Samsung has officially opened global pre-orders for its newest generation of folding smartphones, the Galaxy Z8 Series, following an Unpacked event in London according to ITWire and TechPinas. The fresh lineup introduces three distinct foldable devices: the flagship Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the brand-new passport-style Galaxy Z Fold8, and the clamshell Galaxy Z Flip8. Alongside the smartphones, Samsung also debuted new smartwatches, including the Galaxy Watch9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra2.
Samsung Galaxy Z8 Series Foldables Launch Global Pre-Orders
In the United States, pre-orders are currently open ahead of open sales scheduled to start on August 7, as reported by GSMArena. Meanwhile, Australian pre-orders opened on July 23, with retail availability set for August 14. In the Philippines, Smart Communications initiated pre-orders running from July 22 to August 13, 2026, offering carrier-backed bundles via Smart Postpaid Plans+ and Smart Infinity.
A New Form Factor: The Passport-Style Galaxy Z Fold8
The headline addition to the portfolio is the Galaxy Z Fold8, a wider, passport-shaped foldable designed specifically for content consumption, reading, and gaming. When closed, it features a 10:16 cover screen; when opened, it reveals a 7.6-inch 4:3 canvas for video and games that can be rotated into a 3:4 portrait orientation resembling a paperback book. Weighing 201g, it is Samsung’s lightest big-screen foldable and runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor alongside a 4,800mAh battery rated for over 26 hours of video playback.
Operating alongside it is the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, which serves as the direct successor to last year’s Galaxy Z Fold7. Weighing 215g, the Ultra model features a frame milled down to 4.1mm open and 8.9mm closed, an 8-inch main screen (2,504 x 2,256 resolution), a 6.5-inch cover screen, a 200MP main camera, and an upgraded 5,000mAh Silicon Carbon battery. The compact Galaxy Z Flip8 rounds out the lineup as a fashion-focused clamshell device, measuring 6.1mm open and weighing 180g, featuring a 4.1-inch FlexWindow cover screen and a 50MP FlexCam. All three phones ship with Android 17, One UI 9, and carry IP48 water and particle resistance ratings.
Regional Pricing and Pre-Order Incentives
Launch promotions vary by region. In the United States, Samsung is offering direct discounts in lieu of free storage upgrades—$200 off for the Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra and $150 off for the Z Flip8—alongside up to $1,200 off the Folds and $600 off the Flip with eligible trade-ins. PayPal users can also secure an extra $100 off foldables using a specific code.
In the Philippines, local pricing begins at PHP 77,990 for the Galaxy Z Flip8, PHP 109,990 for the Galaxy Z Fold8, and PHP 123,990 for the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. Philippine pre-orders include: – Free storage upgrades worth up to PHP 7,000 (or up to PHP 14,000 via Smart channels) – Trade-in savings of up to PHP 14,000 (and up to PHP 16,000 through CompAsia and bolttech) – Three months of complimentary Samsung Care+ – Zero-percent installment options for up to 36 months through participating banks such as BDO, BPI, UnionBank, Metrobank, EastWest Bank, PNB, Security Bank, HSBC, RCBC, and Chinabank
In Australia, pricing spans from $1,949 for the Galaxy Z Flip8, $2,699 to $3,599 for the Galaxy Z Fold8, and $2,999 to $3,899 for the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.
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