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.

Samsung Display is reportedly working toward supplying the display panel for Samsung’s first rollable phone, which is currently targeting a launch in the first half of 2028, the year when the Galaxy S28 series will arrive.

The South Korean tech giant is preparing to move beyond foldable phones as the company’s next major form factor battle appears to be centered around rollable displays.

The upcoming Samsung rollable phone, internally linked to the rumored “Galaxy Z Slide” name, could bring a completely different approach to smartphone design.

Unlike foldable phones that rely on hinges and flexible folding areas, rollable devices expand their screen by extending the display outward.

Market research firm Omdia earlier reported that Samsung’s rollable phone could feature a 10-inch display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 440.6ppi panel.

Samsung has not officially announced the device, but reports from the display industry suggest development is already underway.

A company official reportedly said that Samsung is developing a rollable phone internally, targeting a first-half 2028 release, and that the possibility of using a Samsung Display panel remains high.

Samsung Display has greatly refined foldable panels, with Apple as the largest client. Rollable displays, in the meantime, are a different challenge.

The technology requires much more than simply creating a flexible OLED panel. The display must repeatedly roll and extend while maintaining durability, flatness, brightness, and consistent image quality.

At CES 2023, Samsung Display introduced Flex Hybrid, combining folding and sliding concepts. Later at SID 2023, the company showcased Rollable Flex, a display tech capable of expanding screen size by more than five times.

Source – MoneyToday

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is already creating strong impressions among early testers, and the biggest surprises reportedly have nothing to do with flashy software features.

People in South Korea who handled engineering samples of the foldable are pointing to two hardware changes that could define the next generation: a much lighter feel and a significantly improved inner display crease.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is expected to be unveiled on July 22, but these early impressions are based on engineering samples. Still, the feedback gives an early look at where the company appears to be taking its foldable lineup.

The first thing testers noticed was the weight

The device reportedly feels surprisingly light in the hand. Some engineering samples are said to have come close to 199 grams, which would put the phone in a very different category compared to previous large foldables.

The wider aspect ratio also seems to play a role here. A device that physically looks bigger apparently feels less bulky because the proportions are better balanced.

The second major highlight is the inner display crease

Samsung’s foldables have improved year after year, but the crease has remained one of the biggest visual and physical reminders that you’re using a folding phone.

According to testers, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide takes a huge step forward. Touching the crease area reportedly feels much closer to touching the glass on a traditional smartphone.

One tester described the experience as feeling like a completely new “first generation” of foldable, suggesting the change is noticeable immediately.

Image – Ice Universe / YouTube

If these early impressions hold true, Samsung may finally be addressing two complaints that have followed foldables for years: they are too heavy, and they still feel too much like a compromise.