Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Z Flip 8, and new smartwatches in London, with all devices expected to ship on August 7, 2026.
Key facts
- •The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra supports 45W wired charging, capable of reaching 67% capacity in 30 minutes.
- •Samsung's new foldable phones utilize the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, except for the Z Flip 8, which uses an Exynos 2600.
- •The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 battery is 35% larger than the previous generation, despite the device being 12% slimmer.
- •Samsung's upcoming smart glasses are designed in collaboration with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.
- •The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and smartwatches are expected to ship on August 7, 2026.
Samsung held its 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event in London, introducing three new foldable smartphones and two smartwatches. The lineup includes the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8, alongside the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Samsung also provided a teaser for upcoming smart glasses. All products are currently available for pre-order and are scheduled to begin shipping on August 7, 2026.
By the numbers
New Foldable Smartphone Lineup
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 features a passport-sized form factor, weighing 201 grams and measuring 9.7mm thick when closed. It utilizes new 'Flex Titanium' technology to reduce the display crease and is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset. The higher-end Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra includes an 8-inch inner screen, a 5,000mAh battery, and a 200MP main camera. The Galaxy Z Flip 8, the slimmest of the new phones, features a redesigned 'FlexWindow' cover screen and an Exynos 2600 processor.
Smartwatch and Wearable Updates
The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is designed for high-performance use, featuring an 800mAh battery, 5,000 nits of display brightness, and an IP69K durability rating. The Galaxy Watch 9 serves as the everyday model, offering 3,000 nits of brightness and approximately 30 hours of battery life. Both watches include new health-tracking features, such as a Heart Health score and blood pressure monitoring. Additionally, Samsung teased smart glasses that integrate with Gemini Intelligence and offer a claimed nine hours of battery life.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by ZDNET AI.
