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.

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.

June 23, 2026 | Samsung today revealed that the Galaxy M47 5G will be launched on June 29 in India. The company, through an X post, shared the key specifications and features of this upcoming device, which are as follows:

• Colors: Green and Red
• Snapdragon (6 Gen 3) processor
• LPDDR5X RAM
• Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
• Water & dust resistance
• 120Hz Super AMOLED display
• Long-lasting 5000mAh battery
• 50MP No Shake camera with 4K videos

June 19, 2026 | Samsung is showcasing an upcoming Galaxy phone that looks so attractive in its first teaser. The company is set to unveil the Galaxy M47 mid-range smartphone in India, and the product page has also gone live on Amazon.

From what we’re seeing in the first teasers, the Galaxy M47 is gearing up to be one of the most attractive Samsung phone models in the segment.

The phone’s Red/Maroon color variant has a matte backpanel, pairing a Black chassis. The color combination itself looks so catchy and something new that everyone has been waiting for.

The side frame also boasts a key island design to house volume buttons. The vertical island features three camera sensors on the back. It’s not as gorgeous as the flagship phones, but still decent.

If you have a desire to own a Samsung phone with a design that stands out, the Galaxy M47 should be your bet. What makes it more appealing is the camera island, inpired from the Galaxy S26 flagship phones.

Samsung hasn’t revealed the launch date or timeline of this phone. The company is just highlighting it as a device that is “coming soon.” India debut is confirmed and expansion may cover certain markets in the Asia region.

The Galaxy M47 is expected to come with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor. It would run Android 16-based One UI 8.5 software. The chipset could be paired with 8GB of RAM as standard to offer seamless experience.

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— Samsung India (@SamsungIndia) June 19, 2026

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Privacy Display is one of the most discussed mobile innovations of 2026. Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 Ultra with a hardware-level Privacy display feature, and if the rumors are true, the Galaxy S27 Pro may also bring this technology.

Samsung’s Privacy display feature is an innovative masterpiece. It’s backed by Samsung Display’s Flex Magic Pixel OLED technology. One UI atop hardware allows some decent tools to meet personal preferences.

Galaxy S26 Ultra is the first phone that comes with such a feature. When enabled, the OLED tweaks pixel lighting to dim the screen visibility from side views. It safeguards the on-screen content for others, while keeping the panel visible for the user.

Two Privacy display phones in 2027

Weibo leaker DCS revealed that Samsung is testing Privacy display on the Galaxy S27 Pro. The feature hasn’t been finalized yet, so we aren’t very hopeful, as the company has a history of reserving trending techs.

Galaxy S27 Pro reportedly boasts a 6.47-inch screen. It’s just a new screen size, which is completely different from previous flagships. That said, the phone will be a compact monster, while getting Ultra-level hardware capabilities.

• Related article: Galaxy S27 Pro could feature a never-before-seen display size

Meanwhile, if the Galaxy S27 Pro gets a Privacy screen, the start of 2027 would witness a simultaneous launch of two flagships with the technology. 2026 brought one, but 2027 might be different, if the rumors hold.

Samsung is currently focusing on the Summer Unpacked, reportedly holding on July 22 in London. Three foldable phones, two smartwatches, and an intelligent eyewear are on the agenda alongside the official One UI 9 reveal.

Galaxy S27 Pro might be as trending as the Galaxy S27 Ultra in 2027. The phone is getting a capable camera setup, and the inclusion of a Privacy display would make it more appealing. Let’s see if Samsung brings the innovation to its compact flagship.

Samsung tried hard to commercialize Exynos 2500 in late 2024, but failed after incredible efforts. Meanwhile, the company used the chip in the Galaxy Z Flip 7, and it’s now getting a second chance in the Galaxy S26 FE.

A fresh Geekbench leak shows the Galaxy S26 FE runs the Exynos 2600 chip. The device’s initial performance scores are also revealed through the listing.

Exynos 2500 features a 4-cluster deca-core (10-core) CPU. It has one prime core, two performance cores, 5 mid cores, and two efficiency cores. The processor offers a peak speed of 3.3GHz and is fabricated using a 3nm process.

• 1-Prime Core: ARM Cortex-X925/Cortex-X5 with a clock speed of 3.30 GHz.
• 2-Performance Cores: ARM Cortex-A725 running at 2.74 GHz.
• 5-Mid Cores: ARM Cortex-A725 with a clock speed of 2.36 GHz.
• 2-Efficiency Cores: ARM Cortex-A520 with a 1.80 GHz clock speed

Exynos 2500 was a failed product; the reason was that it failed to achieve what it was made for. Galaxy S25 series would have handed a vast expansion, which Galaxy Z Flip 7 couldn’t.

Geekbench: Galaxy S26 FE vs Galaxy Z Flip 7

Meanwhile, Samsung is continuing its Fan Edition chip strategy. Last year’s FE model borrowed the chipset from the 2024 flagships. Now, the 2025 flagship chip is set to power the Fan Edition slated for a late 2026 launch.

Galaxy S26 FE borrows design language from its parent models. The back panel incorporates a camera island, which looks incredible. Wireless charging is also getting a minor upgrade, which improves the magnetic connection.

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy S26 FE sometime in September this year. The company is preparing to hold an Unpacked event next month, which will introduce new foldables, smartwatches, and gear.

Samsung is working on the Exynos 2700 processor, which would power the Galaxy S27 series next year. The prototype version of this chip has already appeared on benchmark platforms, revealing its potential direction.

On June 18, Park Yong-in, President and Head of Samsung Electronics’ System LSI Business, shared the progress of the next-gen Exynos chipset, the Exynos 2700, which is being developed to be used in the Galaxy S27 series.

President Park revealed that the development of Exynos 2700 is on track. The LSI Division is aiming to secure supply for the Galaxy S27 series. Samsung’s MX Division will assess the SoC before approving it for the smartphones.

Park stated (via NewsIS), “We are developing the Exynos 2700 without any setbacks, aiming for its inclusion in flagship models.”

Samsung used Exynos 2600 in the Galaxy S26 series and plans to expand it to the Galaxy Z Flip 8 this year. Meanwhile, the chip designing division may flag an annual deficit due to market shifts and contracting demand.

Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus may get the Exynos 2700 chip, while the S27 Pro and S27 Ultra may prioritize the Snapdragon SoC. Adoption of Exynos 2700 is expected to grow as the Exynos 2600 is doing a better job than its predecessors.

Samsung is gradually gaining trust for its in-house mobile platform. Snapdragon is still ahead in terms of real performance, but the gap is narrowing. Exynos 2700 may grab an even larger share in the Galaxy S27 series next year.

The Korean tech giant is preparing to hold the next Unpacked event in July 2026. It will be focussed toward new foldable phones and smartwatches. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S27 series may land sometime in February 2027.