Samsung is gearing up to debut its incredible OLEDs with the next-gen Galaxy foldable and smartwatch. A new leak signals Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 may hit massive 5000 nits brightness, while the Z Fold 8 Ultra display may reach 3600 nits.

Galaxy Unpacked event may take place on July 22 in London. The Korean tech giant has three foldable phones (Flip, Fold, and Fold Wide) in the pipeline, along with two smartwatches (Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2).

2026 Galaxy Watch and Fold Ultra display upgrades

Recent leaks showed us minor improvements and refinements. However, the latest one is completely different from previous revelations. Tipster IceUniverse posted on Weibo the potential display upgrades and more info.

• Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 – 5000 nits display
• Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 2 – 3600 nits display (main screen)

It seems the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 adopts Samsung Display’s OCF (on-cell film) OLED technology. The Korean tech giant showcased this product during its MWC keynote and confirmed imminent mass production for small devices.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, on the other hand, looks to be surpassing its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, as well as the Galaxy S26 Ultra in terms of display brightness, as the previous OLED brightness ceiling was 2600 nits.

More details from the source

The tipster further revealed that the three foldable phones may feature 45W charging; however, the Flip 8 is less likely to be included. The devices share a familiar color palette, which also includes a White shade (not Cream).

Last but not least, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 may launch with an 800mAh battery. It’s an improvement of approx 35 percent over the original Watch Ultra and Apple’s Watch Ultra 3.

Apple, MediaTek, and Qualcomm are set to unveil their next-gen chips, adopting TSMC’s 2nm process for the first time. This sounds formal until you know that Samsung flagships could be among the Android phones having a better 2nm TSMC chip than the Apple iPhone 18 Pro series.

Information dug by SemiconductorsX reveals that Apple may adopt the standard 2nm node from TSMC for its iPhone 18 Pro chip. Meanwhile, Qualcomm and MediaTek are reportedly eyeing a more advanced 2nm process.

TSMC’s N2 and N2P process

N2 is TSMC’s first-generation 2nm manufacturing process, while N2P is a more advanced and enhanced variant. The Taiwanese foundry giant is said to be kicking off mass production in the second half of the year.

N2P offers better on-device AI and battery life than the N2 version. The gap isn’t huge, but it matters when used on consumer devices. Apple could have opted for the newer iteration, but it’s preferring the base version.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will be the first to enter the market with TSMC’s first 2nm processor. Android flagships with Qualcomm and MediaTek chips will follow Apple, while bringing a technological edge.

Samsung, in particular, is expected to launch the Galaxy S27 series early next year. The Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra may launch with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 worldwide, while the S27 and S27 Plus may have Exynos 2700 in most markets.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is highly anticipated to use TSMC’s N2P process. It will give a clear edge to Samsung flagships over Apple iPhones. Meanwhile, the Exynos 2700 will also adopt Samsung Foundry’s 2nd-gen 2nm process.

Hardware difference matters, but software plays a crucial part in user experience. Apple can still offer better battery life than Android flagships despite using a base 2nm process; it’s all about software optimization and processing.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Wide), and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra are actively clearing certification hurdles ahead of launch.

The South Korean tech giant is preparing three foldable phones for 2026. The lineup reportedly includes a flip phone and two book-style foldables. The company has also revamped its naming strategy for the next foldable lineup.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 would feature wide cover and main screens. It was earlier rumored to launch as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, but Samsung plans differently. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will be a true successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Kindsuit cases appear alongside NBTC listing [Update – June 28]

Samsung’s Kindsuit cases spotted together for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra in one picture. The image has been shared by TarunVats and follows the same development for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide mode.

In addition, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Fold 8, and Fold 8 Ultra have appeared on Thailand’s NBTC certification database, confirming their launch names (via SammyGuru).

Galaxy “New Fold” Kindsuit cases emerge [Update – June 27]

Enthusiast MohammedKhatri spotted an alleged picture of Samsung Kindsuit cases. The retail boxes show a design familiar to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, featuring a wide screen form factor and a dual rear camera island.

Interestingly, the case boxes feature “Galaxy New Fold,” rather than Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide. If the leak is legit, Samsung may have a totally different branding planned for its iPhone Ultra foldable rival.

Flip 8 to get Snapdragon chip in the US [Update – June 24]

FCC certification of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 validates the claim made by tipster IceUniverse that the flip phone will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor in the US, while other markets could ship the Exynos 2600 version.

Global sale to start in early August [Update – June 24]

Samsung is rumored to hold its Summer Unpacked in late July 2026. If supply chain reports are to be believed, the event would be held on July 22 in London. That said, the official Samsung reveal is roughly 30 days away.

