Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 launched
Samsung has launched its eighth generation of foldable smartphones in India, including the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold 8, and Z Flip 8. The devices feature advanced hardware, including the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, and promise seven years of software support.
Why it matters
The introduction of an 'Ultra' foldable model signals Samsung's strategy to capture the premium smartphone market through high-end hardware and long-term software commitments.
Samsung on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) launched the eighth generation of foldable phones including Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 in India. The South Korean company introduced an Ultra variant for the first time in their foldable portfolio. The launch also includes Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9.
These Galaxy Z8 series phones run on One UI 9 based on Android 17 out of the box. Samsung will offer 7 years of OS and 7 years of security updates to the phones.
Samsung said that Indians are using foldables for content consumption, to enhance their productivity with AI and camera.
In terms of design, Samsung has moved to flex titanium plate in the foldable phones.
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