Samsung Electronics has kicked off pre-orders for its latest foldable phone lineup, featuring the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8, alongside the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9.
These new products, unveiled on July 22, will be available for pre-order from July 28 to August 3.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra comes in four colors: Violet Shadow, Graphite, Cream, and Green Shadow. Pricing starts at 2,577,300 KRW (about 1,757 USD) for the 256GB model with 12GB of random access memory (RAM), 2,833,300 KRW (about 1,931 USD) for the 512GB model, and 3,451,800 KRW (about 2,353 USD) for the 1TB model with 16GB of RAM.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 is offered in Lavender, Graphite, Cream, and Pistachio. It’s priced at 2,278,100 KRW (about 1,553 USD) for the 256GB model with 12GB of RAM, 2,531,100 KRW (about 1,725 USD) for the 512GB model, and 3,152,600 KRW (about 2,149 USD) for the 1TB model with 16GB of RAM.
The Galaxy Z Flip8 comes in Pink, Graphite, Cream, and Mint, with the 256GB model (12GB RAM) priced at 1,683,000 KRW (about 1,147 USD) and the 512GB model at 1,936,000 KRW (about 1,320 USD).
Notably, the Green Shadow Fold8 Ultra, Pistachio Fold8, and Mint Flip8 will be exclusive to Samsung.com and the Samsung Gangnam store as unlocked models.
Free Storage Upgrades and Expanded AI Subscription Options
Samsung is offering a Double Storage perk for early birds, allowing 256GB model buyers to upgrade to 512GB at no extra cost.
High-capacity model purchasers get additional perks. Customers buying 512GB versions of the Fold8 or Fold8 Ultra can upgrade to 1TB by paying just 317,000 KRW (about 216 USD) more – half the usual price difference. However, the Flip8 512GB and Fold8/Fold8 Ultra 1TB models are excluded from pre-orders.
Accessory discounts are also available. Z series buyers will receive two 50% off coupons for the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9.
Samsung is launching sign-ups for its New Galaxy Artificial Intelligence (AI) Subscription Club on July 28, coinciding with the pre-sale. This offer is available when purchasing unlocked Z series models at Samsung stores, Samsung.com, major online retailers and department stores.
The three-year plan introduced with the Galaxy S26 series in February now extends to the Z series, with added loss compensation benefits.
The New Galaxy AI Subscription Club offers up to 50% residual value compensation upon device return, Samsung Care+, and accessory package discounts. The Galaxy Z Flip8 two-year plan now includes a Flip Youth Subscription, boosting the device return compensation rate from 40% to 50%, matching the one-year plan.
The three-year plan covers Samsung Care+ for smartphone loss/damage, while one and two-year plans cover Samsung Care+ for smartphone damage. Loss claims require a 30% deductible, with up to three claims allowed (one per year). Damage claims have a 30% service fee deductible (minimum 30,000 KRW (about 20 USD)). Carrier models follow respective carrier policies.
Monthly subscription fees are 9,900 KRW (about 6.75 USD) for one and two-year plans and 14,500 KRW (about 9.89 USD) for the three-year plan for the Fold8 Ultra and Fold8. The Flip8 costs 8,900 KRW (about 6.07 USD) for one and two-year plans and 11,500 KRW (about 7.84 USD) for the three-year plan.
Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9 Launch Simultaneously
Pre-orders for the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 also start July 28, with an August 7 release in Korea. Pre-order customers can receive their devices from August 4.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 comes in LTE-only, priced at 969,100 KRW (about 661 USD), available in Titanium Silver and Titanium Gray.
The Galaxy Watch9 offers 44mm (Silver and Graphite) and 40mm (Cream and Graphite) sizes. The 44mm LTE model costs 569,800 KRW (about 389 USD), with the Bluetooth version at 539,000 KRW (about 368 USD). The 40mm LTE model is 529,100 KRW (about 361 USD), and the Bluetooth version is 499,000 KRW (about 340 USD).
Jung Ho-jin, Samsung Electronics Korea’s Vice President, stated that it hopes customers will quickly experience the new form factor, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and the eighth-generation foldable lineup through pre-sales. It’s excited to present these new products with a host of benefits.
Samsung Electronics also teased the fall release of AI glasses, Intel Corporation’s Intelligent Eyewear.
At the Unpacked event on July 22, Choi Won-jun, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Samsung Electronics’ Mobile Experience (MX) Division, said that AI glasses will be the most powerful Galaxy ecosystem product. They’ll offer innovative experiences like summarizing whiteboard notes directly into Samsung Notes or controlling the eyewear with a Galaxy Watch.