Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 prices leak
▼ Summary
– Leaked European pricing suggests the Galaxy Z Fold 8 will start at €1,999, the Z Fold 8 Ultra at €2,199, and the Z Flip 8 at €1,299.
– The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is rumored to feature a wider cover display, which could improve usability over previous models.
– The next Galaxy Unpacked event is expected on July 22, where Samsung will unveil the new foldables and smartwatches.
– Leaked pricing for the Galaxy Watch 9 starts at €409 for the 40mm Bluetooth model, while the Watch Ultra 2 LTE is tipped at €749.
– The leaked prices come from retailer sources and are not official; regional pricing may vary, and higher costs reflect increased component expenses.
A fresh leak may have revealed the European starting prices for Samsung’s upcoming foldable lineup. According to WinFuture, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 could debut at €1,999 for the 256GB model, while the more powerful Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra might start at €2,199 with the same storage capacity. The Galaxy Z Flip 8, meanwhile, is tipped to begin at €1,299 for its 256GB variant.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is rumored to feature a wider cover display, a design change that could finally address one of the most persistent criticisms of earlier Fold models. If true, this adjustment would make the outer screen feel much closer to a standard smartphone, which should significantly improve everyday tasks like typing and browsing. For users who found previous cover screens too cramped, this could represent the biggest usability upgrade the Fold series has seen in years.
The Fold 8 Ultra is expected to sit at the top of Samsung’s lineup, offering more RAM and storage than the standard Fold 8. That premium positioning naturally commands a higher price. The leaked pricing shows the Fold 8 Ultra starting at €2,199 for 256GB, jumping to €2,399 for 512GB, and reaching €2,799 for the 1TB model. By comparison, last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 launched at €2,099 for 256GB, €2,219 for 512GB, and €2,519 for 1TB.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 also sees a price hike over its predecessor. The leaked €1,299 starting price for 256GB is €100 more than the Flip 7’s launch price of €1,199. The 512GB version is rumored at €1,499, up from €1,319. It’s important to remember that Samsung does not directly convert European prices to US dollars, so American buyers may see different figures.
The same leak also includes pricing for Samsung’s upcoming smartwatches. The Galaxy Watch 9 could start at €409 for the 40mm Bluetooth model, with the LTE version reportedly costing €459. The larger 44mm variants are said to begin at €439 for Bluetooth and €489 for LTE. The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 LTE is tipped to carry a €749 price tag.
As with any leak, caution is warranted. WinFuture states these prices come from retailer sources and reflect European launch pricing, but nothing is official until Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event, which is expected on July 22. Regional pricing can vary significantly, so buyers in other markets should not assume these numbers will apply.
Higher prices would not be surprising. Rising component costs, particularly for memory, continue to pressure smartphone makers, and those expenses often trickle down to consumers. If these leaks prove accurate, Samsung may ask buyers to pay a bit more for its next-generation foldables. Whether the rumored design improvements and hardware upgrades are enough to justify that premium is a question that will soon be answered.
(Source: Android Authority)
