Samsung has officially revealed its next-generation foldable smartphone lineup, introducing the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8. Building on seven generations of foldable innovation, the latest Galaxy Z series brings redesigned hardware, more powerful Galaxy AI features, slimmer designs and improved durability to suit a wider range of users.
The new devices are designed to cater to three different experiences: productivity with the Fold8 Ultra, immersive entertainment with the all-new Fold8, and portability with the Galaxy Z Flip8.
Samsung’s official Galaxy Z Series page can be found here: https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-z/
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Brings a New Foldable Experience
The all-new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 introduces a redesigned foldable form factor focused on entertainment, reading and gaming. Weighing just 201g, it becomes Samsung’s lightest Galaxy Z Fold device to date while featuring a larger 4,800mAh battery.
Samsung has refined the display experience with different screen ratios depending on how users interact with the device:
- A comfortable cover screen for messaging and everyday tasks
- A larger unfolded display optimised for films and gaming
- A landscape orientation better suited to reading books and articles
The Fold8 also introduces Samsung’s new Flex Titanium display technology, designed to improve durability while making the foldable thinner and reducing crease visibility over time.
Outdoor visibility has also been improved thanks to:
- Up to 3,000 nits brightness
- Vision Booster technology
- Low-reflection display coating
Photography receives upgrades too with:
- Dual 50MP cameras
- Dual Recording for filming both the subject and creator simultaneously
- My FanCam AI subject tracking for social-ready videos
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Targets Productivity and Creators
For users wanting Samsung’s most powerful foldable yet, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra expands on the traditional Ultra experience.
The device features:
- Massive 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display
- Slim 4.1mm unfolded thickness
- Lightweight 215g design
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor
Content creators benefit from Samsung’s upgraded camera system, including:
- 200MP main camera
- New 50MP ultra-wide camera
- Improved Nightography
- 8K video recording using the APV codec
- Cine LUT colour grading tools
Samsung has also enhanced battery performance with a 5,000mAh battery, faster 45W charging, improved cooling and expanded graphite heat dissipation to better handle AI workloads and intensive multitasking.
Galaxy Z Flip8 Focuses on Style, AI and Everyday Convenience
The Galaxy Z Flip8 continues Samsung’s compact foldable formula while becoming the slimmest Flip model ever at just 6.1mm thick and 180g.
Its upgraded FlexWindow acts as an AI-powered dashboard, allowing users to:
- Access apps without opening the phone
- Receive personalised AI Briefings
- Use Gemini-powered voice controls
- Complete tasks directly from the cover screen
Samsung has also enhanced the Flip’s photography features with:
- 50MP main camera
- Improved ProVisual Engine
- Flex Mode hands-free shooting
- Camcorder Grip
- Super Steady video stabilisation
- FlipShot personalised mirror selfies
Galaxy AI Takes Centre Stage
Artificial intelligence plays a major role across every device in the Galaxy Z series.
Samsung says Galaxy AI has been redesigned specifically for foldable displays, making multitasking more intuitive while helping users complete tasks in fewer steps.
New AI features include:
- Now Brief personalised daily summaries
- Now Nudge contextual suggestions
- Expanded Gemini Intelligence
- Gemini Notebook for organising notes, files, recordings and images
- AI automation across more than 40 supported apps
Samsung also says Galaxy AI will integrate more closely with future Galaxy devices, including the upcoming Galaxy Watch lineup and Intelligent Eyewear.
Security Remains a Priority
Samsung continues expanding its security platform with:
- Samsung Knox
- Knox Vault
- Knox Matrix
- Personal Data Engine
- New AI Assistant Activity dashboard
- Enhanced Privacy Alerts
These tools are designed to give users greater transparency over how AI processes personal information while keeping sensitive data protected.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra and Flip8 UK Pricing
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 256GB – £1,899
- 512GB – £2,069
- 1TB – £2,409
Galaxy Z Fold8
- 256GB – £1,699
- 512GB – £1,869
- 1TB – £2,209
Galaxy Z Flip8
- 256GB – £1,149
- 512GB – £1,319
Customers ordering through Samsung can also access trade-in offers, Samsung Care+ plans and exclusive online colour options.
Colours
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Graphite
- Cream
- Violet Shadow
- Samsung.com Exclusive: Green Shadow
Galaxy Z Fold8
- Graphite
- Cream
- Lavender
- Samsung.com Exclusive: Pistachio
Galaxy Z Flip8
- Graphite
- Cream
- Pink
- Samsung.com Exclusive: Mint
Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 are available to pre-order now ahead of their full retail launch.
For full specifications and pre-order information, visit Samsung UK: https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-z/
