Samsung Launches Foldables
Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy Z foldable phones and watches ahead of Apple’s expected debut.
July 22, 2026 · Updated Jul 22, 5:02pm ET
The VergePreorders for Samsung’s new Z Fold and Flip 8 come with up to $350 in gift cards
ARS TechnicaSamsung unveils new Galaxy Z8 foldables and Galaxy Watches, available August 7
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What happened
Samsung unveiled its 2026 Galaxy Z8 foldable lineup at its July 2026 Unpacked event, introducing three phones for the first time: the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8. The devices start at $2,099, $1,899 and $1,199, respectively, with availability set for August 7 and preorders offering up to $350 in gift cards. The new Galaxy Z Fold8 is Samsung’s first wide-body book-style foldable, positioned between the clamshell Flip8 and the top-end Fold8 Ultra, while Samsung also announced updated Galaxy Watches.