PriceBee has listed that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 will be announced on Wednesday, July 22, and the worldwide sale may begin on Wednesday, August 5. The company may run a preorder program for about two weeks.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra price rumor [Update – June 18]

Samsung may launch Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra at higher prices than the Fold 7. The company would offer a 256GB version of the new foldable phone at around the same cost as the 512GB model of last year’s Fold device.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 series emerges on FCC [Update – June 15]

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has appeared on FCC certification database. Following the certification, the device is now approved to launch in the United States. Samsung’s SM-F976U has surfaced along with a design render on the database, via DroidLife.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 appears on BIS certification [Update – June 11]

Samsung will launch its Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Wide) model in India as well. This has been confirmed after the device’s model number SM-F971B surfaced on the country’s BIS certification database; however, it doesn’t reveal any other details.

Galaxy Z Flip 8 obtains FCC certification [Update – June 9]

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 has surfaced on the FCC database with the SM-F776U model number. The device has reportedly gone through an RF exposure test, specifically a SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) test report.

Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Fold 8 series clear BIS certification [Initial post]

Ahead of their official reveal, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 have cleared the BIS certification in India. This milestone hands the three foldables a mandatory regulatory approval for official release in the market.

Our friends over at SammyGuru spotted Samsung’s unreleased SM-F776B, SM-F-971B and SM-F976B models on the BIS database.

Image credits – SammyGuru

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy SoC will power the upcoming Samsung foldables. The clamshell model, which is rumored to be the last of its kind, is slated to bring Exynos 2600 chips to certain markets.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is reportedly getting a 5000mAh battery with 45W charging support. The camera system is staying the same, which should have been improved to justify the company’s decision to slap the Ultra tag.

Apple this week raised prices of its premium gadgets, but iPhones stayed away from the moves. The decision is driven by a steep increase in component prices, which are also haunting Samsung and its smartphone business.

AI market is booming, and the rising demand needs more High Bandwidth Memory. Manufacturers have shifted focus toward HBM instead of sticking to legacy solutions. It’s all about grabbing the opportunity and printing money.

It has created a supply shortage of DRAM across the industry. Memory is available, but the price has increased manifold. Chinese vendors can’t keep up with launching their budget phones as the crunch hits them the most.

Apple CEO earlier stated that avoiding a price increase is difficult. This statement is assumed to have been given for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series. However, Apple hasn’t increased iPhone prices yet, despite affecting others.

Will Samsung increase smartphone prices?

With Apple increasing iPhone prices, Samsung has got a morale boost. We’ve heard of rising Galaxy phone and tablet costs in certain markets. However, one more Apple decision and we may see the Galaxy prices bleed overnight.

Apple’s price bump stopped at Mac Mini, MacBook, and iPad devices. Meanwhile, the iPhone portfolio remains the only unaffected business. If Apple expands its price hikes to mobile devices too, Samsung is highly likely to follow.

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series already costs more than its predecessor. The next reveal is likely to happen in late July, and the three foldable phones, as well as two smartwatches, could come with an increased price at launch.

The Galaxy S27 series may also face difficult times ahead. Memory costs will not be slashed anytime soon, and Samsung’s next-generation flagship phones might end up going even more expensive than the S26 series.

iPhone 18 lineup is expected to bring a notable memory upgrade as Apple prepares its devices for deeper Apple Intelligence integration with iOS 27.

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that the base iPhone 18 models launching in 2027 could move to 9GB of DRAM, marking a step up from the 8GB memory used in current models.

2 key RAM changes coming to Apple iPhone 18 lineup

iPhone 18 may jump to 9GB RAM

The first key change appears to be tied directly to Apple’s growing AI ambitions. The current A19-based lower-end iPhones reportedly use a 2GB x 4 dies setup, which results in 8GB of memory.

The upcoming A20 chip powering the standard iPhone 18 models is expected to use a different memory configuration, with 1.5GB x 6 dies delivering a total of 9GB RAM.

More RAM could help iPhone 18 models handle on-device AI processing, multitasking, and new iOS 27 features more smoothly without putting extra pressure on the chipset.

iPhone 18 Pro lineup tipped to stay at 12GB RAM

The second key change is that Apple appears to be keeping a clear gap between its standard and Pro models. The company could be focusing more on balancing performance across different price segments.

The iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone expected in the second half of 2026 are said to retain 12GB RAM, using the A20 Pro chip with a 1.5GB × 8 dies configuration.

While these details are based on analyst information and have not been confirmed by Apple, the expected RAM changes point toward a future where iPhone hardware is being designed around AI workloads from the start.