Updated
Updated · Mashable · Jun 10
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Leaks Point to $2,099 Price as July 22 London Debut Nears
Updated
Updated · Mashable · Jun 10

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Leaks Point to $2,099 Price as July 22 London Debut Nears

3 articles · Updated · Mashable · Jun 10

Summary

  • $1,999 last year sets the baseline for Samsung's next foldable, with leaks pointing to a possible $100 increase and a likely unveiling at a July 22 Galaxy Unpacked event in London.
  • 200g weight and a 5,000mAh battery are among the biggest rumored upgrades, alongside possible 45W charging and a new Snapdragon chip after the Fold 7's 4,400mAh battery drew criticism.
  • 6.5-inch outer and 8-inch inner displays are expected to stay roughly unchanged on the main Fold 8, while leaks also describe a separate wider foldable with a 5.4-inch outer screen and 7.6-inch inner panel.
  • 200MP main, 50MP ultrawide and 12MP telephoto cameras are rumored for the rear setup, which would notably upgrade the ultrawide from 12MP on the Fold 7.
  • Name confusion still hangs over the launch, with some leaks suggesting Samsung could brand the flagship as a Fold 8 Ultra while positioning the wider model against Apple's expected foldable later this year.

Insights

With Apple's iPhone Fold looming, is Samsung's 'Wide Fold' a brilliant preemptive strike or a major strategic gamble?
Can seven years of software updates justify the Z Fold 8's soaring price tag in an increasingly competitive foldable market?
As chip shortages drive foldable prices over $2,000, will consumers finally decide the technology isn't worth the skyrocketing cost?