The phone is tipped for a July 2026 launch at $1,999.99, with an 8-inch inner display, 200MP main camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 5,000mAh battery.
Leaked renders suggest a slimmer design, new hinge and nearly crease-free screen, while Samsung may drop S Pen support and keep pricing close to the Fold 7.
Pre-orders are expected in late July and sales in early August, as Samsung faces a more competitive foldables market with Apple rumoured to launch its own device later this year.
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