get the most attention in the US this year, that is, unless Apple's rumored foldable arrives in the coming months. While its name makes it sound like the successor to last year's Z Fold 7, it's a new, shorter v …

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