Updated
Updated · Neowin · Jun 12
Samsung to Unveil 3 Foldables on July 22, Including New Z Fold 8 Passport Model
Updated
Updated · Neowin · Jun 12

Samsung to Unveil 3 Foldables on July 22, Including New Z Fold 8 Passport Model

3 articles · Updated · Neowin · Jun 12

Summary

  • July 22 is the expected date for Samsung’s London Unpacked event, where it is set to introduce three foldables instead of the usual two.
  • The headline addition is a passport-style Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a 7.6-inch inner screen, 5.4-inch cover display and 4:3 aspect ratio, aimed at Apple’s foldable iPhone expected in September.
  • Samsung is also expected to rename its standard book-style flagship the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, with leaked specs including an 8-inch inner display, 200MP main camera, 5,000mAh battery and up to 1TB storage.
  • The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is tipped to get more modest updates—likely a slimmer design, 6.9-inch main display, 4,300mAh battery and either a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or Exynos 2600 chip.
  • All three phones are expected to ship with Android 17, One UI 9 and Google’s Gemini AI features, while some variants could face price increases as memory and component costs rise.

Insights

With rising costs and fierce competition, do the Galaxy Z Fold 8's upgrades truly justify the price?
Can Samsung's new wider foldable win the mainstream market before Apple's foldable even launches?
Beyond bigger batteries, has Samsung finally solved the durability crisis that plagued its earlier foldable phones?