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Samsung’s July 22 Unpacked Seen Delivering Two Fold 8 Models, Z Flip 8 and Higher Prices

Leaked retail photos, regulator filings and tipsters point to a wider Fold 8, a premium Fold 8 Ultra and higher US pricing that may reflect rising memory and component costs and reshape Samsung’s foldable lineup.

Overview

  • Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Unpacked for July 22 in London and multiple outlets report the event will introduce the Galaxy Z Flip 8, a new wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 and a higher‑spec Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
  • Recent images said to be from a South Korea retailer and multiple high‑profile leaks have converged on the devices’ final designs and reinforced that Samsung plans a two‑model Fold strategy.
  • US price leaks from SEDaily and industry reports peg the 256GB Fold 8 at about $1,899 and the Fold 8 Ultra at about $2,099, with outlets tying the increases to rising DRAM and NAND memory costs.
  • Prominent leakers including Ice Universe say the Z Flip 8 is ‘likely’ to be Samsung’s last small clamshell, a claim that remains unconfirmed by Samsung but is linked in reports to tighter margins and shifting production toward Folds.
  • Leaks also point to technical upgrades: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, bigger batteries (around 4,800–5,000mAh), improved hinges and camera/software features borrowed from Samsung’s flagship S26 line.